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Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts

Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.

'No value': bank defends dropped no-deforestation plan

'No value': bank defends dropped no-deforestation plan

'No value': bank defends dropped no-deforestation plan

'No value': bank defends dropped no-deforestation plan

Westpac's agricultural customers were clear. Its stand against deforestation is of no value, so the bank dropped plans for a forest protection policy.

Query over second dead camper ahead of murder retrial

Query over second dead camper ahead of murder retrial

Query over second dead camper ahead of murder retrial

Query over second dead camper ahead of murder retrial

Prosecutors are yet to rule out manslaughter over the death of a second missing camper after Greg Lynn was ordered to face retrial for Carol Clay's murder.

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Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment

Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment

A jump in forecast business investment in the midyear budget update will be unveiled by the treasurer, which bodes well for Australia's productivity growth.

Weeks wait for social media ban data to come online

Weeks wait for social media ban data to come online

Australians will have to wait a little longer to learn how effective a contentious social media ban has been for the nation's children.

Indigenous deaths in custody reach 'horrific' high

Indigenous deaths in custody reach 'horrific' high

Australia has recorded the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979/80, with advocates calling for action on incarceration rates.

Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding

Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding

Sporting mums and retiring athletes are key targets of a $50 million Australian Olympic Committee funding package lauded by cycling great Anna Meares.

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US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US President Donald Trump has announced the seizure of a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions.

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

The US central bank has reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.

US judge allows Epstein grand jury files be made public

US judge allows Epstein grand jury files be made public

US judge allows Epstein grand jury files be made public

US judge allows Epstein grand jury files be made public

A US judge who previously rejected a Justice Department request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein-linked grand jury materials says disclosure is now warranted.

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical' time

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical' time

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical' time

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical' time

French President Emmanuel Macron says he has held a 40-minute call with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine along with the leaders of the UK and France.

At least 22 killed as two Moroccan buildings collapse

At least 22 killed as two Moroccan buildings collapse

At least 22 killed as two Moroccan buildings collapse

At least 22 killed as two Moroccan buildings collapse

Two buildings have collapsed in Fez, a former capital of Morocco, killing at least 22 people.

Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy

Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy

Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy

Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists Ukraine could go to the polls within months if the vote is safe, after Donald Trump questioned the country's democracy.

At least 19 killed in collapse of buildings in Morocco

At least 19 killed in collapse of buildings in Morocco

At least 19 killed in collapse of buildings in Morocco

At least 19 killed in collapse of buildings in Morocco

Crews are searching for survivors after two buildings collapsed in the Moroccan city of Fez, killing at least 19 people and injuring 16 others.

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Trump vows call to stop renewed Thai-Cambodia fighting

Thailand and Cambodia are blaming each other for clashes that have shattered their ceasefire, a US-brokered deal President Donald Trump has promised to save.

'Revenge' alleged motive for double murder of children

A group of teens who allegedly murdered two children are accused of targeting Sudanese males as "revenge" for the killing of another teen nine months earlier.

Super giants tapped to compensate for self-managed duds

The federal government will force retail and industry super funds to help compensate people who lose their retirement nest eggs to failed private schemes.

Residents come to terms with devastation of bushfire

As a community takes stock after a blazing inferno that destroyed 16 homes, legal advocates say being prepared for the worst case scenario is crucial.

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PM won't sack minister as travel expenses saga grows

Federal minister Anika Wells will keep her job in Anthony Albanese's government as more incidents of her travel at taxpayers' expense attract scrutiny.

'Claim back our waterways': calls for crocodile culls

Claims of an "infestation" of crocodiles is prompting calls for a cull as part of a management plan of the apex predators and to protect regional communities.

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

A coroners court has provided a significant update on preparations for an inquest into the deaths of six primary school children in a jumping castle accident.

Social media ban hailed a success despite workarounds

The prime minister says his under-16s social media ban belongs in the pantheon of world-leading Australian innovations like the secret ballot.

'Hope for the best': Australian gloveman on masterclass

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey is being lauded around the world, but says his latest masterclass came with no specific training and a basic mantra.

Mother confronts son's killer after decades of pain

The mother of a teenager killed almost three decades ago by a Molotov cocktail has spoken of the guilt and pain she has been forced to endure.

Nvidia chip sales to China sparks US security concerns

Critics fear Donald Trump's decision to upend US policy by allowing Nvidia to sell its advanced AI chips to China will boost Beijing's military capabilities.

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