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Freed democracy activist knew family would not give up

Freed democracy activist knew family would not give up

As retired Sydney baker Chau Van Kham passed time watching lizards in a Vietnamese prison, he knew people back home were fighting tirelessly for his release.

War crime claims improbable, says Ben Roberts-Smith

War crime claims improbable, says Ben Roberts-Smith

War crime claims improbable, says Ben Roberts-Smith

War crime claims improbable, says Ben Roberts-Smith

In his challenge to court findings he engaged in war crimes, ex-SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith says the claims are improbable and based on unreliable evidence.

Reality descends as low-cost airline Bonza cuts routes

Reality descends as low-cost airline Bonza cuts routes

Reality descends as low-cost airline Bonza cuts routes

Reality descends as low-cost airline Bonza cuts routes

Just months after Australia's newest airline took to the skies, budget carrier Bonza is cutting five low-demand routes to improve service and reliability.

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Bank boss says renters tightening their belts the most

Bank boss says renters tightening their belts the most

Households are struggling, with renters pulling back on spending more than other groups, Commonwealth Bank chief Matt Comyn says.

Banks 'failed human rights' over Santos NT gas project

Banks 'failed human rights' over Santos NT gas project

Tiwi and Larrakia traditional owners say the big four banks have failed to respond to human rights complaints over a proposed gas project off the NT coast.

Business as usual for rich-list Forrests after split

Business as usual for rich-list Forrests after split

One of Australia’s richest couples, Andrew and Nicola Forrest, have separated, but they will continue working together on their various business interests.

Taxpayers pipe $70m into Hunter renewable hydrogen hub

Taxpayers pipe $70m into Hunter renewable hydrogen hub

Chemicals giant Orica says industrial-scale renewable hydrogen and green ammonia is within reach, and would free up domestic gas supply for households.

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Man charged with threatening, harassing federal MP

Man charged with threatening, harassing federal MP

Man charged with threatening, harassing federal MP

Man charged with threatening, harassing federal MP

Federal police have charged a man with sending threatening and harassing emails to a federal member of parliament.

PwC extends donation ban as Greens fire up over firm

PwC extends donation ban as Greens fire up over firm

PwC extends donation ban as Greens fire up over firm

PwC extends donation ban as Greens fire up over firm

Giant consultancy company PwC has taken a further step to avoid conflict of interest perceptions by pulling out of Labor and Liberal business forums.

WBBL to play at MCG, SCG in new-look schedule

WBBL to play at MCG, SCG in new-look schedule

WBBL to play at MCG, SCG in new-look schedule

WBBL to play at MCG, SCG in new-look schedule

The MCG and SCG will host Women's Big Bash League matches this summer, as the competition looks to play more games at bigger stadiums.

Aussie lake among world's worst for plastic pollution

Aussie lake among world's worst for plastic pollution

Aussie lake among world's worst for plastic pollution

Aussie lake among world's worst for plastic pollution

A new international study has found some freshwater lakes are more affected by microplastics than the ocean, with one in Australia among the most polluted.

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy at the NATO summit, announcing more military aid.

PwC fronts up over conflict of interest breach

PwC fronts up over conflict of interest breach

PwC fronts up over conflict of interest breach

PwC fronts up over conflict of interest breach

PwC has disclosed a conflict of interest breach from 2018, while other consulting firms have revealed they fired partners and staff over integrity issues.

Union takes Commonwealth Bank to Fair Work on WFH rules

Union takes Commonwealth Bank to Fair Work on WFH rules

Union takes Commonwealth Bank to Fair Work on WFH rules

Union takes Commonwealth Bank to Fair Work on WFH rules

The Finance Sector Union is going to the Fair Work Commission over a Commonwealth Bank edict for staff to return to the office instead of working from home.

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Another big Aussie telco signs with Elon Musk's SpaceX

Australian mobile phone users are being promised greater coverage after Optus announced a partnership with SpaceX to boost its reach.

Australian shares up as commodities lift energy, miners

The local share market has finished 0.4 per cent higher after a positive lead from the US, with rising commodity prices benefiting energy and materials sectors.

Police unearth largest Australian seizure of ketamine

Three men face life in prison after being arrested and charged over the largest seizure of the illicit drug ketamine in Australia's history.

Resilient home loan borrowers surprise big bank bosses

Top executives from ANZ and NAB say their customers are faring pretty well as interest rates rise and economic conditions decline.

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Streaming quotas a fight for culture, Bryan Brown says

Decorated actor Bryan Brown has pushed for tougher rules on streaming giants at an address to the National Press Club.

TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency

The Australian Signals Directorate says TikTok's ability to gather user information was partly behind the reason for its ban from federal devices.

Inquiry calls for shake-up of insolvency laws

A parliamentary committee is calling on the government overhaul corporate and personal insolvency laws.

First Nations school students get taste of campus life

Indigenous high school students from around the country are taking part in a week-long university experience based on their future study interests.

Australia unable to seal EU trade deal as talks stall

Talks for a free trade deal with the EU have stalled over Australia's demands for greater access for its agricultural products into European markets.

Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups

The Australian chair of an electric vehicle giant says the nation must drive tech startups and renewable energy or risk being left behind.

Rate rises still on cards but RBA chief softens stance

The head of the Reserve Bank says more interest rate rises are possible to get inflation under control, but the July pause was appropriate.

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