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Military top brass to be spared from further Afghanistan war crimes action theage.com.au/politics/feder…
Military top brass to be spared from further Afghanistan war crimes action

Military top brass to be spared from further Afghanistan war crimes action

It comes after the partial release of a long-suppressed report that found commanders ignored warning signs and tolerated serious misconduct.

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Albanese bets on trade brawl to bash Coalition amid inflation woes theage.com.au/politics/feder…
Albanese bets on trade brawl to bash Coalition amid inflation woes

Albanese bets on trade brawl to bash Coalition amid inflation woes

The prime minister has seized on Coalition dissent after this masthead revealed one Liberal warned the Nationals’ position on the EU free trade deal was “nutty”.

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What we know so far about the deadly train crash in Spain. theage.com.au/world/europe/w…
What we know so far about the deadly train crash in Spain

What we know so far about the deadly train crash in Spain

Spain is in mourning after another high-speed train crash – the second in nine months. Here’s what we know about how the crash unfolded, the casualties and the questions facing authorities.

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The Israeli elections have produced a deadlock. Here’s what happens now theage.com.au/world/middle-e…
The Israeli elections have produced a deadlock. Here’s what happens now

The Israeli elections have produced a deadlock. Here’s what happens now

Weeks of haggling and horse-trading between various parties – as Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Gadi Eisenkot curry favour from allies and potential enemies – is on the cards.

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A high-speed train has slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks in Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the second deadly rail collision this year. Follow our coverage: theageaustralia.com/3Wgf4zk
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The man accused of running down Helen Haines claims he had no grudge against the politician and that striking her repeatedly with his car was entirely accidental. Victorian and federal police allege it was a targeted attack. The full story: theageaustralia.com/47LZzBS
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The unexpected upside of the data centre boom in Melbourne’s west theage.com.au/national/victo…
The unexpected upside of the data centre boom in Melbourne’s west

The unexpected upside of the data centre boom in Melbourne’s west

A western suburb has long been billed as Melbourne’s next big thing. Some believe data centres could turn that vision into a reality.

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Horrific train crash in Spain. At least 30 dead in latest reports. One high-speed train heading south from Madrid collided with another. smh.com.au/world/europe/at-l…
Ten dead in high-speed train crash in Spain

Ten dead in high-speed train crash in Spain

The incident comes nine months after 45 people were killed in a rail accident in southern Spain.

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Dozens dead in high-speed train crash in Spain theage.com.au/world/europe/a…
At least 30 dead in high-speed train crash in Spain

At least 30 dead in high-speed train crash in Spain

One passenger told Spanish media the scene was “apocalyptic” as medics removed bodies from the smashed carriages.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers accepts the federal government’s role in the fight against inflation and has promised savings as the government works to put downward pressure on prices. Earlier today it was announced that inflation rose to 4.3 per cent in September following a surge in petrol prices and a pick-up in the cost of building homes. Follow live: theage.com.au/national/austr…
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Independent senator Fatima Payman has apologised to Helen Haines for her “clumsy wording” on Monday. Read more: theage.com.au/politics/feder…
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‘Always drama here’: Man shot dead in Reservoir street in suspected targeted attack. theage.com.au/national/victo…
‘Always drama here’: Man shot dead in Reservoir street in suspected targeted attack

‘Always drama here’: Man shot dead in Reservoir street in suspected targeted attack

Police are investigating whether a burnt-out car found nearby in Thomastown shortly afterwards is linked to the shooting.

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The Israeli exit polls have begun flooding in, with many showing the opposition bloc of parties slightly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition and the Arab parties surging in popularity.⁠ Read more: theageaustralia.com/3UfNX6Z
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Big Build hit with 25 new allegations of fraud, theft and misconduct theage.com.au/politics/victo…
Big Build hit with 25 new allegations of fraud, theft and misconduct

Big Build hit with 25 new allegations of fraud, theft and misconduct

Another 25 reports of misconduct have been made on Victorian Big Build sites since May.

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Man allegedly caught filming at Melbourne pool charged with producing child abuse material theage.com.au/national/victo…
Man charged over child abuse material after allegedly being caught filming in pool change room

Man charged over child abuse material after allegedly being caught filming in pool change room

Police are reviewing footage found on the man’s phone and identifying other families who were at the pool who may have been affected.

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National exams for years 6, 10, and 12 proposed in major Australian schools shake-up. theage.com.au/education/nati…
National exams for years 6, 10, and 12 proposed in major Australian schools shake-up

National exams for years 6, 10, and 12 proposed in major Australian schools shake-up

The radical exam proposal is backed by the federal opposition, which says it will help address the nations “inconsistent” school assessment system. 

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‘I feel betrayed’: The voters who are no longer willing to ‘rubber stamp’ Trump. theage.com.au/world/north-am…
‘I feel betrayed’: Is the heartland about to turn on Trump and the Republicans?

‘I feel betrayed’: Is the heartland about to turn on Trump and the Republicans?

Farmers have been one of the US president’s most loyal constituencies. But now they are feeling the pinch, and are poised to deliver his party a harsh reality check.

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Accused camper killer Gregory Lynn will remain behind bars after losing a second bid for freedom over charges he murdered camper Carol Clay. Read more: theage.com.au/national/victo…
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will return to the MasterChef Australia kitchen next year, as co-host of the rebooted Junior MasterChef Australia. The Duchess will appear alongside MasterChef Australia judge Poh Ling Yeow in the series. Read more: theageaustralia.com/3WacOJY
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They’re spruiked for weight loss, more muscle and anti-ageing, but carry huge risks. theage.com.au/national/victo…
‘They are so prevalent’: Anaphylaxis cluster linked to black market peptides

‘They are so prevalent’: Anaphylaxis cluster linked to black market peptides

Hospitals across Victoria are seeing a rising number of people suffering life-threatening allergic reactions to injectables made popular via social media.

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