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Jewish group chastises Albanese and Netanyahu's 'war of words'

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Article is a 3 minute read.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have both been chastised over their "war of words" by one of Australia's central Jewish community groups, following the announcement Australia would recognise Palestine next month.

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Australia stands firm in face of Israeli leader's blistering attack on PM
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Netanyahu's criticism of Albanese is following a familiar playbook
Analysis by Matthew Doran
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'I don't understand': Logic of Bruce Lehrmann's appeal bid questioned by judges

Topic:Courts

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'A relationship she might not have had': How Hayley's AI partner changed her life

Topic:Relationships

Photo shows A woman at a table looking at her AI companion on her phone.

The new $2b plan to divert kids with autism, developmental delay off NDIS

Topic:Explainer

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Productivity summit ends day two with progress on rules changes to boost housing supply

Topic:Housing Policy

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Names released of 29 failing childcare centres at risk of losing funding

A non-identifiable child playing with toys.

Article is a 4 minute read.

The 29 childcare centres were the first issued with compliance actions over ongoing failures to meet quality standards, following laws passed by parliament last month.

Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City, call up 60,000 reservists

Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Photo shows A man in tactical gear holds a training assault rifle during a training exercise.

Former SAS trooper to be first Australian soldier to face war crime trial

Topic:Courts

Photo shows Dressed in a three-piece suit and tie, Oliver Schulz carries a coat on his arm, looking serious outside court.

Victoria to overhaul childcare safety after damning rapid review

Topic:Child Abuse

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Matt Wright's friend accused of being 'tangled in his own lies' during trial

Topic:Courts

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Patient whose surgery cancelled after 350-day wait 'inconsolable'

A woman sits in her home, being interviewed

Article is a 6 minute read.

A patient caught up in the immense pressure being placed on WA hospitals says her planned surgery being cancelled has put her under significant stress and eroded her trust in the health system.

Josh Willie replaces Dean Winter as Tasmanian Labor leader

Topic:Political Leadership

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Wild weather forecast for Sydney, Brisbane and Perth

Topic:Explainer

Photo shows A map showing the Bureau of Meteorology's forecast total rainfall between August 19 and August 21.

Melania Trump's peace letter to Vladimir Putin was a display of soft power

By Hanan Dervisevic
Topic:Explainer

Melania Trump looking to her right while wearing a white coat and top, standing in front of a US flag

Article is a 6 minute read.

Throughout history, first ladies have been designated with traditional female roles. But they also have a long tradition of speaking out on key political issues.