Israel is being urged to change the way it's fighting in Gaza, to avoid more civilians being hurt or killed.

Israel is being urged to change the way it's fighting in Gaza, to avoid more civilians being hurt or killed.

US urges a 'more surgical' war in Gaza

Across far north Queensland, hundreds have been rescued from rising floodwaters, as authorities say the entire town of Wujal Wujal may be evacuated.

Across far north Queensland, hundreds have been rescued from rising floodwaters, as authorities say the entire town of Wujal Wujal may be evacuated.

Qld authorities prepare to evacuate entire town 

The life and times of the creator of Dame Edna Everage is being celebrated at a state memorial service today.

The life and times of the creator of Dame Edna Everage is being celebrated at a state memorial service today.

Tributes for Barry Humphries at Opera House memorial 

The NSW mother, once labelled Australia's worst serial killer, has today had all her convictions quashed.

The NSW mother, once labelled Australia's worst serial killer, has today had all her convictions quashed.

Kathleen Folbigg acquitted of child murders

Australia breaks from the US and UK in supporting a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Australia breaks from the US and UK in supporting a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Australia calls for Gaza ceasefire at UN vote

Queensland's Deputy Premier, Steven Miles, triumphs in a brief political scuffle this morning for the sunshine state's top job, with Cameron Dick to serve as his deputy.

Queensland's Deputy Premier, Steven Miles, triumphs in a brief political scuffle this morning for the sunshine state's top job, with Cameron Dick to serve as his deputy.

Steven Miles to take over as Qld premier

A big cut in migrant numbers, tougher requirements for student visas and fast-track entry for skilled workers are all part of the Federal Government's new migration strategy.

A big cut in migrant numbers, tougher requirements for student visas and fast-track entry for skilled workers are all part of the Federal Government's new migration strategy.

Tighter controls on student visas

A major overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is expected, after a wide ranging review and a long list of recommendations. 

A major overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is expected, after a wide ranging review and a long list of recommendations.

NDIS: review calls for change

New laws that could result in some former immigration detainees being put back behind bars are set to pass Federal Parliament today. 

New laws that could result in some former immigration detainees being put back behind bars are set to pass Federal Parliament today.

New detention laws set to pass

The Reserve Bank will hand down its latest interest rate decision, as millions of Australians face cost of living pressures.

The Reserve Bank will hand down its latest interest rate decision, as millions of Australians face cost of living pressures.

Cost of living concerns ahead of RBA decision

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Concerns over possible regional escalation as the Israeli military orders evacuations from some parts of southern Gaza.

Concerns over possible regional escalation as the Israeli military orders evacuations from some parts of southern Gaza.

Houthi strike fuels fears of Gaza spillover

With the end of the seven day ceasefire in Gaza approaching, there's huge international pressure on mediators the United States and Qatar to find a way to extend the truce.

With the end of the seven day ceasefire in Gaza approaching, there's huge international pressure on mediators the United States and Qatar to find a way to extend the truce.

Negotiations intensify as Gaza ceasefire deadline looms

The temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war is due to expire later today, but there are hopes it could be extended again, as more hostages and prisoners are freed.

The temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war is due to expire later today, but there are hopes it could be extended again, as more hostages and prisoners are freed.

Negotiations underway to extend Gaza truce again

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has begun testifying at the civil defamation trial of the man she has alleged raped her at Parliament House.

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has begun testifying at the civil defamation trial of the man she has alleged raped her at Parliament House.

Brittany Higgins testifies in Lehrmann defamation action

As the amount Australians spend on rent climbs, new data suggests it's now cheaper to own your own home than rent it, in a third of cases.

As the amount Australians spend on rent climbs, new data suggests it's now cheaper to own your own home than rent it, in a third of cases.

1/3 of properties now cheaper to buy than rent: study

One of Australia's most powerful public servants has been sacked over his dealings with a Liberal Party powerbroker.

One of Australia's most powerful public servants has been sacked over his dealings with a Liberal Party powerbroker.

Powerful Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo sacked

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Israel-Hamas temporary truce begins within hours

Authorities says homes have been lost in Perth, as a bushfire rages on the city's northern fringe.

Authorities says homes have been lost in Perth, as a bushfire rages on the city's northern fringe.

Properties lost in Perth bushfire

Israel's cabinet approves a deal with Hamas for the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group in Gaza, in exchange for a four-day ceasefire.

Israel's cabinet approves a deal with Hamas for the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group in Gaza, in exchange for a four-day ceasefire.

Israeli cabinet agrees to fighting pause, hostage deal

New spending data from Australia's biggest bank shows younger people are cutting back on both luxuries and essentials, as older generations spend up big.

New spending data from Australia's biggest bank shows younger people are cutting back on both luxuries and essentials, as older generations spend up big.

Data shows spiralling costs hurt young the most

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