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World's biggest atlas in sight of Aussie startup

World's biggest atlas in sight of Aussie startup

Map enthusiasts will soon have more information at their fingertips as drone imagery is added to a platform vying to become the world's biggest digital atlas.

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Australian parents-to-be are sticking with tried and true names, with Oliver, Noah, Isla and Charlotte topping the baby name charts again.

Inflation, retail sales kick off 2025 economic calendar

Inflation, retail sales kick off 2025 economic calendar

Inflation, retail sales kick off 2025 economic calendar

Inflation, retail sales kick off 2025 economic calendar

The new year is off to a big start on the economic front with new inflation and retail sales figures due to be released.

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Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji

Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji

A man has reportedly been charged with rape and sexual assault after an airline crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year's Eve in Fiji.

'Sticky' heatwave has firefighters on high alert

'Sticky' heatwave has firefighters on high alert

Much of southern Australia is sweltering through a three-day "sticky" heatwave with increasing fire danger risks amid blazes in popular holiday spots.

Fire and ice: scientists unlocking Antarctica's secrets

Fire and ice: scientists unlocking Antarctica's secrets

Air bubbles trapped in layers of ancient ice in Antarctica are being studied by scientists to better understand the impact of spikes in methane and carbon.

Two brothers on run after woman gunned down on street

Two brothers on run after woman gunned down on street

Police have vowed to hunt down two brothers anywhere in Australia after a woman was chased and fatally shot on a suburban street.

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Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success

Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success

Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success

Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success

The first festival pill-testing trial in Victoria has been hailed a success after 40 per cent of patrons indicated they would use smaller doses of their drugs.

Halt surfing amid shark boom, victim's friend says

Halt surfing amid shark boom, victim's friend says

Halt surfing amid shark boom, victim's friend says

Halt surfing amid shark boom, victim's friend says

Surfing on South Australia's west coast is now too dangerous because of a surge in the population of great white sharks, a friend of a shark attack victim says.

Australian shares gain again but dip for the week

Australian shares gain again but dip for the week

Australian shares gain again but dip for the week

Australian shares gain again but dip for the week

The ASX200 has finished 0.6 per cent higher, with uranium miners surging after paperwork issues forced a major mine in Kazakhstan to suspend production.

Man denied bail on warrant for woman's suspected murder

Man denied bail on warrant for woman's suspected murder

Man denied bail on warrant for woman's suspected murder

Man denied bail on warrant for woman's suspected murder

Police are seeking the extradition of a man who allegedly evaded a murder warrant for almost 18 months before finally facing court.

Hyundai fun machine quick-shifts to a whole new level

Hyundai fun machine quick-shifts to a whole new level

Hyundai fun machine quick-shifts to a whole new level

Hyundai fun machine quick-shifts to a whole new level

Long admired by rev-heads and red-heads, Hyundai has given its feisty i30N hot hatch a sensible makeover.

Brothers wanted for murder after woman chased, shot

Brothers wanted for murder after woman chased, shot

Brothers wanted for murder after woman chased, shot

Brothers wanted for murder after woman chased, shot

Two brothers accused of murdering a woman on a suburban street were questioned and released without charge before they fled interstate, police say.

Aussie dollar rebounds after dropping to 26-month low

Aussie dollar rebounds after dropping to 26-month low

Aussie dollar rebounds after dropping to 26-month low

Aussie dollar rebounds after dropping to 26-month low

The Australian dollar has moved back above 62 US cents after falling below that level for the first time in more than two years against a surging greenback.

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Phoenix shake off virus to focus on Glory ALW clash

Wellington coach Paul Temple is confident his side can put on a winning performance against Perth Glory after a virus swept through the A-League Women club.

Emissions figures give 'incomplete' picture: experts

Labor has claimed a 28.2 per cent drop in emissions below 2005 levels, but is it really the environmental success story it appears?

Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions

Blistering heat across much of Australia spells bad news for firefighters, with the hot, dry weather making it difficult to contain existing blazes.

Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

Vacancy rates are edging higher and growth in advertised rents is stalling in welcome news for the nation's renters.

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Subscription trap warning for new year health goals

New year health and wellness regimes could come at a cost to your hip pocket if you fall victim to subscription traps and other unfair trading practices.

Fiji 'tarnished' after alleged assault on flight crew

As a probe continues into the alleged theft and sexual assault of two Virgin Australia crew, a Fijian MP says such incidents damage the nation's reputation.

Australian shares begin new year trade with gains

The ASX200 has closed half a per cent higher as trading resumes following the New Year's Day holiday.

More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says

The federal government has unfinished business with Medicare, signalling its ambitions to further bolster the GP workforce and boost bulk-billing.

Water source the key to missing hiker's survival

Finding scarce water on one of Australia's most challenging bush trails is key to a missing hiker being found alive after more than a week missing.

Perth nationals have Hindley pumped after tough 2024

Cycling star Jai Hindley, who is coming off a tough 2024 season, will be one of the headline acts as the road nationals come to his home city of Perth.

Weak start, stronger finish tipped for property in 2025

Australia's property market is entering 2025 in a downturn and while interest rate cuts should boost demand, any home price growth rebound is tipped to be mild.

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