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China announces new tariffs on $60b of US goods in latest trade war
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on $US60 billion ($81 billion) worth of US goods ranging from liquefied natural gas (LNG) to aircraft....
NSW libraries in strife as funding reaches ‘crisis’
Libraries in New South Wales could be forced to reduce hours or staff numbers because of diminished state government funding, a new...
Here’s what you need to know about the Super Saturday by-elections
Five electorates will head to the polls on Saturday for a series of federal by-elections that could change the composition of federal Parliament...
Trump adviser says North Korea’s nuclear weapons could be gone in a year
White House national security adviser John Bolton says most of North Korea’s weapons programs could be dismantled within a year. However, some...
Catholic bishop refuses to drop doctrine and report molesters’ confessions to police
The South Australian Catholic Church will not adhere to a change in law requiring priests to report confessions of child sex abuse,...
Confusion reigns as model stops grand prix one lap too early
Formula One is to review its procedures after the Canadian Grand Prix ended in confusion and embarrassment when a celebrity waved the...
Child sex abuse survivors to sue churches under NSW reforms
Thousands of child sex abuse survivors will be able to sue churches and other institutions under reforms to New South Wales civil litigation...
Portable heater sparks deadly blaze, killing disabled woman
A portable heater sparked the blaze that killed a 62-year-old woman with disabilities in Melbourne’s inner west, fire investigators have determined. The...
‘Where am I?’: Dazed Sydney dad in court after alleged fatal stabbing 5-year-old son
A Sydney father accused of fatally stabbing his five-year-old son asked “where am I” during his first court appearance over the alleged...
Victoria passes historic treaty bill through the lower house
Victoria has taken a historic step on the path to treaty, passing legislation in the lower house to enter formal negotiations with...