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Time machine to Pompeii: blockbuster opens in Australia

Time machine to Pompeii: blockbuster opens in Australia

History-buffs can walk the streets of ancient Pompeii in a multi-sensory summer blockbuster at the National Museum of Australia.

Through dagwood dogs or hot wings, country shows unite

Through dagwood dogs or hot wings, country shows unite

Through dagwood dogs or hot wings, country shows unite

Through dagwood dogs or hot wings, country shows unite

The man behind one of the biggest agricultural fairs in the US is set to visit Australia, sharing wisdom on everything from Pluto pups, to pigs and parking.

How green energy could fuel Australia-Taiwan friendship

How green energy could fuel Australia-Taiwan friendship

How green energy could fuel Australia-Taiwan friendship

How green energy could fuel Australia-Taiwan friendship

Increasingly finding itself at the centre of tensions in the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan is looking to Australia to help meet its energy security needs.

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PM rubbishes Dutton's nuclear energy plan as 'farcical'

PM rubbishes Dutton's nuclear energy plan as 'farcical'

Anthony Albanese has poured scorn on Peter Dutton's "farcical" nuclear plan and questioned the Liberal leader's claim it would lead to cheaper energy.

Athletics Australia calls on other potential victims

Athletics Australia calls on other potential victims

Disgraced pole vault coach Alex Parnov is accused of engaging in alleged predatory behaviour during his time at the West Australian Institute of Sport.

Conservative 'warrior': tributes for Liberal stalwart

Conservative 'warrior': tributes for Liberal stalwart

Kevin Andrews, a steadfast conservative who advocated for traditional family values, is being remembered as a Liberal "warrior" after he died of cancer.

Into the void: how falsehoods thrive in times of crisis

Into the void: how falsehoods thrive in times of crisis

Australians can help prevent social media falsehoods from spreading after incidents such as Melbourne’s synagogue firebombing, experts say.

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Apple launches its big AI push but is it too late?

Apple launches its big AI push but is it too late?

Apple launches its big AI push but is it too late?

Apple launches its big AI push but is it too late?

Features launching on Apple devices will write a story, draw an image and summarise articles but the AI push helped by ChatGPT arrives after those of rivals.

'Wholly achievable': calls grow for $10-a-day childcare

'Wholly achievable': calls grow for $10-a-day childcare

'Wholly achievable': calls grow for $10-a-day childcare

'Wholly achievable': calls grow for $10-a-day childcare

Plans to improve childcare access for families should pave the way for fees to be capped at as little as $10 per day, advocates and experts say.

Alfa sprouts a surprise with sporty little SUV

Alfa sprouts a surprise with sporty little SUV

Alfa sprouts a surprise with sporty little SUV

Alfa sprouts a surprise with sporty little SUV

The Alfa Romeo romance continues in the Italian maker’s latest Aussie release - but it’s not quite what was expected.

Australian shares drop again, falling to four-week low

Australian shares drop again, falling to four-week low

Australian shares drop again, falling to four-week low

Australian shares drop again, falling to four-week low

The ASX200 dropped 0.4 per cent on Friday to finish the week down 1.5 per cent, the benchmark index's worst week since early August.

Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear

Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear

Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear

Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear

The federal opposition would make taxpayers fork out the combined equivalent of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth to set up nuclear reactors.

How China uncertainty could push back RBA rate cut

How China uncertainty could push back RBA rate cut

How China uncertainty could push back RBA rate cut

How China uncertainty could push back RBA rate cut

Unexpected jobs figures have diminished hopes of an interest rate cut in February but favourable inflation data could put lower mortgage costs back on the menu.

Ageing Aussie submarines face vital remediation work

Ageing Aussie submarines face vital remediation work

Ageing Aussie submarines face vital remediation work

Ageing Aussie submarines face vital remediation work

The nation's Collins-class submarines will be subject to extra oversight after being listed a "product of concern," as problems plague the fleet.

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Westpac shareholders question bank's climate plan

Westpac shareholder activists have questioned bank executives about how its climate change policies will be applied.

Brushes with death in the bush as digital gap persists

Towns have been left without power and mobile service during major disasters, with an independent review urging the government to bolster rural connectivity.

Majority of children in detention are Indigenous boys

The number of children being held in detention has risen, with shocking data laying bare the trend of Indigenous young people being locked up.

Risky business: energy experts slam 'always on' nuclear

Clean energy experts say building nuclear reactors is a costly and unviable pathway for Australia's electricity supply that would push power bills even higher.

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Syrian refugees abused by Assad hopeful after downfall

Watching the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad has been a bittersweet experience, sparking both jubilation and trauma for Syrian exiles in Australia.

Call to criminalise threats against places of worship

A senator is urging the federal government to bolster its hate crime bill and make threatening places of worship an offence following an attack on a synagogue.

Early rates cut all but dashed as unemployment dips

Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly fallen to 3.9 per cent, bolstering the argument for the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep rates on hold.

Aussie shares give up gains after strong jobs report

The ASX200 has finished down 0.3 per cent, having plunged 25 points in two minutes after a "blockbuster" labour market report made a February rate cut unlikely.

Migration 'splash' easing in Australia: expert

An expert has dismissed claims international students are impacting the national housing market, saying a post-pandemic "migration splash" is easing.

Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats

The government should make it an offence to threaten marginalised Australians and set up a national database to help combat hate crimes, a committee recommends.

Cleaning companies accused of cartel price fixing

Two cleaning companies are facing legal action over alleged cartel behaviour, as one denies all accusations and vows to take the fight to court.

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