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NATO members commit to spending hike sought by Trump

NATO members commit to spending hike sought by Trump

US President Donald Trump has affirmed his commitment to the NATO military alliance and a pledge for its members to defend each other.

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence

NATO leaders have agreed to a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump and restated their commitment to mutual defence.

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

The prime minister has joined the campaign trail for the first time in Tasmania, where Labor is aiming to topple the Liberals who have been in power since 2014.

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Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Plans to prop up ageing coal-fired power stations by a state government have been labelled a "waste of money" amid concerns over its energy transition.

Treasurer seeks trade balance in latest US tariff talks

Treasurer seeks trade balance in latest US tariff talks

Australia is still negotiating an exemption to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump as the deputy prime minister tries to score a meeting with the US president.

MP likened to ‘vampire’ after alleged sex assault

MP likened to ‘vampire’ after alleged sex assault

A state MP’s appointment as minister for families was akin to a vampire running a blood bank, his alleged sexual abuse victim has told a jury.

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

The Liberal Party must endorse more women after a thumping election defeat, its leader Sussan Ley says, declaring herself a "zealot" on gender representation.

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'Boring' budget to get finances ready for future shocks

'Boring' budget to get finances ready for future shocks

'Boring' budget to get finances ready for future shocks

'Boring' budget to get finances ready for future shocks

Having sped up home approvals, a building laggard is shifting focus to getting construction going in a bid to reduce the biggest strain on family finances.

Veterans remembered for service in 'forgotten war'

Veterans remembered for service in 'forgotten war'

Veterans remembered for service in 'forgotten war'

Veterans remembered for service in 'forgotten war'

Australia's Korean War veterans and their families have been honoured during a moving commemorative service to mark the 75th anniversary.

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Australia's governing cricket body has signed a letter with a state government pledging to find a solution to shadow issues at a proposed stadium.

Premier's staff do an about-face after arrest threat

Premier's staff do an about-face after arrest threat

Premier's staff do an about-face after arrest threat

Premier's staff do an about-face after arrest threat

Arrest warrants would have been sought for a premier's chief adviser had a stand-off between Labor and parliament not ended overnight, a senior official says.

Cindy's law: reforms close sexual violence loophole

Cindy's law: reforms close sexual violence loophole

Cindy's law: reforms close sexual violence loophole

Cindy's law: reforms close sexual violence loophole

Four decades after the "horrific" deaths of two teenage girls in the outback, new legislation aims to ensure sex offenders cannot escape punishment.

Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO

Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO

Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO

Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to hold talks during the NATO summit in the Netherlands.

Trump's stance on Middle East clear, despite F-bomb: PM

Trump's stance on Middle East clear, despite F-bomb: PM

Trump's stance on Middle East clear, despite F-bomb: PM

Trump's stance on Middle East clear, despite F-bomb: PM

Anthony Albanese says Donald Trump's views in the Middle East "pretty clear" when the US president swore during comments on a ceasefire.

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NATO head certain Trump committed to mutual defence

US President Donald Trump has told reporters while on his way to a NATO summit in the Netherlands that he is "committed to saving lives".

Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line

NATO members are set to support a goal of spending five per cent of their GDP on their security as they gather amid wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East.

Debt forecast has alarm bells ringing for Olympic hosts

A state government's debt is set to reach record heights as it plans an Olympics, with the threat of higher borrowing costs for major infrastructure projects.

MP accused of plying teen with drinks before sex abuse

A state MP encouraged an emotional and intoxicated teenage boy to keep drinking before indecently assaulting him, a jury has been told.

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YouTube in frame for youth ban after safety spin claims

The online watchdog has launched its case for YouTube to be included in a "world-leading" social media ban for kids as the platform fights for its exemption.

Climate change costs hit regions and budget hard

A slew of natural disasters have taken a toll on the NSW economy but its budget aims to keep the regions growing with targeted investments.

Surplus in sight but few sweeteners in 'careful' budget

A nation-first approach to back up housing projects headlines Australia's largest state budget as critics attack surplus projections and support for services.

Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Ratepayers will cop a $250 levy to help plug a health funding shortfall in the ACT budget, which also included investment in housing and cost-of-living relief.

Orderly, coherent or flat-footed: PM rejects criticism

Anthony Albanese has dismissed suggestions he was "flat-footed" after US bombing raids on Iran, as he called for a ceasefire to hold between Iran and Israel.

'Room in your home and heart': budget backs foster care

A call for more foster carers of all backgrounds has been put out by a state after a landmark $1.2 billion budget injection to fix a "failed" system.

New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

Governments must self-reflect and begin to work in new ways with Indigenous organisations if they want to close the gap in health, a report has found.

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