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Animal activists fail to turn tide as shark nets return

Animal activists fail to turn tide as shark nets return

Beaches in Sydney will be protected by shark nets from Sunday, but critics still want them banned because of serious animal welfare concerns.

Brazil watchdog moves to block X after court order

Brazil watchdog moves to block X after court order

Brazil watchdog moves to block X after court order

Brazil watchdog moves to block X after court order

Brazils telecommunications regulator has started to block access to the X social media platform after a Supreme Court ruling.

Premier talks up Peter Dutton despite non-attendance

Premier talks up Peter Dutton despite non-attendance

Premier talks up Peter Dutton despite non-attendance

Premier talks up Peter Dutton despite non-attendance

Tasmania's Liberal premier has declared a "blue wave" at upcoming state and federal elections following the recent ending of Labor rule in the NT.

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Trump to vote against Florida abortion rights amendment

Trump to vote against Florida abortion rights amendment

Donald Trump says he will vote against a Florida abortion rights amendment even as his support among woman slides.

NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

NT's youth crime crackdown 'locking up a generation'

Legal and health experts have slammed the Northern Territory's plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility and reinstate the use of spit hoods.

Landmark sexuality census question to be trialled

Landmark sexuality census question to be trialled

The 2026 census is on track to be the first national count to ask people about their sexuality but there are calls to include more of the LGBTQI community.

Plague of our time: banks devoting more to scam fight

Plague of our time: banks devoting more to scam fight

Australia's big four banks say they're setting aside more resources to prevent customers being scammed out of their money.

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NSW Liberal MP quits seat, denies child-sex charges

NSW Liberal MP quits seat, denies child-sex charges

NSW Liberal MP quits seat, denies child-sex charges

NSW Liberal MP quits seat, denies child-sex charges

NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon will resign from parliament after being charged with 10 separate child-sex offences relating to an alleged assault in 2017.

Star unsuitable for casino after damning second probe

Star unsuitable for casino after damning second probe

Star unsuitable for casino after damning second probe

Star unsuitable for casino after damning second probe

Star Entertainment is battling financial woes and uncertainty over the future of its Sydney licence after a fresh inquiry highlighted a litany of failures.

Top cop's personalised gin gift 'not unusual': minister

Top cop's personalised gin gift 'not unusual': minister

Top cop's personalised gin gift 'not unusual': minister

Top cop's personalised gin gift 'not unusual': minister

The NSW police minister says a bottle of gin she received from the state's top cop is one of many types of "merchandise" gifted to her by police.

No cost to taxpayers from bond scandal: ANZ head

No cost to taxpayers from bond scandal: ANZ head

No cost to taxpayers from bond scandal: ANZ head

No cost to taxpayers from bond scandal: ANZ head

There will be consequences across ANZ following the misconduct of employees over bonds, the company's head says.

Tonga pulls off Pacific Islands Forum staging

Tonga pulls off Pacific Islands Forum staging

Tonga pulls off Pacific Islands Forum staging

Tonga pulls off Pacific Islands Forum staging

There has been disagreements and plenty of tensions kept under the carpet but for the most part, the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga was a success.

'Horrible, horrible': Indigenous teen dies in detention

'Horrible, horrible': Indigenous teen dies in detention

'Horrible, horrible': Indigenous teen dies in detention

'Horrible, horrible': Indigenous teen dies in detention

An Indigenous teenager was checked 10 times by youth detention staff before he was found dead inside a cell at a centre.

Workers fearful over 'rotten culture' on building sites

Workers fearful over 'rotten culture' on building sites

Workers fearful over 'rotten culture' on building sites

Workers fearful over 'rotten culture' on building sites

Construction workers are reluctant to make complaints about bad behaviour on building sites, fearing reprisals and lacking confidence any action will be taken.

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Trans question won't make census despite Labor's U-turn

Trans and intersex people should not be left out of the census, LGBTQI groups say after forcing Labor to backtrack on a plan to scrap a question on sexuality.

Bird-flu restrictions ease but wildlife outbreak feared

NSW has rolled back some avian influenza restrictions as a senior minister warns of the devastating impact if another strain makes its way into Australia.

Red-letter day for AusPost as big rivals dog deliveries

Australia Post expects dog attacks to reduce as a fleet of stealthy electric delivery vehicles grows, but warns of more work to be done to turn a profit.

Kamala Harris sits for first interview since nomination

In her first interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris sought to give Americans a sense of her policy positions.

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US Army defends cemetery employee in Trump incident

The US Army rarely comments on political matters, but it has issued a statement after Donald Trump's controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

Youth detention replacement may not meet deadline

A replacement facility for a youth detention centre deemed a risk to children may not meet its time frame for completion.

Germany tightens knife, asylum policies after stabbing

The government in Germany says it will tighten weapons rules and crack down on irregular migration after an attack by a suspect officials had failed to deport.

'Pure insanity': tobacco tax hike fuelling black market

Increases to federal tobacco tax duties are fuelling Victoria's rampant black market and states and territories should get a cut to police it, an inquiry says.

Land council 'put on notice' after independent review

The minister for Indigenous Australians has put a land council's board and management on notice over governance, operations and decision-making issues.

More gloom ahead as economy plods along in slow lane

Australia's economy has been barely limping along and more weakness is anticipated in upcoming national accounts data.

Bank chiefs don't rate a quick end to costs crunch

Interest rates might have reached their peak but the head of Westpac says many households are still grappling with tight budgets.

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