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PM finishes three-state blitz with key message

PM finishes three-state blitz with key message

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have launched a soft test of their pitches to voters ahead of the federal election after a week of unofficial campaigning.

Australia breached human rights treaty, UN body rules

Australia breached human rights treaty, UN body rules

Australia breached human rights treaty, UN body rules

Australia breached human rights treaty, UN body rules

Australia remains responsible for the arbitrary detention of refugees and asylum seekers in offshore processing facilities in Nauru, a UN committee has ruled.

Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall

Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall

Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall

Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall

Federal Labor has been urged to reverse "anti-gas policies" with structural shortfalls forecast from 2027 and Australians still under the pump on energy bills.

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Movie-goers, bargain hunters boost discretionary spend

Movie-goers, bargain hunters boost discretionary spend

Australians spent more on new cars, movie tickets and discounted clothes and household goods in the month leading up to the Christmas period.

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

In a "powerful" message to the sceptics of AUKUS, US congressmen are reassuring bipartisan support for the partnership ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

Rescued hiker leaves hospital after 13-day alps ordeal

Rescued hiker leaves hospital after 13-day alps ordeal

Bushwalker Hadi Nazari has been discharged from hospital after his rescue and is keen for more hikes but an expert has advice for anyone going to remote places.

The Wiggles go country with Dolly Parton on new album

The Wiggles go country with Dolly Parton on new album

Kids supergroup The Wiggles have worked with country stars Dolly Parton and Dasha on their new album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!

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Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Multiple states and territories are sweltering through a summer heatwave, while some of the eastern states can expect a wet weekend.

Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Installing electric car chargers on power poles could be a solution to Australia's growing transport issues, one group says, and could roll out fast.

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Voters are crying out for more measures to combat the rising cost of living with a federal election looming as Labor preaches responsible economic management.

Suspect returns 27 years after alleged cold-case murder

Suspect returns 27 years after alleged cold-case murder

Suspect returns 27 years after alleged cold-case murder

Suspect returns 27 years after alleged cold-case murder

A man who allegedly evaded police across eastern Australia for 18 months has been extradited to face a murder charge over his partner's death in 1997.

Australian shares suffer first collective loss of 2025

Australian shares suffer first collective loss of 2025

Australian shares suffer first collective loss of 2025

Australian shares suffer first collective loss of 2025

The ASX200 index has managed to recoup some of its losses and finish on the highs of the day, down just a quarter of a percentage point.

Doubt cast over 'crude' plan to ban CFMEU from project

Doubt cast over 'crude' plan to ban CFMEU from project

Doubt cast over 'crude' plan to ban CFMEU from project

Doubt cast over 'crude' plan to ban CFMEU from project

Members of the troubled CFMEU could be banned from working on a multi-billion-dollar project under a coalition plan to fix one of Australia's longest roads.

Black Friday spurs spending but full figures fall short

Black Friday spurs spending but full figures fall short

Black Friday spurs spending but full figures fall short

Black Friday spurs spending but full figures fall short

Consumer spending is past its weakest point but still subdued, despite a spike in activity from annual promotions in November.

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'Alarming' move by Meta raises misinformation fears

Meta's decision to end its third-party fact checks could put Australian democracy at risk amid an explosion of misinformation and disinformation, leaders warn.

Bank of mum and dad could run dry for retirement

Affordability constraints have many turning to the bank of mum and dad but parents have been urged to consider their finances carefully before lending.

Casino operator Star's shares plunge amid grim finances

Star Entertainment says it had just $79 million in cash left at December 31, after burning through $107 million over the previous three months.

Cheap loans for firms to accelerate electric cars, utes

Cheap loans could save small and medium-sized businesses thousands in interest payments under a $50 million top-up aimed at reducing energy bills and emissions.

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'Hero' hiker's incredible survival after 13-days lost

A missing hiker survived on two muesli bars and wild berries for almost two weeks before he was found in a search involving hundreds of rescuers and volunteers.

Jobs on the line: skills employees need to stay in work

Employers have revealed the most sought-after skills they want in workers with predictions 20 per cent of jobs will undergo major change in the next five years.

PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

An early start to the political year has landed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in cattle country, where he has been spruiking the importance of the industry.

Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims

Australians are likely to see more false content and abuse on their Facebook, Instagram and Threads feeds when Meta ditches fact-checking problematic posts.

Australian shares rally after news of easing inflation

The ASX200 hit a four-week high after a report of cooling inflation raised hopes for Australia's first interest rate cut in four years.

Early rate-cut hopes alive as core inflation eases

Hopes of a February interest rate cut have been rekindled as core inflation subsides, though the strong jobs market might prove a roadblock.

X Corp welcomes Meta's thumbs-down for fact-checking

Rival social network X has applauded Meta's decision to follow its lead on ditching fact-checking, with its CEO calling the move an endorsement.

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