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Albanese government's frustration rises as Australians pay price for war

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Treasurer says taxpayers to bear cost of pay rise for NSW nurses, midwives

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Prince Harry tells summit he's 'felt lost, betrayed, or completely powerless'

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Analysis by Josh Duggan

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Russia launches deadliest attack on Ukraine this year, killing 17

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Australian dollar surges to four-year high as traders see end to Iran war

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Analysis by Courtney Gould

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NSW premier told to resign after protest laws struck down by top court

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Prisoner accidentally released in 'embarrassing' bungle located

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After a lengthy court battle, Gina Rinehart's mining company has been ordered to pay millions to a rival family. -- Wright Prospecting claimed it was owed royalties from the Hope Downs mining operations in the Pilbara. -- The court dismissed all claims by Ms Rinehart's children and Wright family descendants.

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Slide 1 of 4 - Harry and Meghan - Harry and Meghan have arrived in Australia for their whirlwind visit. The couple will visit various charity and commercial events. Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney are all part of their "quasi-royal" tour. The Sussexes last visited Australia in 2018 when they were newly married and still in the royal fold.

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Rory McIlroy has become the fourth man in history to win back-to-back Masters titles. -- McIlroy held off a star-studded field in the final round at Augusta. -- He says he waited 17 years to get one green jacket and now he gets two in a row.

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The Artemis II astronauts have received a hero's welcome after historic mission. -- The crew members called it "the greatest dream on Earth". -- It marks NASA's first crewed voyage towards the Moon in more than 50 years.

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Regional council implores PM to develop national fuel tracker

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Refinery blaze may impact Australia's petrol production 'for some time'

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Marles says $53b defence plan strengthens 'self-reliance' — as it happened

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Proposal to block non-citizens from first homebuyer scheme slammed

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Ukraine looking to 'capitalise' on new momentum against Russia

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Unemployment rate remains at 4.3pc in 'calm before the storm'

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