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Australia’s elephant in the room: modern-day slavery

Australia’s elephant in the room: modern-day slavery

Slavery watchdogs have questioned how many law breaches it will take before Australia responds to evidence laying bare injustices faced by migrant workers.

Native title holders hail landmark water decision

Native title holders hail landmark water decision

Native title holders hail landmark water decision

Native title holders hail landmark water decision

Native title holders have hailed a High Court ruling quashing a massive water allocation as a landmark moment for Indigenous water rights in Australia.

Telcos could be forced to share networks with rivals

Telcos could be forced to share networks with rivals

Telcos could be forced to share networks with rivals

Telcos could be forced to share networks with rivals

The consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into whether customers in areas with little or no mobile phone service can piggyback onto another provider.

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'Chaos and confusion' engulfs future migration policy

'Chaos and confusion' engulfs future migration policy

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke was due to unveil migration policies in a major speech before it was cancelled.

Shares soar to record highs as oil dives on peace hopes

Shares soar to record highs as oil dives on peace hopes

Local shares have rallied on reports the US and Iran are nearing a new peace deal, boosting confidence as investors bet on a brighter outlook for global growth.

'Deficiencies': coalition push for gambling changes

'Deficiencies': coalition push for gambling changes

Labor will likely need to allow for changes to its gambling laws from the coalition to get its controversial reforms over the line.

Former neo-Nazi labels brotherhood 'a load of lies'

Former neo-Nazi labels brotherhood 'a load of lies'

An ex-neo-Nazi has revealed what saved him from extremism, as experts warn online grievance movements can radicalise young Australians.

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Power play: national law could curb data centre demands

Power play: national law could curb data centre demands

Power play: national law could curb data centre demands

Power play: national law could curb data centre demands

Data centres in every state and territory could be required to supply their own renewable energy if changes are introduced at a national level.

'Quiet Australians' carrying nation's energy transition

'Quiet Australians' carrying nation's energy transition

'Quiet Australians' carrying nation's energy transition

'Quiet Australians' carrying nation's energy transition

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen remains confident Australia can reach its ambitious renewable energy targets in less than four years.

Racist abuse worse since voice referendum, inquiry told

Racist abuse worse since voice referendum, inquiry told

Racist abuse worse since voice referendum, inquiry told

Racist abuse worse since voice referendum, inquiry told

An inquiry into racism in Australia has been told abuse faced by Indigenous people online is getting worse amid the "culture wars" of recent years.

Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects

Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects

Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects

Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects

It's a case of jobs, jobs, jobs in the West Australian goldfields as miners chase high commodity prices, rush to restart operations and build new plants.

Appeal reverses teen killer's 'heartbreaking' reduction

Appeal reverses teen killer's 'heartbreaking' reduction

Appeal reverses teen killer's 'heartbreaking' reduction

Appeal reverses teen killer's 'heartbreaking' reduction

The widower of a woman murdered by a knife-wielding teen says it will be nice to finally focus on the future after the High Court ended a long legal ordeal.

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

Jetstar risks losing business after introducing a new charge for passengers who want to store their carry-on luggage in overhead lockers.

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Wildlife advocates are calling for an urgent $200 million spend to protect birds and mammals from a devastating virus, with hundreds of species at risk.

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Pinnacle weathers global shocks to boost profits

A sluggish Australian market performance won't take the shine off a successful tilt overseas delivering surging profits to a local investment firm.

Sales surge: electric, hybrid cars drive vehicle record

Electric and hybrid vehicles made up almost half of all new cars sold in July as Australian motorists turned away from rising fuel prices.

Push for pen and paper tests as literacy results dive

Policymakers are looking for answers, including a return to pen and paper NAPLAN tests, as they grapple with falling national results in literacy and numeracy.

Athlete's request for Alan Jones after alleged groping

A former athlete has told a court he asked Alan Jones for a favour after the radio giant allegedly indecently assaulted him on multiple occasions.

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Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.

Home sellers still reap huge profits but cracks appear

A sharp decline in property prices has sparked fears of negative equity but less than three per cent of houses sold for a loss in the first half of 2026.

Female politicians facing 'deadly trajectory' of abuse

From "nudification" technology to deepfake videos, AI is scaling up the online abuse against female politicians in an attempt to silence women in power.

Pacific Island nation's 'exciting' name change

A Pacific Island country has joined a growing list of nations that have changed their names to align the spelling with their identity and language.

The portrait putting Indigenous people 'on the map'

An Indigenous cook who has fed royal families across the globe and assisted at-risk youth is the subject of the National Portrait Gallery's latest unveiling.

No tax link as investors strike gold with first payout

Shareholders in a mid-tier gold producer have been told their first dividend payout in decades was driven by happy coincidence, not upcoming tax changes.

Australian shares surge as banks, miners charge higher

Investors are betting on a strong earnings season ahead for banks and miners, pushing the S&P/ASX200 to within striking distance of a record high.

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