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Rain-hit region braces as tropical storm sweeps past

Rain-hit region braces as tropical storm sweeps past

Top End locals are wary of another flood threat after a former cyclone swept past, causing less damage than first expected as it speeds toward another state.

Suns to fight gun forward's ban, North defender cleared

Suns to fight gun forward's ban, North defender cleared

Suns to fight gun forward's ban, North defender cleared

Suns to fight gun forward's ban, North defender cleared

Gold Coast will fight Bailey Humphrey's rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal, while North Melbourne's Charlie Comben has had his striking report thrown out.

'Agonising cycle': ABC journos to strike over pay offer

'Agonising cycle': ABC journos to strike over pay offer

'Agonising cycle': ABC journos to strike over pay offer

'Agonising cycle': ABC journos to strike over pay offer

Thousands of ABC staff have voted to walk off the job, rejecting an enterprise bargaining agreement offer that featured a below-inflation pay rise.

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Premier's offer as One Nation breaks through at polls

Premier's offer as One Nation breaks through at polls

As One Nation secures its first lower house seat outside of its heartland, a re-elected premier says he's focused on bringing people together.

'Flashing red': climate imbalance reaches all-time high

'Flashing red': climate imbalance reaches all-time high

Energy in must equal energy out for a stable climate, but the balance is increasingly off kilter with troubling, long-lasting consequences.

Rural sparky who researched missiles for IS headed home

Rural sparky who researched missiles for IS headed home

Jailed electrician Haisem Zahab has been denied parole twice but will walk from prison in days after serving nine years for designing missiles for terrorists.

No welcome mat for thirsty, energy-hungry data centres

No welcome mat for thirsty, energy-hungry data centres

Priority treatment will be afforded to water- and energy-conscious data centres, though some critics want stricter rules on technology companies.

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Sandilands sues radio giant over contract feud

Sandilands sues radio giant over contract feud

Sandilands sues radio giant over contract feud

Sandilands sues radio giant over contract feud

Shock jock Kyle Sandilands has told his old boss to prepare for a courtroom showdown for unlawfully terminating his contract after his split with his co-host.

Growing obesity crisis tanking Aussie productivity

Growing obesity crisis tanking Aussie productivity

Growing obesity crisis tanking Aussie productivity

Growing obesity crisis tanking Aussie productivity

An all-of-the-above strategy is needed to head off Australia's worsening obesity problem, bipartisan research finds.

Wars cause spike in security fears among young people

Wars cause spike in security fears among young people

Wars cause spike in security fears among young people

Wars cause spike in security fears among young people

A majority of Australians want the government to share more information about national security at a time of global crisis.

'Tales of two insolvencies': small business failures up

'Tales of two insolvencies': small business failures up

'Tales of two insolvencies': small business failures up

'Tales of two insolvencies': small business failures up

Credit-demand figures indicate business conditions have been headed south since before the US-Israeli war on Iran rocked global energy markets.

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Drone-based terror attacks pose an increasing threat to Australia's national security and urgent action is needed, a report warns.

Four Tests in 31 days: cricket's cluttered new schedule

Four Tests in 31 days: cricket's cluttered new schedule

Four Tests in 31 days: cricket's cluttered new schedule

Four Tests in 31 days: cricket's cluttered new schedule

Australia and New Zealand will play their entire four-Test trans-Tasman series in the space of a month, with cricket's calendar putting a squeeze on fixtures.

Ugly scuffle eclipses City's win, Canberra pip Adelaide

Ugly scuffle eclipses City's win, Canberra pip Adelaide

Ugly scuffle eclipses City's win, Canberra pip Adelaide

Ugly scuffle eclipses City's win, Canberra pip Adelaide

A red card to Melbourne City's Chinaza Uchendu has overshadowed their win over Western Sydney, while Canberra cemented their position in the ALW's top six.

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'New normal': rampant Labor masks fractured politics

A landslide Labor win with a surging One Nation and shrinking Liberal vote is symbolic of a shifting landscape in Australian politics, analysts say.

'Bumps' but no fuel shock yet as tankers cancelled

The war in the Middle East has forced six fuel shipments to Australia to be cancelled, but a minister insists any shortages are demand not supply driven.

PM's veiled message after One Nation election surge

Pauline Hanson's anti-immigration party has achieved its best election result since 1998, sending shockwaves through the ranks of its conservative rivals.

Towns brace for fresh floods as ex-cyclone lashes north

Ex-tropical cyclone Narelle has crossed into the Northern Territory, bringing the threat of further flooding for sodden communities.

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Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

February consumer price data to be released on Wednesday will shape the Reserve Bank's thinking on interest rates ahead of a crucial meeting in May.

How war in Iran helps an Aussie farming breakthrough

The conflict in Iran has sent shock waves through global energy markets and Australia's food and farming sector is more exposed than most realise.

Free midday power just the start for energy equity

Zero-cost daytime energy is about capitalising on Australia's solar success story but more could be done to ensure renters and apartment occupants benefit.

Could a little beetle threaten Australia's foodbowl?

Voracious wood-boring beetles continue to rapidly destroy the snow gum forests of the Australian Alps as climate change creates perfect conditions for them.

Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll

Labor has stormed to a huge win in South Australia, as One Nation hopes its historic second placing translates into seats.

Rebirth, renewal: Iranian diaspora's wish for new year

Members of Australia's Iranian diaspora are hoping for renewal in their war-torn homeland as they bring in the new year.

Nationals going hyper to bring back carefree Australia

Powered by energy drinks and dreams of cult hero love children, Nationals leader Matt Canavan is doing regional politics on steroids.

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