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Personnel increase, but no ship to Red Sea: Marles
Marles reiterates Australia’s Pacific focus; Talks continue for fresh ceasefire in Israel Gaza war; Cape York braces for flooding. Follow updates here.
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- Maxim Shanahan
Yesterday
Diplomatic efforts, not ships, best way to support US: Albanese
State court rules Trump ineligible for presidency; Albanese, NZ prime minister meet; UN vote on Gaza delayed as states seek US support. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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- Timothy Moore and Maxim Shanahan
This Month
NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles resigns
Natasha Fyles has resigned following revelations she holds undisclosed shares in a manganese mine; Westpac warns customers of “intermittent” disruptions. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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- Gus McCubbing and Lois Maskiell
Treasurer warns of ‘billion-dollar impact’ from 10m high floods
Cameron Dick says rain from ex-tropical cyclone Jasper comes at a high price; the Matildas will play for a spot in the Paris Olympics at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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- Lois Maskiell
Hostages shot by Israel had white flag, early inquiry finds
Netanyahu hints new hostage negotiations underway; Top US generals travel to Tel Aviv urging shift; Wine restrictions to be lifted early in new year, says Farrell. Follow updates here.
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- Maxim Shanahan
Miles named Qld premier, adds five new ministers
Steven Miles says the five new ministers are young, energetic, and “ready to deliver a fresh approach”; the cost of the North East Link in Melbourne is predicted to cost $26.1 billion. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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- Gus McCubbing and Lois Maskiell
Jobless rate is strong amid global uncertainty: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers says a 3.9 per cent jobless rate is “a remarkable outcome” amid a slowing economy and global uncertainty; he says jobs are growing faster than population. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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- Lois Maskiell
Proposed COP28 deal calls for ‘transitioning away from fossil fuels’
The draft, if adopted, would mark the first time that nations agree on a concerted move away from oil, gas and coal; James Paterson blasts Australia’s “shameful” support for the UN’s ceasefire resolution. Follow updates here.
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- Lois Maskiell
Steven Miles taps treasurer as deputy in Qld premiership bid
Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles seeks nomination as premier with Treasurer Cameron Dick as his deputy; China starts lifting its trade ban on Australian beef. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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- Lois Maskiell
Clare O’Neil unveils 10-year migration strategy
Clare O’Neil says the 10-year plan will improve productivity, service an ageing population and help the country transition to a low-carbon economy. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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- Lois Maskiell
Palaszczuk resigns as Queensland premier
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced she will step down as premier next week after nine years in power, and has endorsed deputy premier Steven Miles as her successor. How the day unfolded.
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- Maxim Shanahan
John Setka’s ex-wife threatened to kill him, court finds
The union leader’s estranged wife threatened to kill him in comments to a private investigator, more than 700,000 drivers eligible for $560m NSW toll-relief scheme; follow updates live.
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- Gus McCubbing
Fifth ex-detainee arrested after High Court ruling
Final question time of the year; police arrest a former Sudanese child soldier in Queensland; Rob Heferen is named the new tax commissioner. Follow updates here.
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- Lois Maskiell
National cabinet strikes three-year deal on GST
Canberra kicks in tens of billions of dollars more in hospital funding and GST top-ups to secure the states’ support for NDIS reforms. Follow updates here.
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- Lois Maskiell
RBA holds cash rate amid ‘progress’ on inflation: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers says the RBA’s decision to hold the cash rate will come as a relief to households; police arrest the third detainee released by the High Court’s ruling on indefinite detention. How the day unfolded.
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- Lois Maskiell
Labor ‘broken-hearted’ by Peta Murphy’s death
Labor MP Peta Murphy has passed away after her battle with breast cancer; Anthony Albanese says she was respected by all who witnessed her “extraordinary” contribution to parliament. How the day unfolded.
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- Lois Maskiell
Measures to curb NDIS growth up for negotiation, says Watt
Matt Kean pours cold water on Peter Dutton’s nuclear power push; the city of Khan Younis is the focus of new Israeli air strikes. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for eighth day
The deal will involve the release of more Israeli hostages; Peter Dutton says Labor’s response to the High Court’s detention ruling is undermining immigration policy. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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- Lois Maskiell
November
Tax cuts will ‘light a match’ under inflation: Ryan
Independent MP Monique Ryan urges the government to modify the stage three tax cuts; Winston Lord says Henry Kissinger “transformed America’s role in the world” over seven decades. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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- Lois Maskiell
More Gaza hostages to be freed as truce deadline nears
Hamas considering options for new ceasefire deal with 81 hostages now freed; Chinese diplomat speaks out ahead of meeting with Foreign Minister. Read the latest developments here.
- Emma Connors
