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Phone lockdown warning during Chinese chairman's visit

Phone lockdown warning during Chinese chairman's visit

Politicians and their staff have been told to lock down their phones and shut their blinds while China's third-highest official visits Parliament House.

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.

Lee hails 'career best' mindset ahead of Australian PGA

Lee hails 'career best' mindset ahead of Australian PGA

Lee hails 'career best' mindset ahead of Australian PGA

Lee hails 'career best' mindset ahead of Australian PGA

Min Woo Lee has changed his swing and improved his methodology ahead of the Australian PGA Championship, revealing the giant strides he took to find form.

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Glimmer of hope as shares rebound from five-month lows

Glimmer of hope as shares rebound from five-month lows

The Australian bourse has staged something of a comeback but remains in a structural downtrend, as investors dip their toes in recently discounted stocks.

Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

Labor is facing questions over its attempt to fast-track environmental reforms as the government tries to woo its opponents in the hopes of striking a deal.

'I own my face': AI deepfake victims may be able to sue

'I own my face': AI deepfake victims may be able to sue

Proposed laws would ban the use of digitally altered or AI-generated audio or visual content that depicts a person’s face or voice without their consent.

BHP ends copper group chase, remains biggest producer

BHP ends copper group chase, remains biggest producer

BHP has hosed down chatter it still has a keen interest in copper play Anglo American, confirming it's no longer pursuing a merger.

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Indigenous, African men endure rampant police profiling

Indigenous, African men endure rampant police profiling

Indigenous, African men endure rampant police profiling

Indigenous, African men endure rampant police profiling

First Nations people are 15 times more likely to be stopped and searched by police, according to a report highlighting racial profiling.

Stage set for court battle by Brittany Higgins' ex-boss

Stage set for court battle by Brittany Higgins' ex-boss

Stage set for court battle by Brittany Higgins' ex-boss

Stage set for court battle by Brittany Higgins' ex-boss

Brittany Higgins’ former boss is set to face off against the federal government over its alleged failure to protect her in the aftermath of the alleged rape.

Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has continued her yearly tradition of naming every woman who died from violence in Australia, on the eve of an international event.

Snap decision: another social app issues age warnings

Snap decision: another social app issues age warnings

Snap decision: another social app issues age warnings

Snap decision: another social app issues age warnings

Snapchat is the latest social media app to issue warnings to young Australian users and will ask thousands of people to verify their age.

Transport women suffer indignities over personal care

Transport women suffer indignities over personal care

Transport women suffer indignities over personal care

Transport women suffer indignities over personal care

Female transport workers are facing health problems due to lack of safe toilets, with majority of the female workforce affected, according to a new report.

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australian children are increasingly worried about their future, with experts saying their wellbeing is at a "tipping point", particularly for the most at-risk.

Red tape setting back businesses billions and counting

Red tape setting back businesses billions and counting

Red tape setting back businesses billions and counting

Red tape setting back businesses billions and counting

Companies employ 52,000 dedicated workers, more than Australia's entire coal mining sector, just to comply with regulation strangling business investment.

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Green shoots for renters in social housing resurgence

Boosting social housing could help solve Australia's productivity problems by making it easier for employers to find essential staff, a report has found.

Man found dead after suburban shoot-out with police

A man who shot at police officers before barricading himself into a shed on a property in Canberra's south has been found dead.

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

The environment minister has urged the coalition and Greens to come to the table and do a deal on big reforms to Australia's nature protections.

Early Christmas for RBA with landmark inflation print

Inflation data will dominate the domestic economic dashboard, while the UK budget and New Zealand rate cuts are on the agenda abroad.

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'New hope' for climate after COP summit wraps up

Environment groups are welcoming a fresh commitment to phase out fossil fuels despite what they say was an underwhelming finish to the 2025 UN climate summit.

Burden of a deadly cancer hitting women in their prime

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest diseases affecting Australian women and also causes a significant economic burden.

'Above all, I'm human': Afghan women's Aussie aid plea

Women whose safety is at risk under brutal Taliban rule in Afghanistan are pleading for help from Australia after fleeing their former captors.

Reform urged as native animals face deadly spring

Spring is a high-risk time for native animals as they move around busy roads to breed and forage, prompting calls for nature to be at the core of planning laws.

Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil

Winning over climate-conscious and diverse voters the coalition lost at previous elections won't be an easy feat, but new leaders are laying the groundwork.

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

The Brisbane Lions will meet North Melbourne in the AFLW decider for a third straight season after a crushing 35-point preliminary final defeat of Carlton.

Canberra beat Glory, Jets go top of ALW with WSW win

Michelle Heyman has scored and notched an assist in Canberra United's win over Perth, while Newcastle beat Western Sydney to go top of the A-League Women.

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