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Oncology company reports promising cancer find

Oncology company reports promising cancer find

Shares in Kazia Therapeutics have risen more than 50 per cent after its drug candidate appeared to successfully treat a woman with stage-four breast cancer.

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Defence spending needs to increase for Australia to have the robust and integrated military needed to counter regional threats, the head of a think tank warns.

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Current and former Liberals are locked in an extraordinary spat amid accusations some party members are undermining Opposition Leader Sussan Ley

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'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

Australia's most senior police admit they have been powerless to stop a massive increase in child exploitation, conceding the abuse is getting worse.

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

Australian men are facing health challenges and dying from avoidable causes with risk-taking, substance use and masculinity expectations leading to concerns.

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

The vitriol spurring harassment, intimidation and sexism at polling booths during the 2025 election has resulted in candidates calling the campaign a new low.

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Australian authorities demanded changes from a major US gaming platform over concerns it was being used to groom and exploit children.

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Helloworld Travel offers $353 million for Webjet Group

Helloworld Travel offers $353 million for Webjet Group

Helloworld Travel offers $353 million for Webjet Group

Helloworld Travel offers $353 million for Webjet Group

The company behind Magellan Travel, Express Tickets and Viva Holidays is offering to buy the owner of Australia's leading online travel agent.

Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific

Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific

Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific

Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific

Australia's prime minister has signalled he's willing to concede on hosting a key climate summit but is pushing for an outcome that still benefits the Pacific.

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Two years after applying for safe haven from the Taliban in Australia, Jumaghul was given a lifeline only for it to be revoked almost immediately.

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows.

Embattled telco takes another hit after anti-scam fail

Embattled telco takes another hit after anti-scam fail

Embattled telco takes another hit after anti-scam fail

Embattled telco takes another hit after anti-scam fail

Optus has paid a six-figure fine after a technical glitch let scammers gain access to customers' bank accounts.

CSL injects $2.3b into US for valuable blood plasma

CSL injects $2.3b into US for valuable blood plasma

CSL injects $2.3b into US for valuable blood plasma

CSL injects $2.3b into US for valuable blood plasma

After Donald Trump threatened pharmaceutical tariffs, CSL says it will invest another $2.3 billion building a new blood plasma facility in the United States.

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

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Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Science groups are warning of the impact to Australia's future while a government minister supports a CSIRO restructure that will axe up to 350 scientists.

Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate

The boss of Australia's biggest bank has nominated a preferred migration rate while appearing before a parliamentary committee. saying a target is appropriate.

Aussie shares dive on perfect storm of risk aversion

A gloomy inflation outlook from the Reserve Bank has further dampened hopes of interest rate cuts, dragging on confidence and the Australian bourse.

Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal

Climate Minister Chris Bowen hopes to meet with his Turkish counterpart to resolve an impasse over the right to host the world's most important climate meeting.

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Customer dies after triple-zero fails on mobile phone

The embattled telco industry remains in the spotlight after a customer died when their phone could not make triple-zero calls.

'Numbers game': shopping scammers profit on sales craze

While bricks and mortar retailers might be relishing upcoming Black Friday and Christmas sales, online scammers are also licking their lips.

Pauline Hanson's post-apocalyptic prediction resurfaces

Pauline Hanson's decades of remarks about race, including a sci-fi prediction about Australia's future, have been used to prove she vilified a Muslim senator.

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.

BlueScope Steel keen on Whyalla's iron ore resource

Steel giant BlueScope is leading a consortium to potentially acquire the Whyalla Steelworks, an asset it views as having potential beyond its core business.

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.

Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences

As the Reserve Bank considers a ban on credit card surcharges, the head of the nation's biggest bank has warned of "wrong assumptions" about the payments.

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