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Rex board accused of knowing big loss about to take off

Rex board accused of knowing big loss about to take off

The corporate watchdog has taken a regional airline's former directors to court over allegations they misled investors about financial performance.

Cop-stomper dodges imprisonment over 'brutal' attack

Cop-stomper dodges imprisonment over 'brutal' attack

Cop-stomper dodges imprisonment over 'brutal' attack

Cop-stomper dodges imprisonment over 'brutal' attack

A young man who stomped on an off-duty police officer's face during a drunken altercation has avoided being thrown behind bars after a successful appeal.

Labor defends budget tax changes despite critical polls

Labor defends budget tax changes despite critical polls

Labor defends budget tax changes despite critical polls

Labor defends budget tax changes despite critical polls

Labor insists it's taking the right approach to tax reform despite a majority of Australians saying the latest budget will leave them worse off.

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WHO declares global health emergency for Ebola outbreak

WHO declares global health emergency for Ebola outbreak

The United Nations health agency says 80 suspected deaths, eight laboratory-confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases of Ebola have been reported.

Ukraine drones kill at least four in Moscow region

Ukraine drones kill at least four in Moscow region

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine's increased military activity and attacks on Moscow have produced a "change in the balance of actions at the front".

Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza Strip: medics

Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza Strip: medics

Medics say eight people have been killed in Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip as the prime minister says its forces control 60 per cent of the territory.

'Selfless' Mitchell rules himself out of Origin opener

'Selfless' Mitchell rules himself out of Origin opener

NSW have received a huge blow on the eve of their State of Origin team announcement, with injury sidelining star centre Latrell Mitchell from the series opener.

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Ukraine drone attacks kill four in Moscow region

Ukraine drone attacks kill four in Moscow region

Ukraine drone attacks kill four in Moscow region

Ukraine drone attacks kill four in Moscow region

Russia is trying to fend off massive aerial attacks from Ukrainian drones which have killed at least three people in the Moscow region.

Israel-US preparing to resume hostilities with Iran

Israel-US preparing to resume hostilities with Iran

Israel-US preparing to resume hostilities with Iran

Israel-US preparing to resume hostilities with Iran

There have been multiple reports that Israel and the US are preparing to resume strikes on Iran, with Donald Trump soon to make a decision.

Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals

Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals

Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals

Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals

The government has conceded its budget is unlikely to win immediate support from voters as Labor and Liberals taking aim at each others' policies.

Fuel excise extension weighed as states look to supply

Fuel excise extension weighed as states look to supply

Fuel excise extension weighed as states look to supply

Fuel excise extension weighed as states look to supply

The prime minister has left the door open to more tax relief at the bowser as state governments attempt to shore up their own fuel supplies.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency

The Ebola outbreak in The Congo and Uganda is a ‌public health emergency of international concern and there are no approved treatments, the WHO has declared.

'Iconic' Delta act eclipsed in Eurovision boilover

'Iconic' Delta act eclipsed in Eurovision boilover

'Iconic' Delta act eclipsed in Eurovision boilover

'Iconic' Delta act eclipsed in Eurovision boilover

Delta Goodrem has finished fourth at Eurovision, confounding hopes for a first Australian winner as Bulgaria soared to its maiden win.

One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus

One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus

One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus

One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus

One of four Canadians who returned home from a cruise ship where there was a hantavirus outbreak has received a presumptive positive test result for the virus.

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Israel kills Hamas military leader Haddad in air strike

The Israeli military and Hamas have confirmed the death of the militant group's commander in the Gaza Strip.

Streeting says he'll stand in contest to replace UK PM

Former health minister Wes Streeting has confirmed he will be a candidate if a race is triggered for the UK prime minister's position.

Hamas military leader killed in Gaza air strike: Israel

Hamas military leader Izz ad-Din al-Haddad has been killed, Israel's ‌military says.

Scary McNamara delivers more Melb City ALW glory

Melbourne City have claimed a record-equalling fifth A-League Women championship after Holly McNamara's double inspired a 3-1 grand final win over Wellington.

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Coach Cleary's exit won't sway Nathan's future plans

Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary has opened up on his father's plans to step down as coach of the Panthers at the end of the 2027 NRL season.

Taiwan presses case for US arms, Trump undecided

President Donald Trump says he's not decided whether to proceed with a major weapons sale, adding to uncertainty about US support for Taiwan.

China confirms Xi visit to US after Trump invite

China's Xi Jinping has accepted Donald Trump's invitation of a state visit to the US, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed.

Coalition migrant cuts plan triggers ire of uni sector

The universities sector, which relies heavily on fee-paying foreign students, says coalition plans to cut immigration would hurt the economy and cost jobs.

New Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo, 80 deaths

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is convening an urgent meeting to reinforce preparedness following the latest outbreak of Ebola.

Iran would talk with US 'only if it is serious'

Iran's foreign minister says a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the United States.

Zelenskiy vows retribution after latest Russian strike

Search operations have been called off at a building struck during Russia's heaviest bombardment of the Ukrainian capital so far in 2026.

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