Kurds say they will abide by ceasefire
The commander of Kurdish-led forces in Syria says they will abide by a ceasefire agreement announced in Turkey by US Vice President Mike Pence.
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Aust dad shot dead protecting Texas home
An Australian man living in Texas has been shot dead while protecting his wife and two young children from intruders who broke into his home.
Tourists race to beat Uluru climb ban
The air is hot and full of flies, it's the desert and the nearest decent town is a five-hour drive away but there are thousands of tourists here.
Storms cause delays in southeast Qld
Gusty thunderstorms and damaging winds have caused disruptions across southeast Queensland on Thursday afternoon.
First Nations treaty talks begin in Cairns
Official talks of a treaty that could deliver better housing and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland are under way.
Aussie workers ready to work, says Cash
Australians eager to work are telling employers to "come and get me", Jobs Minister Michaelia Cash insists, despite a slight dip in the number of people in the market.
Veterans want medevac law scrapped: Dutton
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton claims Australian war veterans want refugee medical evacuation laws scrapped.
Dutton not budging on IS families in Syria
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has again ruled out extracting Australian women and children from Syria, despite Turkey admitting it cannot guarantee their safety.
Big chain petrol more expensive: ACCC
Independent petrol sellers offered consistently lower fuel prices than their bigger rivals in 2018, the competition watchdog has found.
Coalition does deal on $4b disaster fund
Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has launched a blistering attack on major parties over a deal to create a $4 billion disaster relief fund at the expense of education funding.