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Bail denied for man accused of carjacking spree

Bail denied for man accused of carjacking spree

A magistrate has denied bail to a man who allegedly committed a spate of carjackings while wielding a fake gun, despite his claims of mental ill health.

Lehrmann's fight for personal diaries seized in raid

Lehrmann's fight for personal diaries seized in raid

Lehrmann's fight for personal diaries seized in raid

Lehrmann's fight for personal diaries seized in raid

Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims his handwritten personal diaries were seized during a raid on his home.

Nation's big home build already off target

Nation's big home build already off target

Nation's big home build already off target

Nation's big home build already off target

Construction is behind schedule by tens of thousands of homes, fresh figures reveal, after the first full year of a federal housing goal.

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Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

The juice will be worth the squeeze for workers and businesses if Australia quickly and carefully forges on with artificial intelligence, industry figures say.

Bank admits 'mistake' over worker who lost job to AI

Bank admits 'mistake' over worker who lost job to AI

A woman who trained an AI chatbot that took her job has quizzed executives at Australia's biggest bank about how they will stop such a thing happening again.

Australian shares eye record as banks and miners rally

Australian shares eye record as banks and miners rally

Australia's share market is within striking distance of its highest close after its best day in two weeks, as investors look past US-China trade jitters.

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

The defence force should change the way it chooses military hardware to better support Australian businesses, a key lobby group says.

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'Stop apologising': Ley backs top Lib's call for unity

'Stop apologising': Ley backs top Lib's call for unity

'Stop apologising': Ley backs top Lib's call for unity

'Stop apologising': Ley backs top Lib's call for unity

A senior Liberal's speech calling for an end to the party's soul searching after a horror election result has won the support of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

The High Court has sided with the home affairs minister in denying US commentator Candace Owens a visa over fears she would incite discord in the community.

Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Worries about the cost of raising children and job security are being blamed for the increasing age of new parents and their falling number of children.

Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station

Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station

Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station

Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station

Moving from coal-fired power stations to renewable energy projects could take longer than expected, a retailer has warned, amid delays and high costs.

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Instagram has denied steps to limit what teenaged users can view on its platform was in response to a looming social media ban.

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

The head of the electoral commission says voters remain the best judge of what politicians say during election campaigns.

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Mohammed Mustafa, the Australian doctor who shared harrowing accounts of treating children in Gaza, doesn't believe the Trump-brokered peace plan will hold.

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Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks

The AFP alleges a man sent $650,000 in international money transfers to banks in Iran that were subject to the Australian government's sanctioned list.

Push for action on stalled local screen quotas

Promised Australian content quotas for international streaming giants have stalled, but independent MP Zali Steggall has launched a campaign on the issue.

Financial stress, dodgy service: telco issues dial up

The telecommunications ombudsman has found key increases in complaint numbers, as the industry reels from a triple-zero outage.

Bosses quit at scandal-plagued childcare giant

The top brass of one of the biggest childcare providers in Australia have resigned after a series of safety scandals.

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Wikipedia war of words waged over First Nations names

Decades-old history wars are playing out on the backbone of the internet as Wikipedia editors strive to enhance cultural safety and face other challenges.

Australian shares edge up as miners forge path forward

The Australian share market has closed higher after a choppy session as miners and energy stocks helped dig the broader bourse out of trouble.

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

As Jewish Australians celebrate the release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian Australians are doubtful about long-term peace, fearing further Israeli reprisals.

Prime minister's private phone number published online

Government officials have been left scrambling after the personal phone numbers of senior politicians were discovered in an online database.

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.

Ban on petrol, diesel vehicles urged as EVs set records

Motorists are buying electric vehicles in record numbers but uptake will need to speed up to meet climate targets and experts are calling for change.

Blow for borrowers as Reserve Bank curbs rate-cut hopes

Crucial economic data in coming weeks could determine when mortgage holders can expect more interest rate relief, the Reserve Bank board says.

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