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Boy Swallows Universe devours Aussie screen awards

Boy Swallows Universe devours Aussie screen awards

Miniseries Boy Swallows Universe has scooped the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast, while Robbie Williams biopic Better Man has also been recognised.

Former ADF chief Campbell slammed over honours call

Former ADF chief Campbell slammed over honours call

Former ADF chief Campbell slammed over honours call

Former ADF chief Campbell slammed over honours call

Veterans have called for an overhaul of the Defence honours and awards system, with former defence force chief Angus Campbell heavily criticised.

'Not for sale': Aussies rally against Trump's Gaza plan

'Not for sale': Aussies rally against Trump's Gaza plan

'Not for sale': Aussies rally against Trump's Gaza plan

'Not for sale': Aussies rally against Trump's Gaza plan

The prime minister has come under fire from Australian protesters for not denouncing a plan by US President Donald Trump for America to take over Gaza.

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ABC exec 'didn't like' Buttrose comments on axed journo

ABC exec 'didn't like' Buttrose comments on axed journo

The ABC executive who took journalist Antoinette Lattouf off air says he was "between a rock and a hard place" after network chair Ita Buttrose became involved.

Aussie shares dip, ending volatile week on a quiet note

Aussie shares dip, ending volatile week on a quiet note

The ASX200 has finished Friday down 0.1 per cent to close out the week slightly in the red after starting it with a big plunge.

Coalition senator takes aim at $840 million pledge

Coalition senator takes aim at $840 million pledge

An $840 million pledge will not amount to self-determination, the coalition says, as peak organisations welcome the 'genuine, meaningful' funding agreement.

Best state at addressing housing crisis revealed

Best state at addressing housing crisis revealed

Planning reforms, streamlined development approvals and a strong focus on land releases are helping South Australia solve the state's housing shortage.

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Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Hundreds of electric vehicle chargers will be installed on power poles across three states in a bid to remove concerns about swapping to next-gen transport.

Economic uncertainty clouds business investment outlook

Economic uncertainty clouds business investment outlook

Economic uncertainty clouds business investment outlook

Economic uncertainty clouds business investment outlook

The value of planned investment projects, such as road and rail infrastructure, has fallen as businesses cut costs in response to rising economic uncertainty.

Laos waives AFP assistance in Aussie methanol deaths

Laos waives AFP assistance in Aussie methanol deaths

Laos waives AFP assistance in Aussie methanol deaths

Laos waives AFP assistance in Aussie methanol deaths

An investigation by Laos into the deaths of two Melbourne teens by methanol poisoning has not taken up an offer of help from Australian authorities.

Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

A state will stop using private firms to track accused criminals on bail after dozens were left unmonitored when a provider suddenly collapsed.

Mandatory jail for terror risks 'serious injustice'

Mandatory jail for terror risks 'serious injustice'

Mandatory jail for terror risks 'serious injustice'

Mandatory jail for terror risks 'serious injustice'

Australians from vulnerable communities could be disproportionately harmed by laws that introduce mandatory jail time for some terror offences, experts warn.

Aussie shares rally, heading back towards record level

Aussie shares rally, heading back towards record level

Aussie shares rally, heading back towards record level

Aussie shares rally, heading back towards record level

The ASX200 rose 1.2 per cent, closing in on a return to all-time record territory.

ABC's integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case: boss

ABC's integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case: boss

ABC's integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case: boss

ABC's integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case: boss

The ABC's integrity will be affected by the outcome of a lawsuit by a radio host dismissed over a post on the Gaza conflict, the broadcaster's boss has said.

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Defence minister off to US to back in 'strong' alliance

Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Washington to cement Australia's "strong and enduring" US alliance and meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

The prime minister has rejected calls from the opposition to hold an inquiry into when he was briefed on the discovery of a caravan laden with explosives.

Treasurer courts business with productivity promises

Helping businesses leverage clean energy and AI will transform Australia to its "fourth economy" and improve productivity growth, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Jewish leaders have backed controversial changes aimed at ending "an ongoing campaign of domestic terrorism" resulting in a litany of anti-Semitic attacks.

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Cautious relief after nation wipes out bird flu strain

Farmers are cautiously relieved with the announcement a strain of bird flu has been eradicated in Australia, as they begin to rebuild the devastated industry.

World clocks warmest January on record despite La Nina

Despite an emerging La Nina bringing cooler conditions to the tropical Pacific, last month has been deemed the warmest January on record.

Dutton supporting 'erasure' of Palestinians: advocates

Palestinians have lashed Peter Dutton for "legitimising" Donald Trump's plan for a US take over of Gaza which would erase them as a people, advocates say.

Aussie property market healthiest in years: REA boss

REA Group chief executive Owen Wilson says there are a lot of buyers and sellers of Australian property right now in anticipation of rate cuts.

Laws to enforce unis acting on gender-based violence

Universities would have to adhere to a "transformative" new code which will set standards for how they prevent and respond to gender-based violence.

Witches, pop star's memoir drive up News Corp revenue

News Corp shares have hit an all-time high after posting five per cent revenue and 20 per cent earnings growth in the second quarter.

One in three homeowners open to ditching gas

Enthusiasm for all-electric homes is building, though a rapid shift away from gas risks lumping those who remain with an expensive network to cover.

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