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McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy loves playing in Australia but isn't sure about Royal Melbourne, the venue for the Australian Open, rating another course over it.

YouTube 'outright weird' for saying platform isn't safe

YouTube 'outright weird' for saying platform isn't safe

YouTube 'outright weird' for saying platform isn't safe

YouTube 'outright weird' for saying platform isn't safe

YouTube needs to fix its safety after the tech giant criticised Australia's world-leading laws protecting kids, the communications minister says.

Player tips AI to send half of logistics jobs packing

Player tips AI to send half of logistics jobs packing

Player tips AI to send half of logistics jobs packing

Player tips AI to send half of logistics jobs packing

AI agents will replace basic offshore labour while making highly skilled local operators far more important, a leading logistics software provider reckons.

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Defence vows to respect rights of class action troops

Defence vows to respect rights of class action troops

The Australian Defence Force has given women in its ranks the green light to sign up to a landmark class action against the Commonwealth, alleging sexual abuse.

Lehrmann’s multimillion-dollar bill after second loss

Lehrmann’s multimillion-dollar bill after second loss

Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been left with a seven-figure legal bill after losing two high-profile battles against findings he is probably a rapist.

'Global momentum': minister defends $100k New York trip

'Global momentum': minister defends $100k New York trip

Taxpayers were slugged almost $100,000 to fly communications minister Anika Wells and two staff to New York for a UN meeting to spruik the social media ban.

Australian economy builds as investment roars back

Australian economy builds as investment roars back

Australia's economic growth rate came in below market expectations, but a strong domestic pulse shows the economy is in good shape.

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Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

'Tough on crime' measures are pushing problems down the road, advocates say as a report into youth justice reveals children's rights are being violated.

Chinese economic slowdown at top of RBA's mind

Chinese economic slowdown at top of RBA's mind

Chinese economic slowdown at top of RBA's mind

Chinese economic slowdown at top of RBA's mind

Slowing Chinese economic growth and persistently high inflation are "top of mind" for the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Antidepressant use has spiked among young Australians aged 10-24, with doctors prescribing to generations coming out of COVID and dealing with modern stresses.

Extent of illegal cigarette sales in Australia revealed

Extent of illegal cigarette sales in Australia revealed

Extent of illegal cigarette sales in Australia revealed

Extent of illegal cigarette sales in Australia revealed

Australia's illicit tobacco black market is in rude health, with estimates for the market share of illegally sold cigarettes ranging from 25 to 65 per cent.

Trump impacted coalition's landslide election blunder

Trump impacted coalition's landslide election blunder

Trump impacted coalition's landslide election blunder

Trump impacted coalition's landslide election blunder

Elements of an internal review into the Liberals' catastrophic federal election loss have been leaked.

Telco fined $2.5 million for mobile phone fraud

Telco fined $2.5 million for mobile phone fraud

Telco fined $2.5 million for mobile phone fraud

Telco fined $2.5 million for mobile phone fraud

Scammers were able to bypass Southern Phone's identity verification systems for months, leading to customers being defrauded almost $400,000.

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Teens shun sun protection for tans despite cancer risks

More than half of Aussie teens are becoming increasingly relaxed when outdoors, with data revealing most don't use adequate sun protection during peak UV times.

Remote communities still lagging in digital world

While digital participation is increasing in remote communities, significant barriers remain for Indigenous people to get online, a study has found.

Matildas outclass NZ with Kerr on song in home cameo

The Matildas have downed New Zealand 2-0 in their friendly in Adelaide, with captain Sam Kerr showing promising signs in her first home match for two years.

Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

Beleaguered opener Usman Khawaja is out of the second Ashes Test due to the back injury that afflicted him in Perth.

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'This is our home': Wong's unity call to Pacific Isles

Australia has issued a call to Pacific Island nations to join forces so the region will be able to maintain sovereignty in the face of growing pressure.

'Annoyed' Pope vows to learn lessons for Gabba riposte

England batter Ollie Pope has his sights on rectifying a flaw that has emerged in his limited Tests against Australia as he chases a big score at the Gabba.

Nowhere left to hide for troops with sex convictions

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is under the microscope, with a fresh batch of measures announced in a government crackdown.

Australian shares creep higher after rocky session

The local bourse has handed back most of its early gains with equity markets consolidating after Monday's sell-off, as wary investor sentiment continues.

KFC chain upsizes sales but consumers wait in the wings

The company running nearly 300 KFC restaurants across Australia says it is focused on providing value to consumers who are still concerned about living costs.

Watchdog challenged over triple zero risk in old phones

Customers should be warned by their telcos if their phones are unable to call triple zero in an emergency, the communications watchdog insists.

National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians

A national AI road map "uses all the right language", but experts are questioning when the Albanese government's plan will be followed by concrete action.

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