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NGOs lament missed 'COPportunity' for SA and climate

NGOs lament missed 'COPportunity' for SA and climate

Pacific advocates hope their climate ambitions can still be achieved from the wreckage of Australia's bid to host the COP31 summit.

Albanese locks in Indian PM meeting during G20 summit

Albanese locks in Indian PM meeting during G20 summit

Albanese locks in Indian PM meeting during G20 summit

Albanese locks in Indian PM meeting during G20 summit

Anthony Albanese plans to sit down with a number of world leaders during a visit to Johannesburg for the G20 summit.

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

The opposition leader has given more details about her soon-to-be-released migration plan as she also prepares to outline major defence changes.

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Twenty-six dead in Russian strikes on western Ukraine

Twenty-six dead in Russian strikes on western Ukraine

A Russian attack on the city of Ternopil has killed at least 26 people and injured nearly 100 others, a Ukrainian official says.

Australia places sanctions on Russian cybercrime groups

Australia places sanctions on Russian cybercrime groups

Russian cybercrime organisations that allegedly help cybercriminals launch ransomware and DDOS attacks have been sanctioned by Australia.

Self-excluded gamblers turn to illegal offshore sites

Self-excluded gamblers turn to illegal offshore sites

Punters are increasingly turning to illegal sites to gamble, sending billions of dollars offshore as the responsible regulator is criticised for being futile.

House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions

House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions

Aspiring home buyers are fleeing to the regions as falling interest rates and limited supply drives city house prices to fresh record highs.

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Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

A ban on 'forever chemicals' and legal action against a leading manufacturer have been recommended by an inquiry sparked by health fears and contamination.

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

Australian governments are wasting $1.2 billion a year on avoidable public hospital spending as states and territories unite to call for more federal funding.

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Regular disagreements have not stopped Russell Crowe from leading tributes to talkback titan John Laws before an audience of influential Australians.

ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

The head of the ABC believes the media outlet has become quick to admit when mistakes have been made, saying the organisation should face fair criticism.

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Defence spending needs to increase for Australia to have the robust and integrated military needed to counter regional threats, the head of a think tank warns.

First test for Liberal leader as party fights 'optics'

First test for Liberal leader as party fights 'optics'

First test for Liberal leader as party fights 'optics'

First test for Liberal leader as party fights 'optics'

A woman tasked with steering state Liberals out of a political mire denies egos will make it difficult to select who's in and out of the shadow cabinet.

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Current and former Liberals are locked in an extraordinary spat amid accusations some party members are undermining Opposition Leader Sussan Ley

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'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

Australia's most senior police admit they have been powerless to stop a massive increase in child exploitation, conceding the abuse is getting worse.

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

The vitriol spurring harassment, intimidation and sexism at polling booths during the 2025 election has resulted in candidates calling the campaign a new low.

Targeted laws to stamp out obnoxious 'part-time Nazis'

Neo-Nazis could face jail time or thousands of dollars in fines under laws rapidly drafted after a shocking fascist rally outside a state parliament.

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Australian authorities demanded changes from a major US gaming platform over concerns it was being used to groom and exploit children.

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Saudi prince didn't know about Khashoggi killing: Trump

The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a shadow over Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to the White House.

Release of Epstein files imminent after Trump signs off

All that's required for the release of the Epstein files is Donald Trump's signature after both houses of the US Congress agreed to the move.

Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific

Australia's prime minister has signalled he's willing to concede on hosting a key climate summit but is pushing for an outcome that still benefits the Pacific.

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Two years after applying for safe haven from the Taliban in Australia, Jumaghul was given a lifeline only for it to be revoked almost immediately.

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows.

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

CFMEU leaders adrift from 'civilised society'

The author of a shocking report alleging a culture of violence and intimidation inside the CFMEU says the union thought it ran industrial relations policy.

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