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Australia's message to Asian allies worried about Trump

Australia's message to Asian allies worried about Trump

Australia is distancing itself from the United States in Southeast Asia amid a flurry of tariffs and aid cuts, pledging "we are here for the long haul".

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms have become "major vectors of hate" as a major report aimed at combating anti-Semitism targets algorithms and bots.

Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil

Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil

Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil

Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil

US President Donald Trump has issued a round of tariff letters to eight countries: the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Sri Lanka and Brazil.

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Distressed community still calling for truth-telling

Distressed community still calling for truth-telling

"How can we embrace our future without acknowledging our past" is the question being posed by the former chair of a scrapped truth-telling inquiry.

Australia must 'throw everything' at climate summit

Australia must 'throw everything' at climate summit

Australia must fight to secure hosting rights to a global climate summit that would attract billions in economic opportunities, the renewables sector says.

Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

A major childcare provider is following a rival in installing CCTV cameras at its centres after another former worker was charged with sexually abusing kids.

Slow rate of cuts puts squeeze on business, households

Slow rate of cuts puts squeeze on business, households

Businesses and mortgage-holders banking on a cut to interest rates will have to wait more than a month before the next opportunity for financial stimulus.

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New bid for ancient rock art's World Heritage listing

New bid for ancient rock art's World Heritage listing

New bid for ancient rock art's World Heritage listing

New bid for ancient rock art's World Heritage listing

Australia is making another push for ancient rock art sites to be placed on the World Heritage list after its application was sent back over pollution concerns.

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Jewish groups are optimistic an anti-hate task force will trigger political action as a small group of protesters is lashed over a violent confrontation.

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

One of Australia's biggest US exports has been threatened with hefty tariffs, but many doubt whether Donald Trump will actually impose the measure.

Trump vows steep copper tariffs, broadens trade war

Trump vows steep copper tariffs, broadens trade war

Trump vows steep copper tariffs, broadens trade war

Trump vows steep copper tariffs, broadens trade war

US President Donald Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on copper and warned off a 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals in his latest trade announcements.

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Collaboration on cutting-edge military technology such as drones and intelligence sharing between Australia and Ukraine could soon receive a significant boost.

'Toxic to anything with gills': algal bloom spreading

'Toxic to anything with gills': algal bloom spreading

'Toxic to anything with gills': algal bloom spreading

'Toxic to anything with gills': algal bloom spreading

A toxic algal bloom that has killed tens of thousands of marine animals has spread into a capital city river.

Trade boost, security concern force China balancing act

Trade boost, security concern force China balancing act

Trade boost, security concern force China balancing act

Trade boost, security concern force China balancing act

China's leaders will host Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a week-long tour that aims to boost economic ties, but points of contention remain.

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'Not all bad news': the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs

While Donald Trump's harsh tariffs on imports from Australia's key trading partners will whip up uncertainty, there could be an upside for consumers.

Trump ramps up trade war in tariff letters to leaders

US tariff letters sent to more than a dozen nations hint at the possibility of further negotiation but warn reprisals will be met with a like-for-like response.

Rubio to make first Asia trip as Trump unveils tariffs

The first visit to Asia by the Trump administration's top diplomat comes as the US president announces tariffs on America's key allies in the region.

Fears for next anti-Semitic firebombing on home soil

A "terrifying" synagogue firebombing has left Jewish Australians fearing more attacks as authorities establish a task force to examine police powers.

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'Pox on both your houses': Victoria voters unimpressed

A Newspoll published in The Australian shows support for Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has slipped below that of the opposition leader.

Libs admit Chinese diaspora failings on listening tour

The opposition leader has met with senior Chinese community leaders to hear how the party can rebuild trust with the diaspora following its election loss.

China wants AI in expanded trade deal with Australia

Ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China, Beijing's ambassador to Australia has called for greater co-operation between the two nations on AI.

Pacific voices needed as Australia seeks climate summit

Australia is hoping elevate the voices of the Pacific as the climate change minister visits the region to strengthen a bid to co-host the UN climate summit.

Trump labels Musk forming political party 'ridiculous'

Elon Musk could have fun with his newly formed political party but the US functions best under a two-party system, President Donald Trump says.

Trade deal-making ramps up ahead of US tariff deadline

Several trade deals are close to being struck, US President Donald Trump says as the deadline approaches for higher tariffs on imports to America.

Older Aussies back increased superannuation tax

A survey of older Australians has backed the federal government's push for increased tax on high balances.

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