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Two Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy ring

Two Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy ring

More arrests related to foreign interference have been made by Australian Federal Police with three Chinese citizens accused of spying on a Buddhist group.

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Labor's tweaked super concessions bill that will increase taxes on high account holders but won't hit unrealised gains has taken its first step to becoming law.

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet with his EU counterpart for crunch talks on a free trade pact, as a handful of sticking points holds up an agreement.

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Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

There has been the largest increase in bulk-billing rates in Australia in 20 years, as the government plans laws to crack down on soaring specialist rates.

Kids' ideas spark inspiration for bestselling author

Kids' ideas spark inspiration for bestselling author

The author who's just been named Australia's next Children’s Laureate has revealed how his millions of young readers spark ideas for every book he releases.

Serious reported childcare incidents hit record high

Serious reported childcare incidents hit record high

Serious reportable incidents in childcare services have increased, while staff qualifications in the sector are in decline.

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

ASIO admitted it cannot stop every terrorist or catch every spy but has stood by an early assessment of one of the Bondi shooters that cleared him as a threat.

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Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Despite some facing charges, protesters have returned to city streets vowing not to be intimidated as they rally against the Israeli president’s visit.

'Didn't have the skills': biotech boss retires abruptly

'Didn't have the skills': biotech boss retires abruptly

'Didn't have the skills': biotech boss retires abruptly

'Didn't have the skills': biotech boss retires abruptly

A desire for new leadership has been cited as a reason for the sudden retirement of the head of an $89 billion biopharmaceutical company.

'Turn it right down': PM urges calm after ugly clashes

'Turn it right down': PM urges calm after ugly clashes

'Turn it right down': PM urges calm after ugly clashes

'Turn it right down': PM urges calm after ugly clashes

Anthony Albanese has called for calm after violent clashes at a rally against the Israeli president's visit, while noting Palestinians remain "oppressed".

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Hydropower projects should receive more support and faster approvals if Australia is to meet its renewable energy targets, a group has warned.

Australian shares pare early gains for flat finish

Australian shares pare early gains for flat finish

Australian shares pare early gains for flat finish

Australian shares pare early gains for flat finish

The bourse has notched a second straight day of gains in a mixed session where strength in miners and energy stocks came up against weakness in financials.

Complacency risk as Australia's corruption rank slides

Complacency risk as Australia's corruption rank slides

Complacency risk as Australia's corruption rank slides

Complacency risk as Australia's corruption rank slides

The Albanese government is being warned complacency risks further slides in global corruption rankings, with transparency advocates calling for urgent action.

More banks give $15b PNG gas project the cold shoulder

More banks give $15b PNG gas project the cold shoulder

More banks give $15b PNG gas project the cold shoulder

More banks give $15b PNG gas project the cold shoulder

A total of 27 banks and credit agencies have committed not to provide financing for a proposed TotalEnergies-Santos LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea.

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Grooming claims spark Roblox kid-friendly rating review

The communications minister has requested an urgent meeting with controversial gaming host Roblox, while her opponent has labelled her too slow to act.

'Don't go': grieving dad's warning after teens' deaths

The grieving father of teen Holly Morton-Bowles, who died by methanol poisoning while backpacking in Laos, has warned others thinking of visiting the country.

Reprieve for man after explicit death threat to PM

A man who went on a two-month spree of posting racist, violent and homophobic threats on social media has been told his actions have no place in Australia.

Signs point to RBA fine tuning, rather than hike spree

Softer labour market data and consumer confidence levels reveal an economy coming back towards balance and not in need of major monetary tightening.

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Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments.

Liberal leadership challenge looms after key meeting

Would-be Liberal leader Angus Taylor is being urged to make his ambitions public before a likely challenge.

Aussie meat in high demand despite international beef

Australian beef is a hot commodity despite trade tussles with China and the United States, while domestic prices wane as farmers recover from floods and fires.

Top silk and charity boss dead after child abuse arrest

A prominent barrister who ran a Cambodian youth charity has been found dead in his home weeks after being charged with child abuse material offences.

Shopping mall owner bounces back as vacancies fill up

Suburban shopping centre mall operator Regions Group says it has filled most of the vacancies left from the liquidation of Mosaic Brands.

'By us, for us': plan to stamp out Indigenous violence

A 10-year plan has been unveiled to address disproportionate rates of domestic violence against Indigenous women and children.

Not a real doctor: AI struggles to treat human patients

Tasked with identifying common medical conditions and recommending treatment, artificial intelligence can deliver deadly advice.

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