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Thousands to march across Harbour Bridge for Palestine

The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge will be the site of a major protest against the war in Gaza with politicians, union groups and humanitarian advocates expected to participate. Rally organiser …

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PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment

Traditional owners will be able to advocate for infrastructure, housing and energy projects on their land in a partnership unveiled by the prime minister. While some welcome the prime minister’s …

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Business slams plan to enshrine right to work from home

The legal right to work from home would be divisive and likely send jobs elsewhere, business groups say. A state government has revealed plans to enshrine the right to work …

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Deadly shooting in Melbourne – Victim believed to be Athan Boursinos

A fatal shooting took place near a childcare centre on Champions Parade in Wollert, with the victim identified by Australian media as 21-year-old Athan Boursinos. Inspector Dean Thomas, head of …

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Aussie shares fall as Trump imposes sweeping tariffs

The local share market has fallen even as Australia dodged being hit by higher tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on dozens of its trading partners. Near noon on Friday, …

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US tariff mercy ‘vindicates’ Australian trade diplomacy

Donald Trump has resisted pressure to increase tariffs on Australian goods in a “vindication” of the federal government’s diplomatic efforts, the trade minister says. While many new tariffs unveiled by …

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Millions of Australians at risk of financial hardship in retirement, new report warns

More than four million Australians are worried they won’t be able to afford retirement, according to new research that reveals a growing gap between retirement savings and financial security. A …

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Campaign to bin blades in three-month machete amnesty

Parents have been urged to hand in their children’s machetes and knives at amnesty bins as part of an Australian-first ban. A total of 45 police stations across Victoria will …

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Childcare worker charged for producing abuse material

An out-of-school care worker allegedly produced child abuse material of kids aged six and under while working across suburban schools. The man, 26, produced material of 10 victims while working …

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Australian shares slide as tariff shockwaves hit copper

The local share market has slipped from near-record levels as copper prices plunge following a surprise US tariff decision. At noon on Thursday the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 22.8 …

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