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Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror flick Bring Her Back and streaming series The Narrow Road to the Deep North have dominated the AACTA Awards, Australia's answer to the Oscars.

Complex legal battle ahead for Mokbel if he sues state

Complex legal battle ahead for Mokbel if he sues state

Complex legal battle ahead for Mokbel if he sues state

Complex legal battle ahead for Mokbel if he sues state

As drug kingpin Tony Mokbel awakes to his first morning as a free man, he faces a tough battle if he seeks a compensation claim against a state government.

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Melbourne Storm might find their wooing of rugby league star Zac Lomax from the Parramatta Eels to be costlier than first thought if their rival wins in court.

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Crime boss claims prison conditions are cruel, inhumane

Crime boss claims prison conditions are cruel, inhumane

Convicted murderer George Marrogi has argued his rights in custody have been breached because he was barred from having meaningful human contact for 16 months.

Aussie shares log worst session since 'Liberation Day'

Aussie shares log worst session since 'Liberation Day'

All 11 locals sectors have dragged the bourse lower in its worst trading session since Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs in 2025.

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Luckless Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has been dealt another blow in his ongoing recovery from hamstring and Achilles injuries.

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

Australia and Indonesia will come to each other's aid if either nation comes under attack after inking a security partnership in Jakarta.

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Grandparents shocked missing boy case declared a crime

Grandparents shocked missing boy case declared a crime

Grandparents shocked missing boy case declared a crime

Grandparents shocked missing boy case declared a crime

Police declaring the disappearance of a four-year-old boy is being treated as a major crime, with a family member a suspect, has shocked his grandparents.

Mokbel's big jet plane dreams as he tastes freedom

Mokbel's big jet plane dreams as he tastes freedom

Mokbel's big jet plane dreams as he tastes freedom

Mokbel's big jet plane dreams as he tastes freedom

Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel is excited about jetting overseas after nearly two decades in jail or on bail, after prosecutors dropped retrial plans.

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president's Australian visit.

Crocodiles in the moat: media giant lays out AI defence

Crocodiles in the moat: media giant lays out AI defence

Crocodiles in the moat: media giant lays out AI defence

Crocodiles in the moat: media giant lays out AI defence

News Corp, which owns news media, publishing and multiple data and information assets, has set guardrails against AI theft as it looks to a strong second half.

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

The Liberals and Nationals appear to be on the brink of a more permanent break-up, with no compromise reached after days of negotiations.

'Crazy': Aussie in tears as Olympics start in style

'Crazy': Aussie in tears as Olympics start in style

'Crazy': Aussie in tears as Olympics start in style

'Crazy': Aussie in tears as Olympics start in style

Australian Valentino Guseli was overcome with emotion after "one of the most amazing moments" of his life, having started the Winter Olympics in stunning style.

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

First Nations leaders have accused senior politicians of downplaying the threat of racism in the wake of a failed Invasion Day bombing.

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Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Opposition MPs have grilled Reserve Bank officials over whether government spending and monetary policy errors contributed to the first rate hike in two years.

'Swim faster than ever': Aussie to take drugs again

Ready to start another round of performance enhancing drugs, James Magnussen has set himself a big goal for "the most watched swimming event in history".

UAE plans compound in Israeli-held Gaza Strip part: map

A planning map indicates that a "UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex" will be constructed near Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip.

Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for the third time

British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto says it has abandoned talks over a potential merger deal with rival Glencore.

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High Voll-tage! Aussie masterful in Indian WPL triumph

Australian rising star Georgia Voll has helped power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Women's Premier League title after a thrilling final in India.

Systemic changes urged after mass stabbing revelations

Almost two years after six victims died in a horrifying mass stabbing, the pressure is on the government and others to make changes and prevent further deaths.

AI war against 'one cent' family violence perpetrators

The use of artificial intelligence can be challenging for many Australians, but one major business has found ways to bring good out of the groundbreaking tech.

US, Russia to re-establish military-to-military talks

The United States and Russia say they have agreed to re-establish high-level military contacts for the first time since 2021 on the sidelines of Ukraine talks.

Ukraine and Russia swap prisoners following UAE talks

Ukraine-Russia peace talks will continue ⁠in the near future, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after the latest meeting in Abu Dhabi.

UK PM apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson

UK Prime ‍Minister Keir Starmer says no ⁠one was aware of the "depth and darkness" of the relationship between ‌Peter Mandelson and ‍Jeffrey Epstein.

Hoiby searched his name and 'rape' before charges

Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has broken down in tears as he began his testimony during his trial for rape charges.

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