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Premier pledges tough response to anti-Semitism probe

Premier pledges tough response to anti-Semitism probe

Public safety tweaks in the wake of the Bondi massacre will continue, a state premier says, as he signals he doesn't care if they upset people.

'Demand more': rallying call issued on gender equality

'Demand more': rallying call issued on gender equality

'Demand more': rallying call issued on gender equality

'Demand more': rallying call issued on gender equality

As a major gender equality conference comes to a close, focus is turning to the next steps for the movement and the demands they have for their leaders.

Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget

Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget

Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget

Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget

Jim Chalmers is talking down the amount of extra revenue that changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount will add to the budget.

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Latham slammed with maximum fine for 'obnoxious' tweet

Latham slammed with maximum fine for 'obnoxious' tweet

Mark Latham's legal woes continue after a tribunal ordered he pay a fellow MP $100,000 for homosexual vilification with an explicit tweet.

US Fed holds rates, three members dissent on ease bias

US Fed holds rates, three members dissent on ease bias

The US central bank is leaving its interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting but signalling it could still cut rates in the coming months.

Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin

Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone as a Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil pumping station in Russia.

King commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit

King commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla have remembered the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks by laying a floral bouquet at a memorial in New York.

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Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries are now the primary tool for managing evening spikes in electricity demand, a job previously falling to gas and hydro at greater expense.

China agreed to co-operate on jet fuel exports: Wong

China agreed to co-operate on jet fuel exports: Wong

China agreed to co-operate on jet fuel exports: Wong

China agreed to co-operate on jet fuel exports: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says countries need to work together "to keep fuel and goods flowing" during a visit to China.

Bill hikes loom as shrinking gas pool pays for network

Bill hikes loom as shrinking gas pool pays for network

Bill hikes loom as shrinking gas pool pays for network

Bill hikes loom as shrinking gas pool pays for network

A national electrification blueprint targeting no gas in new homes by 2028 and all-electric housing by 2050 has been pitched to evade network death spiral.

US WHCA shooting suspect took photo with knife: police

US WHCA shooting suspect took photo with knife: police

US WHCA shooting suspect took photo with knife: police

US WHCA shooting suspect took photo with knife: police

A suspect charged with trying to kill US President Donald Trump took a photo of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, authorities say.

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Days of impasse over efforts to end the Iran war have spurred US President Donald Trump to make fresh demands on Tehran or face an extended blockade.

Signs point to bumpy road for motorists in fuel crisis

Signs point to bumpy road for motorists in fuel crisis

Signs point to bumpy road for motorists in fuel crisis

Signs point to bumpy road for motorists in fuel crisis

Higher fuel prices could be just weeks away as conflict in the Middle East drags on, with the nation's leaders committing to further crisis talks.

Push for leaders to see climate as gender issue

Push for leaders to see climate as gender issue

Push for leaders to see climate as gender issue

Push for leaders to see climate as gender issue

Global leaders are urged to consider the climate and gender equality crises as one and the same as women and girls bear the brunt of climate change impacts.

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On-site violence as CFMEU ‘youth crew’ chase rivals

The so-called “youth crew” of the powerful CFMEU has been accused of chasing rival union officials, leaving a senior manager fearing for his safety.

'Different outcome' possible with victim law reforms

An advocate who spent years pursuing her alleged abuser believes her case may have turned out differently if state government law reforms had been in place.

King promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress

King Charles has marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain by praising the nations' enduring alliance in defending democracy.

Worse to come as oil crisis adds fuel to rate-pain fire

A rate hike in May is forecast by analysts after the Iran oil shock pushed the annual headline inflation level to the highest point in almost three years.

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Dire warning of violent fallout from unchecked racism

Rising racism, anti-Semitism and other challenges are undermining Australians' basic dignity, the Australian Human Rights Commission president warns.

Man accused of killing Labor strategist to fight charge

A young man accused of the one-punch killing of political strategist Tim Picton near a nightclub in the early hours has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.

Export tax push runs out of gas as budget hopes dashed

Furious lobbying for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports is failing to sway the federal government, which is ruling out the measure for the upcoming budget.

Hospital finally 'run for people' after public takeover

The courageous parents of a toddler who tragically died in hospital have been hailed for running a tireless campaign for change in the public health system.

Election pitch to cap pay of public service 'fat cats'

A would-be premier is going after the pay packets of high-ranking public service leaders in a bid to save $20 million over the next decade.

US DOJ indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over post

Ex-FBI head James Comey has been indicted again in a probe over a social media photo that officials say constituted a threat against US President Donald Trump.

Hanson flaunts 'sexy' new plane before donor law change

Pauline Hanson has taken to social media to show off her new million-dollar plane, at the same time mocking the media, Welcome to County and renewables.

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