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'Told me everything': top cop reflects on darkest hour

'Told me everything': top cop reflects on darkest hour

A police chief has described seeing the colour drain from the face of a staffer as he learned two officers had been gunned down at a regional property.

Gun licences limited to citizens in firearms overhaul

Gun licences limited to citizens in firearms overhaul

Gun licences limited to citizens in firearms overhaul

Gun licences limited to citizens in firearms overhaul

State and territory leaders have signed on to the first overhaul of national firearm rules in almost a decade, including outlawing 3D-printed guns.

Chalmers backs commission after WA premier's GST attack

Chalmers backs commission after WA premier's GST attack

Chalmers backs commission after WA premier's GST attack

Chalmers backs commission after WA premier's GST attack

Western Australia's premier crossed the line by calling a federal agency "east coast clowns" over their findings on GST distribution, its commissioner says.

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Australian share gains derailed by inflation surprise

Australian share gains derailed by inflation surprise

Hopes global energy supplies could be normalised couldn't keep the local bourse in positive territory, after data showed the inflation fight is far from over.

Woolies wins the grocery wars, lifts sales and profits

Woolies wins the grocery wars, lifts sales and profits

Woolworths has confirmed its Ooshies collectibles campaign helped drive sales going into the new financial year, after it beat Coles during 2025/26.

Banks tipping November rate hike after 'hot' inflation

Banks tipping November rate hike after 'hot' inflation

Despite headline inflation falling to 3.5 per cent - the lowest level since November - an above-expectations result adds to the case for more rate hikes.

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Those killed in an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach can't be revived, but Australia must learn from it for a better future, a royal commission has heard.

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Universities best placed to handle the AI challenge

Universities best placed to handle the AI challenge

Universities best placed to handle the AI challenge

Universities best placed to handle the AI challenge

The peak body says universities are best equipped to tackle artificial intelligence challenges without heavy-handed regulation or a centralised authority.

Call for tobacco tax to be cut as crims control market

Call for tobacco tax to be cut as crims control market

Call for tobacco tax to be cut as crims control market

Call for tobacco tax to be cut as crims control market

Australia's tax imposed on tobacco should be drastically slashed in a bid to disrupt the business model of organised crime, coalition politicians say.

Media group lifts profit, maintains streaming focus

Media group lifts profit, maintains streaming focus

Media group lifts profit, maintains streaming focus

Media group lifts profit, maintains streaming focus

Nine Entertainment has lifted its annual earnings as the company moved to embrace artificial intelligence despite the technology's role in recent layoffs.

'And we're back': more Aussies booking overseas trips

'And we're back': more Aussies booking overseas trips

'And we're back': more Aussies booking overseas trips

'And we're back': more Aussies booking overseas trips

Travel group Flight Centre took a $60 million hit in the back end of 2025/26 due to the Middle East war, but is now seeing a pick-up in overseas trips.

Local tech company defends AI job cuts as revenue soars

Local tech company defends AI job cuts as revenue soars

Local tech company defends AI job cuts as revenue soars

Local tech company defends AI job cuts as revenue soars

A logistics software provider has reported record annual revenue with buyouts growing its reach, as it looks to distance itself from negative headlines.

Labor MP stands aside after additional charge laid

Labor MP stands aside after additional charge laid

Labor MP stands aside after additional charge laid

Labor MP stands aside after additional charge laid

A Labor politician in the Top End has stood aside from a key role after police laid an additional charge against him, alleging a breach of bail.

Future Fund head exits on top with 14.8 per cent return

Future Fund head exits on top with 14.8 per cent return

Future Fund head exits on top with 14.8 per cent return

Future Fund head exits on top with 14.8 per cent return

Strong global equity markets, a focus on active management and low exposure to bonds has lifted Australia's sovereign wealth fund to more than $289 billion.

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Goodbye Dolly, Australia will always love you

Dolly Parton's music and generosity will live on in Australia, where there is a small town festival in her honour and thousands of books in children's hands.

'Solar coaster': industry fears renewable rebate end

Solar and battery installation firms are booming with the help of government rebates but most fear a crash will hit when the support ends.

Financial watchdog sinks teeth into rapid tech changes

Protecting consumers amid emerging new financial systems and adapting to artificial intelligence are leading challenges for Australia's financial watchdog.

Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Being coached on avoiding scrutiny for his excessive gambling to the point of losing his family is an example of a betting giant breaking the law, a man says.

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'Nowhere to go': developer collapse sparks buyer fears

A major residential property developer has entered voluntary administration, sparking fears off-the-plan buyers might be swept up in the fallout.

Online dating site found to be cheating on Australians

The federal court has found love comes at an unfair cost for Australians using a major online dating platform.

'Perfect storm': builder collapses, buyers in lurch

Insolvency experts have been called in to help rescue a major property developer which has thousands of homes to build across three states.

Fallen officers never forgotten as memorial unveiled

Hundreds of police officers and grieving families have united for a memorial service, nearly a year after two officers were gunned down at a regional property.

Shares improve as banks bounce, oil dips on Iran hopes

Shares in major banks have taken a much-needed breather from a recent sell-off, but mortgage market and credit demand concerns could linger in the months ahead.

Liquor unit loses fizz as Coles refreshes supermarkets

Coles is stepping up the refurbishment of its grocery store network while closing dozens of underperforming Liquorland locations.

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Hearings for the inquiry called following an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach are set to finish on Wednesday following calls for it to be extended.

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