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Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

The official cash rate is expected to remain on hold when the Reserve Bank decides on interest rates for the last time in 2025.

The lack of leave turning many women off their jobs

The lack of leave turning many women off their jobs

The lack of leave turning many women off their jobs

The lack of leave turning many women off their jobs

Many Australian women have quit or considered leaving their jobs during fertility treatment, but some employers are stepping in to stop the workforce exodus.

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia.

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'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

With Mitchell Starc stellar, Australia are within striking distance of a 2-0 series lead following a dominant third day of the second Ashes Test.

Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire

Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire

A fast-moving bushfire has destroyed at least a dozen homes in one town as more than 1000 firefighters tackled a host of blazes in extreme heatwave conditions.

Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid

Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid

Cameron Smith feels there's no place like home with the former world No.2 finding some timely form to challenge for his first Australian Open title.

Retail workers detail horrific abuse ahead of Xmas rush

Retail workers detail horrific abuse ahead of Xmas rush

Almost all retail and fast food workers have documented verbal abuse while one in 10 have been spat on, sparking calls for better protections.

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Notorious child killer dies, taking truth to the grave

Notorious child killer dies, taking truth to the grave

Notorious child killer dies, taking truth to the grave

Notorious child killer dies, taking truth to the grave

One of Australia's most notorious murderers - and a suspected serial killer - has died while serving a life sentence for the slaying of an Adelaide teenager.

Love songs for nature to inspire climate activism

Love songs for nature to inspire climate activism

Love songs for nature to inspire climate activism

Love songs for nature to inspire climate activism

Australian musicians are using their work to raise the profile of climate change and environmental issues, including through an annual competition.

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

Concerns over the oppression of Afghan women and girls have led Australia's government to sanction three top Taliban officials.

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test.

Age-check fears mount ahead of child social media ban

Age-check fears mount ahead of child social media ban

Age-check fears mount ahead of child social media ban

Age-check fears mount ahead of child social media ban

Tech giants face accuracy flaws in the under-16 social media bans, as age-scan errors risk letting teens slip through or wrongly lock them out of platforms.

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

Joe Root has reached a huge personal milestone in Australia -- but he's not interested in dissecting anything except the path to Ashes success for England.

Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba

Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba

Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba

Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba

Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.

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Aussie stars light up the Open as McIlroy hangs tough

Australian superstars Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith are all within two shots of the lead at the halfway mark of the Australian Open.

Positive male roles highlighted in push to end violence

Men have important and influential roles in promoting healthy attitudes towards women to help prevent violence against them, AFL captains and male leaders say.

Commodity prices prop up lethargic equities performance

The local bourse has ended the week slightly higher, buoyed by miners, energy and utilities stocks while fading hopes of interest rate cuts weighed elsewhere.

Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal

Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.

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Doctors take jab at 'shady tactics' of health insurers

Australians are paying more for private health insurance but are covered for less as health insurers dispute the latest findings from a peak medical body.

Developer denies reported links to organised crime

A billion dollar property development firm claims Nine news reports alleging links with organised criminals such as the Alameddines were false and damaging.

Economy has huge issues, billionaire retail icon warns

Premier Investments shares have plunged as the owner of Smiggle and Peter Alexander blames lower earnings forecast on the economy.

Rapid tech uptake as diggers aim to bring down drones

Drone technology has transformed the modern battlefield and the Australian Defence Force is moving quickly to protect its soldiers and citizens.

Homes, shacks damaged as fire emergencies hit states

Houses, shacks and cars have been damaged by an out-of-control fire as emergency warnings are issued in two states.

TikTok vows to comply with teen social media ban

Tech giant TikTok will fall into line with Australia's world-leading social media restrictions, admitting age assurance methods can't protect people's privacy.

'Air-Miles Anika': minister under fire for flight costs

A senior minister splashed thousands of taxpayer dollars on a trip where she attended a friend's birthday party, prompting accusations of improper spending.

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