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Two in custody after Bondi Beach mass shooting horror

Two in custody after Bondi Beach mass shooting horror

Multiple people are believed to have been killed after gunmen opened fire at a crowd at Bondi Beach, with emergency services on the scene.

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

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

Price gouging ban will drive up costs: supermarkets

Price gouging ban will drive up costs: supermarkets

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.

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Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes

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.

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

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

'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

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.

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One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity

One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity

One mum's baby bundles become life-changing charity

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

Urban sprawl fuels deadly fire risks on city outskirts

Urban sprawl fuels deadly fire risks on city outskirts

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

Incontinent in my 20s: breaking the bathroom stigma

Incontinent in my 20s: breaking the bathroom stigma

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

First Nations advocate wins major human rights award

First Nations advocate wins major human rights award

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.

'Holding the tide back': doctor's plea for health deal

'Holding the tide back': doctor's plea for health deal

'Holding the tide back': doctor's plea for health deal

'Holding the tide back': doctor's plea for health deal

The federal and state governments are being urged to come together to reach a funding agreement for overwhelmed public hospitals.

Secretive sect fires back at poll interference claims

Secretive sect fires back at poll interference claims

Secretive sect fires back at poll interference claims

Secretive sect fires back at poll interference claims

A pact between the Liberal Party and a secretive Christian church has been denied, although the sect says some members may have co-ordinated their efforts.

Funding deal rejected as elderly languish in hospital

Funding deal rejected as elderly languish in hospital

Funding deal rejected as elderly languish in hospital

Funding deal rejected as elderly languish in hospital

State and territory health ministers have rejected a Commonwealth public hospital funding offer, as an ageing population stretches the system beyond capacity.

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Aussie shares snatch positive finish after grim week

The ASX has ended higher after fading for most of the week, as miners charged on the back of higher commodity prices and optimism rose about a US rate cut.

Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been handed a government lifeline to ensure it keeps running beyond 2028 amid spiralling energy costs.

Successful defence giant's bid won't hurt Japan ties

Australia's relationship with Japan won't be hurt by a decision to allow a South Korean defence giant to double its share in the nation's sovereign shipbuilder.

Australia 'stained' by its treatment of child offenders

Australia has been slammed for its juvenile justice laws as UN experts sound the alarm over the growing number of people in prison without a sentence.

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'Not a victory': Brittany Higgins bankrupted by ex-boss

Ex-senator Linda Reynolds' bid to have Brittany Higgins bankrupted has succeeded, but the former politician says it's not a victory.

Unchecked port profits risk entrenching cost-of-living

Australian consumers and businesses could face escalating prices from stevedores making huge profits charging record prices to freight and shipping operators.

'Not ready': investors chop down deforestation action

National Australia Bank shareholders have rejected resolutions related to deforestation, but its chairman says he has concerns about the practice.

Court identity loophole 'masking wealthy criminals'

Legal experts are scrutinising one state's suppression order laws after the son of an AFL great managed to have his court proceedings suppressed.

Social media ban slugged with second legal challenge

A High Court challenge filed against Australia's social media ban by a leading platform has been dismissed by a government minister as a "complete crock".

PM seeks advice on perks as furore builds over claims

Anthony Albanese has asked the parliamentary expenses watchdog for advice on travel entitlements as the opposition ramps up calls for a minister to resign.

Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon

More than $12 billion in program cost blowouts demand tighter spending in other parts of the federal budget, the treasurer is warning Australians.

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