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Cummins and Lyon return to take charge for Australia

Cummins and Lyon return to take charge for Australia

England have slumped to 8-213 in reply to Australia's 371 after day two of the third Ashes Test, putting the hosts in the box seat to wrap up the series.

Woodside boss quits to become BP's first female chief

Woodside boss quits to become BP's first female chief

Woodside boss quits to become BP's first female chief

Woodside boss quits to become BP's first female chief

The leader of Australia's biggest oil and gas company has resigned to become the first woman to lead oil giant BP in the company's 116-year history.

Shares finish flat as energy stocks continue to drift

Shares finish flat as energy stocks continue to drift

Shares finish flat as energy stocks continue to drift

Shares finish flat as energy stocks continue to drift

The local bourse has ended the session roughly flat as it closes in on 2025's last full week of trading, weighed down by heavy energy and utilities stocks.

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Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Australia's net overseas migrant intake dropped last financial year but is unlikely to fall as far as government forecasts for coming years.

ANZ board won't follow CEO's lead and sacrifice fees

ANZ board won't follow CEO's lead and sacrifice fees

ANZ's chairman says its board has been doing its job, rejecting a suggestion from the Australian Shareholders Association that directors give back some pay.

'Evil' anti-Semitism targeted with tougher hate laws

'Evil' anti-Semitism targeted with tougher hate laws

People spouting racial hatred could have visas cancelled after the Bondi massacre, but the government is being pushed to go further still to stop anti-Semitism.

Early warnings not heeded in deadly triple-zero outage

Early warnings not heeded in deadly triple-zero outage

A host of mistakes were made during an Optus triple-zero outage linked to two deaths, including a failure to escalate initial concerns up the chain.

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Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight

Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight

Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight

Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight

A man who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats during a flight from Bali to Sydney has been banned from Bondi after being granted bail.

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

Jewish Australians and the opposition have excoriated the prime minister's leadership in the wake of Australia's deadliest massacre in three decades.

Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails

Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails

Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails

Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails

Regulatory action is being taken against a major regional bank after it self-reported suspected money laundering in its operations.

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics.

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

A ten-year-old girl struck down in the Bondi shooting has been remembered as a joyous and happy child while the Jewish community continues to honour the fallen.

'Millimetres from death': Bondi survivor fights AI lies

'Millimetres from death': Bondi survivor fights AI lies

'Millimetres from death': Bondi survivor fights AI lies

'Millimetres from death': Bondi survivor fights AI lies

A man who survived a bullet to the head during a terror attack has spoken out after being accused of faking his injuries in doctored images shared online.

Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine

Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine

Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine

Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine

Authorities are seeking urgent clarification of reports that an Australian man was killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine's far east.

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The one tweak that could grow your super by $200,000

A major superannuation fund says a lack of engagement with your super fund can have huge financial consequences come retirement time.

How parents can talk to kids about the Bondi attack

Explaining news of terrorist events to children should be done in an age-appropriate way, but experts say parents should not shy away from the topic.

Gendered marketing: a Grinch to avoid in the toy aisle

Parents navigating the toy aisle ahead of Christmas are being urged to watch out for gendered narratives baked in to popular gifts.

Dishing the public dosh to force RBA's hand on rates

With the government unlikely to restrain public spending, the Reserve Bank will have to lift rates in 2026 to keep inflation under control, economists say.

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Loved ones grieve as Bondi accused charged with murder

The devastation inflicted on Australia's Jewish community has been palpable at funerals for the Bondi victims, as an alleged terrorist is charged with murder.

'Unsung heroes': raw grief as Jewish leaders mourned

Hundreds of people turned out to mourn as the first funeral services were held for the Jewish leaders killed in the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

Budget takes $8.2b hit thanks to black market tobacco

The treasurer has flagged more funding to root out illicit tobacco syndicates but refused to lower the excise burning a hole in the federal budget.

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Businesses impacted by Sydney's light-rail construction are closer to compensation by a court decision that may cause changes to other infrastructure projects.

Chalmers spins battery blowout into budget savings

Clever accounting has been used by the treasurer to claim the government's policy decisions improved the budget bottom line for the first time in eight years.

Aussie shares fade for third day, gold stocks rally

The local market continues to sell-off in 2025's last full week of trading, as investors with dwindling reasons to celebrate turn to the safe haven of gold.

Labor faces gun crackdown fight after shooting massacre

Leading opposition figures have signalled a fight over planned gun law reform, calling existing provisions world-class despite the Bondi shooting massacre.

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