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Urgent measles warning issued to Aussies An urgent warning has been issued after a person travelled through several Australian airports while infectious.

Anthony Albanese has refused to answer what role Australia would play in a war between the US and China over Taiwan, pushing for order in the region.

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Russian oil ‘bound for Australia’ Campaigners have warned a ship destined for an Australian port is carrying Russian oil despite sanctions put in place because of the Ukraine war.

PwC Australia will be able to return to tendering for Australian government work after being cleared by the Department of Finance despite an incomplete police investigation.

Australian investors have largely spurned federal government attempts to drive investment in Indonesia. But both governments are hoping an Australian-dollar bonds issue will provide a low-risk entry.

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Thousands of Aussies to lose bank service A major Australian bank has warned customers of significant downsizing following an internal review finding the current system could no longer …