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'No resources': One Nation defends uncosted policies

'No resources': One Nation defends uncosted policies

Pauline Hanson's rising right-wing party has blamed deficient parliamentary resources for the lack of detail about how much its plans will cost.

Tourists chase flying camels into outback's red heart

Tourists chase flying camels into outback's red heart

Tourists chase flying camels into outback's red heart

Tourists chase flying camels into outback's red heart

Tourists are swapping everyday life for red dust and racing camels, joining a month‑long outback trail where flying humps, cold beers and new mates rule.

Uni assignment tackles period poverty in Zambia

Uni assignment tackles period poverty in Zambia

Uni assignment tackles period poverty in Zambia

Uni assignment tackles period poverty in Zambia

Students turned an assignment into a mission to tackle period poverty in Zambia, demonstrating the empathy and problem-solving skills shaping a new generation.

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Retrofit rewards to usher in new era of fire-safe homes

Retrofit rewards to usher in new era of fire-safe homes

The promise of lower insurance premiums in return for ember screens and other bushfire-safe upgrades has more households retrofitting for the future climate.

Family violence victims to lose vital access to justice

Family violence victims to lose vital access to justice

Vital volunteers who help victim-survivors of family violence navigate the justice system will be ripped from family courts unless urgent funding is secured.

Gutted Wallabies hit decade low in French comeback win

Gutted Wallabies hit decade low in French comeback win

The Wallabies have been left regretting another missed opportunity after France stormed from behind to win 42-26, Australia's sixth-straight Test defeat.

'Looking pretty good': Kiwi star prevails in Townsville

'Looking pretty good': Kiwi star prevails in Townsville

Brodie Kostecki hasn't been able to convert his pole position into a win, with Matt Payne claiming victory in the second Supercars race of the Townsville 500.

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Telstra in the hot seat following widespread outage

Telstra in the hot seat following widespread outage

Telstra in the hot seat following widespread outage

Telstra in the hot seat following widespread outage

A wave of investigations and possible multimillion-dollar fines are in store for Telstra after its third major outage in less than a year.

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

A pianist sacked after telling an audience Israel deliberately targeted journalists to curb war crimes reporting has opened up on a high-profile court loss.

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

India trade deal reignites Australia's uranium wars

Australia's newly-inked deal to supply India with uranium has stoked criticism from anti-nuclear proliferation groups and calls to repeal bans on new mines.

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

A designer who creates whimsical outfits from discarded fabric is part of a fast-fashion resistance, as research urges normalising clothing repair and re-use.

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

A young refugee rebuffed by Australia now hopes he can outlast the Trump administration's bid to be rid of him while on a temporary study visa.

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

A little-known scheme allows first-time homebuyers to use their superannuation fund as a tax-advantaged method for saving for a deposit.

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

As the fanfare of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit slowly fades, stakeholders say the relationship has been pushed forward, with more room to grow.

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Two-thirds of workers exposed to racism on the job

Racism is common in Australian workplaces, with First Nations employees disproportionately targeted, according to new research.

Childcare centres struggling with costs, falling demand

Mayfield Childcare has become the third ASX-listed early childhood centre in 2026 to highlight challenging conditions for the industry.

Native bird flu case sparks 'nightmare' wildlife fears

Experts fear native species could be devastated by a deadly bird flu strain after it was discovered in a wild non-migratory species for the first time.

Waters sprints to Townsville win, new Supercars leader

Cam Waters has continued his blistering momentum to beat Brodie Kostecki in the Townsville 500, while the Supercars championship leader relinquished his lead.

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Senator apologises for linking death to Telstra outage

There's nothing to suggest a person's death in a regional hospital was caused by a Telstra outage, despite claims raised on social media by a Liberal senator.

Australian shares snap losing streak but end week lower

Mining stocks have rebounded from 13-week lows, but a grim retail outlook and a lack of advanced technology names have many investors looking elsewhere.

'Courage': tributes for firebrand newsman Derryn Hinch

The prime minister is leading tributes for firebrand broadcaster and former senator Derryn Hinch, who is being remembered for his uncompromising opinions.

Modi, Albanese in to bat for Australia-India friendship

Cricket diplomacy will play a pivotal role in deepening ties between Australia and India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pulls up stumps on his three-day visit.

Telstra to 'face the music' as anger rises over outages

Telstra is being warned it will be held accountable and could face a $30 million fine as the regulator probes the telco's major system failures.

Australia backs NZ getting aboard Pacific peace train

Australia has backed plans from New Zealand to potentially join a $1 billion alliance with Fiji aimed at curbing Chinese influence in the region.

Tonga can dare to dream after rugby league investment

Tonga's Teufaiva Stadium is set to benefit from the Pacific Rugby League Partnership with Australia, with hopes to bring NRL fixtures to the nation.

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