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Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted.

Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas

Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas

Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas

Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas

A network of portable data centres could be installed throughout Australia's regions as part of a plan to power artificial intelligence with renewable energy.

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Advocates and crossbenchers are outraged after the communications minister made a dismissive comment to a former gambling addict pushing for reform.

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Kyle & Jackie O hit with new licence terms before D-Day

Kyle & Jackie O hit with new licence terms before D-Day

The embattled radio duo behind the Kyle and Jackie O Show have been given an ultimatum after repeatedly airing explicit sexual content.

Past disruptions show Australian workers can weather AI

Past disruptions show Australian workers can weather AI

A federal government minister says Australia could see the creation of lots of jobs involving empathy and human connectedness as AI adoption increases.

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

An economic downturn might be needed to bring inflation back to target, economists warn, but the government can help with spending cuts and productivity reform.

Liberals pledge revival as leader oversees historic low

Liberals pledge revival as leader oversees historic low

Liberal leader Angus Taylor has launched the party's defence of a key seat ahead of a by-election as the coalition continues to suffer from dire polling.

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Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

The war in the Middle East is having wide-ranging impacts on markets, oil and gas producer Woodside has told investors at its annual sustainability briefing.

Alarm as Gen Z turns to 'finfluencers' for money advice

Alarm as Gen Z turns to 'finfluencers' for money advice

Alarm as Gen Z turns to 'finfluencers' for money advice

Alarm as Gen Z turns to 'finfluencers' for money advice

Social media is fuelling riskier financial investments with nearly two out of three young people turning to platforms for advice on their money.

Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push

Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push

Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push

Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push

As concerns rise over the cost to the economy of rising fuel prices, a key motoring body warns against a proposal to quarantine petrol and diesel for regions.

Interest rate hike 'no slam dunk' amid Iran uncertainty

Interest rate hike 'no slam dunk' amid Iran uncertainty

Interest rate hike 'no slam dunk' amid Iran uncertainty

Interest rate hike 'no slam dunk' amid Iran uncertainty

Traders and economists widely expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates but uncertainty over the Iran war could convince the board to keep them on hold.

How a moment of despair turned into a movement

How a moment of despair turned into a movement

How a moment of despair turned into a movement

How a moment of despair turned into a movement

Five years on from the historic March 4 Justice, organiser Janine Hendry reflects on the impacts of the protests and the challenges that remain.

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

Some of the Iranian women soccer players granted asylum to Australia have reneged on staying and will head back to Iran at a highly volatile time.

Startup putting lab-grown meat on more Aussie plates

Startup putting lab-grown meat on more Aussie plates

Startup putting lab-grown meat on more Aussie plates

Startup putting lab-grown meat on more Aussie plates

The reviews are rolling in for the cultivated quail products gracing Australian plates in high-end restaurants after being grown in a lab.

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More mental health help for struggling regional parents

Becoming a parent can be stressful and terrifying but if things take a dark turn, being far away from the necessary mental health services can be dangerous.

Out of the ashes, fire-hit towns join for art show

After bushfires destroyed hundreds of homes, communities have come together for an exhibition of recycled art.

Frederik and Mary visit Australia's best known landmark

Traditional owners have welcomed Queen Mary and King Frederik to Uluru as the royals start a visit aimed at bolstering trade between Australia and Denmark.

Victory, Phoenix land crucial wins in A-League Women

Melbourne Victory have beaten Western Sydney 1-0, and Wellington claimed a 3-0 win over Brisbane as the A-League Women finals race heats up.

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Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

Australia has stockpiled more than a month's supply of fuel and is as "prepared as possible" as the war in the Middle East continues to impact global supply,

Snow gum dieback raises fears for largest river system

The snow gum forests of Australia's high country are dying, and it could have profound consequences for the nation's largest river system.

Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts

More than 100,000 Australians have taken advantage of the federal government's tax exemption for electric vehicles but households in one location are most keen.

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

The man tasked with reviewing Australia's terrorism laws amid pressure over a religious clause says any political decision remains with the attorney-general.

Australia's famous flying doctors more needed than ever

Healthcare access has long been a challenge for rural and regional communities but Australia's famous flying doctors are now in even more demand.

Adelaide go second in ALW with comeback win over Perth

Adelaide's title quest in the ALW competition is alive after a 2-1 win over Perth, as Newcastle kept their finals hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Sydney.

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