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One Nation, Nats tussle as Joyce dodges Hanson queries

One Nation, Nats tussle as Joyce dodges Hanson queries

One Nation expects a sign-on surge after Barnaby Joyce joined up, although the ex-deputy PM stopped short of condoning his new leader's controversial actions.

Aussie shares edge lower as RBA offers no surprises

Aussie shares edge lower as RBA offers no surprises

Aussie shares edge lower as RBA offers no surprises

Aussie shares edge lower as RBA offers no surprises

Energy and IT stocks have led Australian shares in a subdued trading session after the Reserve Bank board's final meeting of 2025 tracked with expectations.

Billion-dollar boost for 'Aussie born' Ghost Bat drones

Billion-dollar boost for 'Aussie born' Ghost Bat drones

Billion-dollar boost for 'Aussie born' Ghost Bat drones

Billion-dollar boost for 'Aussie born' Ghost Bat drones

Australia will pour an extra $1.4 billion into a world-leading drone, the first combat aircraft to be designed and made in the nation for several decades.

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Cover-up claims as triple zero-linked death revealed

Cover-up claims as triple zero-linked death revealed

Another death linked to triple-zero failures just days after Optus' major outage was not publicly disclosed at the time, sparking accusations of a cover-up.

Legal threat as social media given final doomscrolling

Legal threat as social media given final doomscrolling

The final push notifications are being received and last feeds scrolled as Australian children prepared to be kicked off social media in a landmark move.

Minister's public purse spending bonanza under audit

Minister's public purse spending bonanza under audit

A besieged cabinet minister under fire for slugging taxpayers with the bill to fly her husband to sports events has referred herself for an independent audit.

PM eulogises corruption-tainted political playmaker

PM eulogises corruption-tainted political playmaker

Controversial Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson has been remembered by all corners of Australia's political class after a career defined by ruthlessness.

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CommBank cops record fine over data right breaches

CommBank cops record fine over data right breaches

CommBank cops record fine over data right breaches

CommBank cops record fine over data right breaches

Australia's biggest company has paid a record fine for breaches of data sharing rules, after it failed to enable sharing for certain account types.

Shopping for a new car? Life360 will have your back

Shopping for a new car? Life360 will have your back

Shopping for a new car? Life360 will have your back

Shopping for a new car? Life360 will have your back

Family location-sharing app owner Life360 says a recent $181 million acquisition will bring it closer to its goal of targeting users where they are with ads.

NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG

NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG

NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG

NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG

With a team set to join the NRL in 2028, Papua New Guinea is walking a delicate tightrope between ties to Australia and economic opportunities abroad.

Ex-nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients

Ex-nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients

Ex-nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients

Ex-nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients

A nurse who was sacked in a firestorm of criticism will face trial over alleged threats of violence towards Israeli patients in covertly recorded video chat.

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

Almost half of Victorian renters are being forced to use digital platforms to apply for and maintain their accommodation despite privacy concerns.

Avo go at this: Aussie exports fuel hopes for new year

Avo go at this: Aussie exports fuel hopes for new year

Avo go at this: Aussie exports fuel hopes for new year

Avo go at this: Aussie exports fuel hopes for new year

Australians are expected to eat 5kg of avocados per person in the new year, as bumper harvests and export demand boost optimism across the agricultural sector.

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Australia falls behind providing life-saving care

Significant advancements in medical technologies are improving patient outcomes, but Australia is at risk of falling behind as it undervalues new technology.

Retiring renters facing disaster without intervention

Renters face an impossible challenge in retirement without more assistance and need significantly more superannuation than homeowners, a report shows.

Firefighter dead as hot and dry weather spells danger

A veteran firefighter has been killed protecting homes as hot weather combined with moderate winds threatens to bring another day of elevated fire dangers.

Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply

Data centres supporting artificial intelligence technology could use as much as 20 per cent of the water supply in some cities unless policies change.

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'Respect' frustrates Reynolds' pursuit of Higgins' cash

A judge has reserved his decision over ex-senator Linda Reynolds' application to bankrupt Brittany Higgins after she lost a bruising defamation battle.

Blow for Rebel Wilson in fight over embattled film

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has suffered a setback as her unreleased directorial debut film remains mired in legal battles in two continents.

Labor digs in on entitlements as minister cops scrutiny

A senior minister has splashed thousands of dollars of taxpayer money on family travel, as the Albanese government stands behind rules allowing the spend.

'Some hurt in this': Joyce jumps ship to One Nation

Barnaby Joyce says he's looking forward to joining forces with a "fellow traveller" in Pauline Hanson after confirming he will serve under her in One Nation.

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

US calls for its allies to lift defence budgets will likely be raised again with Australia during high-level talks in Washington DC between senior ministers.

Shares snap four-day winning streak ahead of rates news

Profit-taking in raw materials and energy stocks have dragged the bourse lower, ahead of a huge week for central bank meetings in different parts of the globe.

'Difficult decision' on energy bill relief payments

Australian households and businesses are going to miss out on further energy bill relief, after a decision was made for the rebate to finish by the year's end.

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