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X threatened with fines over graphic material

X threatened with fines over graphic material

If social media site X doesn't remove graphic content relating to a stabbing, the online safety watchdog warned it would seek hundreds of thousands in fines.

'Fear and embarrassment': 'King' Lewis' battle with CTE

'Fear and embarrassment': 'King' Lewis' battle with CTE

'Fear and embarrassment': 'King' Lewis' battle with CTE

'Fear and embarrassment': 'King' Lewis' battle with CTE

Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has opened up on his battle with brain injury CTE, in a call for funding and more research into the disease.

Men, boys urged to discuss DV as demand for help surges

Men, boys urged to discuss DV as demand for help surges

Men, boys urged to discuss DV as demand for help surges

Men, boys urged to discuss DV as demand for help surges

Men and boys must be included in discussions about gender-based violence, the prime minister has said, as demand for domestic violence advice surges.

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Funding boost to help people with disability into jobs

Funding boost to help people with disability into jobs

Though Australians with disability will be supported into employment with a $26 million funding boost, they might not be paid the national minimum wage.

Defence land could be weak spot in ant war

Defence land could be weak spot in ant war

The discovery of fire ants on a defence base west of Brisbane has raised serious concerns about whether other defence sites are harbouring the super pest.

Ten wants costs for 'deliberately wicked' Lehrmann case

Ten wants costs for 'deliberately wicked' Lehrmann case

Network Ten has sought costs from Bruce Lehrmann, saying the ex-Liberal staffer gambled with his defamation case to conceal his rape of Brittany Higgins.

Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down

Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down

Renewable energy generation is lifting its overall share of a growing national electricity market and pushing wholesale prices down, according to official data.

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Biggest ever vape seizure linked to organised crime

Biggest ever vape seizure linked to organised crime

Biggest ever vape seizure linked to organised crime

Biggest ever vape seizure linked to organised crime

Authorities have intercepted almost half a million illegal vapes in the largest sting of its kind since import laws came into effect at the start of the year.

Following 'footsteps of giants': PM embarks on Kokoda

Following 'footsteps of giants': PM embarks on Kokoda

Following 'footsteps of giants': PM embarks on Kokoda

Following 'footsteps of giants': PM embarks on Kokoda

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to make history and walk sections of the Kokoda Track with Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape.

'Dream big': first Aussie astronaut hopes to inspire

'Dream big': first Aussie astronaut hopes to inspire

'Dream big': first Aussie astronaut hopes to inspire

'Dream big': first Aussie astronaut hopes to inspire

After a year of rigorous training, a 39-year-old engineer and mum of two has become the first person to qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag.

'Worst ever': low-income earners hit by soaring rents

'Worst ever': low-income earners hit by soaring rents

'Worst ever': low-income earners hit by soaring rents

'Worst ever': low-income earners hit by soaring rents

Crushing rent increases are becoming the new normal with lower-income earners and people on welfare priced out of the market, Anglicare Australia has warned.

Housing crisis to 'get worse before it gets better'

Housing crisis to 'get worse before it gets better'

Housing crisis to 'get worse before it gets better'

Housing crisis to 'get worse before it gets better'

Tax reform, building more public housing, and lifting social support payments have all been floated as pieces of the housing affordability puzzle.

Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Passengers as young as 13 years old will be able to order a ride under a new service being launched by Uber in three states and territories.

Financial help for uni students on placement floated

Financial help for uni students on placement floated

Financial help for uni students on placement floated

Financial help for uni students on placement floated

Struggling university students undertaking unpaid placements may receive financial help in the budget, as the union warns of worsening workforce shortages.

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Climate program accused of greenwashing 'not improper'

As a strategy to drive climate action faces scrutiny, public servants say it may not be perfect but it did not act outside the law.

Australian shares rally as Middle East tensions ease

The ASX200 climbed 1.1 per cent, with every sector in the green except for energy after the threat of war between Israel and Iran appeared to fade.

Australia unites against Musk to take down terror posts

Politicians of all stripes have chastised social media giant X and billionaire owner Elon Musk for fighting an order to remove graphic content after a stabbing.

More cost of living relief on cards in federal budget

Ahead of the May federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged more cost of living relief that will need to take pressure off inflation, not add to it.

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Sweet deal: Wallaroos land six-year sponsorship

Seven months after lashing Rugby Australia over poor investment, the Wallaroos have landed the sweetener of a six-year sponsorship as they eye full-time status.

Electric utes rolling to Australia, mining sites first

Australian mining companies will have more electric ute options after a local company partnered with Rivian to bring its low-emission vehicles to the country.

Cost of living focus as Labor vote drops in new poll

New polls show little between Labor and the coalition on a two-party-preferred vote but Anthony Albanese remains the preferred prime minister over Peter Dutton.

'Once-in-a-generation' change in corporate reporting

Smaller firms may be wary of new reporting obligations but the big end of town is calling for rapid passage of laws requiring honesty on climate-related risks.

Alleged NDIS fraud cases before court top 100

A task force set up to tackle fraud within a government-funded disability insurance scheme has led to dozens of people facing court.

'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

Tech giant Google will introduce a series of features designed to save fuel or car trips to celebrate Earth Day.

Drugs, lack of care make immigration detention 'unsafe'

An Australian Human Rights Commission report has flagged serious concerns over safety and care at a high-security WA immigration detention centre.

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