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Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Social media giants have faced intense questioning over whether they're doing enough to stem the tide of online hate on their platforms.

'Bullshit': Socceroo slams Hanson's monoculture claim

'Bullshit': Socceroo slams Hanson's monoculture claim

'Bullshit': Socceroo slams Hanson's monoculture claim

'Bullshit': Socceroo slams Hanson's monoculture claim

Socceroo Awer Mabil says the national football team is a representation of the best Australia has to offer as a multicultural country.

'Meet common danger': Australia, Fiji seal new alliance

'Meet common danger': Australia, Fiji seal new alliance

'Meet common danger': Australia, Fiji seal new alliance

'Meet common danger': Australia, Fiji seal new alliance

Fiji has become Australia's newest ally under a mutual defence pact that leaves the door open to including other Pacific nations as China jostles for influence.

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China test fires missile in Pacific as alliance struck

China test fires missile in Pacific as alliance struck

China has confirmed it fired a sea-based missile in the Pacific, just hours after Australia signed a landmark defence alliance with Fiji.

Fuel made from cooking oil to be used at Aussie airport

Fuel made from cooking oil to be used at Aussie airport

Australia’s first sustainable aviation fuel tank and pipeline has been cleared for takeoff, paving the way for cleaner flights and a new homegrown industry.

Albanese apologises for podcast remarks about Kylie

Albanese apologises for podcast remarks about Kylie

The prime minister had been under fire following comments he made about Kylie Minogue while playing "shag, marry, date" while appearing on a podcast.

Super funds defy global upheaval to deliver big gains

Super funds defy global upheaval to deliver big gains

Many superannuation funds have delivered double-digit returns for investors in a lacklustre year for Aussie shares.

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'My life is over': teens' social posts can be warnings

'My life is over': teens' social posts can be warnings

'My life is over': teens' social posts can be warnings

'My life is over': teens' social posts can be warnings

Young people who post about mental distress online are being dismissed as attention-seeking or hormonal, attitudes that have prompted an awareness campaign.

Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal

Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal

Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal

Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal

The prime minister has reached the first stop of his Pacific tour, receiving a warm welcome in Fiji after arriving to ink a major security deal.

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

The 2026 NAIDOC finalists have been announced, recognising First Nations elders, organisers, artists and communities.

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a broad swipe at right-wing rivals, telling the Labor Party faithful they are only interested in airing grievances.

Bird flu surveillance ramped up on coastline

Bird flu surveillance ramped up on coastline

Bird flu surveillance ramped up on coastline

Bird flu surveillance ramped up on coastline

Authorities have called for calm after Australia's sixth bird flu case was confirmed, with thousands of department staff deployed to the coastline.

Aussie Myers stuns with new Oceania mile record

Aussie Myers stuns with new Oceania mile record

Aussie Myers stuns with new Oceania mile record

Aussie Myers stuns with new Oceania mile record

ACT middle distance star Cameron Myers set a new Oceania men's mile record at the Diamond League meet in the United States.

Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

The time to build a new home in Australia has fallen by 10 per cent in two years but the country is still falling behind the pace on its 1.2 million target.

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Huge energy bill blowout due to past 'denial and delay'

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended Labor's handling of the power grid, despite coalition figures pointing to a $23 billion blowout in consumer costs.

'Pure elation': Aussie IVF innovation sparks baby joy

Australian scientists have achieved the first pregnancies using a trail-blazing 3D-printed IVF device smaller than the width of a human hair.

'Hell of a Test match': Wallabies lose 10-try thriller

The Wallabies have run in five tries but suffered a gut-wrenching 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney to open their Nations Championship campaign.

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Australia's sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical.

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Reef dodges 'in danger' World Heritage listing again

United Nations' concern over the water quality on the Great Barrier Reef has triggered a call for action from environmentalists.

Hit the slopes: snowstorm saves the Aussie ski season

Australia's alps have been blanketed by snow just in time for the school holidays following the worst start to a season in decades.

'Can you imagine': PM mocks One Nation over fuel crisis

Australia's multicultural background is being held up by the government as a reason the nation was able to strike fuel supply deals with its Asian neighbours.

Socceroos fans downhearted but well behaved, say police

Australia has been knocked out of the soccer World Cup after a tense shootout with Egypt, but local fans have accepted the disappointment without incident.

Green shoots in clean hydrogen as startup notches win

An Australian electrolyser maker has secured its first order and a big green hydrogen project has been green-lit in signs of life for a challenged sector.

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Navy task force Operation Render Safe is undertaking a reconnaissance survey of Nanumea Lagoon in Tuvalu to locate and identify explosive WWII remnants.

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

The prime minister will travel to Fiji and the Solomon Islands to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to the Pacific and regional security.

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