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Trump to honour Australian refugee deal: Spicer

White House spokesman Sean Spicer says 1250 refugees held on Manus Island and Nauru will undergo vetting before entering the US under a deal with Australia.

Childcare, power bills on Turnbull agenda

The prime minister will set out the government's priorities for the year in a televised speech in Canberra.

UK lawmakers signal they'll back Brexit

Britain is finally edging closer to starting formal Brexit proceedings.

Israel regrets Mexico 'misunderstanding' over Netanyahu wall tweet

Israel's president has tried to break down the wall of communication with Mexico after an unfortunate tweet from PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

WA One Nation candidate brands single mums 'lazy and ugly'

The candidate made the comments in an essay for Quadrant.

Nursing 457s on the decline as health sector chases workforce renewal

The number of nurses in Australia on 457 visas has dropped dramatically in recent years, but ongoing staffing challenges mean foreign workers will continue to be an essential part of the Australian health system.

Dutch experiment with 'Tinder for orangutans'

An animal reserve in the Netherlands is having apes respond to images of their fellow creatures on a tablet, a programme dubbed 'Tinder for orangutans' by the Dutch press.

Schoolboy going to space camp after Trump visa ban lifted for Australians

Australian-Iranian teenager Pouya Ghadirian says his plans are back on track after the federal government secured exemptions for Australian citizens.

Ready to make her mark: Helen Roden returns to AFL for women's league launch

The inaugural AFL women's season is set to get underway and hoping for a start is Collingwood rookie Helen Roden. But success in the sport she loves almost didn't happen for the Fijian-Australian.

World leaders react to Donald Trump's immigration ban

Prominent leaders from around the world have registered their concern, though several have declined to comment.

Young Liberals meeting crashed by men in KKK-style hoods

The New South Wales Liberal Party has condemned what it called a "highly offensive" protest by two men wearing KKK-style outfits.

What you need to know about President Trump's immigration order

President Trump's sweeping immigration order has ensnared travellers and refugees around the world - here's what it states it does and doesn't do.

Nothing wrong with Trump's immigration ban, according to Australian MPs in multicultural seats

Federal MPs in Liberal-held electorates with large numbers of residents born in the seven countries listed in Donald Trump's new Executive Order have offered no criticism of the move.

Good eating habits start at home as Australian kids head back to school

It's estimated almost one-third of Australian children are overweight or obese, but for just $2.50 a day parents can send them back to school with far more nutritious food than they might have once received.