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Car auction site that misled buyers fined $10 million

Car auction site that misled buyers fined $10 million

An Australian online auction business has been hit with a multimillion dollar fine by the consumer watchdog after advertising false and misleading car listings.

Albanese denies candidate drive a sign of early poll

Albanese denies candidate drive a sign of early poll

Albanese denies candidate drive a sign of early poll

Albanese denies candidate drive a sign of early poll

Labor has revealed another federal candidate in a crucial Queensland seat as it plays down murmurs it is planning for an early election.

Wong condemns innocent deaths in Israel operations

Wong condemns innocent deaths in Israel operations

Wong condemns innocent deaths in Israel operations

Wong condemns innocent deaths in Israel operations

The federal government has again called for a ceasefire and slammed the "unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians" stemming from Israel's operations in Gaza.

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Social media ban may cause teens 'unintended harms'

Social media ban may cause teens 'unintended harms'

Mental health groups have warned that banning social media for children could inadvertently hurt the people governments are trying to help.

Well-known Aussie wine brands offloaded by French owner

Well-known Aussie wine brands offloaded by French owner

Pernod Ricard has sold most of its portfolio of international wine brands, including Australia's Jacob’s Creek, Orlando and St Hugo, to a consortium.

Thousands of phone users not ready to hang up on 3G

Thousands of phone users not ready to hang up on 3G

More than 100,000 mobile phones won't connect to triple-zero after the 3G network shuts down, as telcos ramp up their efforts to contact affected customers.

Blues topple Qld fortress for comeback Origin victory

Blues topple Qld fortress for comeback Origin victory

New South Wales have won a Brisbane decider for just the third time, beating Queensland 14-4 to claim the State of Origin series 2-1.

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Luai's Origin scars heal, Blues exorcise Origin demons

Luai's Origin scars heal, Blues exorcise Origin demons

Luai's Origin scars heal, Blues exorcise Origin demons

Luai's Origin scars heal, Blues exorcise Origin demons

Jarome Luai has completed a remarkable State of Origin revival in Brisbane, helping the Blues to a series-deciding win a year after being dropped from the side.

Defensive lapses cost heroic Maroons in Origin decider

Defensive lapses cost heroic Maroons in Origin decider

Defensive lapses cost heroic Maroons in Origin decider

Defensive lapses cost heroic Maroons in Origin decider

Queensland have lost a State of Origin series decider in Brisbane for just the third time in history after two late defensive mistakes proved costly.

10 grand in assets: Higgins' finances revealed in court

10 grand in assets: Higgins' finances revealed in court

10 grand in assets: Higgins' finances revealed in court

10 grand in assets: Higgins' finances revealed in court

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has been granted court access to details of a trust which manages Brittany Higgins' $2.4 million taxpayer-funded settlement.

Pitch perfect: roar of UK jets takes to Aussie skies

Pitch perfect: roar of UK jets takes to Aussie skies

Pitch perfect: roar of UK jets takes to Aussie skies

Pitch perfect: roar of UK jets takes to Aussie skies

As Darwin hosts 19 nations for exercise Pitch Black, the UK's largest special forces rotation suggests a new chapter in Anglo-Australian military history.

Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes

Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes

Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes

Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes

Doctors and nurses are using AI tools in patient settings daily, an inquiry has heard, even though the technology falls outside regulations.

World-first peanut allergy trial seeking participants

World-first peanut allergy trial seeking participants

World-first peanut allergy trial seeking participants

World-first peanut allergy trial seeking participants

A new type of peanut allergy treatment will be trialled on humans for the first time in Australia, with hopes it could eventually stop reactions to shellfish.

Energy minister all-in on 'batteries on wheels'

Energy minister all-in on 'batteries on wheels'

Energy minister all-in on 'batteries on wheels'

Energy minister all-in on 'batteries on wheels'

Vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home charging will feature in a consumer energy road map Energy Minister Chris Bowen will put to state ministers this week.

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Australian shares climb further into record territory

The ASX200 finished up 0.7 per cent to hit another all-time high and gold prices also rose to their highest-ever level.

Signs point to slow start for economy in new year

Australia can expect lacklustre economic growth into early next year, with small businesses particularly vulnerable to sour economic conditions.

CFMEU loses Labor, peak union ties following suspension

An increasingly friendless CFMEU has had its links with the peak union body and Labor governments suspended following criminal allegations.

Foreign minister to meet with Pacific leaders in Japan

Australia's foreign minister will meet with Pacific leaders in Tokyo amid diplomatic jostling for influence in the region.

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Postcards from Paris: Aussie champs to get own stamps

Each athlete who wins gold for Australia at the Games in Paris will be celebrated with their own postal stamp depicting the gold medal triumph.

Albanese urges vigilance in wake of Trump shooting

Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is concerned about an increase in threats levelled at MPs.

Vow for justice remains, decade on from MH17 disaster

The fight for justice continues as victims' family and friends join ceremonies marking a decade since flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine.

Farm kids get their hands dirty, but safety comes first

The balance of showing kids the beauty of farm life while keeping them safe is the focus of Farm Safety Week, as 12 per cent of injuries involve children.

Culture wars reignite over 'disingenuous' energy change

Renewables will be in the energy mix under a nuclear-powered coalition government, but investment has stalled and emissions are flatlining, the opposition says.

Misogyny a 'significant' predictor of violent extremism

Almost one-in-five Australian men believe feminism should be forcibly resisted as a report calls on authorities to view misogyny as a national security threat.

Courtney to retire from Supercars after 2025 season

One-time Supercars champion James Courtney has announced 2025 will be his last season as a full-time driver after two decades in the series.

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