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Baboons’ escape prompts hospital protest

About 100 people have protested against animal experimentation after three baboons escaped from a research facility at a Sydney hospital.

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Frydenberg urged to rethink Hindu comments

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has been urged to re-think the comments he made about Hinduism in parliament which have been described as “offensive”.

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2 hours ago

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Australia backs US-Taliban agreement

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne has thrown her support behind a signed agreement between the US and the Taliban aimed at bring peace to Afghanistan.

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3 hours ago

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Australia backs US-Taliban agreement

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne has thrown her support behind a signed agreement between the US and the Taliban aimed at bring peace to Afghanistan.

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3 hours ago

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Australia records first coronavirus death

A 78-year-old Perth man has become the first person in Australia to die from the coronavirus as authorities brace for potentially more cases as it spreads.

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4 hours ago

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Palmer says ASIC charges have ‘no merit’

Businessman Clive Palmer has signalled his intention to fight corruption charges, saying they have “no merit” and are an “embarrassment” to ASIC.

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5 hours ago

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Govt backs financial crimes watchdog

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has backed the head of the financial crime watchdog AUSTRAC, saying she has taken the agency to unprecedented success.

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5 hours ago

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Dutton defends Iran virus travel ban

Australians are being advised not to travel to Iran under new travel warnings while foreigners coming from Iran will be banned from entering Australia.

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6 hours ago

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Virus has markets on course for rough ride

World markets are set for another volatile week, gripped by the fear of a global recession as the coronavirus crisis escalates.

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9 hours ago

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Jetstar workers agree to pay deal

After a year-long industrial dispute, Jetstar workers have accepted a new pay deal.

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14 hours ago

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Mardi Gras in Sydney highlights bushfires

Mardi Gras has wrapped up for another year leaving a trail of glitter through Sydney’s CBD after about 300,000 revellers took part in the celebration.

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14 hours ago

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Qld virus fears spur new hospital measures

Queensland’s government will keep operating theatres open on weekends and at Easter to cope with any increase in the number of people contracting coronavirus.

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14 hours ago

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Jetstar workers accept pay deal

Jetstar workers have agreed to a pay deal following an industrial dispute that led to flights being grounded.

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20 hours ago

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Aussies advised to avoid Iran travel

Australians are being advised not to travel to Iran under new travel warnings, the Health Minister has announced.

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29 Feb 2020

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Qld worker may have infected 40 customers

Up to 40 customers of a Gold Coast hair and beauty salon may have been exposed to coronavirus after a worker became the 9th Queenslander with the disease.

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29 Feb 2020

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Police release video into Qld man’s death

Queensland police are looking to speak to three men who can be seen running after Neil Bennett on January 11, one week before his body was found.

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29 Feb 2020

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NZ swipe at PM likened to Bledisloe maul

Labor MP Jason Clare has likened Jacinda Ardern’s swipe at Scott Morrison over deportation laws to a rugby match between New Zealand and Australia.

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29 Feb 2020

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Growth looks soft even before virus impact

Economic growth data next week are expected to show a sluggish expansion, putting more pressure on a federal budget that looks like falling short of a surplus.

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29 Feb 2020