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Watchdog pings racing channel for election blackout ads

Watchdog pings racing channel for election blackout ads

A TV channel dedicated to horseracing has been chided by the broadcasting regulator for airing a major party's campaign ads during an election blackout period.

Australian shares trim losses as miners play catch-up

Australian shares trim losses as miners play catch-up

Australian shares trim losses as miners play catch-up

Australian shares trim losses as miners play catch-up

An energy sector rally and a rebound in raw materials has helped the local bourse finish the day slightly better than flat after a jittery start to the session.

Disaster choppers prepared for looming bushfire season

Disaster choppers prepared for looming bushfire season

Disaster choppers prepared for looming bushfire season

Disaster choppers prepared for looming bushfire season

A fleet of 160 aircraft from the National Aerial Firefighting Centre are ready to respond to disasters as severe weather lashes large parts of the nation.

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Nature reforms all at sea as Libs, Greens play hardball

Nature reforms all at sea as Libs, Greens play hardball

Big changes to Australia's environment laws are coming under fierce criticism as the government tries to chart a pathway through parliament for the overhaul.

Australia limits boots on ground in Gaza reconstruction

Australia limits boots on ground in Gaza reconstruction

Sending a larger group of Australian troops to Gaza would not be backed by the opposition, with an expert warning resources should stay in the Pacific region.

Mining giant flags more jobs at risk due to coal taxes

Mining giant flags more jobs at risk due to coal taxes

One of the world's biggest mining companies has hit out against Commonwealth and state taxes, arguing they must be competitive enough to attract investment.

Profits up in calmer weather for insurance group IAG

Profits up in calmer weather for insurance group IAG

The group that owns some of Australia's biggest insurance brands says profits have been strong so far in 2025/26, but is mindful conditions can change quickly.

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Super Retail chair survives protest vote after scandal

Super Retail chair survives protest vote after scandal

Super Retail chair survives protest vote after scandal

Super Retail chair survives protest vote after scandal

Super Retail enjoyed 4.5 per cent financial year-to-date sales growth but its AGM was focused on the board's decision to sack chief executive Anthony Hegarty.

Crackdown to protect kids from AI-induced self harm

Crackdown to protect kids from AI-induced self harm

Crackdown to protect kids from AI-induced self harm

Crackdown to protect kids from AI-induced self harm

AI chatbot companion providers offering human-like conversations to minors have been hit with legal notices requiring them to reveal how they keep kids safe.

Top four iron ore miner happy with early-year shipments

Top four iron ore miner happy with early-year shipments

Top four iron ore miner happy with early-year shipments

Top four iron ore miner happy with early-year shipments

Fortescue has had a strong start to the financial year after shipping almost 50 million tonnes of iron ore in the first quarter.

Men swept from pier dead, extreme heat to smash records

Men swept from pier dead, extreme heat to smash records

Men swept from pier dead, extreme heat to smash records

Men swept from pier dead, extreme heat to smash records

Two men who drowned in rough waters were swept off a popular pier during extreme winds, with a state's scorching conditions on track to smash records.

Icing on the funding cake: Aussie arts' pitch for cash

Icing on the funding cake: Aussie arts' pitch for cash

Icing on the funding cake: Aussie arts' pitch for cash

Icing on the funding cake: Aussie arts' pitch for cash

The first national crowdfunding day for artists is being run by Creative Australia, but does the pitch for donations highlight a lack of government support?

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Toxic online attitudes are affecting the next generation of Australian men but there are strategies parents can use to assist boys to navigate the online world.

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Political lies and misinformation derailed the voice debate, says an architect of the Uluru Statement, but the 6.2 million 'yes' voters give a reason for hope.

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'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

It's a great time to own a home but a tough time to buy one, with values rising fast in the regions and every capital.

Pending crypto rules already benefiting Aussie industry

Crypto exchange OKX is seeing doors open up at the institutional level as a result of regulatory clarity in Australia.

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

Winning the strategic contest in the Pacific requires Canberra to sharpen its focus and broaden its circle of friends, a foreign policy expert says.

Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc

Temperature records have tumbled in two states, as millions of people swelter through record highs and destructive winds threaten property damage.

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Samsung phones to be binned over triple-zero call fault

More than 70 older models of Samsung phones will have to be replaced or updated after testing revealed a flaw in connecting certain emergency calls.

Barnaby unlikely to trigger mass exodus from Nationals

Many National Party MPs share Barnaby Joyce's bitter disdain for global climate change targets, but they are unlikely to join his long march to the exit.

All that glitters: gold dump drags share market lower

Soaring gold prices have been hit with a reality check, facing their sharpest decline in 12 years and dragging ASX miners and the broader sector with them.

Rex sale lands but there's no cheap flight guarantees

There's hope regional airline Rex can expand its manifest under the wing of an international buyer, but questions remain about key parts of the deal.

'Bang for our buck': Aussie firms get tender headstarts

Australian businesses will have their first opportunity in more than 20 years to get first dibs on more lucrative government contracts before overseas rivals.

Heavy investments needed to secure green metal future

While critical mineral deals are dominating the headlines, green iron and steel partnerships could secure Australia's export future in a low-emission economy.

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.

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