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New offers made as clock starts ticking on nature talks

New offers made as clock starts ticking on nature talks

Environmentalists are pleading with the government to strike a deal with the Greens on major reforms which could include a crackdown on native forest logging.

Joyce's defection decision looms after high-stakes meal

Joyce's defection decision looms after high-stakes meal

Joyce's defection decision looms after high-stakes meal

Joyce's defection decision looms after high-stakes meal

After months of speculation, Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce is ready to play the wildcard and reveal if he's going to cross the Rubicon and join One Nation.

'I own my face': AI deepfake victims may be able to sue

'I own my face': AI deepfake victims may be able to sue

'I own my face': AI deepfake victims may be able to sue

'I own my face': AI deepfake victims may be able to sue

Proposed laws would ban the use of digitally altered or AI-generated audio or visual content that depicts a person’s face or voice without their consent.

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Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has continued her yearly tradition of naming every woman who died from violence in Australia, on the eve of an international event.

Govt, opposition unite to sledge $96m BOM website

Govt, opposition unite to sledge $96m BOM website

The near-universally loathed new Bureau of Meteorology website cost taxpayers $96.5 million, rather than the $4 million it originally claimed.

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

AI has infiltrated the law, leading Australian judges to sift through machine-generated arguments, but the tech might help the functioning of courts.

Raiders' new signing in battle to earn hooker spot

Raiders' new signing in battle to earn hooker spot

New Canberra signing Jayden Brailey expects competition with two of the NRL's hottest hookers for the Raiders' No.9 jersey will take his game to new heights.

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Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Police have apologised to an Aboriginal teenager who was mistakenly pulled from a bus and arrested as his family calls for officers to be stood down.

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies.

Capitals deliver statement win to extinguish Flames

Capitals deliver statement win to extinguish Flames

Capitals deliver statement win to extinguish Flames

Capitals deliver statement win to extinguish Flames

After an hour delay to start of the match, the UC Capitals have smashed the Sydney Flames 96-56, marking the biggest win of the WNBL season.

Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport

Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport

Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport

Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport

A landmark study has detailed how body-shaming and bullying, often from fellow athletes, are among the top concerns in Australian sport.

Gough Whitlam to be immortalised with Canberra statue

Gough Whitlam to be immortalised with Canberra statue

Gough Whitlam to be immortalised with Canberra statue

Gough Whitlam to be immortalised with Canberra statue

Fifty years on from the sacking of Gough Whitlam, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the saga as a ''partisan political ambush".

Greens prepare to tear environment reforms 'to shreds'

Greens prepare to tear environment reforms 'to shreds'

Greens prepare to tear environment reforms 'to shreds'

Greens prepare to tear environment reforms 'to shreds'

Hopes for quick Senate passage of sweeping environment reforms appear set to be dashed with the Greens claiming they have been written for "big business".

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Tough-guy persona linked to teenage downward spiral

Links have been found between tough-guy masculine tropes adhered to by teenage boys and fighting, sexual harassment and using drugs and alcohol.

Schoolgirl floats alternatives to doomscrolling with PM

Hobart girl Flossie Brodribb's research into the negative impacts of social media has been praised, as she suggested hobbies to pick up instead of a phone.

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

For the first time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems have been included in national science awards for research, innovation and teaching.

Illicit cigarettes surge clouds modest spending lift

A 0.2 per cent rise in household spending in September would have been twice as strong if not for a fall in legal tobacco sales, according to official figures.

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Raiders star Papalii has intimidation court case halted

A court has dropped proceedings against rugby league star Josh Papalii, who was charged with intimidating police during a late-night incident in 2024.

Rain washes out first T20 with India on top of Aussies

The first match of Australia's five-game Twenty20 series with India has been abandoned after heavy rain settled in over Canberra's Manuka Oval.

Short finger blow for Australia's T20 series with India

Allrounder Matt Short faces time on the sidelines after undergoing finger surgery, in a setback for Australia's T20 hopes against India.

'Really optimistic': Cummins to target 2nd Test return

Pat Cummins' return from injury for Australia's upcoming Ashes series remains unclear, with Steve Smith to captain the Test side in his absence.

'Roller-coaster of pain': broken state of bone health

A gold-medal winning Olympian is teaming up with a woman who can't even pick up a dropped sock to urge doctors and patients to take charge of their bone health.

'Embarrassed': Fire serve up reality check to Capitals

Townsville have roared to victory against the Capitals, with five players scoring more than 10 points in a dominant performance in their WNBL clash in Canberra.

Barnaby unlikely to trigger mass exodus from Nationals

Many National Party MPs share Barnaby Joyce's bitter disdain for global climate change targets, but they are unlikely to join his long march to the exit.

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