Australia holds firm with aid dollars to Southeast Asia - Michael West

Development aid flowing to Southeast Asia has plunged to a 10-year low, according to a fresh report, but Australia's contributions to the region remain stable.

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Algorithm changes set to pass after Labor backdown - Michael West

Horse-trading over social media legislation and a visit from Middle Eastern royalty are on the agenda as federal politicians return to Canberra.

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Tax changes 'crack the nut' on housing affordability - Michael West

Property investors and real estate agents are reeling as Australia's housing downturn deepens, but for young Australians the positives are growing.

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'No time for him': Hanson gives her Liberal leader pick - Michael West

One Nation's Pauline Hanson has offered to work with the coalition, but has dismissed the current Liberal leader as the best man for the job.

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'No time for him': Hanson gives her Liberal leader pick - Michael West

One Nation's Pauline Hanson has offered to work with the coalition, but has dismissed the current Liberal leader as the best man for the job.

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'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured - Michael West

A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.

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'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured - Michael West

A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.

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Mineral royalties pledge as campaign hits the regions - Michael West

Labor has promised to reinvest mineral royalties in the regions, while the coalition has focused on trades as the race to November's election heats up.

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Mineral royalties pledge as campaign hits the regions - Michael West

Labor has promised to reinvest mineral royalties in the regions, while the coalition has focused on trades as the race to November's election heats up.

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Economists to pore over jobs data, Reserve Bank minutes - Michael West

Australia's labour market is expected to continue to soften, even though small businesses are hanging on to workers despite growing cost pressures.

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Afghanistan veterans gather to mark service anniversary - Michael West

A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to a controversial Afghanistan war, veterans are gathering to remember their role in the operation.

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Senior Liberals to face Hanson's conservative cauldron - Michael West

Liberal heavyweights will pitch their policy agenda to a conservative conference after Pauline Hanson drew standing ovations and Angus Taylor faced jeers.

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Coalition pledges hands-on pathway to train tradies - Michael West

The Victorian opposition is taking a leaf out of a neighbouring state's book, pledging to adopt an innovative approach to boost training in trades.

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Coalition seeks to shield mines from climate activists - Michael West

Angus Taylor has pledged to tighten protections for coal and gas projects after environmentalists successfully challenged a major coal expansion.

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Trump says Russia to supply diesel to global markets - Michael West

US President Donald Trump says Russia will supply diesel fuel to the global markets after a conversation with President Vladimir Putin.

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Trump says Russia to supply diesel to global markets - Michael West

US President Donald Trump says Russia will supply diesel fuel to the global markets after a conversation with President Vladimir Putin.

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Conservatives one, and all over the place at conference - Michael West

A political conference has made an impassioned call for unity between Australia's splintered conservative parties but there was friction onstage and off.

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Minister issues hard 'no' on Russian diesel imports - Michael West

Australia doesn't want or need imported Russian diesel despite a new supply deal between Moscow and the US, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

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Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event - Michael West

The government has defied critics and bad weather to highlight climate threats to Pacific nations but pre-COP31 also turned the spotlight on its commitments.

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Russia to supply US with diesel fuel, Trump announces - Michael West

US President Donald Trump says Russia will supply diesel fuel to the global markets after a conversation with President Vladimir Putin.

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'Driving me insane': restaurateur slams migrant debate - Michael West

Political policies to curb immigration and narrow the definition of a skilled migrant have been met with dismay by industries experiencing workforce shortages.

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Businesses not buying positive spin on surcharge ban - Michael West

The Reserve Bank says small businesses are expected to benefit the most from its card surcharge reforms, but restaurant and cafe owners say they are losing out.

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Australia's AI business opportunity lies with expansion - Michael West

One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow.

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Australia's AI business opportunity lies with expansion - Michael West

One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow.

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Karl settles podcast dispute days before court date - Michael West

A high-profile former TV show host embroiled in controversy since his shock departure has avoided a potentially ugly day in court, settling a podcast dispute.

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Firmus fizzles out: AI factory firm pulls $44b float - Michael West

The $7 billion stock exchange float of Bitcoin miner-turned data centre operator Firmus has been scrapped after investors questioned its lofty valuation.

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Firmus fizzles out: AI factory firm pulls $44b float - Michael West

The $7 billion stock exchange float of Bitcoin miner-turned data centre operator Firmus has been scrapped after investors questioned its lofty valuation.

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Australian shares inch higher as caution reigns - Michael West

The ASX has had another challenging week, but has managed to carve out a small gain against a backdrop of local and global risks.

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Australian shares inch higher as caution reigns - Michael West

The ASX has had another challenging week, but has managed to carve out a small gain against a backdrop of local and global risks.

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Treasurer swipes left on tax office credit card ban - Michael West

Businesses owners will continue to be able to use their credit cards to pay the tax office until mid-2027, after Labor bowed to backlash from the sector.

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