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Australia backs defence collaboration with Indonesia

Australia backs defence collaboration with Indonesia

Anthony Albanese wants greater Australian "integration" into defence infrastructure in Indonesia following the signing of a landmark security treaty.

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror flick Bring Her Back and streaming series The Narrow Road to the Deep North have dominated the AACTA Awards, Australia's answer to the Oscars.

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Neither Liberal leader Sussan Ley nor Nationals counterpart David Littleproud are willing to cede ground as prospects of an imminent coalition reunion diminish.

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Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards

Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards

Horror film Bring Her Back has won 10 gongs at the 2026 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast, while The Narrow Road to the Deep North has won nine awards.

Aussie shares log worst session since 'Liberation Day'

Aussie shares log worst session since 'Liberation Day'

All 11 locals sectors have dragged the bourse lower in its worst trading session since Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs in 2025.

'Glen Tinto' deal dead as Rio exits same river thrice

'Glen Tinto' deal dead as Rio exits same river thrice

As copper prices hover near all-time highs, Rio Tinto's decision to reject a merger might be a surprise, but analysts say the miner has been very disciplined.

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

Australia and Indonesia will come to each other's aid if either nation comes under attack after inking a security partnership in Jakarta.

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'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president's Australian visit.

Tech giant's shares slide after 'software-mageddon'

Tech giant's shares slide after 'software-mageddon'

Tech giant's shares slide after 'software-mageddon'

Tech giant's shares slide after 'software-mageddon'

Shares in Atlassian, Australia's biggest tech company, have fallen to the lowest level since early 2019 amid a huge rout in the software-as-a-service sector.

Property website's listings fall, shares tumble

Property website's listings fall, shares tumble

Property website's listings fall, shares tumble

Property website's listings fall, shares tumble

Realestate.com.au owner REA group has grown its first half revenue and profit, despite a six per cent fall in its digital property listings.

Crocodiles in the moat: media giant lays out AI defence

Crocodiles in the moat: media giant lays out AI defence

Crocodiles in the moat: media giant lays out AI defence

Crocodiles in the moat: media giant lays out AI defence

News Corp, which owns news media, publishing and multiple data and information assets, has set guardrails against AI theft as it looks to a strong second half.

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

The Liberals and Nationals appear to be on the brink of a more permanent break-up, with no compromise reached after days of negotiations.

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

First Nations leaders have accused senior politicians of downplaying the threat of racism in the wake of a failed Invasion Day bombing.

Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Opposition MPs have grilled Reserve Bank officials over whether government spending and monetary policy errors contributed to the first rate hike in two years.

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Likely Liberal contender denies plans to roll leader

The man tipped to soon challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership insists he is not plotting a partyroom coup while admitting to ambition for the top job.

Para golden girl on track for Winter Paralympics berth

Unable to resist a challenge dangled in her face, Australia's dual-sport Paralympic champion Lauren Parker has switched from streets to snow-covered slopes.

Deadly disparity for Indigenous people under restraint

A study of deaths in custody has highlighted a disturbing disparity involving the use of a potentially lethal restraint on Indigenous Australians.

Calls to end climate security secrecy as UK fesses up

The Australian government has been urged to come clean on security threats posed by climate change following the release of a troubling UK assessment.

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AI war against 'one cent' family violence perpetrators

The use of artificial intelligence can be challenging for many Australians, but one major business has found ways to bring good out of the groundbreaking tech.

Australia's netballers thrash Jamaica in first Test

Australia's world No.1 netballers have crushed Jamaica by 31 goals in the first Test of their three-match series.

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Technology giants are not doing enough to tackle the worst examples of child sexual abuse material online, according to Australia's online safety boss.

Invasion Day terror accused sought 'pro-white' material

A man accused of trying to bomb an Invasion Day rally was motivated by racial hatred, police allege, as they defend belatedly declaring it a terrorist act.

Greens hold door open to capital gains tax reforms

Support from the Greens could hold the key to opening the door to capital gains tax changes as the government ponders reforms the opposition says it won't back.

Miners drag Aussie shares lower as gold price whipsaws

A lumbering mining sector has tipped the bourse into the red, with energy stocks also fading after artificial intelligence jitters hit uranium producers.

Domestic producer worried about gas reservation policy

Australian oil and gas exploration and production company Beach Energy is concerned about the impact of a looming east coast gas reservation policy.

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