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Fentanyl lies in wait as 'the wolf at Australia's door'

Fentanyl lies in wait as 'the wolf at Australia's door'

Australia's lack of a fentanyl market is keeping illicit use down, federal police say as health experts warn the drug poses a major threat.

Focus on overseas data as Australian economy cools off

Focus on overseas data as Australian economy cools off

Focus on overseas data as Australian economy cools off

Focus on overseas data as Australian economy cools off

With the business week shortened by the Australia Day holiday, analysts will look overseas for indications on the state of the economy.

Heatwave tipped to head east after searing parts of WA

Heatwave tipped to head east after searing parts of WA

Heatwave tipped to head east after searing parts of WA

Heatwave tipped to head east after searing parts of WA

A heatwave is expected to scorch parts of Western Australia with temperatures approaching 50C before expanding east across the country.

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Framework a 'crucial tool' to cut gender-based violence

Framework a 'crucial tool' to cut gender-based violence

The federal government has unveiled a new framework to be used to provide consistent messaging about consent to stop gender-based violence.

Debate simmers as Wong returns from Middle East mission

Debate simmers as Wong returns from Middle East mission

Foreign Minister Penny Wong returns from the Middle East to criticism of the government's designation of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.

Flood-hit northern Australia braces for more storms

Flood-hit northern Australia braces for more storms

Another cyclone is set to threaten flood-hit Australian regions, but the timing of the wild weather and where it will pass over the coast, are still unknown.

Justice system puts troubled tweens on downward spiral

Justice system puts troubled tweens on downward spiral

Current responses to children aged between 10 and 13 with alleged offending have little therapeutic or developmental benefit, a new criminology report says.

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No crystal ball for extreme weather events, boffins say

No crystal ball for extreme weather events, boffins say

No crystal ball for extreme weather events, boffins say

No crystal ball for extreme weather events, boffins say

El Nino and other factors make extreme weather events more difficult to predict, say scholars following scrutiny in the wake of destructive floods and storms.

Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality

Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality

Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality

Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality

Generative artificial intelligence can create stunning content but experts warn strict rules are needed to ensure viewers know what’s real and what's fake.

Investment scam crackdown pays dividends, says minister

Investment scam crackdown pays dividends, says minister

Investment scam crackdown pays dividends, says minister

Investment scam crackdown pays dividends, says minister

A government crackdown on investment scams led by the National Anti-Scam Centre has achieved strong results, Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says.

Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

With a new coach at the helm, Rugby Australia are mulling over the release of a freshly delivered review into the Wallabies’ woeful World Cup showing.

Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily

Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily

Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily

Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily

Australia's flood-hit regions are bracing for a second natural disaster in barely a month as Cyclone Kirrily threatens to form off the coast.

ME Bank fined $820k for misleading home loan customers

ME Bank fined $820k for misleading home loan customers

ME Bank fined $820k for misleading home loan customers

ME Bank fined $820k for misleading home loan customers

ME Bank has admitted sending incorrect letters to hundreds of home loan customers because of a technical software issue.

Tech leads ASX as shares gain in relief rally

Tech leads ASX as shares gain in relief rally

Tech leads ASX as shares gain in relief rally

Tech leads ASX as shares gain in relief rally

The local share market closed the day up one per cent but also lost one per cent for the week after losses Monday through Thursday.

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Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced

Voters in the federal seat of Dunkley will head to the polls for a crucial by-election on March 2.

Wong makes UAE visit on final leg of Middle East trip

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held talks with counterparts from the United Arab Emirates during the final stage of her week in the Middle East.

Economy strong but slowdown on horizon, IMF warns

In its latest assessment of the Australian economy, the International Monetary Fund says growth is set to slow, despite more resilience than other nations.

Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Though the jobless rate has held steady, thousands of Australians lost their jobs in December with many entering part-time and insecure work.

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Ukrainians call for helicopters despite safety concerns

The Australian-Ukrainian community has urged the government to send its unwanted helicopters to Eastern Europe to support efforts against Russia's invasion.

More AI services could command fees as tech evolves

Just days after launching its first AI phone, Samsung has revealed it is considering whether to charge for AI services after 2025.

Perth seek breakthrough win against Brisbane in ALW

A-League Women's weekend action includes Perth welcoming Brisbane to the west, while Canberra aim to stay undefeated in 2024 against Melbourne Victory.

Back to school sales to book up billions of dollars

As students gear up to return to their classrooms, Australia’s back to school purchases are set to generate $2.5 billion for retailers.

More can be done for Australian jailed in China: friend

Dr Yang Hengjun has spent years detained in China, but with Beijing offering no signals of a potential release, the government must do more, an advocate says.

Powerball jackpot jumps to $150 million

No entries have scored the $100 million division one prize in a Powerball draw, with next week's jackpot jumping to $150 million.

HIV-hepatitis project aims to reduce health inequities

A new project focusing on Indigenous-led health initiatives is aiming to help address disproportionate rates of hepatitis and HIV in First Nations communities.

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