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Jewish Australians threatened with firebombing, gassing

Jewish Australians threatened with firebombing, gassing

Prominent Australian Jews have detailed how their involvement with a royal commission has led to online threats referencing gas chambers and firebombing.

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Authorities have confirmed a fifth case of deadly bird flu, but there remains no evidence of spread to resident wildlife populations.

Rise of industry funds: shake-up ahead for Aussie super

Rise of industry funds: shake-up ahead for Aussie super

Rise of industry funds: shake-up ahead for Aussie super

Rise of industry funds: shake-up ahead for Aussie super

Consultation group Deloitte has published a report on the future of Australia's superannuation sector, predicting mergers and strong growth for industry funds.

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Accounting grad sacked after PM's bank account accessed

Accounting grad sacked after PM's bank account accessed

Accounting giant EY has sacked an employee who was charged with accessing Anthony Albanese's personal bank account while on secondment at the Commonwealth Bank.

Fried chicken fix spices up job creation, opening hours

Fried chicken fix spices up job creation, opening hours

Australia's KFC operator is close to finishing offloading its Taco Bell chain to focus on fried chicken, with the promise of more jobs for young people.

Weak housing market could imperil Australia's economy

Weak housing market could imperil Australia's economy

The Reserve Bank says it will not hesitate to raise interest rates again if necessary, according to minutes from its latest board meeting.

'Can't hire our way out': mine giant to train sparkies

'Can't hire our way out': mine giant to train sparkies

An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.

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More help for classrooms to stamp out anti-Semitism

More help for classrooms to stamp out anti-Semitism

More help for classrooms to stamp out anti-Semitism

More help for classrooms to stamp out anti-Semitism

Classrooms nationwide will gain access to resources to help combat racism and anti-Semitism as part of a program to boost social cohesion.

Aussies lead the way in AI deepfake face training

Aussies lead the way in AI deepfake face training

Aussies lead the way in AI deepfake face training

Aussies lead the way in AI deepfake face training

AI-generated faces tend to be more symmetrical, proportional and attractive than their human counterparts, Australian National University researchers say.

Crims on notice as money-laundering laws take effect

Crims on notice as money-laundering laws take effect

Crims on notice as money-laundering laws take effect

Crims on notice as money-laundering laws take effect

Workers will receive more tax cuts, small businesses are getting a leg up and laws targeting financial criminals take effect in the new financial year.

Foreign bases ruled out as Vanuatu signs security deal

Foreign bases ruled out as Vanuatu signs security deal

Foreign bases ruled out as Vanuatu signs security deal

Foreign bases ruled out as Vanuatu signs security deal

A security deal struck between Australia and Vanuatu after fragmented negotiations has ramifications for China's interests in the Pacific.

Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month

Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month

Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month

Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month

Australian Jewish families have documented threats to their daughters from other children, leaving them scared to go to school or public places.

Aust shares gain after US agrees to 'stand down' in war

Aust shares gain after US agrees to 'stand down' in war

Aust shares gain after US agrees to 'stand down' in war

Aust shares gain after US agrees to 'stand down' in war

The ASX200 has finished higher after a US official said America and Iran had agreed to "stand down for now" following an exchange of strikes.

'Be vigilant': PM swipes hard on teen social media ban

'Be vigilant': PM swipes hard on teen social media ban

'Be vigilant': PM swipes hard on teen social media ban

'Be vigilant': PM swipes hard on teen social media ban

After widespread reports Australia's world-first social media ban is being flouted, parliament will begin debating a beefing-up of the overhaul.

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Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans

Overseas-run Facebook pages are exploiting Australia's love of footy via a sprawling fake news network that is deceiving and confusing fans.

Hanson slides in the polls after voter 'reality check'

Latest polls showing a drop in support for One Nation and leader Pauline Hanson has been attributed to a change in mood among voters.

'Stealth tax' hitting students on debt already paid

A "sneaky student tax", broken funding model and day-to-day costs swelling faster than inflation have led to a costs-of-studying crisis, advocates say.

Liberals 'stuck in the past' as party hits new poll low

The federal opposition has fallen further in public support, as one frontbencher calls for the Liberal Party to undergo an overhaul.

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Labor bets against major changes to gambling reforms

Gambling ads will be banned during sports matches and phased out from stadiums, but further reforms aren't likely to be included in upcoming laws.

Super platforms warned, again, to protect client funds

A regulator is on the warpath after a review of superannuation platform trustees came up short for the second time, potentially leaving clients exposed.

'Big tech wants this to fail': beef-up for social ban

Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions.

Pledge to fix 'widow's tax' on investment properties

Concerns about how a tax hike on investments will impact couples in the event of death and divorce will be addressed, Labor says.

Home price data another window into tax change fallout

Property market data will soon be released after the Reserve Bank unveils a readout from its latest interest rate-setting board meeting.

Australian charged with murder over Thai teen's death

An Australian man is in custody in Thailand after allegedly killing a teenage girl whose body was later found in a discarded suitcase.

What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes

Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.

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