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'Divorce season' peaks with women left disadvantaged

'Divorce season' peaks with women left disadvantaged

A spike in relationship breakdowns heading into the end of 2025 is being driven by cost-of-living strains, which will likely result in a busy 'divorce season'.

Carols promise 'peace, love and tolerance' after Bondi

Carols promise 'peace, love and tolerance' after Bondi

Carols promise 'peace, love and tolerance' after Bondi

Carols promise 'peace, love and tolerance' after Bondi

A major Christmas carols concert has honoured the victims of the Bondi terror attack and pledged a night of community for a nation in mourning.

PM keeps door open for anti-Semitism royal commission

PM keeps door open for anti-Semitism royal commission

PM keeps door open for anti-Semitism royal commission

PM keeps door open for anti-Semitism royal commission

The prime minister says he'll support a state government if it decides to establish a royal commission into anti-Semitism but leaders want a firm commitment.

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Big wet to follow swelter, says weatherman

Big wet to follow swelter, says weatherman

The heatwave impacting Australia's southeast is set to continue across the weekend, but thunderstorms are also on the way.

'Globalise the intifada' banned after Bondi shooting

'Globalise the intifada' banned after Bondi shooting

A major crackdown on hate symbols and slogans and new NSW police powers to demand the removal of face coverings has been announced following the Bondi atrocity.

'True champion': tributes flow for firefighter killed

'True champion': tributes flow for firefighter killed

A long-serving volunteer firefighter who died helping his neighbours battle a large bushfire has been remembered as a true champion.

Australians fleeing south to escape climate extremes

Australians fleeing south to escape climate extremes

Australians are already on the move due to climate change, with one state the number one choice for those seeking relief from heat, floods and fires.

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'You never know': star cyclist might race Adelaide Tour

'You never know': star cyclist might race Adelaide Tour

'You never know': star cyclist might race Adelaide Tour

'You never know': star cyclist might race Adelaide Tour

Having put a big health scare behind him, top Australian cyclist Michael Matthews is considering a last-minute call on racing at the Tour Down Under.

'People warned': Jewish anger mounts over Bondi attack

'People warned': Jewish anger mounts over Bondi attack

'People warned': Jewish anger mounts over Bondi attack

'People warned': Jewish anger mounts over Bondi attack

As grief turns to anger in the wake of the Bondi massacre, Sydney's Jewish community is contemplating its future after the devastating loss.

Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention

Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention

Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention

Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention

Australia have a 3-0 Ashes series lead in sight after Travis Head's century helped them to stumps on day three in Adelaide at 4-271 and with a lead of 356 runs.

Beach killings spark biggest gun crackdown in decades

Beach killings spark biggest gun crackdown in decades

Beach killings spark biggest gun crackdown in decades

Beach killings spark biggest gun crackdown in decades

Major changes to Australia's gun laws are in the works with states to impose strict limits on firearms after the nation's worst mass shooting in decades.

Shares snap three-week win streak despite final sprint

Shares snap three-week win streak despite final sprint

Shares snap three-week win streak despite final sprint

Shares snap three-week win streak despite final sprint

Australian shares have showed no signs of a Santa rally despite gaining in Friday trade but losing for the week as energy stocks plunged.

Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp

Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp

Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp

Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp

An alternative corporate tax proposal could have greater economic benefits if a requirement to be budget-neutral was removed, the Productivity Commission says.

National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre

National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre

National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre

National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre

A major memorial to honour the 15 people killed at Bondi will follow a day of public mourning as governments promise a once-in-a-generation gun crackdown.

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Clock ticks on support for rejigged super tax changes

A six-month heads up on tax changes is tight but manageable, big super funds say, although Labor still needs to find a friend to get the laws past parliament.

'Unconscionable': major bank's record fine bumped up

ANZ has been fined $250 million for widespread misconduct and systemic ‍failures that impacted the federal government, taxpayers ‌and thousands of customers.

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb anti-Semitism

The prime minister has pledged to get hate speech laws right rather than rush them in response to an opposition edict to recall parliament before Christmas.

Olyslagers wins McAvaney award for golden win in Zurich

Australian high jump star Nicola Olyslagers has won another award in the wake of her stellar 2025 season, where she beat the world record holder at a key event.

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Founder of big tech group 'cleared' by external review

WiseTech Global has released more findings from an external review into the alleged misuse of company funds by co-founder Richard White.

Predictive model to curb outbreaks of dangerous virus

A dengue fever alert system on trial in Vietnam will help protect locals from the virus as well as Australians heading to the popular tourist destination.

Remember us: Lyon and Cummins return to taunt England

England have slumped to 8-213 in reply to Australia's 371 after day two of the third Ashes Test, putting the hosts in the box seat to wrap up the series.

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

A ten-year-old girl struck down in the Bondi shooting has been remembered as a joyous and happy child while the Jewish community continues to honour the fallen.

Woodside boss quits to become BP's first female chief

The leader of Australia's biggest oil and gas company has resigned to become the first woman to lead oil giant BP in the company's 116-year history.

Shares finish flat as energy stocks continue to drift

The local bourse has ended the session roughly flat as it closes in on 2025's last full week of trading, weighed down by heavy energy and utilities stocks.

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Australia's net overseas migrant intake dropped last financial year but is unlikely to fall as far as government forecasts for coming years.

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