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Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown

Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown

Brisbane draftee Koby Evans is the latest AFL player facing suspension for using a homophobic slur, less than a fortnight after St Kilda's Lance Collard.

Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe

Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe

Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe

Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe

An ASX-listed footwear chain has disclosed that its chief is under investigation for potential insider trading and that it will make millions less in earnings.

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

Penny Wong has welcomed plans by the US to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while urging America and Iran to strike an agreement.

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Aussies losing almost $5b in unpaid super every year

Aussies losing almost $5b in unpaid super every year

One in four Australian workers have been deprived of superannuation payments by employers, which could have a huge impact on their retirement nest egg.

Excise cut could fuel violence, illicit cigs tsar says

Excise cut could fuel violence, illicit cigs tsar says

Black market tobacco outweighs legal sales in Australia, but lowering the excise alone would not drive smokers off dodgy darts, Australian Border Force says.

Most Aussies ready to withstand another rate hike: NAB

Most Aussies ready to withstand another rate hike: NAB

The majority of business and retail customers have solid buffers and will be able to deal with an anticipated interest rate hike, a big four bank says.

Booze giant eyes job cuts, as consumers curb thirst

Booze giant eyes job cuts, as consumers curb thirst

The owner of Dan Murphy's and BWS bottle shops has hinted at job cuts - or "labour efficiencies" - as it tries to buffer its business from the Middle East war.

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Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, signed by a list of prominent Australians, argues for tougher media accountability.

Budget to address 'immediate needs' of households: PM

Budget to address 'immediate needs' of households: PM

Budget to address 'immediate needs' of households: PM

Budget to address 'immediate needs' of households: PM

The upcoming federal budget is widely tipped to pare back incentives for property investors as the prime minister promises to tackle intergenerational inequity.

Tension simmers as man charged with 'horrific' murder

Tension simmers as man charged with 'horrific' murder

Tension simmers as man charged with 'horrific' murder

Tension simmers as man charged with 'horrific' murder

The alleged murder of a five-year-old girl has left Alice Springs torn between deep grief, unrest and demands for action.

States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

One state is opening surplus port land to new fuel tanks and refineries as it races to boost storage and cut reliance on volatile global supply chains.

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Traders and economists expect the central bank to raise interest rates for a third straight meeting but high uncertainty could result in another split decision.

Hall of fame honour for late Indigenous music great

Hall of fame honour for late Indigenous music great

Hall of fame honour for late Indigenous music great

Hall of fame honour for late Indigenous music great

The late Indigenous musician Gurrumul has been honoured for his contribution to Australian music as one of six new inductees to the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Chevrolet owners sue over 'unsafe, defective' engines

Chevrolet owners sue over 'unsafe, defective' engines

Chevrolet owners sue over 'unsafe, defective' engines

Chevrolet owners sue over 'unsafe, defective' engines

Chevrolet owners have sued General Motors for compensation claiming alleged engine defects, some of which are undetectable, caused a myriad of safety concerns.

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Australian says flotilla crews bashed by Israeli troops

An Australian activist has described bashings by Israeli soldiers who boarded their vessels on a mission to deliver aid to Gaza.

Australia 'well-placed' to weather fuel supply storm

If the war in the Middle East ended now, there would still be impacts on supply chains, the federal energy minister warns.

Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze

The government is being urged to cut the alcohol excise before the horse has bolted and another black market like illicit tobacco becomes entrenched.

'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

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Queer connection: drag venue marks magic milestone

Mary's Poppin, an iconic queer nightclub, is celebrating 10 years as a hub of glamour, performance and self-expression.

Deadly sin at heart of Rebel’s fiery feud with co-star

A hotly contested legal fight between Hollywood star Rebel Wilson and the young star of her directorial debut boils down to accusations of greed.

Fiscal restraint to define federal budget as costs rise

Health, defence and welfare commitments are among fiscal pressures weighing on the federal budget as Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows to put a lid on spending.

Family calls for calm after riot over accused murderer

An alcohol ban has been enforced and rioters are being targeted in an outback town after violence erupted over an accused child murderer's arrest.

Rebel's fiery defamation fight with co-star extended

A high-profile court battle between A-lister Rebel Wilson and the star of her directorial debut has been prolonged at the last minute.

Australian shares snap eight-session run of losses

The ASX has ended the week on a positive note, buoyed by strong US earnings despite ongoing uncertainty over the Gulf energy crisis.

Snoring leader buys restless leg syndrome device maker

Sleep apnoea company Resmed has acquired a California firm that makes a device for patients with restless leg syndrome, the third-biggest sleep disorder.

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