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Ben Roberts-Smith 'never planned' to flee overseas

Ben Roberts-Smith 'never planned' to flee overseas

Ben Roberts-Smith's partner says while they took steps towards a new life overseas before his arrest, the war veteran always wanted to return if he was charged.

ASX dips, oil rises as conflict realities weigh heavily

ASX dips, oil rises as conflict realities weigh heavily

ASX dips, oil rises as conflict realities weigh heavily

ASX dips, oil rises as conflict realities weigh heavily

A grim geopolitical outlook is weighing on the local bourse, as the US-Iran conflict and its resulting energy shock push the global economy towards recession.

Oil and gas giant feels the heat from climate activists

Oil and gas giant feels the heat from climate activists

Oil and gas giant feels the heat from climate activists

Oil and gas giant feels the heat from climate activists

Shareholders have jeered as protesters concerned about the environment repeatedly disrupted a meeting hosted by Australia's biggest oil and gas company.

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NDIS revamp deadline guaranteed as 'hostages' exposed

NDIS revamp deadline guaranteed as 'hostages' exposed

Anthony Albanese has offered assurances to disabled Australians as a premier warns overhauling a federal support scheme will leave the discarded worse off.

Australia has more fuel in tank than before Iran war

Australia has more fuel in tank than before Iran war

As the repercussions of the US-led war on Iran continue and a crucial oil corridor remains effectively closed, Australia has topped up its fuel supply.

Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions

Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions

As their once-dominant morning slot on KIIS FM loses listeners, Kyle and Jackie O's former employers are going after the pair for millions in lost revenue.

Home builder cautious over war impact on supply chains

Home builder cautious over war impact on supply chains

A major home builder says overall sales are healthy, despite some signs of a moderation in activity in April, as it watches supply chain impacts from the war.

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First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise

First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise

First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise

First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise

House prices for homes under thresholds for a five per cent deposit scheme are outstripping increases for all other homes.

'Lost' rule opens door to Indigenous sovereignty

'Lost' rule opens door to Indigenous sovereignty

'Lost' rule opens door to Indigenous sovereignty

'Lost' rule opens door to Indigenous sovereignty

A "lost" rule has upended legal precedent, opening the door for Indigenous communities to ask the High Court to rule on sovereignty, fresh research has found.

ASX's new computer system at long last up and running

ASX's new computer system at long last up and running

ASX's new computer system at long last up and running

ASX's new computer system at long last up and running

Stage one of the Australian Securities Exchange's $125 million CHESS project has gone live, years after a botched attempt to replace it with blockchain tech.

'System broken': more going hungry as food crisis hits

'System broken': more going hungry as food crisis hits

'System broken': more going hungry as food crisis hits

'System broken': more going hungry as food crisis hits

Charities are buckling under a surge of hungry Australians as fuel price pressures swell into a "cost of surviving" crisis.

Service helps restore survivors' confidence after abuse

Service helps restore survivors' confidence after abuse

Service helps restore survivors' confidence after abuse

Service helps restore survivors' confidence after abuse

A landmark program is helping women who have left a violent relationship to rebuild their confidence and financial security and secure safe housing.

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

Road tests show most vehicles are using more petrol, diesel or electricity than advertised, with one hybrid SUV using almost 30 per cent more fuel.

‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row

‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row

‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row

‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row

A rising star felt like her dreams were coming true when she was cast in Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut but they are now on opposite sides of a legal feud.

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States push back on footing bill for NDIS changes

State leaders and ministers say they were kept in the dark on the extent of planned changes to the NDIS and fear they're being left to pick up the tab.

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Gas producers have mounted a full-throated defence of their tax contributions in an inquiry exploring opportunities for higher export levies.

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Over-65s will lose a generous private health insurance rebate to help fund at-home support services for aged care recipients after a government backflip.

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Aussie shares fall as war dims hopes for US rate cuts

The Australian share market has dropped 1.2 per cent after Donald Trump extended a ceasefire but his pick to lead the Fed has adopted a hawkish stance.

Gaming giants face big fines for exposing kids to harm

Video game platforms have been told to show how they are preventing Australian children from being groomed and radicalised or risk heavy fines.

'Gold-plated' building code worsening housing crisis

It takes a year longer to build an apartment compared to a decade ago as a result of onerous red tape, the housing industry says.

Search to shore up fuel security strikes 'liquid gold'

A renewable diesel project has been unveiled as a state government shores up fuel security after butting heads with the commonwealth over a proposed oil field.

After the sun sets: hub to tackle coming e-waste crisis

With millions of solar power systems installed across the country, a national research centre will probe what to do with the panels at the end of their lives.

Regional bank pins growth hopes on digital services

Bank of Queensland has played up the success of its digital arm despite reporting a profit decline ahead of further expected interest rate hikes.

Human Rights roadshow to push for landmark federal act

The federal government still won't commit to a human rights act, but the Human Rights Commission has pledged to keep pushing the barrow out.

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