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BlueScope shares steady after $13b deal's rejection

BlueScope shares steady after $13b deal's rejection

BlueScope Steel shares fell 1.6 per cent, holding onto most of their gains from this week, a sign that investors think the takeover saga isn't over yet.

Grateful Khawaja waves and kisses Test cricket goodbye

Grateful Khawaja waves and kisses Test cricket goodbye

Grateful Khawaja waves and kisses Test cricket goodbye

Grateful Khawaja waves and kisses Test cricket goodbye

Not even missing out twice with the bat could dampen the emotion from retiring Usman Khawaja or his tearful family watching on in the stands.

Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect

Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect

Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect

Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect

A five per cent deposit guarantee is helping first homebuyers into the market, but ensuring they pay more for the privilege.

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Few claims coming for Qld floods, as Katter wants dams

Few claims coming for Qld floods, as Katter wants dams

Insurers are yet to see a deluge of claims from the northwest Queensland floods, reflecting the predicament of under-insured farmers and producers.

Extreme hot and cold driving inland health emergencies

Extreme hot and cold driving inland health emergencies

As Australia swelters through a heatwave, research suggests inland populations can expect hot days to become a bigger cause of health stress in the future.

Roads melt as temps soar but locals keep their cool

Roads melt as temps soar but locals keep their cool

Australia is in the grip of its most severe heatwave in six years, but in remote centres where the roads melt, extreme temperatures are just a part of life.

'A lot of work to do': expats weigh return to Venezuela

'A lot of work to do': expats weigh return to Venezuela

Venezuelans in Australia are considering their future as they seek to rebuild their nation, hoping the removal of its leader will open the door to democracy.

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BlueScope rejects 'opportunistic' $13.2b takeover bid

BlueScope rejects 'opportunistic' $13.2b takeover bid

BlueScope rejects 'opportunistic' $13.2b takeover bid

BlueScope rejects 'opportunistic' $13.2b takeover bid

Australia's biggest steelmaker has knocked back a $13.2 billion takeover offer, saying it "very significantly undervalued" the company.

England superstar suffers injury in final Ashes Test

England superstar suffers injury in final Ashes Test

England superstar suffers injury in final Ashes Test

England superstar suffers injury in final Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes suffered an adductor injury in the fifth and final Ashes Test at the SCG.

Bushfire peril as heatwave advances across the nation

Bushfire peril as heatwave advances across the nation

Bushfire peril as heatwave advances across the nation

Bushfire peril as heatwave advances across the nation

Bushfires have ignited on the first day of some of the worst heatwave conditions since Black Summer and authorities warn more is to come.

Aussie shares edge higher as banks, energy stocks fade

Aussie shares edge higher as banks, energy stocks fade

Aussie shares edge higher as banks, energy stocks fade

Aussie shares edge higher as banks, energy stocks fade

The local bourse has lifted on the back of strong commodity prices, but weakness in the heavyweight financials sector and energy stocks has capped the upside.

Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws

Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws

Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws

Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws

The LGBTQI+ community and supporters are calling for hate speech laws to protect all minorities while acknowledging the need to crack down on anti-Semitism.

Millions frozen over 'too good to be true' airport deal

Millions frozen over 'too good to be true' airport deal

Millions frozen over 'too good to be true' airport deal

Millions frozen over 'too good to be true' airport deal

An "extraordinary investment proposal allegedly to be paid out by a pallet of cash has led to millions being frozen in court over fears the funds could vanish.

Home approvals surge but affordability still an issue

Home approvals surge but affordability still an issue

Home approvals surge but affordability still an issue

Home approvals surge but affordability still an issue

Rent has soared to a median of $817 a week in Australia's most expensive city as a lack of supply stretches affordability to the limits around the nation.

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Bethell staving off Australia's push to finish Ashes

England's batters have fought back on the fourth day at the SCG to go to tea at 3-174, but they still trail Australia by nine runs in the fifth Test.

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform employment even more in 2026, both in specialised roles and as an added skill in others.

Bondi victim saluted as brother lashes gun laws critics

A freelance photographer killed in the Bondi terror attack has been remembered as a dedicated police officer and a passionate figure at a local rugby club.

Rates hike still on the table despite softer inflation

A sharper-than-expected fall in inflation will encourage the Reserve Bank of Australia, but underlying price growth remains too hot for comfort.

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Elvis has left the building: Parkes express rolls out

A bumper crowd is all shook up and set to descend upon the regional town of Parkes to once again celebrate the legacy of Elvis Presley.

Body of a snorkeller who vanished for five days found

The remains of a man who went snorkelling with friends on New Year's Day have washed up on a remote beach, as the drowning toll for summer continues to rise.

Quietly dying: few forests spared from tree losses

Australian forests are thinning in a worrying finding for a world relying on plants to help soak up excess atmospheric carbon.

Belgium shock No.2 seeds as Demon backs Australia

All but one of the United Cup quarter-finalists have been decided with Belgium upsetting second seeds Canada to set up a last-eight meeting with Czechia.

De Minaur dazzles as Australia reach Cup quarter-finals

Twin wins from world No.6 Alex de Minaur have dragged Australia off the canvas and into the United Cup quarter-finals with a do-or-die victory over Czechia.

England 'mentally, physically' tired as Ashes nears end

England have endured a tough third day of the final Ashes Test, dropping catches and burning reviews in their attempts to contain Australia.

Australians feel the heat as bushfire threat flares up

Authorities are warning people to be on high alert as several states prepare for intense heatwave conditions not seen since the Black Summer bushfires.

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