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Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests

Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests

Several popular cars consume more petrol than their manufacturers promise, tests show, and hybrid vehicles are among some of the worst offenders.

Fears for vulnerable children as social media ban grows

Fears for vulnerable children as social media ban grows

Fears for vulnerable children as social media ban grows

Fears for vulnerable children as social media ban grows

YouTube's inclusion in Australia's social media ban has put online safety back in the spotlight but experts warn the measures pose harms to vulnerable kids.

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

One of the world's biggest iron ore miners has posted its weakest first-half profit in years as lower global demand continues to drag on the commodity's price.

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Aussie rocket carrying Vegemite lifts off, then crashes

Aussie rocket carrying Vegemite lifts off, then crashes

History has been made as the first launch of an Australian-made rocket from home soil was hailed as a major step forward, despite it crashing seconds later.

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Rebellious Australian athletes who defied a boycott to take part in the controversial Moscow Olympics have finally been recognised in the nation's capital.

'Gaping hole' in social media ban as YouTube plugged in

'Gaping hole' in social media ban as YouTube plugged in

YouTube will be included in a social media ban for children under 16, but uncertainty surrounds how the world-first laws will be enforced.

Aussie shares near all-time high as inflation eases

Aussie shares near all-time high as inflation eases

The ASX200 rose 0.6 per cent after quarterly inflation came in slightly under expectations, paving the way for an August rate cut.

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Rate cut looms as inflation result brings RBA 'comfort'

Rate cut looms as inflation result brings RBA 'comfort'

Rate cut looms as inflation result brings RBA 'comfort'

Rate cut looms as inflation result brings RBA 'comfort'

The Reserve Bank should have "all the comfort it needs" to cut interest rates again in August after underlying inflation fell to a three-and-a-half year low.

Embrace AI or suffer: Atlassian billionaire's warning

Embrace AI or suffer: Atlassian billionaire's warning

Embrace AI or suffer: Atlassian billionaire's warning

Embrace AI or suffer: Atlassian billionaire's warning

Billionaire tech founder Scott Farquhar says Australia must make changes in its laws to become a powerhouse in the region for artificial intelligence.

'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

Stagnant NAPLAN results paint a concerning picture for Australian students, sparking calls for greater investment to help those falling behind.

Pokies giant taken to court over money laundering gaps

Pokies giant taken to court over money laundering gaps

Pokies giant taken to court over money laundering gaps

Pokies giant taken to court over money laundering gaps

A financial regulator is launching legal action against Mounties, a club which operates some 1400 poker machines, over alleged money laundering risk failures.

PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts

PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts

PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts

PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts

Australia won't follow France and the United Kingdom in pushing for Palestinian statehood to pressure Israel into abiding by a two-state solution.

Star's sale of Queens Wharf entertainment hub stalled

Star's sale of Queens Wharf entertainment hub stalled

Star's sale of Queens Wharf entertainment hub stalled

Star's sale of Queens Wharf entertainment hub stalled

Star Entertainment Group says it is unlikely to finalise an deal to sell its half-stake in a Brisbane entertainment complex by Thursday's deadline.

Man accused of Israeli restaurant ruckus denied bail

Man accused of Israeli restaurant ruckus denied bail

Man accused of Israeli restaurant ruckus denied bail

Man accused of Israeli restaurant ruckus denied bail

A magistrate has denied bail for a man accused of throwing chairs during a pro-Palestinian protest at an Israeli restaurant.

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Australia left hanging by US on key submarine deal

Australia will have to wait longer to find out what the US plans to do with a multi-billion dollar submarine deal between the two nations.

'Show about nothing': PM taunted over US tariffs

The coalition has referenced the 1990s sitcom Seinfeld in its criticism of Anthony Albanese's failure to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

'Think twice': Libs warned on anti-build to rent stance

The federal opposition plans to move a motion in the upper house to stop the government's Build to Rent housing program, but the property sector isn't happy.

World-first study could provide MS breakthrough

A groundbreaking Australian study is using DNA analysis to pinpoint a person's genetic risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

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Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

More than two in every three creative workers want the federal government to restrict the use of artificial intelligence to protect their jobs.

Betting company fined $870k for spam message breaches

More than $16 million in fines have been issued over spam message law breaches with the regulator putting companies on notice as it cracks down on the practice.

Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact

Developing climate and strategic ties with Australia has been discussed by Tuvalu's leader as the Pacific island nation opens a high commission in Canberra.

Nation urged to increase spending on AI storage

Australia lacks the data storage capacity to take advantage of artificial intelligence and the nation's productivity could suffer as a result, experts warn.

Wishart Storms in for No.7 jersey, Cobbo recalled

Melbourne will offset the loss of Jahrome Hughes with the return of two big names, while the Warriors have suffered multiple injury blows in their top-four bid.

Aussie shares edge higher ahead of inflation readout

The ASX200 has climbed into the green in session's final hour, with traders seeming to tread carefully ahead of an important consumer price report.

Rogue providers run rife in disability support sector

A federal investigation into the largely unregistered disability support sector has been welcomed by the industry and union who each tell of countless breaches.

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