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Terror groups and affiliates slapped with sanctions

Terror groups and affiliates slapped with sanctions

Three fundamentalist groups and dozens of entities and individuals have been slapped with continued financing sanctions by the federal government.

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice against Muslims have been outlined in a landmark report by Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

Check your modem: millions to get free broadband boost

Check your modem: millions to get free broadband boost

Check your modem: millions to get free broadband boost

Check your modem: millions to get free broadband boost

Almost one in every three NBN users will see their internet speed rise in the coming days but experts are warning consumers to check their hardware.

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Senior drivers targeted in flood of fake online reports

Senior drivers targeted in flood of fake online reports

Rumours the federal government is introducing new laws targeting mature drivers including a night time curfew have been exposed as AI-generated nonsense.

Used laptops help kids 'locked out of opportunity’

Used laptops help kids 'locked out of opportunity’

The Smith Family and Telstra Foundation are helping deliver thousands of refurbished laptops to disadvantaged students, tackling "the new frontier of poverty".

Taking the wheel: drivers may soon supervise their cars

Taking the wheel: drivers may soon supervise their cars

Self-driving cars are being tested on Australian roads but motorists and experts are divided about whether they will drive greater safety or greater problems.

Custodian mulls legal action after gas project approval

Custodian mulls legal action after gas project approval

A traditional owner says she's talking to her lawyers after the federal government approved a massive gas project extension on her Country.

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Clashes on cards as counter rallies flood city streets

Clashes on cards as counter rallies flood city streets

Clashes on cards as counter rallies flood city streets

Clashes on cards as counter rallies flood city streets

Violence could descend on Australian cities as opposing groups stage counter protests, weeks after clashes broke out at national rallies.

'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

Sporting red MAGA hats, US flags and lighting candles, the Australian wing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's group honoured him with a homegrown tribute.

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

Australia's biggest gas project will be allowed to operate until 2070, with the approval lighting the fuse for an angry backlash from climate activists.

Australian shares recover bulk of week's losses

Australian shares recover bulk of week's losses

Australian shares recover bulk of week's losses

Australian shares recover bulk of week's losses

The local bourse has finished the week strongly, wiping most of its earlier losses after narrowing bets on a US rate cut prompted a race to the finish.

Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked.

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.

'Disgust, anger, grief': mother's rage at abuse charges

'Disgust, anger, grief': mother's rage at abuse charges

'Disgust, anger, grief': mother's rage at abuse charges

'Disgust, anger, grief': mother's rage at abuse charges

A mother is begging for answers after a childcare worker was charged with producing child abuse material but police say their cautious approach is necessary.

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Public hospitals risk bleeding doctors without support

Public hospital doctors at risk of burnout need better support as professionals slam a pay offer that they say fails to address a crisis in health.

Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

State health ministers have put their federal counterpart on blast over a major shortage of aged care beds, which is clogging up the nation's hospital system.

Migrant worker heat deaths spark calls for visa changes

Dozens of deaths among workers from Vanuatu in recent years have highlighted the need for better protections, an inquiry has been told.

Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now had four "really warm" conversations with Donald Trump as the US president praised him for being a "good man".

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Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals believe the party has moved on from the recent furore around Indian migrants, although leader Sussan Ley is likely to remain under pressure.

Call for 'faster, fairer, more affordable' ADHD care

Medical groups are calling for health ministers to make nationwide changes that would allow faster and affordable ADHD care for patients and families.

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia, but advocates believe rising rates of the disease can be curbed if governments offer more support.

Embrace AI or risk future ruin, tech billionaire warns

Scott Farquhar says companies that don't adopt artificial intelligence quickly will get disrupted by those that do, and executives need to use AI daily.

Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Australia's fossil fuel exports remain a source of tension as Pacific leaders double down on supporting a bid to co-host global climate talks.

Australian shares continue to pull back as banks weigh

The Australian share market is headed for a third straight week of losses, as banks and Australia's biggest biotech company face continued selling pressure.

Rethink urged as climate change shakes home foundations

Building codes must be updated to contend with intense weather cycles driven by climate change that put homes at risk of serious damage, research shows.

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