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Murdered influencer is a 'martyr': Aussie conservatives

Murdered influencer is a 'martyr': Aussie conservatives

The Australian chapter of Charlie Kirk's conservative organisation says the right-wing activist's assassination in the US will strengthen his legacy.

Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans

Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans

Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans

Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans

Households and small businesses will be warned if they are paying more than necessary under a reform designed to encourage more people switch plans.

New A-Leagues fixture moves on from Western United woes

New A-Leagues fixture moves on from Western United woes

New A-Leagues fixture moves on from Western United woes

New A-Leagues fixture moves on from Western United woes

The A-Leagues fixture for the upcoming 2025/26 men's and women's seasons has been revealed after embattled Western United were placed in hibernation.

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Nepalese Australians in grief amid political crisis

Nepalese Australians in grief amid political crisis

Australia has issued a travel warning for one of the world's most popular trekking destinations after the apparent collapse of the nation's government.

Worrying trend for bargain-hunting first home buyers

Worrying trend for bargain-hunting first home buyers

Abolishing "terrible" stamp duty would help arrest the loss of affordable homes, with lower-end properties growing in price faster than the rest of the market.

Senator sacked from shadow cabinet over migrant remarks

Senator sacked from shadow cabinet over migrant remarks

Firebrand senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dumped from the coalition frontbench after refusing to apologise for comments about Indian migrants.

Aussie shares finish higher as banks rally, miners fall

Aussie shares finish higher as banks rally, miners fall

A financial sector rally has helped Australia's share market snap a two-session losing streak, while a weak commodity outlook weighed on local miners.

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Cost and complexity leaves the telco sector on hold

Cost and complexity leaves the telco sector on hold

Cost and complexity leaves the telco sector on hold

Cost and complexity leaves the telco sector on hold

Australia must move faster in deploying telecommunications infrastructure or risk falling behind in the AI race, Telstra chief Vicki Brady says.

Society celebrates 100 years of female storytelling

Society celebrates 100 years of female storytelling

Society celebrates 100 years of female storytelling

Society celebrates 100 years of female storytelling

Female novelists, poets, playwrights, essayists and journalists have gathered to celebrate the centenary of the Society of Women Writers.

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia will continue to engage with Vanuatu over the finer details of a major security and economic agreement after its signing was stalled over its wording.

Australia wants peace after Israel's 'criminal assault'

Australia wants peace after Israel's 'criminal assault'

Australia wants peace after Israel's 'criminal assault'

Australia wants peace after Israel's 'criminal assault'

Australia has joined the condemnation of Israel's "criminal assault" on Qatar, but pro-Israel groups have blamed Doha for harbouring Hamas' leaders.

Billionaire's $13.5m bill after Roberts-Smith's loss

Billionaire's $13.5m bill after Roberts-Smith's loss

Billionaire's $13.5m bill after Roberts-Smith's loss

Billionaire's $13.5m bill after Roberts-Smith's loss

Media mogul Kerry Stokes has been left with a $13.5 million bill after bankrolling war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’ seven-year defamation battle.

$17b Soul Patts-Brickworks merger gets the green light

$17b Soul Patts-Brickworks merger gets the green light

$17b Soul Patts-Brickworks merger gets the green light

$17b Soul Patts-Brickworks merger gets the green light

Shareholders in both Washington H Soul Pattinson and Company and Brickworks have approved their merger, undoing a cross-ownership structure that dates to 1969.

Job cuts, work sent offshore 'a win' for bank customers

Job cuts, work sent offshore 'a win' for bank customers

Job cuts, work sent offshore 'a win' for bank customers

Job cuts, work sent offshore 'a win' for bank customers

Two of the four big banks have slashed thousands of jobs within days, with one creating roles offshore it insists will benefit customers.

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Thousands of 'nudifying' ads removed from social media

Advocate groups say Meta has only acted to remove ads for 'nudifying' apps because of looming enforcement to crack down on the AI-powered deepfake tools.

Trump targets Aussie's 'radical gender' children's book

US President Donald Trump says a fifth-grade student was forced to promote "radical gender ideology" by reading aloud a kids' book by an Australian author.

Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Dozens of submarine drones called Ghost Sharks will join the navy's arsenal as it works to project long-range firepower further from Australia's shores.

Huge opportunity in tech despite hurdles for Indigenous

Indigenous people shaping technology's future is a dream that drives one female founder to train and support the next generation of industry stars.

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Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit

The host nation of major regional talks has urged fellow Pacific nations not to be "passive bystanders" to intensifying competition among powerful interests.

Safety push for travellers after methanol poisoning

The heartbreaking death of two Australian teenagers has sparked extra safety tools online to help prevent young travellers suffer methanol poisoning.

Electric car safety check could spark second-hand sales

It is the most expensive and vital element of an electric vehicle and more companies are offering to test it to rev up the used car market.

Home scheme extension set to open more doors

Lifting the caps in an expanded government home-buying scheme will open the door for more first-time buyers, but it also risks fast-tracking price rises.

Toure, Irankunda dazzle as Socceroos beat NZ

Tony Popovic's call to start Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure has paid off as the boom youngsters' goals gave the Socceroos a 3-1 win over New Zealand.

'Terrified for my life': Aussies in Gaza aid boat scare

An Australian media entrepreneur sleeping on the top deck of an aid vessel bound for Gaza felt "a massive ball of flames" as a drone hit the ship off Tunisia.

Falls continue for Australian shares as gold shines

Australian shares have traded lower in five of their past seven sessions, as gold hit a fresh record and the Aussie dollar rallied against the greenback.

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