The latest GDP figures show the economy continued to expand in the December quarter - but only just - amid the biggest dive in living standards in half a century.

Australia's economic growth slows

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Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens more at a camp in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, 
the IDF says it was targeting a Hamas compound but aid groups claim it was a camp for the displaced.

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Rafah

The airline's CEO has personally reached out to passengers severely injured when one of their aircraft hit turbulence.

Singapore Airlines apologises to hurt passengers

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in New Caledonia to seek a political solution to deadly violence that's rocked the territory.

French President arrives in New Caledonia

A man has died and dozens have been injured onboard a Singapore Airlines flight, which plunged several thousand feet after hitting turbulence.

One dead, dozens injured in turbulence incident

Telstra announces plans to sack up to 2,800 workers, as it overhauls its operations.

Australia's economic growth slows

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