14 h. ago Future role of AI in Aussie businesses to be discussed after new government report

The Treasurer's highly anticipated economic roundtable is shaping up to be a showdown over the future of AI.

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29 h. ago Albanese’s Palestinian recognition shows the world is now waiting on Trump

The US ambassador to Israel says there is “disappointment and disgust” at Australia’s decision. But for Israelis and Palestinians, it is the US the world is watching.

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29 h. ago Dog racing is on its last legs and here’s another hammer blow

The Tasmanian government’s ban on greyhound racing is another welcome step, but the really big win for those who oppose the barbarous sport might be just around the corner.

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35 h. ago Chalmers hits back at critics talking down economic talkfest before it has even begun

Critics are circling the government’s economic roundtable, but Jim Chalmers says good ideas are already surfacing, with more to come.

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39 h. ago ‘Just wrong’: State government seeks to draft public servants into WFH campaign

Public law expert William Partlett likens the Allan government’s latest WFH ploy to the behaviour of a party cartel.

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42 h. ago Spurned doctor seeks legal advice after Crisafulli government U

Would-be chief health officer Dr Krispin Hajkowicz is considering his legal options after the Crisafulli government’s U-turn on appointing him as Queensland’s chief medico.

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46 h. ago What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be an option.

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50 h. ago Israeli minister launches settlement plan to ‘bury’ Palestinian statehood

The long-delayed settlement would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, which the UN warned would “put an end to prospects of a two-state solution”.

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51 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Tax overhaul calls ahead of economic reform roundtable; US responds to Australia recognising Palestinian state

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories from Australia and around the world.

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53 h. ago Has state recognition changed the game in Gaza? Only for the deluded

Hamas is looking to claim a victory - any victory - after 22 months of conflict in Gaza. But this war can only be ended by Israel and its backers in the US.

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62 h. ago Bureaucrats forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts government

The Remuneration Tribunal published a statement on Thursday removing access to business-class travel for certain office holders. 

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63 h. ago More Hamas officials welcome Albanese’s recognition move, as PM warns against propaganda

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the Albanese government had “got it wrong” when it announced a plan to recognise a Palestinian state on Monday.

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66 h. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Hamas denies praising Albanese over Palestine recognition; Unemployment drops; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania

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2 d. ago Perth’s south records strongest winds in 35 years in wild storm

The fast-moving storm cut power to 10,000 homes, with the SES receiving 65 calls for assistance.

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3 d. ago Europe tells Trump to stand firm against Putin on Ukraine ceasefire

Donald Trump has threatened “very severe consequences” for Russia if it does not agree to a peace deal while Ukraine’s president said Vladimir Putin was “bluffing” about his desire for peace.

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3 d. ago Warning from Washington: Speak out about Chinese threat or risk AUKUS subs

Policymakers in Washington are getting nervous that the Albanese government is “less vocal about what the problem is” compared with predecessors, experts say.

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3 d. ago This Sydney woman lost $200K to a notorious street scam. Her family blames a ‘zombie drug’

Dozens of Sydney women have been targeted on the city’s streets in the past two years. The fraudsters may be using a dangerous drug that sends victims into a compliant delirium.

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3 d. ago Hamas welcomes Albanese government's decision to recognise Palestinian state

Terrorist group Hamas has welcomed the federal government's decision to recognise a Palestinian state, claiming it vindicates the October 7 attacks.

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3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Wilson accuses government, union of colluding over push for four

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3 d. ago Albanese faces backlash after Hamas praises PM’s ‘courage’ on Palestinian recognition

Anthony Albanese said Hamas would be “totally opposed” to Australia’s recognition of Palestine. But the listed terrorist group says it is delighted by the move.

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