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Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
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Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march
Imran Khan’s family says three of his sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a march demanding his release.
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Australia news live: Wong speaks to Palestinian foreign minister about Gaza; WA calls off search for shark that killed Perth man
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dan Tehan says fuel excise cut when oil price high a ‘sensible’ plan Dan Tehan , the shadow minister for energy, said Gallagher’s criticism of the Coalition’s fuel plan wasn’t fair. [What] I would say to Anthony Albanese and the Labor party is get out amongst the people and see what’s happening in your electorates because people are hurting because of cost of living … We have the discipline to be able to do the policy work to make sure we can offset policies like this so it won’t be inflationary and it will provide much needed relief to people, and they need it now. Obviously we’ve helped when the war started with some changes to the fuel excise but we’ve shifted, and [are] including in the budget, to providing more permanent cost of living arrangements, including through the tax system, to make sure
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More Australians will die than be born by 2060s as major government report lays bare lower growth future
Seventh intergenerational report outlines how Australia is at cusp of new and uncertain age of artificial intelligence There will be more Australians dying than being born in 40 years’ time, according to the government’s latest intergenerational report, which lays bare the fundamental challenges of managing an ageing population at a time of rapid change and lower economic growth. The country’s seventh IGR also outlines how Australia is at the cusp of a new and uncertain age of artificial intelligence that will shape the economy and society over the coming four decades. Continue reading...
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Police allege mother stabbed three children in Blue Mountains leaving one child dead
Bystanders found all four on the side of the road at Valley Heights on Sunday with stabbing injuries Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Police have alleged that a mother was behind a stabbing attack on three young children that left one dead and two others fighting for their lives in hospital. The woman, aged in her 40s, is also in a critical condition. Continue reading...
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John Farnham tribute: Céline Dion, Chris Martin and Hugh Jackman honour ‘living legend’ at livestreamed concert
Though the man of the hour is unable to attend, fans flock to Rod Laver Arena and cinemas nationwide to celebrate the songs of an Australian icon At a Sydney shopping centre on a balmy Sunday evening, hundreds of people gathered to watch a concert that, according to its host, Richard Wilkins, would set a new livestreaming record for Australian cinemas. Experiencing a Rod Laver Arena event with popcorn in a cinema chair was unusual in itself – but so too was the fact that its hero, John Farnham, would not be performing, or even in attendance. Continue reading...
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Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
Measures targeting the court itself could disrupt payments, IT services and investigations.