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The federal government wants to lock in a new five-year hospital funding deal with the states. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumCrunch time for hospital funding deal as deadline looms

Time is running out for state and federal leaders to strike a deal on hospital funding as Australia's peak medical body warns more spending is urgently needed.

Tess Ikonomou

Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie are battling it out for a challenge of the Liberal leadership. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumLey down but not out as Lib challengers jostle for tilt

A looming challenge to Sussan Ley's leadership is likely to be delayed because of a deadlock and maneuvering between the two potential candidates.

Zac de Silva

The time between a person's home care assessment being approved and starting has more than doubled. (Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumMajor blowout in waiting times for aged care support

Figures from Australia's Productivity Commission show older people are waiting longer to get access to aged care support services - but it's not all bad news.

Zac de Silva

The Commonwealth and states have been trying to lock in a long-term hospital funding agreement. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPM, premier talks latest chapter of health funding saga

Federal and state leaders are hopeful a deal can be reached on how much the Commonwealth forks out for hospital funding.

Andrew Brown

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Merz Europe will no longer be cowed by tariff threats. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsMerz hails Europe's 'self-respect' on rules-based world

Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a stronger NATO within Europe while still extending the hand of co-operation to the United States.

Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will be the person pulling the economic levers upon which so much rests.

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Inflation and rates rises leading to key moment

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will be the person pulling the economic levers upon which so much rests.

Before her death, Katie Allen mapped a path back to legitimacy for her party. They’re not heeding her warnings.

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How Katie Allen mapped the Liberals’ path back to legitimacy

Katie Allen’s experience showed that although much of the noise in politics rises from the angry edges, there is only one way elections are won.

Mark Riley

Mark Riley

A cross-government deal on hospitals and disability funding is long overdue but Anthony Albanese has made it clear the Federal Government’s cash flow will only go so far.

Federal PoliticsComments‘Not an ATM’: PM’s warning amid hospital crisis talks

A cross-government deal on hospitals and disability funding is long overdue but Anthony Albanese has made it clear the Federal Government’s cash flow will only go so far.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Mr Albanese is tipped to welcome Isaac Herzog despite bitter split in Labor party.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbo vows to welcome Herzog despite Labor split

Anthony Albanese has vowed to welcome Israeli President Isaac Herzog on a visit to Australia next month, in a move set to cause further friction inside Labor amid a bitter split in the party.

Caitlyn Rintoul

European Council boss Antonio Costa hailed deeper diplomatic relations with Vietnam's Luong Cuong. (AP PHOTO)

DiplomacyVietnam, European Union strengthen diplomatic ties

Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

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TCCI chief executive Michael Bailey (left) and Mr Johnson.

newsHistoric 4-day week for 600 Aussie workers

An Australian council has agreed in principle to a four-day work week, with employees receiving 100 per cent of five-day salaries.

Pamela Rontziokos

UK PM Keir Starmer told China's Xi Jinping both nations need to work together on global stability. (AP PHOTO)

DiplomacyUK PM, Xi hail reset in ties, China relaxes visa rules

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for a deeper relationship with China during what he called "challenging times for the world."

Andrew MacAskill

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POLITICSAus’ looming blow to China

Canberra is mulling if tariffs should be slapped on Chinese steel in what would be a major blow to the relationship between Australia and its biggest trade partner.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

St Paul's Anglican Cathedral was packed to capacity for Katie Allen's memorial service. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

Politics'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled

Former Liberal MP Katie Allen, who died aged 59 after developing a rare form of cancer, has been remembered as a kind leader admired for her selflessness.

Tess Ikonomou and Nick Wilson

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POLITICSAlbo’s $40m partnership with AFL great

Australia will support a groundbreaking health initiative that honours AFL great Neale Daniher and his fight with a deadly condition.

Ria Pandey

Josh Lees, from the Palestine Action Group, one of three groups challenging the laws. Picture NewsWire / Monique Harmer

COURTProtest law clash set for state’s highest court

Three protest groups have launched a challenge against the NSW government’s protest laws which were ushered through in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

Steve Zemek

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POLITICSStunning act as Coalition crumbles

The Liberals and Nationals are co-hosting an event to train future Coalition campaigners despite their messy divorce.

Pamela Rontziokos

NSW Premier Chris Minns warned Sydney to expect a ‘major security response’ ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s state visit. Picture NewsWire / Monique Harmer

News‘Major response’ as Israeli leader visit looms

Millions of people are being warned to expect a “major security response” ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia.

Nathan Schmidt

Baby Luka has undergone several surgeries since the attack. Supplied

NEWSMajor update on baby coffee attack

A “working group” of Chinese investigators are heading to Brisbane as Australia pursues a Chinese national accused of scalding a baby with hot coffee.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Anne Aly has condemned Scott Morrison's speech on Islam.

POLITICS‘Abhorrent’: ScoMo’s Islam speech lashed

A senior Muslim MP has condemned Scott Morrison’s “irresponsible” comments on Islam and hate speech.

Ria Pandey

Who will be the Liberal Party Leader this time next week?

Federal PoliticsCommentsHastie, Taylor face-to-face at secret suburban house meeting

The two conservative Liberal rivals looking to oust Sussan Ley from the Party’s leadership have held face-to-face talks in Melbourne, just hours before a memorial service for Katie Allen, who died last year.

Andrew Greene

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Politics‘Disappointing’: Liberal top brass on chaos

The Liberal Party’s vice president has slammed party members for allegedly conspiring to topple Sussan Ley ahead of a former MP’s funeral.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Ria Pandey

Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor are vying for support to lead the Liberals. (Lukas Coch / Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Politics'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

Liberal frontbenchers are standing behind their leader but one MP has publicly declared his hand ahead of a potential spill in the coming weeks.

Zac de Silva and Andrew Brown

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POLITICSHuge call on bombshell leadership threat

As David Littleproud stares down an explosive leadership challenge, a senior Nationals member has made a huge call on the threat.

Ria Pandey