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Aussie shares dip, miners tumble on grim China data

Aussie shares dip, miners tumble on grim China data

Weakness in iron ore, gold and copper miners has weighed on the local bourse, wiping most of the sector's previous week of gains in a single session.

Bondi aftermath: Aussie captain's blood donor appeal

Bondi aftermath: Aussie captain's blood donor appeal

Bondi aftermath: Aussie captain's blood donor appeal

Bondi aftermath: Aussie captain's blood donor appeal

Security for the third Test is set to be dialled up, as the Ashes rivals join AFL and NRL clubs in expressing shock and sadness about the Bondi Beach shooting.

Neighbours' shock as Bondi gunman's ASIO probe revealed

Neighbours' shock as Bondi gunman's ASIO probe revealed

Neighbours' shock as Bondi gunman's ASIO probe revealed

Neighbours' shock as Bondi gunman's ASIO probe revealed

Details are emerging about a father and son behind a shooting rampage at Bondi Beach as neighbours describe their distress over the terror attack.

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Charges expected over Bondi Beach mass shooting tragedy

Charges expected over Bondi Beach mass shooting tragedy

A gunman allegedly behind Australia's worst mass shooting since Port Arthur will likely survive and face charges as leaders search for answers and call for calm

'Time for talk over': action call after Bondi massacre

'Time for talk over': action call after Bondi massacre

Australia's Jewish community has demanded authorities provide strong and unequivocal leadership on tackling anti-Semitism following the Bondi terror attack.

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Two former MPs are challenging laws capping how much money they can receive and spend on a federal election, saying they unfairly advantage major parties.

England's great Ashes hope admits he must rein it in

England's great Ashes hope admits he must rein it in

Harry Brook has admitted he played "shocking" shots to be dismissed in the first two Tests, and now needs to rein it in as England fight to stay in the Ashes.

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'Best of our character': heroes save lives in shooting

'Best of our character': heroes save lives in shooting

'Best of our character': heroes save lives in shooting

'Best of our character': heroes save lives in shooting

A man has been lauded for tackling and disarming one of the Bondi Beach shooters as the selfless acts of surf lifesavers and others to help victims emerge.

Australia's big bourse agrees to regulator's medicine

Australia's big bourse agrees to regulator's medicine

Australia's big bourse agrees to regulator's medicine

Australia's big bourse agrees to regulator's medicine

An expert panel has found failings in the Australian Securities Exchange's governance, risk management and culture after a series of technical failures.

Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

After losing their young son to a rare cancer, one family is hoping to transform their loss into something positive by drawing on his enduring spirit.

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers in Australia to fill key labour shortages are at risk of exploitation and have a widespread fear of retaliation.

PM under pressure to overhaul ministerial entitlements

PM under pressure to overhaul ministerial entitlements

PM under pressure to overhaul ministerial entitlements

PM under pressure to overhaul ministerial entitlements

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked the expenses watchdog to look at changes to entitlements as the travel claims scandal deepens.

Savings found in budget update as blowouts add up

Savings found in budget update as blowouts add up

Savings found in budget update as blowouts add up

Savings found in budget update as blowouts add up

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed billions of dollars in savings as other projects in the budget blow out amid "grave" concerns over its bottom line.

Mass shooting targeted Jewish community as deaths mount

Mass shooting targeted Jewish community as deaths mount

Mass shooting targeted Jewish community as deaths mount

Mass shooting targeted Jewish community as deaths mount

At least 12 people are dead and 29 injured after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach that was designed to target the local Jewish community.

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'We will eradicate it': PM pledge after Bondi massacre

Additional security funding for the Jewish community has been foreshadowed by the prime minister following a mass shooting in Sydney.

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

A burst of summer heat is on its way across Australia, with bushfire emergency warnings in place and strong and gusty winds fanning conditions.

Price gouging ban will drive up costs: supermarkets

Lower grocery bills are being promised with a price gouging ban but supermarket giants and retailers say shoppers will be the ones to bear the brunt of costs.

Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes

The federal treasurer says he's booked another $20 billion in savings in the budget update, but is keeping mum on whether that means a smaller deficit.

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Pre-poll expense tweaks made to 'simplify': minister

The government has defended rule changes made before the federal election amid a growing furore about politicians' taxpayer-funded travel expenses.

'Smash-hit' battery scheme topped up, subsidies trimmed

Government backing for home batteries will be dialled back for larger systems in a move intended to make the scheme sustainable and open to more households.

From goggles and floaties to using AI to save sea lions

A young scientist is part of a team using video and AI to track movements of Australian sea lions in a bid to protect the endangered species and its habitat.

One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity

A pack of newborn clothes posted online and a conversation with a social worker were the beginnings of a charity focused on Indigenous mums and their babies.

Urban sprawl fuels deadly fire risks on city outskirts

Modern houses are being built to better withstand fires, but an urban planner warns missteps are still being made in street and city design.

Incontinent in my 20s: breaking the bathroom stigma

Shame and a lack of information are preventing people from disclosing a common health condition and women are twice as likely to be impacted as men.

First Nations advocate wins major human rights award

Racism - and widespread denial of the issue - have been called out as human rights advocates are recognised by their peers.

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