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PM eyes backpacker scheme overhaul in UK leader talks

PM eyes backpacker scheme overhaul in UK leader talks

Anthony Albanese will seek to tighten rules around British backpackers coming to Australia when he meets with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in the Caribbean.

'Game over' for Nationals with leader's lower house bid

'Game over' for Nationals with leader's lower house bid

'Game over' for Nationals with leader's lower house bid

'Game over' for Nationals with leader's lower house bid

Polling suggests the Nationals will be lucky to win three seats at the next federal election as the rural party's leader moves chambers to sidestep One Nation.

Mortgage customers keep on top of interest rate hikes

Mortgage customers keep on top of interest rate hikes

Mortgage customers keep on top of interest rate hikes

Mortgage customers keep on top of interest rate hikes

The number of Westpac customers behind on mortgage payments has held steady despite four interest rate hikes in 2026 and the strong prospect of more to come.

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'Asset-rich' Aussies could struggle to afford aged care

'Asset-rich' Aussies could struggle to afford aged care

In-home aged care risks becoming less accessible, with most applicants for subsidised assistance already receiving social welfare to get by.

Super funds on notice over complaints handling failings

Super funds on notice over complaints handling failings

Superannuation funds are ignoring the "canary in the coal mine" about issues affecting members, the corporate regulator says.

Road safety detector expands footprint to meet demand

Road safety detector expands footprint to meet demand

A stock exchange-listed technology company that makes roadside camera systems to detect motorists using mobiles is opening a new manufacturing facility.

Demons, Swans sweat on injuries ahead of AFLW finals

Demons, Swans sweat on injuries ahead of AFLW finals

Melbourne captain Kate Hore hurt her shoulder and Sydney's Caitlin Reid was taken to hospital after a nasty collision ahead of the AFLW finals.

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Cracks emerge in opposition over super stance

Cracks emerge in opposition over super stance

Cracks emerge in opposition over super stance

Cracks emerge in opposition over super stance

A Liberal MP has signalled the party might back away from a fight over whether to let home-buyers and workers access retirement savings early.

Melbourne Cup record a 'thrill' for master trainer

Melbourne Cup record a 'thrill' for master trainer

Melbourne Cup record a 'thrill' for master trainer

Melbourne Cup record a 'thrill' for master trainer

Ciaron Maher will set a new mark with a record number of Melbourne Cup runners, spearheaded by favourite Point Of Law.

Nation readies itself for rates that stop inflation

Nation readies itself for rates that stop inflation

Nation readies itself for rates that stop inflation

Nation readies itself for rates that stop inflation

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to lift interest rates for a second straight meeting on Melbourne Cup day, further hitting Australia's falling housing market.

'No area exempt': budget-wide cuts to fight inflation

'No area exempt': budget-wide cuts to fight inflation

'No area exempt': budget-wide cuts to fight inflation

'No area exempt': budget-wide cuts to fight inflation

The finance minister has admitted to "robust discussions" within government as Labor comes under pressure to rein in spending.

Cagey buyers push home sales rates to post-pandemic low

Cagey buyers push home sales rates to post-pandemic low

Cagey buyers push home sales rates to post-pandemic low

Cagey buyers push home sales rates to post-pandemic low

The share of homes selling under the hammer has plummeted to a post-pandemic low as would-be buyers brace for another interest rate rise.

'Like sand in my eye': treatment gives hope to patients

'Like sand in my eye': treatment gives hope to patients

'Like sand in my eye': treatment gives hope to patients

'Like sand in my eye': treatment gives hope to patients

Thyroid eye disease is a rare, complex, progressive and potentially vision-threatening autoimmune condition estimated to impact 23,000 Australians.

Australia was promised a poet laureate: where are they?

Australia was promised a poet laureate: where are they?

Australia was promised a poet laureate: where are they?

Australia was promised a poet laureate: where are they?

Australia was promised a poet laureate to bust out some rhymes for the nation almost four years ago. So where are they?

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Incentives drive sharp rise in GP bulk-billing rates

Half of all GP clinics are now exclusively bulk billing patients, after hundreds signed on to a federal incentive program.

Walsh stars in big Kangaroos win to put claim on No.1

Australia have beaten the Cook Islands 66-6 in their World Cup clash in Townsville as the starting spine made a claim to stay together for the semi-final.

Maher pleased as Cup favourite lands 'ideal' barrier

Ciaron Maher will saddle a record seven runners in the Melbourne Cup and rates his chances after favourite Point Of Law drew well in barrier nine.

New Spirit of Tasmania ferries embark on historic trip

Keen travellers have lined up for hours to board the first sailing of new Bass Strait vessels, which are in operation after delays and cost overruns.

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Severe weather warnings as cold front meets warm air

Residents across Australia's east and southeast are being warned to prepare for severe weather, including heavy rain and destructive winds.

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

A challenge to make Australian homes greener has found smarter design, better materials and renovating rather than rebuilding can dramatically cut emissions.

Jetsetting PM jettisons turbulence, hopes for reset

With the government facing rising pressure over inflation and a likely fresh rate rise, Anthony Albanese is meeting Commonwealth leaders in the Caribbean.

Aged care system mired in backlogs and shortages

The aged care system still lacks the funding and workforce it needs to deliver the rights-based care promised to older Australians in laws passed a year ago.

'Serious harm': all eyes on Australia over toxic spray

Australia should consider the consequences of being wrong about the health risks posed by a toxic chemical long linked to Parkinson's disease, a US expert says.

Former Wallaby's urgent warning about inherited cancer

Seventeen members of former rugby star Joe Roff's family have a gene that makes them much more susceptible to developing cancer, prompting his urgent warning.

Little Cleo's recovery so fortunate, say crime experts

Little Cleo Smith's dramatic rescue by police 18 days after being abducted by a stranger in remote WA defied the odds, experts agree.

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