69 m. ago Albanese secured the least expected outcome of his Trump encounter: harmony instead of hysteria

Australia and America have drawn closer because of mutual anxiety and hostility towards Beijing. Like it or not, it was a good day for the alliance.

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75 m. ago As it happened: Critical minerals stocks soar after deal signed in Albanese

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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81 m. ago ‘Bitch flog’: Qld public servant’s foul tirade at boss in work chats revealed

The former principal inspector who had worked for the government for more than four decades also compared a bureaucrat to “Jabba the Hutt”.

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91 m. ago Seafood platters to parmas: The Mornington food favourites of local funnyman Jimmy Rees

The popular entertainer shares his favourite places to eat around his regional Victorian home, plus his go-to spots around Australia.

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1 hour ago Brisbane woman’s clash with council over ‘illegal’ street library

“I set out to share some books with my neighbours ... I never imagined I’d end up as ‘the woman with the illegal book box’.”

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1 hour ago Police foil plot to import 36kg of cocaine worth $11.7 million

Five men were arrested after police in Australia and Chile worked together to bring down a criminal enterprise.

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2 h. ago Luke Beveridge alleged target of threats, $100,000 extortion plot

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was the target of alleged threats and a $100,000 extortion plot by a 53-year-old man who failed to attend court on Tuesday.

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2 h. ago Luke Beveridge target of alleged threats, $100,000 extortion plot

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was the target of alleged threats and a $100,000 extortion plot by a 53-year-old man who failed to attend court on Tuesday.

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2 h. ago Trump runs his meetings like a TV director. Here’s what it was like on his set

Just before the meeting started, the president was checking the TV cameras to make sure they were in the correct position.

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2 h. ago Sovereign citizens, preppers and gangsters arrested in police firearms blitz

Hundreds of weapons were seized during the week-long crackdown that came after a spate of gun violence in Sydney.

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2 h. ago ‘We need them to be strong’: Why Joey was happy to help touring English side

After a session working with Warrington Wolves’ academy side, Andrew Johns said a competitive England team was vital when it comes to the health of global rugby league.

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2 h. ago Record heat, thunderstorms and extreme fire danger coming for Sydney

This month could become the hottest October on record – and may also beat the record for November – with a scorcher forecast for the city on Wednesday.

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2 h. ago Kevin Rudd set to remain in Washington for long haul despite Trump spat

While the US president showered the PM with praise at the White House, his feelings for Australia’s man in Washington were very different.

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2 h. ago Trump’s critical minerals deal unearths a bonanza for Aussie miners

Billionaire Gina Rinehart will be just one of the beneficiaries of Trump’s multibillion dollar announcement on critical minerals and rare earths with Australia.

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2 h. ago ‘Like a bathroom exhaust fan’: West Gate Tunnel air stacks leave locals exposed to noxious fumes

Residents of suburbs around the West Gate Tunnel will breathe in truck pollution as twin ventilation stacks feature sleek design but no filters.

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2 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Critical minerals stocks soar after deal signed in Albanese

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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3 h. ago Rex Airlines rescue more a relief than cause for celebration

This rescue deal, if and when it comes to fruition, is for a regional airline which brings with it some hefty baggage.

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3 h. ago Forbidden question about Xi looms as party officials meet in Beijing

Speculation about the future of the president is censored in China, but this week the world will be looking for clues.

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3 h. ago Ellidy Pullin reveals she is dating again five years after death of husband Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin

Ellidy Pullin reveals on her podcast Darling, Shine! that she is dating someone five years after the death of her husband Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin.

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3 h. ago ‘An act of courage’: Salman Rushdie to return to Australia for first time since US attack

Three years after surviving an attempt on his life during a public lecture, the author will speak about “the price we pay for ideas” and the transformative power of literature.

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