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Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Advocates for victim-survivors have described feeling shocked and relieved after the Christian Brothers announced a deal to cover future abuse claims.

'Cried inconsolably': MP reveals son's fear after Bondi

'Cried inconsolably': MP reveals son's fear after Bondi

'Cried inconsolably': MP reveals son's fear after Bondi

'Cried inconsolably': MP reveals son's fear after Bondi

A federal politician has choked back tears as revealed how his young son was too scared to go to public events after the Bondi Beach attack.

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Mining stocks have dragged on the local stock exchange as geopolitical conflicts continue to drive energy prices higher, darkening the global growth outlook.

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Anti-racism measures bolstered after One Nation rise

Anti-racism measures bolstered after One Nation rise

Labor members have committed to implementing national anti-racism plans, while speaking out against the threat One Nation poses to multicultural communities.

Aussie fashion brand ships manufacturing offshore

A cult fashion brand will shift its Australian manufacturing overseas after years of making clothes with both local and overseas producers.

'Ludicrous' US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach

'Ludicrous' US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach

Australian businesses have reacted angrily to the Trump administration's higher tariffs on the nation's exports, as Canberra vows to push for their removal.

Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine

Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine

A breakout Socceroos star has allegedly tested positive for cocaine, after police pulled him over in his BMW for speeding nearly 50km/h over the limit.

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Labor backs telehealth for voluntary assisted dying

Labor backs telehealth for voluntary assisted dying

Labor backs telehealth for voluntary assisted dying

Labor backs telehealth for voluntary assisted dying

Labor says legal barriers preventing telehealth use in voluntary assisted dying should be removed, as it also resolves to allow a conscience vote on the issue.

Spike in kids' crisis calls spotlights health challenge

Spike in kids' crisis calls spotlights health challenge

Spike in kids' crisis calls spotlights health challenge

Spike in kids' crisis calls spotlights health challenge

Mental conditions including anxiety, mood and substance disorders have surged in young adults, while children are calling support lines at record rates.

More protection for children from gambling inducements

More protection for children from gambling inducements

More protection for children from gambling inducements

More protection for children from gambling inducements

Labor delegates have agreed to bolster gambling reforms, including giving national regulators more power, despite concern overhauls have not gone far enough.

Gold miner shrugs off earthquake's impact on production

Gold miner shrugs off earthquake's impact on production

Gold miner shrugs off earthquake's impact on production

Gold miner shrugs off earthquake's impact on production

Earthquakes in eastern Australia took some of the shine off first-half production for the world's biggest gold miner, as it continues to watch fuel prices.

Australia's hidden pain forces many out of workforce

Australia's hidden pain forces many out of workforce

Australia's hidden pain forces many out of workforce

Australia's hidden pain forces many out of workforce

Millions of Australians are living with chronic pain, with fresh data revealing it's forcing many out of the workforce early.

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As women cop hate online and male-perpetrated violence continues to make headlines, a nation's landmark bid to criminalise misogyny is generating interest.

Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims

Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims

Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims

Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims

Australian bonds traders are fully pricing in another Reserve Bank rate hike by the end of the year after a surprisingly strong rise in employment in June.

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'Millionaires' factory' boss to leave with vast fortune

Macquarie Group shareholders have backed the pay of its chief executive, who will retire in November with company shares worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

PM draws battle lines against Hanson for party faithful

Anthony Albanese has led calls to Labor's true believers to make the case for change to counter the growing popularity of Pauline Hanson and One Nation.

Bank, credit cards details caught up in Origin breach

Customer data, possibly including bank account and credit card details, may have been accessed in a cyberattack on an energy giant.

Jewish leaders want taxpayers to fund security needs

Pressure is building on state and federal governments to step up their funding for Jewish security as an inquiry investigating anti-Semitism continues.

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Shares trim gains as bets narrow on interest rate hike

A sustained bounce in miners has pushed the ASX to a third session of gains but tightness in the labour market is putting pressure on the Reserve Bank.

Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates

A larger-than expected rise in employment will not ease Reserve Bank fears about inflation as rising oil prices compound cost pressures.

Federal industrial court to return after three decades

Underpayment disputes will soon be handled by a federal industrial court, but questions linger on how the body will function.

Renewables, batteries shield Australia from oil crisis

Australia has been spared from the Middle East energy crisis because of its rapid build-out of renewables and battery storage, a global energy body says.

Holy guacamole: Aussie avos set to smash supply records

The Australian avocado supply is forecast to smash records after a dip, in a-peeling news for lovers of the Sunday brunch staple.

Criticism over ISIS bride bail triggers judges' rebuke

The peak body for Australia's judges has hit back at the opposition leader for criticising the decision to grant bail to a member of the ISIS bride cohort.

'Out of context': Pauline Hanson rejects downplaying DV

Pauline Hanson has walked back comments made about domestic violence after labelling the scourge a "two-way street" as advocates criticise key claims.

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