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Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Anthony Albanese has not apologised for Australia's past misdeeds during his first visit to East Timor but has admitted previous governments behaved poorly.

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Bushfire season takes toll with hundreds of homes lost

Out-of-control bushfires continue to ravage one Australian state, as authorities warn the peak fire danger period still has months to run.

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Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

As parts of Australia bake under a relentless heatwave, locals have backup plans to keep cool as temperatures nudge record levels.

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National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

Patients and doctors are set to gain access to a national online record of medicines being taken, in a bid to prevent overdose deaths.

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Senior cops' homes raided over alleged brothel links

A police watchdog has confirmed it has searched the homes of high-ranking officers in a probe related to a popular brothel.

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Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack.

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Human remains found during search for missing tourist

A bushwalker searching a remote area for a Belgian hiker missing for more than two years has discovered human remains.

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China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port

China could hit Australia with another round of economic sanctions if the Albanese government goes ahead with a plan to wrest back control of a key port.

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Cooling greenery overlooked lever to blunt heatwaves

Australia's southern states are facing unprecedented heat that researchers say could be tempered with a focus on revegetation and urban greening.

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Accused police killer enters plea over shooting

More than six months after a police officer was shot dead at a rural property, a 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder.

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