This Month
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- US Votes 2024
When will we know the results? Plus everything else you need to know
Your key questions on the US election answered, including who is leading the polls, how voting works, and which states to watch.
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October
Trade wars, market jolts: What a Trump win means for Australia
The tax and economic policies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will have profound effects for Australian investors, exporters and US subsidiaries.
September
The critical US swing states explained in four charts
US elections are won in a few hotly contested states that alternate between Democrats and Republicans. This year’s result is set to be tighter than ever.
February
How this Perth ex-tradie earning $4m could make Super Bowl history
Mitch Wishnowsky, who grew up in Perth, takes to the field for the San Francisco 49ers in America’s biggest sporting event on Monday.
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- Inflation
China’s prices fall at fastest rate in 15 years
China’s consumer prices remained in deflationary territory for the fourth month running in January, as policymakers struggle to revive consumer and investor confidence.
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November 2023
Israel, Hamas agree hostage release, ceasefire
Under the deal, Hamas would swap 50 Israeli hostages held by militants for 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, and there would be a pause in fighting.
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US, Israel and Hamas ‘reach tentative hostage deal’
Under the reported arrangement, Israel and Hamas would agree to free dozens of women and children in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting.
At this oasis in Laos, you get your own plunge pool and butterflies
The centuries-old town of Luang Prabang was once known only to backpackers and Buddhists. Luxury boutique hotels have put it on the map.
October 2023
Bruce Lehrmann accused of raping a woman in Queensland
The former Coalition staffer on Thursday lost a court battle to suppress his identity, after his lawyers raised concerns about him hurting himself if named. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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US readies plans for mass Middle East evacuations
US prepares evacuation contingency plans; Israel releases video of civilians butchered, in propaganda war; Hamas releases two more hostages. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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UN calls Israel’s Gaza evacuation order ‘impossible’
Israel called for the evacuation of 1.1 million people living in northern Gaza within 24 hours, ahead of a probable ground invasion. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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Unwind on a Mekong River cruise: an ex-monk will show you how
Leave Western cares behind on this voyage into Asia’s lush Golden Triangle in Laos. Downing home-made whisky with a village elder is optional.
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- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu warns of ‘long, difficult’ war after Hamas attacks
Israel’s Prime Minister warned of a “long and difficult war” as its forces waged gun battles with Hamas militants on Sunday following the unprecedented attack by the militant group that stunned the country and left hundreds dead.
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July 2023
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- FIFA Women's World Cup
The breakthrough that showed the Matildas how to shine
In 2007 in China, the Matildas went unnoticed into the World Cup and pulled off a string of surprises. As one player recalls, it was “the start of the rise of women’s football for us”.
February 2023
US seeks Australia’s help to check China at trade table
The Biden administration is hosting the regional APEC forum this year as part of its Indo-Pacific strategy to counter China’s influence.
May 2022
Pacific Islands forum welcomes closer ties with China
Australia and the US are closely watching Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s trip to the region, fearful China could be laying the groundwork for an eventual military presence.
‘Trust and respect’: Macron agrees to rebuild ties with Australia
The French president called Anthony Albanese on Thursday night to congratulate him on his election win and to discuss the French-Australian road map.
April 2022
Ramos-Horta win could revive Greater Sunrise project
Victory for Mr Ramos-Horta could result in the return of Xanana Gusmao, who wants to push ahead with the ambitious offshore oil and gas development.