Australia
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PM blasts Gaza hunger denial as Liberals sidestep
The prime minister has dismissed Israeli denials that there’s no starvation in Gaza, while the coalition sidesteps questions on who bears responsibility for the humanitarian crisis. International pressure is mounting …
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‘Bad policy’: Australia fears double US tariff rate
Australia could be hit with “damaging” tariffs of 15 to 20 per cent as President Donald Trump signalled he was considering raising the minimum baseline levy for all countries exporting …
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Unions call for stricter AI restrictions in workplaces
Employers must ensure job security and transparency when implementing artificial intelligence in the workplace, the peak union body says. The ACTU is calling for tougher regulations during the rollout of …
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Major step towards cutting maximum medicine cost to $25
Australians will pay no more than $25 for selected medicines for the first time in more than 20 years under a proposal to be brought before parliament. It will be …
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Bulk bill incentive could miss thousands of GP clinics
A plan to boost the number of fully bulk-billing general practice clinics is likely to fall dramatically short of forecasts, a healthcare directory operator warns. Labor’s $7.9 billion plan to …
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Greek Australian celebrity driver seriously injured in Sydney Rolls Royce crash
A Greek Australian chauffeur known for driving celebrities such as radio host Kyle Sandilands has been seriously injured after a head-on collision with a luxury Rolls Royce allegedly driven by …
Elena Papanicolaou wanted over alleged sexual touching matters
NSW Police are asking for the public’s help to find Elena Papanicolaou, who is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant over alleged sexual touching offences. According to the police, the …
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‘Worst fear’: PM decries Israel’s denial of Gaza aid
The prime minister has decried Israel’s denial of aid to starving civilians but stopped short of following France’s lead in recognising a Palestinian state. In a strongly worded statement, Anthony …
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Trump claims Aussie beef win as Labor denies trade-off
Donald Trump is claiming a win over dropped biosecurity restrictions on US beef despite Australian leaders saying the move has nothing to do with ongoing trade negotiations. The US president …
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Battle lines drawn as 48th parliament gets under way
The first real test of the 48th parliament is under way as MPs sink their teeth into the daily grind of political business. With the pageantry of parliament’s opening day …