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Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel

Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel

The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the "cojones" to take action.

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China-backed cyber espionage groups are targeting telcos and internet service providers around the world, giving them ability to track a target's communication.

Popular dating apps ban thousands for abuse, harassment

Popular dating apps ban thousands for abuse, harassment

Popular dating apps ban thousands for abuse, harassment

Popular dating apps ban thousands for abuse, harassment

The company behind some of Australia's most popular dating apps has banned or suspended 660,000 accounts as it pledges to strengthen user safety.

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Daniel's legacy in law to protect kids from predators

Daniel's legacy in law to protect kids from predators

The parents of murdered schoolboy Daniel Morcombe are celebrating the establishment of a state public child sex offender registry but want it to go national.

Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss

Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss

Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.

Relief at hand for unlawful social service debt victims

Relief at hand for unlawful social service debt victims

Welfare recipients with debts calculated using an unlawful method will have up to $250 wiped and also be eligible for resolution payments.

Australia 'had to act' on Iran's hand in Jewish attacks

Australia 'had to act' on Iran's hand in Jewish attacks

Iran's role in directing anti-Semitic attacks on Jewish premises in Sydney and Melbourne left the Albanese government with no choice but to act, an expert says.

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Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

The head of one of Australia's largest university institutions has used a keynote speech to back gender-based violence reform and call for cheaper fees.

Protesters demand protections to prevent cop crackdowns

Protesters demand protections to prevent cop crackdowns

Protesters demand protections to prevent cop crackdowns

Protesters demand protections to prevent cop crackdowns

Human rights lawyers and democracy advocates are calling for nationwide protections for protesters following a dramatic increase in legal crackdowns.

Resources company fined millions for whistleblower harm

Resources company fined millions for whistleblower harm

Resources company fined millions for whistleblower harm

Resources company fined millions for whistleblower harm

A senior human rights lawyer says private companies are on notice over their treatment of those who expose wrongdoing after a multi-million dollar settlement.

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

The defence minister has held talks with US Vice President JD Vance and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth, as questions remain over the AUKUS partnership.

Australia, other countries face US anti-dumping duties

Australia, other countries face US anti-dumping duties

Australia, other countries face US anti-dumping duties

Australia, other countries face US anti-dumping duties

The US government has announced anti-dumping and countervailing duties against 10 trading partners including Australia after a probe into steel products.

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

Australia has pulled the trigger on serious diplomatic moves to reprimand Iran after saying there was "credible intelligence" it directed attacks on home soil.

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

Tougher nature protections are promised as the government tries to steer long-stalled law reforms into the fast lane, but it's not clear how they will pass.

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'Predictor of peace': women backed at conference

Australia's new ambassador for gender equality has headlined a conference of women leaders for practical outcomes over conflict, crisis and climate.

Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Divisions over how to tackle Australia's climate targets have continued to deepen within the coalition as its conservative members push for a rethink.

Mail mess as Australia Post stamps out US deliveries

Businesses are counting the cost of Australia Post suddenly suspending many deliveries to the US and Puerto Rico because of import tariff rules changes.

Property owners busted living in social housing

Property owners and high-income earners have been caught out living in public housing in a government review of tenancies.

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Albanese backs 'difficult decision' on NDIS reforms

Reforms to rein in the NDIS were difficult but needed to be done, the prime minister says, despite concerns over changes for children with autism.

Scores of childcare workers' clearances to be suspended

A gap allowing childcare workers accused of offences to keep working in one state will be closed, with more than 170 people in the firing line.

Victims' Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle

A state's Victims' Commissioner has resigned after damning findings from a review into a domestic violence helpline.

Trump threatens more tariffs for digital tax countries

As Donald Trumps' trade war continues, the president has announced via social media the latest US policy on countries that impose digital taxes.

Australians urged to ditch snobby attitude to trades

Vocational training should be held in the same 'esteem' as university degrees if the nation is to get on top of its widespread skills shortage.

Historic laws to tackle gender-based violence in unis

Students who experience gender-based violence on university campuses will soon have clearer pathways to make a complaint as a result of new laws.

Youngest senator describes battle with depression

Australia's youngest senator celebrated her 21st birthday on election night, and has laid bare her journey to the nation's federal parliament.

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