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Trump threatens steeper India tariffs over Russian oil

Trump threatens steeper India tariffs over Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap India with an even steeper tariff if they continue to purchase so much Russian oil.

Nationwide protests planned after Harbour Bridge march

Nationwide protests planned after Harbour Bridge march

Nationwide protests planned after Harbour Bridge march

Nationwide protests planned after Harbour Bridge march

More pro-Palestine demonstrations are being planned around the nation as a court's approval of a headline-grabbing march prompts consideration of law changes.

Airbnb hosts say caps won't shift them to rental market

Airbnb hosts say caps won't shift them to rental market

Airbnb hosts say caps won't shift them to rental market

Airbnb hosts say caps won't shift them to rental market

Short-term rental hosts would be more likely to leave their properties empty than list them on the long-term rental market to aid supply, a survey shows.

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'Dirty lab': more flaws in DNA forensic testing debacle

'Dirty lab': more flaws in DNA forensic testing debacle

More problems have been exposed at a troubled forensic testing lab, with a review revealing contamination issues, delays and unreliable results.

Meet the first woman to lead Australia's federal police

Meet the first woman to lead Australia's federal police

Krissy Barrett will make history when she becomes the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw after his early retirement.

Protesters seize momentum after huge Gaza bridge march

Protesters seize momentum after huge Gaza bridge march

Big crowds at pro-Palestine rallies including on Sydney Harbour Bridge are no surprise to the prime minister, who says Australians want to show their concern.

'Lawyers' picnic' looms over right to work from home

'Lawyers' picnic' looms over right to work from home

Businesses are expected to test the legal validity of a state legislating the right to work from home, with questions over its intersection with federal laws.

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Star-studded push to lure tourists to Australia

Star-studded push to lure tourists to Australia

Star-studded push to lure tourists to Australia

Star-studded push to lure tourists to Australia

Global celebrities have been signed up to help bring travellers to Australian shores as part of a tourism push infused with a "strong dose of humour".

Recognising Palestine 'would bring an end to Hamas'

Recognising Palestine 'would bring an end to Hamas'

Recognising Palestine 'would bring an end to Hamas'

Recognising Palestine 'would bring an end to Hamas'

Australia has been urged to recognise Palestine as a state with one Labor MP arguing it could bring about the end of the militant group that rules over Gaza.

Port Arthur victim calls for halt to gun law changes

Port Arthur victim calls for halt to gun law changes

Port Arthur victim calls for halt to gun law changes

Port Arthur victim calls for halt to gun law changes

Proposed changes to gun laws have prompted a fierce rebuke from a man who lost multiple family members in the Port Arthur massacre.

Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights

Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights

Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights

Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights

The ailing Whyalla steelworks is in the sights of an international consortium with deep pockets and led by Australia’s largest steelmaker.

Defence force recruitment has biggest surge in a decade

Defence force recruitment has biggest surge in a decade

Defence force recruitment has biggest surge in a decade

Defence force recruitment has biggest surge in a decade

Australian Defence Force ranks are growing once again after the biggest surge in recruitment in 15 years.

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Australia's first National Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People has been appointed, tasked with elevating the voices of Indigenous kids.

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

A cross-party group will come together to form a national advisory board aimed at increasing female participation across local, state, and federal governments.

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More hunger deaths in Gaza as fuel trucks reach border

Fuel bound for Gaza has reportedly arrived in Egypt as Israel eases access for food aid to the enclave, but the UN warns far more deliveries are needed.

'Perilous': largest-ever Gaza protest packs bridge

A slew of famous faces including Julian Assange, Bob Carr, Anthony Mundine and Craig Foster joined 90,000 in a march for Gaza across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Human rights advocates have pointed to the importance of truth-telling despite political leaders opting for "practical measures" in Indigenous affairs.

'Not right': Australia urged to wind back tax breaks

Reforms to Australia's tax system have been politically risky, but without urgent action, home ownership could be out of reach for the nation's workers.

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Upward spending trend unlikely to shift needle on rates

Splurging shoppers are unlikely to dent the chances of an August interest rate cut, with consumer data tipped to deliver an upward spending trend.

Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation

US officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his re-election to a second term.

Green light for cable, but premier's path to power dims

A major energy connector project has been green-lit by the federal government, posing an electoral hurdle for a premier negotiating minority government.

Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM

Protesters have rallied in Bangkok to demand the resignation of court-suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

AUKUS and Palestine tensions flare within Labor

Tensions have flared within Labor over a key defence agreement and Middle East policy, with a state branch making non-binding federal demands.

Concern as grey market Russian oil seeps into Australia

Ships have docked in Australia carrying Russian oil refined in third countries, raising concerns Moscow is evading sanctions to finance its war on Ukraine.

'Massive disruption': Harbour Bridge rally to go ahead

Protesters are being urged to be respectful and sensible during a planned peaceful pro-Palestine rally across Sydney's Harbour Bridge .

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