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Death of Hamas boss ‘can be turning point in conflict’
Anthony Albanese hopes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar can help bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East. The prime minister joined other senior members of …
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Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire
Communities across Australia are being warned to brace for damaging floods and fires as the severe weather season bears down on the continent. Persistent heat and more heavy rain over …
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Aged care changes to ‘improve generational fairness’
Older Australians have won a “great victory” after reforms to the aged care sector were finally secured, even though some residents will be slugged with higher contributions. About 1.4 million …
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Fares lose altitude as more flights cleared for takeoff
Australians travelling overseas can expect cheaper airfares in 2024 as new carriers and bigger aircraft bring more seats to key destinations online. After reaching historic highs following the COVID-19 pandemic, …
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SA road projects in doubt after feds axe funds
A raft of South Australian road projects are on the chopping block after the federal government scrapped its commitment to fund the upgrades, but the state’s marquee North-South Corridor tunnel …
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Coles profits grow as consumers skimp on eating out
Cost of living pressures have helped supermarket giant Coles to a 4.8 per cent rise in profit but organised crime is increasingly threatening its bottom line. The company on Tuesday …
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Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis
Australia would grind to a halt without them but essential workers can barely afford to put a roof over their heads. Early childhood educators, nurses and aged care workers in full-time …
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Tables turned as bashed soccer ref faces assault charge
A soccer referee whose jaw was broken in a shocking on-field brawl has had the tables turned against him, pleading not guilty to assaulting a woman while working as a …
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Community views vital in planning power grid: Bowen
Landowners will have a greater say on energy transmission projects in their backyards and receive better compensation, as the Albanese government seeks to address community backlash to its mega-plan to …