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'Air-Miles Anika': minister under fire for flight costs

'Air-Miles Anika': minister under fire for flight costs

A senior minister splashed thousands of taxpayer dollars on a trip where she attended a friend's birthday party, prompting accusations of improper spending.

Danish star makes a big move at Royal Melbourne

Danish star makes a big move at Royal Melbourne

Danish star makes a big move at Royal Melbourne

Danish star makes a big move at Royal Melbourne

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen and Portugal's Daniel Rodrigues share the lead midway through the second round of the Australian Open.

Smiggle, Peter Alexander owner expects lower earnings

Smiggle, Peter Alexander owner expects lower earnings

Smiggle, Peter Alexander owner expects lower earnings

Smiggle, Peter Alexander owner expects lower earnings

Premier Investments shares sank after the owner of kids stationery seller Smiggle and Peter Alexander sleepwear retailer forecast lower-than-expected earnings.

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Bushfires flare as extreme weather bakes much of nation

Bushfires flare as extreme weather bakes much of nation

Australia is facing days of extreme weather, with heatwave and extreme bushfire warnings issued for multiple states and territories.

Shares headed for flat week as catalysts remain elusive

Shares headed for flat week as catalysts remain elusive

Signs the Reserve Bank is done cutting interest rates has the local bourse grinding towards a fifth, although minor, week of losses out of the past six.

Reserve gas, reduce prices, union tells government

Reserve gas, reduce prices, union tells government

As the government considers an overhaul of Australia's gas market to support manufacturers, a key union says reducing prices needs to be the main focus.

Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Two famed fashionistas whose pioneering designs tore up the rule book are showcased in an exhibition bringing the contrasting pair's works together in one show.

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Canavan hopes to woo Joyce back to the Nationals

Canavan hopes to woo Joyce back to the Nationals

Canavan hopes to woo Joyce back to the Nationals

Canavan hopes to woo Joyce back to the Nationals

Nationals senator Matt Canavan hopes to meet with now-independent MP Barnaby Joyce in his electorate after the ex-deputy prime minister resigned from the party.

Australia working through Pentagon AUKUS review

Australia working through Pentagon AUKUS review

Australia working through Pentagon AUKUS review

Australia working through Pentagon AUKUS review

Australia is hitting all the major milestones for AUKUS as a Pentagon spokesperson says the submarines pact is on the "strongest possible footing".

Porn and violent images to be blurred by search engines

Porn and violent images to be blurred by search engines

Porn and violent images to be blurred by search engines

Porn and violent images to be blurred by search engines

To protect children from unintentionally encountering porn and extreme violence, search engines will be required to obfuscate the content on their platforms.

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Indigenous people are at higher risk of developing dementia, but getting a diagnosis and support can be fraught with barriers, especially in remote regions.

Rat poison that kills native animals taken off Amazon

Rat poison that kills native animals taken off Amazon

Rat poison that kills native animals taken off Amazon

Rat poison that kills native animals taken off Amazon

A form of rat poison that inadvertently kills possums, eagles and owls has been removed from a major e-commerce platform, amid calls to ban the product.

Female GPs not immune to chronic gender pay gap malady

Female GPs not immune to chronic gender pay gap malady

Female GPs not immune to chronic gender pay gap malady

Female GPs not immune to chronic gender pay gap malady

Female GPs in Australia are earning up to 10 per cent less per hour than their male colleagues, driven by longer consultation times and associated rebates.

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

More than half of young Australians are willing to hand over their Christmas shopping to an artificial intelligence tool, but others have concerns.

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Men urged to take responsibility over culture of DV

AFL captains, judges and other male leaders are encouraging men to recognise the role they play in preventing violence against women.

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.

Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.

Court challenge delay clears path for social media ban

Australia's social media age restrictions will kick in as planned, with a High Court challenge to the ban pushed into the new year.

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Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride

After failing to overturn a damaging defamation judgment, Bruce Lehrmann has dodged serious consequences on a car charge in a magistrates court.

Shares edge upward as miners counter interest rate woes

A copper-infused mining rally has boosted the bourse to a modest gain as development-exposed real estate stocks struggled under a hawkish interest rate outlook.

Budgets blow out as health and interest payments boom

Worsening budget sustainability has been confirmed by an independent parliamentary report that forecasts overall government debt to continue swelling.

'All eyes on us': triennial spotlights Indigenous art

Ten immersive, large-scale artworks are featured in the fifth iteration of the Indigenous Art Triennial, focused on themes of renewal, resistance and rebirth.

'Giant Esky' indoor ski resort secures Chinese backing

A project to deliver the nation's only indoor snow resort is about to begin its long journey to completion, after winning a Chinese backer.

Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Leaders of international Jewish communities walked through the debris of an Australian synagogue a year after it was firebombed as two accused men faced court.

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

Australia's "unwavering" support of Ukraine has been reinforced with a $95 million support package to help the nation defend itself against Russia's invasion.

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