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'A hate crime': disgust, anger at anti-Israel graffiti

'A hate crime': disgust, anger at anti-Israel graffiti

The prime minister and other leaders have called out a spate of vandalism in a well-heeled suburb after cars were graffitied with anti-Israel slogans.

Coalition vows to overturn extra Future Fund priorities

Coalition vows to overturn extra Future Fund priorities

Coalition vows to overturn extra Future Fund priorities

Coalition vows to overturn extra Future Fund priorities

Adding clean energy and housing as supplementary investment priorities for Australia's sovereign wealth fund has drawn sharp rebuke from the opposition.

Social media age ban coming 'as soon as possible': PM

Social media age ban coming 'as soon as possible': PM

Social media age ban coming 'as soon as possible': PM

Social media age ban coming 'as soon as possible': PM

A push to ban children younger than 16 from using social media platforms is likely to secure cross-party support and pass parliament as soon as next week.

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Australian shares tread water as mega chipmaker reports

Australian shares tread water as mega chipmaker reports

The ASX200 finished flat after a better-than-expected earnings from AI chipmaker Nvidia failed to propel the market higher.

'Jealously guard democracy': Shorten's farewell call

'Jealously guard democracy': Shorten's farewell call

With loved ones and staffers watching on, Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has given his final speech to the federal parliament after almost two decades.

Coles denies supplier gouge through own-brand products

Supermarket heavyweight Coles has developed a wide range of subtly-branded products it owns, denying there is any transparency issue for customers.

'Be brave': new push to save tax reform from extinction

'Be brave': new push to save tax reform from extinction

Teal MP Allegra Spender has a bold vision to bring tax reform back on the agenda after 25 years of inaction, widening inequality and falling home ownership.

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Tax issue a 'dark cloud in my life' says resources boss

Tax issue a 'dark cloud in my life' says resources boss

Tax issue a 'dark cloud in my life' says resources boss

Tax issue a 'dark cloud in my life' says resources boss

Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison has told shareholders he "can't stress enough how much I hate what I've done" regarding a personal tax issue.

Indigenous kids removed from family at growing rates

Indigenous kids removed from family at growing rates

Indigenous kids removed from family at growing rates

Indigenous kids removed from family at growing rates

Governments must get serious in supporting 'woefully underfunded' community organisations as a report reveals the startling rate of Indigenous child removals.

Troye Sivan, Royel Otis among the winners at 2024 ARIAs

Troye Sivan, Royel Otis among the winners at 2024 ARIAs

Troye Sivan, Royel Otis among the winners at 2024 ARIAs

Troye Sivan, Royel Otis among the winners at 2024 ARIAs

Pop star Troye Sivan and indie band Royel Otis have had a big night at the 2024 ARIAs, while Missy Higgins was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Wrapped up: supermarkets charge more for unpackaged veg

Wrapped up: supermarkets charge more for unpackaged veg

Wrapped up: supermarkets charge more for unpackaged veg

Wrapped up: supermarkets charge more for unpackaged veg

Supermarkets are fuelling Australia's plastic pollution by charging more for loose fruit and vegetables than those that are plastic-wrapped, a review as found.

Hundreds of uni execs paid more than state premiers

Hundreds of uni execs paid more than state premiers

Hundreds of uni execs paid more than state premiers

Hundreds of uni execs paid more than state premiers

The tertiary education union has hit out at the "excessive" salaries of university executives who have warned of hundreds of job cuts due to funding shortfalls.

Ready to quit the city? The bush might not be ready

Ready to quit the city? The bush might not be ready

Ready to quit the city? The bush might not be ready

Ready to quit the city? The bush might not be ready

The number of city-slickers looking to escape to the country is growing, but progress to improve housing, education and health in the regions has stalled.

Pop sensation Troye Sivan sweeps ARIAs yet again

Pop sensation Troye Sivan sweeps ARIAs yet again

Pop sensation Troye Sivan sweeps ARIAs yet again

Pop sensation Troye Sivan sweeps ARIAs yet again

Singer-songwriter Troye Sivan has swept the top categories of the 2024 ARIA Awards, taking out album of the year, best solo artist and best pop release.

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Discrimination case launched over child removals

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have launched legal action against the Western Australian and NSW governments over child removals.

Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Motorists could decide the future of Australia's energy networks by when they choose to buy an electric car and how they recharge it.

Aussie shares dip from peak as Ukraine strikes Russia

The ASX200 has finished 0.6 per cent lower, taking a breather after four days of gains as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia.

Losses mount as cybercrime targets Aussies, businesses

The number of online scams and cyber security threats are escalating as the federal government tries to stem the impact on Australians and businesses.

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'A sliver': don't expect oversized budget windfalls

Falling iron ore prices and a weaker labour market will weigh on this year's revenue upgrades, the federal treasurer says.

Domestic violence continues to ravage Indigenous women

Indigenous women represent one-third of deaths related to domestic and family violence since June, say advocates who are calling for action.

'Frosty' returns to Tickford in Supercars fairytale

In the twilight of his Supercars career, fan favourite Mark Winterbottom has returned home to Tickford Racing as a co-driver for Cam Waters.

Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders

Anthony Albanese is promising to remain focused on climate change and open trade after the policies of Donald Trump set the agenda of a major economic summit.

Record number of GPs in training but 'job not done'

Australia is facing a severe shortage of GPs. Though more medical students are opting to become local doctors, peak medical bodies say more must be done.

Tourists warned as Aussie teens fight for life in Laos

The families of two Melbourne best friends fighting for life in Thai hospitals have raced to their bedside as they suffer from suspected methanol poisoning.

Many young Aussies agree with violence to back causes

A third of Gen Z and a quarter of Millennials would support violence or vandalising government offices to advance a cause they care about, a survey has found.

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