Free education in $1b sweetener for Solomons treaty
Details of treaty negotiations between Australia and Solomon Islands have been revealed in a leaked WhatsApp message.
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‘Putting choice back’: algorithm axing in the spotlight
Labor wants to put power back in the hands of social media users by forcing tech companies to introduce minimum standards under a digital duty of care.
One Nation rejects need to model proposed super changes
Barnaby Joyce has denied a plan to allow early access to super would worsen inflation, despite appearing to admit economists had not modelled the policy.
Iran says it plans new Gulf ‘exclusion zone’
Iran has vowed to announce a new restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz and is threatening to strike US oil and gas assets in the wake of escalating tensions.
‘Economically disastrous’: Hanson’s super policy panned
Allowing workers to divert a quarter of their super income to rent and mortgage payments won't pump up inflation, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson insists.
Call to embed algorithm opt-in for social ‘cesspit’
The Greens are vowing to hold back laws to strengthen Australia's under-16s social media ban until the government introduces digital duty-of-care measures.
Cold start to nation’s normally hot home sales season
The property market is yet to shake off its winter chill as capital cities reported fewer auctions in the first week of the normally busy spring sales season.
Algorithm opt-out plan faces major political hurdles
People will be empowered to limit algorithms' influence under draft laws, but the changes could struggle to pass the upper house.
‘Come forward’: ADF sexual violence inquiry plea
A former high-profile senator revealed as the head of a military sexual violence inquiry is urging veterans and defence force personnel to share their stories.
Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms
Landmark reforms have helped police seize almost 1500 weapons in a state that still tops the nation for the number of crime victims, according to latest data.
Nepal survivors’ fresh test as men pulled from tunnel
Infrastructure challenges continue to hamper the search for survivors of the Nepal-Tibet floods as rescuers make a dramatic rescue at an underground facility.
US envoys to visit Russia, Ukraine over weekend: report
US negotiators will visit both Ukraine and Russia in a bid to end the conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile
A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope.
Black skips Epstein deposition, sues US House committee
Leon Black has sued the US House Oversight Committee over its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, arguing its subpoenas exceed its authority.
Rogue developer boasted then-premier was ‘best friend’
A fugitive developer bragged about his political influence after a former premier's brother encouraged him to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Resource firms hit the gas on controversial project
Gas explorers and pipeline layers have enthusiastically outlined the vast potential of the controversial Beetaloo gas field at a resources conference.
‘No brainer’: tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime
An economist has joined the call for a drastic cut to the tobacco excise, as the coalition pledges to slash the tax by 80 per cent.
The two sides to Australia’s climate record in Pacific
Pacific nations are enthusiastic partners with Australia on renewable projects in their region but remain frustrated at high-emitting countries.
Blanket bans on AI could cause ‘data centre panic’
Business peak bodies have cautioned against uniform rules for how data centres are powered, warning it could stifle investment in the technology.
Telstra system behind outage understaffed, underfunded
A system update that caused a widespread Telstra outage was not tested after coming back online, with the two technicians who made the change sent home.
Israeli special forces capture Hamas official in raid
A senior Hamas military leader has been captured by Israeli special forces in a joint operation with the military, in a Hamas-controlled area of Gaza City.
Australia backs climate ‘talkfest’ despite leader snubs
Critics of the planned turnout to the Pacific pre-COP are being "really disrespectful" to the region's aspirations for the summit, Anthony Albanese says.
EU sees Leipzig attack as state-sponsored terrorism
The German government has blamed Russian authorities for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives.
Iran targets US allies in Gulf after latest attacks
Iranians and their Arab neighbours have been plunged back into war by the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July.
Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies
The brother of an ex-premier has denied taking money from a developer in exchange for political outcomes after the pair met at an upscale Japanese restaurant.
More patients stranded as bed-block crisis worsens
A state health minister says the Commonwealth is attempting to shift its responsibility for aged care, with ballooning numbers of patients stranded in hospital.
US irks G20 ministers by inviting Russia
Russia's finance minister has made a surprise appearance at the G20, while some US journalists have been denied access to the international economic forum.
Planned anti-fracking protests trigger police response
Gas from a controversial fracking project has been switched on as protesters prepare to target a resources conference, prompting a strong police presence.
Taiwan defends role at Pacific summit as China rages
Australia has backed the right of Pacific nations to set their own rules after China raised opposition to Taiwan's presence at the forum summit in Palau.
Twelve dead as Russia strikes Kyiv region for sixth day
Russia has bombarded Ukraine's capital of Kyiv for a sixth successive day, killing at least 12 people.
‘It clicked’: how a cop cheated death one wintry day
Jim Hermiston has been recognised with more than 50 other Australians for acts of bravery in protecting the lives of others on National Wattle Day.