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Bird flu outbreak 'inevitable' for Australian wildlife

Bird flu outbreak 'inevitable' for Australian wildlife

Australian biosecurity control must be vigilant after cases of bird flu were recorded across two states, with experts warning a further outbreak is unavoidable.

Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

A number of reforms to how veterans and their families access compensation will soon take effect under one of the biggest shake ups in decades.

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

Church may be forced to front election influence probe

A Christian sect and a conservative action group could be compelled to front a parliamentary inquiry over their influence on the 2025 federal election.

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'Broad church': teal party considering election tilts

'Broad church': teal party considering election tilts

Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections .

Unemployment drop leaves door open to more rate hikes

Unemployment drop leaves door open to more rate hikes

An extra 40,000 jobs were added to Australia's economy in May, exceeding expectations of a 25,000 rise in employment in a sign the labour market remains tight.

Aussie shares fall as US dollar surges, oil retreats

Aussie shares fall as US dollar surges, oil retreats

The ASX200 was down 0.3 per cent at midday as the US dollar rose to its highest level since May 2025 and gold hit an eight-month low.

Mining giant hit with sexual harassment class action

Mining giant hit with sexual harassment class action

Fortescue has been hit with a class action law suit that accuses it of facilitating a shocking culture at its remote worksites where women paid the price.

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Stefanovic tipped to exit Nine as podcast critics mount

Stefanovic tipped to exit Nine as podcast critics mount

Stefanovic tipped to exit Nine as podcast critics mount

Stefanovic tipped to exit Nine as podcast critics mount

Karl Stefanovic's controversial podcast interview with an anti-Islam figure has drawn criticism from the prime minister and home affairs minister.

Lucky Bay mine not so lucky for mining group

Lucky Bay mine not so lucky for mining group

Lucky Bay mine not so lucky for mining group

Lucky Bay mine not so lucky for mining group

Mining sector major Mineral Resources has some bad news for workers at the Lucky Bay mine, after taking over the operation in September.

Terror threat warning not up to scratch: ASIO boss

Terror threat warning not up to scratch: ASIO boss

Terror threat warning not up to scratch: ASIO boss

Terror threat warning not up to scratch: ASIO boss

Australia's top spy has warned the current scale for assessing the threat of terrorism does not tell the whole story amid fraying social tensions.

Final 'ISIS bride' to return despite security concerns

Final 'ISIS bride' to return despite security concerns

Final 'ISIS bride' to return despite security concerns

Final 'ISIS bride' to return despite security concerns

An Australian "ISIS bride" and her child have been granted permission to return home after spending years in a Syrian refugee camp.

'Didn't do anything': youth sidestep social media ban

'Didn't do anything': youth sidestep social media ban

'Didn't do anything': youth sidestep social media ban

'Didn't do anything': youth sidestep social media ban

Young people are continuing to dismiss Australia's world-first social media ban, with many still accessing their own accounts.

Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan

Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan

Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan

Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan

An updated road map for decarbonising the electricity system features a bigger role for batteries and solar, and a smaller but crucial contribution from wind.

Disadvantaged, regional students to get uni funds boost

Disadvantaged, regional students to get uni funds boost

Disadvantaged, regional students to get uni funds boost

Disadvantaged, regional students to get uni funds boost

Universities will get more money to allow more students from disadvantaged backgrounds to begin their degree in a needs-based funding model.

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Act now to take advantage of end-of-year super limits

For young low and middle-income Australians, a $1,000 superannuation top-up could boost their retirement by $40,000, according to figures from HESTA.

City to take mantle of nation's most expensive units

Most property markets in Australia will slip in value over the 2026/27 financial year, but there are some outliers in latest data.

Stefanovic to leave Nine after far-right interview

A controversial host is set to exit Nine following an outcry over his podcast interview with a British anti-immigration activist.

Australian in Iran behind Jewish attacks on home soil

An Australian living in Iran and an ex-resident now in Iraq orchestrated firebombings of Jewish targets on home soil, the nation's spy chief has revealed.

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'Who's in the mono': clarity sought on multiculturalism

Pauline Hanson has rejected criticism the multiracial make up of the Socceroos shows Australia did not have a monoculture, arguing it actually proves her point.

Newest One Nation MP owns up to voting the wrong way

One Nation MP David Farley has admitted he made an error after voting in parliament alongside the Greens and teal independents.

Australia responsible for offshore detainees: UN report

The United Nations has confirmed Australia cannot avoid legal responsibility for the people it sends to offshore detention under international law.

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Funding community climate resilience and repairs via a fossil fuel company levy has been formally endorsed by local governments at an annual conference.

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.

Aussies frothing over mid-strength as beer of choice

A quiet revolution is taking place in the beer-drinking habits of Australians as one-time favourites are overtaken and an old-style brew regains popularity.

Shares snap losing steak but inflation threats remain

Monetary policy continues to loom large over markets as sticky local price growth weighs on confidence and a hawkish US rates outlook drags on metals prices.

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