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IVF system fails to pass the pub test, minister says

IVF system fails to pass the pub test, minister says

A rapid review of Australia's IVF industry will scrutinise the safety and quality of state regulatory schemes after recent embryo mix-ups.

New Middle East conflict sends jitters through market

New Middle East conflict sends jitters through market

New Middle East conflict sends jitters through market

New Middle East conflict sends jitters through market

Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has sent markets lower, prompting fears of a broader Middle East conflict and heightened inflation risks.

'We started a fire': ADF criticised over major blaze

'We started a fire': ADF criticised over major blaze

'We started a fire': ADF criticised over major blaze

'We started a fire': ADF criticised over major blaze

A "systemic failure" by the Australian Defence Force has been partly blamed for a major Black Summer blaze sparked by an army helicopter.

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'Bite the bullet': call for a deep dive on subs deal

'Bite the bullet': call for a deep dive on subs deal

A US review of its nuclear submarine pact with Australia is being labelled an opportunity for Canberra to re-evaluate the deal's costs and benefits.

No Australians believed dead in Air India plane crash

No Australians believed dead in Air India plane crash

Australian diplomats believe no citizens or residents were on board an Air India plane that crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad, killing more than 240.

Someone has taken out the $100m Powerball draw

Someone has taken out the $100m Powerball draw

A mystery buyer has pocketed the entire $100 million prize in Thursday's Powerball draw - the biggest lottery jackpot of the year so far.

Aussie swim legend cashing in on fresh feelings

Aussie swim legend cashing in on fresh feelings

The biggest fish of Australian swimming has never been happier or healthier and says the reasons are two-fold.

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Timeline of abuse indicates key patterns: study

Timeline of abuse indicates key patterns: study

Timeline of abuse indicates key patterns: study

Timeline of abuse indicates key patterns: study

Researchers have established a timeline to help map how different types of abuse emerge in violent relationships.

Breakthrough tool aims to help prevent chemo overdoses

Breakthrough tool aims to help prevent chemo overdoses

Breakthrough tool aims to help prevent chemo overdoses

Breakthrough tool aims to help prevent chemo overdoses

Researchers have developed an innovative AI-powered tool that offers hope to cancer patients by helping prevent incorrect doses of chemotherapy.

Swim king Chalmers plans to feast while he can

Swim king Chalmers plans to feast while he can

Swim king Chalmers plans to feast while he can

Swim king Chalmers plans to feast while he can

Two big guns differed in reaction to their latest swims while an Australian record of Ariarne Titmus was broken at the selection trials for the world titles.

Australian shares edge lower as investors renew caution

Australian shares edge lower as investors renew caution

Australian shares edge lower as investors renew caution

Australian shares edge lower as investors renew caution

An increase in risk sentiment has weighed on the Australian market, after rising geopolitical tensions and mixed trade news sent investors ducking for cover.

Vital step toward healing as ancestors returned home

Vital step toward healing as ancestors returned home

Vital step toward healing as ancestors returned home

Vital step toward healing as ancestors returned home

Indigenous custodians have received the remains of ancestors that had been kept in Japanese institutions, in what is considered a vital step towards healing.

Homebuyers stand to win as big bank ups rate-cut bet

Homebuyers stand to win as big bank ups rate-cut bet

Homebuyers stand to win as big bank ups rate-cut bet

Homebuyers stand to win as big bank ups rate-cut bet

Westpac's chief economist has added two more rate cuts to her forecast for 2026 with lower immigration expected to drive down rents and inflation.

Israeli minister sanctions dubbed too little, too late

Israeli minister sanctions dubbed too little, too late

Israeli minister sanctions dubbed too little, too late

Israeli minister sanctions dubbed too little, too late

Australia's sanctioning of two Israeli ministers over the war in Gaza has been dismissed by a pro-Palestine campaigner who says more concrete action is needed.

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Four in five sunscreens fail SPF test: consumer group

The Cancer Council is disputing the findings of tests on popular sunscreens in Australia that show 16 out of 20 don't match the SPF 50+ ratings on their tubes.

Corruption watchdog clears Brittany Higgins' $2m payout

A Liberal senator has lashed out after a watchdog found there was "no corruption issue" with a $2.4 million settlement paid to former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review

Australian officials will not rethink the AUKUS partnership or look at a back-up plan despite the US launching an "American First"-inspired review of the deal.

Cochlear launches new implant, downgrades guidance

Weaker-than-expected sales have prompted a home-grown health technology giant to downgrade guidance, just as it releases its latest device.

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The stark numbers that spell grim news for Aussie musos

Australian music fans are proud of local tunes and want to hear more, but the numbers show they're overwhelmingly listening to international artists.

Parenting payments to increase to match inflation

A raft of social security payments will rise by 2.4 per cent from the start of July as part of indexation changes.

Child grooming practices hiding in plain sight

A social media campaign aims to educate people about grooming, an insidious precursor to child sexual abuse with survivors often known to the perpetrator.

Olympic swim champ issues blunt warning to rivals

One Australian Olympic gold medallist has delivered a blunt warning to his swimming rivals, while another admits her plan to have fun isn't yet working.

Muslim preacher ‘never’ meant to insult 'vile' Jews

An Islamist preacher says he did not mean to insult Jews by calling them 'treacherous' after comparing Christmas greetings to congratulating someone for murder.

Australian shares fade after hitting new record

A trade truce between the world's two largest economies helped send Australian shares to new heights, but an afternoon sell-off shows investors remain wary.

Business, union divisions threaten to derail PM summit

The prime minister hopes business groups and unions will unite to address a lagging economy but there are already signs of division before a planned summit.

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