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Revised donation laws vow after High Court ruling

Revised donation laws vow after High Court ruling

The High Court has quashed state political donation restrictions in a ruling with wide-reaching implications, though a state government will push for change.

Prince Harry honours veterans during solo tour day

Prince Harry honours veterans during solo tour day

Prince Harry honours veterans during solo tour day

Prince Harry honours veterans during solo tour day

The Duke of Sussex has paid tribute to the power of sport in helping veterans overcome trauma, as his wife Meghan made a surprise return to television.

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia.

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Australian shares pare early gains with banks sluggish

Australian shares pare early gains with banks sluggish

Equities markets are betting on a timely end to the Persian Gulf conflict, but the likely aftermath of the energy shock is keeping the champagne firmly corked.

Stencil artist grieves ANZAC graves destroyed in Gaza

Stencil artist grieves ANZAC graves destroyed in Gaza

Gallipoli Art Prize winner Luke Cornish has criticised the desecration of a Commonwealth cemetery in Gaza, in which his great-uncle was buried.

Rebel Wilson to be grilled over ‘disgusting’ smear site

Rebel Wilson to be grilled over ‘disgusting’ smear site

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been accused of lying about her involvement in a website that attacked a co-producer of her embattled directorial debut.

Inflatable penguins and Trump tweets: Triennial is back

Inflatable penguins and Trump tweets: Triennial is back

A blockbuster exhibition is set to take artgoers on a global journey through contemporary art and design, from a parade of penguins to human-sized chess pieces.

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Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Racism against Australia's Palestinian, Muslim, Jewish and Arab communities has spiked since October 7, but things could get worse as the US-Iran war continues.

'Oil doesn't discriminate': businesses on shaky ground

'Oil doesn't discriminate': businesses on shaky ground

'Oil doesn't discriminate': businesses on shaky ground

'Oil doesn't discriminate': businesses on shaky ground

Even if the Middle East conflict is resolved soon, Australia's business sector will take time to recover from a shaky start to 2026.

AMA warns health system cracks 'impossible to ignore'

AMA warns health system cracks 'impossible to ignore'

AMA warns health system cracks 'impossible to ignore'

AMA warns health system cracks 'impossible to ignore'

A peak health body has busted the myth that hospitals are overrun due to people unnecessarily presenting to EDs, saying the reason is a systemic one.

'Pretty severe': warnings for Australia ahead of budget

'Pretty severe': warnings for Australia ahead of budget

'Pretty severe': warnings for Australia ahead of budget

'Pretty severe': warnings for Australia ahead of budget

One of the world's leading economic bodies has warned a global recession could be on the way if the Middle East conflict is not resolved quickly.

Fewer flights, higher fares take off for airline flyers

Fewer flights, higher fares take off for airline flyers

Fewer flights, higher fares take off for airline flyers

Fewer flights, higher fares take off for airline flyers

Australian airfares are set to stay higher for longer as experts predict neither of the nation's major carriers will cut prices until fuel-cost hikes subside.

Trump-style social media vetting a 'phenomenal waste'

Trump-style social media vetting a 'phenomenal waste'

Trump-style social media vetting a 'phenomenal waste'

Trump-style social media vetting a 'phenomenal waste'

Coalition plans to screen visa applicants’ social media have been criticised as unrealistic due to the huge numbers of people applying for entry each month.

Finance giant lashed again for sending unstoppable spam

Finance giant lashed again for sending unstoppable spam

Finance giant lashed again for sending unstoppable spam

Finance giant lashed again for sending unstoppable spam

After failing to include a working unsubscribe option in thousands of spam messages, an Australian financial services giant has been hit with massive fines.

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China-linked firm takes majority stake in Qld coal mine

Yancoal Australia is buying an 80 per cent stake in the Kestrel coking coal mine in central Queensland, Australia's largest underground coal mine.

Billions more locked and loaded for defence spending

New figures have revealed more than $10 billion was spent on defence in since 2022 than previously forecast, ahead of a major strategy unveiling.

Chronic housing shortage heaps more pain onto renters

Australian renters are spending a record share of their income on housing costs as a chronic shortage of stock drives prices higher across the nation.

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

The prime minister has laid a wreath in honour of Australian soldiers killed during World War II after arriving in Brunei for talks to shore up fuel supply.

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Crowds abuzz for former royal couple's Australian visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received a warm welcome on their return to Australia as they toured charity organisations and a children's hospital.

Aussie shares lift on hopes for Middle East peace deal

The Australian share market touched a six-week intraday high after US President Donald Trump claimed Iran wanted a peace deal.

Qantas route cuts will hit hard for regional travellers

Australians in regional areas will bear the brunt of increased airfares and reduced services as Qantas cuts routes in response to increasing fuel prices.

RBA's stagflation nightmare: prices up, confidence down

Consumer and business confidence has taken a dive following the Iran conflict, highlighting the Reserve Bank's dual fears of falling activity and rising prices.

Greens confirm environmental lawyer as newest senator

Environmental lawyer Vanessa Bleyer has been selected by Greens members as their next senator for Tasmania, replacing a retiring politician in August.

Consumer watchdog chomps down on Black Friday swindlers

Phony countdowns and puffed-up sale offerings across Black Friday have put about two dozen retailers in the consumer watchdog's crosshairs.

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

The sweeping changes to the controversial gaming platform came after Communications Minister Anika Wells called for an urgent meeting.

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