22 h. ago Australia news as it happened: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

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46 h. ago Australia news as it happened: Albanese, Chalmers reject union push for four

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2 d. ago Australia news as it happened: RBA cuts interest rate to 3.6 per cent; Apple, Google lose landmark federal court ruling; Netanyahu ‘in denial’ of Gaza suffering, says Albanese

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3 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Albanese announces plan to recognise Palestinian state; Jewish, Palestinian groups, opposition, Netanyahu slam Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia intends to recognise Palestinian statehood.

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4 d. ago Israeli Prime Minister defends plan for full takeover of Gaza strip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned threats by Australia and European countries to recognise Palestinian state.

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6 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Canberra reacts to Israel’s Gaza takeover plan; Erin Patterson’s next court dates locked in; Nine wins landmark defamation lawsuit

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6 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Canberra reacts to Israel’s Gaza takeover plan; Erin Patterson’s next court dates locked in; Minister denies lowering migrant English test score

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7 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Canberra reacts to Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan; Erin Patterson’s next court dates locked in; Nine wins defamation fight against surgeon Al Muderis

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7 d. ago In her own voice: Court releases Erin Patterson’s police interview

A video extract of an interview with the mushroom killer has been released to the public for the first time.

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7 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Israel approves Gaza City takeover plan; O’Neil casts doubt over 1.2 million housing target; Erin Patterson’s next court dates locked in

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7 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Israel approves Gaza City takeover plan; O’Neil casts doubt over 1.2 million housing target

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7 d. ago Date set for mushroom killer Erin Patterson’s plea for leniency on murder convictions

The mushroom cook killer will face the Supreme Court in Melbourne later this month for her pre-sentence hearing which will reveal more details about Patterson’s life and the impact of her crime on her victims.

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7 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Five arrested after Melbourne students’ pro

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8 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Productivity commission urges soft touch on AI regulation; Tasmanian politics; eSafety commissioner slams big tech on child abuse material

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9 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Japanese firm awarded $10 billion warship contract; Amazon to partner with NBN for regional Australian internet; Burke takes aim at Wilson over historical visa claim

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1 week ago Australia news as it happened: More aid for Gaza announced after Harbour Bridge protest; Chinese woman charged with foreign interference; New AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett

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1 week ago Footage shows Erin Patterson handing her phone over to police

In footage released by the court, Erin Patterson is seen handing her mobile phone over to a police officer at her home.

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3 w. ago Australia news as it happened: Architect of PNG NRL team bid stands down from board after corruption allegations; Trump diagnosed with medical condition

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