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US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

The nation's artificial intelligence industry will get a $25 billion-dollar boost, from data centres to workplace training, after a major company's bet big.

Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions

Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions

Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions

Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions

As their once-dominant morning slot on KIIS FM loses listeners, Kyle and Jackie O's former employers are going after the pair for millions in lost revenue.

Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US

Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US

Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US

Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US

It is not yet clear how the latest wildfires started in Georgia, but the conditions have prompted the US state's first-ever burn ban.

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First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise

First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise

House prices for homes under thresholds for a five per cent deposit scheme are outstripping increases for all other homes.

'Lost' rule opens door to Indigenous sovereignty

'Lost' rule opens door to Indigenous sovereignty

A "lost" rule has upended legal precedent, opening the door for Indigenous communities to ask the High Court to rule on sovereignty, fresh research has found.

Russian oil pipeline reopening unblocks EU loan

Russian oil pipeline reopening unblocks EU loan

The EU officials approved the massive loan to Ukraine shortly after a pipeline bringing Russian oil to Hungary was reopened.

Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks

Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks

Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.

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EU envoys meet in hopes of approving loan to Ukraine

EU envoys meet in hopes of approving loan to Ukraine

EU envoys meet in hopes of approving loan to Ukraine

EU envoys meet in hopes of approving loan to Ukraine

European Union officials are optimistic of to authorise a massive, long-delayed loan to support Ukraine's military and financial needs for the next two years.

‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row

‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row

‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row

‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row

A rising star felt like her dreams were coming true when she was cast in Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut but they are now on opposite sides of a legal feud.

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Gas producers have mounted a full-throated defence of their tax contributions in an inquiry exploring opportunities for higher export levies.

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.

Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks

Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks

Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks

Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks

Rising inflation spurred changes to timeline limits on pricing to avoid "gaming" of promoted product prices, a supermarket executive has told a court.

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Over-65s will lose a generous private health insurance rebate to help fund at-home support services for aged care recipients after a government backflip.

'Shocking': ex-minister accused of threat to contractor

'Shocking': ex-minister accused of threat to contractor

'Shocking': ex-minister accused of threat to contractor

'Shocking': ex-minister accused of threat to contractor

A former state minister has been asked to respond to explosive claims she threatened to tear up a developer's contract unless he worked with a rogue union.

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Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor

A TV actor fined after protesting in a state parliament has maintained she never grabbed and twisted the breast of a worker, who said it broke the "girl code".

Search to shore up fuel security strikes 'liquid gold'

A renewable diesel project has been unveiled as a state government shores up fuel security after butting heads with the commonwealth over a proposed oil field.

Weinstein used clout to prey on women, prosecutor says

Prosecutors have again portrayed disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein as a power player who used his sway as a tool for sexual assault.

Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Peter Mandelson vetting scandal has rocked British politics, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to face more questions in parliament.

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Russia 'has taken 1700 square km' of Ukraine in 2026

Russia's most senior general says his forces have taken 80 Ukrainian settlements and more than 1700 square kilometres of territory so far in 2026.

Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson

A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.

'Tiny' tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming

Australians have finite stocks of gas and other natural resources and deserve a fair return on them, an inquiry has been told as calls grow for tax reform.

Rebel hired security amid fight over directorial debut

Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson hired personal security after raising concerns about a young actor’s alleged complaint of sexual harassment against a producer.

Make or break: firm forced to 'pander to union boss'

A demolition firm boss says he had been forced to pander to a powerful union boss - but later withdrew a tender rather than caving to the CFMEU's demands.

Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote

Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.

Woolworths denies deception, blames inflation for hikes

Inflation and supplier negotiations drove prices higher, not a desire to mislead consumers with short-term hikes, Australia's biggest supermarket says.

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