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Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock

Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock

Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three.

Australia and Germany step up defence, industrial ties

Australia and Germany step up defence, industrial ties

Australia and Germany step up defence, industrial ties

Australia and Germany step up defence, industrial ties

Germany is considering adding an Australian-made drone to its arsenal as the two nations look to step up their defence cooperation amid global shocks.

Aussie shares snap losing streak but crude risks weigh

Aussie shares snap losing streak but crude risks weigh

Aussie shares snap losing streak but crude risks weigh

Aussie shares snap losing streak but crude risks weigh

The local bourse has had its first positive week since February, but traders remain cautious with the US and Iran still at odds over a potential ceasefire.

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Drivers urged to nab 'undersold fuel' as costs spike

Drivers urged to nab 'undersold fuel' as costs spike

Data on fuel has revealed which capital cities are offering the cheapest and most expensive prices as motorists are urged to use an "undersold" option.

CBA ups inflation prediction as supply chains strain

CBA ups inflation prediction as supply chains strain

Australia is staring down the barrel of inflation above five per cent as a result of the Iran oil supply shock, economists from the Commonwealth Bank warn.

EV loans double as pressured drivers dodge petrol pump

EV loans double as pressured drivers dodge petrol pump

After years of government incentives to boost electric vehicle sales, a climate change sceptic's war has Aussies ditching the pump for the plug at high speed.

First snow falls as sudden chill brings wild weather

First snow falls as sudden chill brings wild weather

Eastern states have been lashed with heavy rain and strong winds as skiers rejoice after fresh snow lands the first powder of the season.

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Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia's gender equality policies are being closely watched by other nations as experts say the focus must be on changing structures that fuel inequality.

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

The rigid hierarchy of the Plymouth Brethren Church meant any orders for followers to campaign for the Liberals would have come from the top, ex-members claim.

Australia wants end to Iran conflict after Trump tirade

Australia wants end to Iran conflict after Trump tirade

Australia wants end to Iran conflict after Trump tirade

Australia wants end to Iran conflict after Trump tirade

Australia is brushing aside criticism from US President Donald Trump for not being a help in the war in the Middle East.

Coalition calls for cut to fuel tax as price woes mount

Coalition calls for cut to fuel tax as price woes mount

Coalition calls for cut to fuel tax as price woes mount

Coalition calls for cut to fuel tax as price woes mount

Cutting battery and EV subsidies would help pay for a coalition plan to halve the fuel excise amid a surge in oil prices caused by the Iran war.

Daylight robbery as time clock stops for shift workers

Daylight robbery as time clock stops for shift workers

Daylight robbery as time clock stops for shift workers

Daylight robbery as time clock stops for shift workers

Employers are being encouraged to pay night workers for every hour they work this Easter Sunday during a daylight saving glitch.

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Australians are adapting to rising fuel prices by changing their transport habits, with some ditching their cars even if it adds hours to their commute.

'I wish him well': Popovic as Volpato waits for Italy

'I wish him well': Popovic as Volpato waits for Italy

'I wish him well': Popovic as Volpato waits for Italy

'I wish him well': Popovic as Volpato waits for Italy

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has addressed Cristian Volpato's apparent decision to preference Italy over Australia on the international stage.

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Global group backs cuts, rate rises to curb inflation

Australia's inflation rate will peak higher than previously forecast, as surging oil costs cause consumer prices to increase, a Paris-based policy body says.

Long-lived cyclone intensifies as it skirts coast

After traversing three states, Cyclone Narelle could intensify into a category five system as it passes a series of isolated coastal communities.

Triple-zero text function could be piloted after outage

Liberal senator Sarah Henderson asked an inquiry why text-to-triple-zero had not been implemented in Australia as a solution after a fatal outage last year.

Man charged over plan to fight in Myanmar's civil war

An Australian faces the prospect of life in prison after being charged with intending to join an armed group to fight in a southeast Asian nation's civil war.

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Bigger fines for dodgy servos but fuel fears remain

Fresh produce is likely to go up in price as higher fuel costs flow through the nation's supply chains, but relief to petrol shortages is on the way.

Australian shares slip as markets mull Iran situation

Uncertainty around US-Iranian peace talks have prompted a slightly negative day for Australian stocks, with risk aversion trumping cautious optimism.

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia and Germany will make it easier for troops to operate from each other's countries as the two nations look at deepening defence co-operation.

Hidden breast cancer costs increase burden of disease

The financial, emotional and social cost of breast cancer has been revealed in a report that has found many Australians delay or skip treatment due to costs.

Labor backs above-inflation wage bump for low-paid

Wage increases have not been driving recent inflation pressures and low-paid workers deserve a real pay rise, the government says.

Strike threat remains as ABC staff return to work

ABC staff are leaving the door open to more strikes, as union figures say their message about job security and wages is not getting through to management.

Tech giants could face more lawsuits after US ruling

An unprecedented legal finding that social media giants failed to protect young users from harm could have major ramifications for tech companies in Australia.

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