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Beijing deal will expedite rare earth exports, says US

Beijing deal will expedite rare earth exports, says US

US President Donald Trump says the US has signed an deal with China on trade after massive tariff hikes threatened to freeze trade between the two countries.

'Too much crime': top cop vows to speak truth to power

'Too much crime': top cop vows to speak truth to power

'Too much crime': top cop vows to speak truth to power

'Too much crime': top cop vows to speak truth to power

In his first day on the job, a newly minted top cop insists he won't shy away from asking "hard questions" of the state government.

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

Australia's plan for defence spending is a "hedge" against an uncertain future as the US intensifies the call for its allies to increase the money they invest.

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Arrests over Gaza protest at fighter jet-linked firm

Arrests over Gaza protest at fighter jet-linked firm

Protesters outside a business connected to fighter jets used by the Israeli military have clashed with police, resulting in injuries and five arrests.

Staff front 'kangaroo court' probe after arrest threat

Staff front 'kangaroo court' probe after arrest threat

A premier's staff have reluctantly fronted an inquiry into controversial hate speech laws after being threatened with arrest.

'Subverting democracy': Liberal hits out at quota push

'Subverting democracy': Liberal hits out at quota push

A senior Liberal has rejected calls to introduce gender quotas for the party, but denies it's undermining efforts of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

Captains of industry, unions sit at economic roundtable

Captains of industry, unions sit at economic roundtable

Leaders from the business, union and welfare sectors will gather in Canberra to come up with ways to bolster Australia's flagging productivity levels.

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Online hate group listed as a terrorist organisation

Online hate group listed as a terrorist organisation

Online hate group listed as a terrorist organisation

Online hate group listed as a terrorist organisation

The federal government has taken action against the online hate group Terrorgram, which it says has threatened Australian lives in the past.

US Senators divided after briefing on Iran strikes

US Senators divided after briefing on Iran strikes

US Senators divided after briefing on Iran strikes

US Senators divided after briefing on Iran strikes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has rejected suggestions that US air-strikes on Iran's nuclear sites weren't as effective as claimed by President Donald Trump.

Super funds spared billions after US axes 'revenge tax'

Super funds spared billions after US axes 'revenge tax'

Super funds spared billions after US axes 'revenge tax'

Super funds spared billions after US axes 'revenge tax'

The Trump administration says it won't pursue a contentious tax targeting foreign investors after negotiating a withdrawal from a global minimum tax agreement.

Judge slams 'half baked' legal fight after Liberal loan

Judge slams 'half baked' legal fight after Liberal loan

Judge slams 'half baked' legal fight after Liberal loan

Judge slams 'half baked' legal fight after Liberal loan

The future of a loan to a former state Liberal leader is in limbo after an 11th-hour legal challenge which a judge slammed as "half-baked".

MP’s alleged sex abuse victim quizzed on ‘prank’

MP’s alleged sex abuse victim quizzed on ‘prank’

MP’s alleged sex abuse victim quizzed on ‘prank’

MP’s alleged sex abuse victim quizzed on ‘prank’

A man has been grilled on whether he fell, passed out, or was pulling a prank in the moments before he was allegedly indecently assaulted by a state MP.

Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia is doubling down in resisting US pressure for its allies to lift defence spending, as retaliation is promised for nations refusing to comply.

School's not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban

School's not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban

School's not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban

School's not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban

The eSafety commissioner has rejected claims including YouTube in a child social media ban would stop it being used for educational purposes.

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Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Australia's largest state budget, criticised as boring and vague, has prompted promises from political hopefuls of a more "transformational" government.

Household wealth hit as Trump threatens super balances

Australian super balances have fallen for the first quarter since 2022, with funds warning of further risks posed by Donald Trump's "America first" agenda.

Labor's pork-barrelling answer managed 'effectively'

Pork-barrelling, slush-fund and vote-buying claims trailing a $37.2 million taxpayer-funded program for years have been hosed down in an independent audit.

'Temu version': opposition lashes visionless budget

A state opposition leader has promised to extend land tax concessions indefinitely after calling the government's budget a cheaper version of his party's ideas.

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Farmer fury over rare earths mine approval

A newly-approved rare earths mine has drawn the ire of farmers, who say the US-backed miner and the state government have failed to property consult community.

Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving

A former commercial fisherman and independent politician who could again hold a crucial crossbench position has admitted driving with cannabis in his system.

CCTV cameras in childcare amid surge in safety breaches

Allegations about careless childcare centres have triggered extensive new powers including hefty fines and CCTV cameras to monitor how children are treated.

Trump struggles to control commentary on Iran strikes

President Donald Trump is still focused on assessments of the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, as planning turns toward a new commitment from Iran.

Ley pledges 'alternatives Australians can believe in'

Sussan Ley has presided over her first shadow cabinet meeting after the coalition's election loss vowing to rebuild as they hold the government to account.

Relief as airports open and Australians return home

A group of Australians landed in Sydney overnight, and more are on the way, after being repatriated from Tel Aviv as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds.

'Sixteen killed' as Kenyan protesters and police clash

Activists say 16 people have been killed as Kenyan police clashed with thousands of demonstrators protesting police brutality and corruption.

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