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Bureaucrats blasted over child support payment loophole

Bureaucrats blasted over child support payment loophole

Bureaucrats have been breaking the law by wrongly administering some child support payments in a saga reminiscent of the Robodebt scandal.

Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom

Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom

Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom

Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom

Artificial intelligence-powered scams featuring fake celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI risks facing consumers, ASIC warns.

Conservative MP Braverman defects to Farage's Reform UK

Conservative MP Braverman defects to Farage's Reform UK

Conservative MP Braverman defects to Farage's Reform UK

Conservative MP Braverman defects to Farage's Reform UK

Former UK Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman has announced she is switching her allegiance to the Reform party.

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Bomb threat, assaults, hate speech mar national rallies

Bomb threat, assaults, hate speech mar national rallies

Protesters of different stripes took to the streets as the nation marked Australia Day, but police were forced to step in on a number of occasions.

Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions

Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions

Emotions have run high at competing Australia Day rallies as the prime minister highlighted the role immigrants have played in helping to shape the nation.

Taylor refuses to rule out Liberal leadership challenge

Taylor refuses to rule out Liberal leadership challenge

Pressure is mounting on Opposition Leader Sussan Ley as her rivals lay the groundwork to challenge her when parliament returns.

US govt digs in on ICE shooting, despite video evidence

US govt digs in on ICE shooting, despite video evidence

The US government's official line over the death of a nurse in Minneapolis, shot by ICE agents, has provoked anger and protest.

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Italy fury at Swiss bar owner release 'understandable'

Italy fury at Swiss bar owner release 'understandable'

Italy fury at Swiss bar owner release 'understandable'

Italy fury at Swiss bar owner release 'understandable'

Swiss President Guy Parmelin says he understands outrage among Italian politicians about the release of the owner of a bar where ‍a deadly fire broke out.

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has received one of the top gongs at the Order of Australia awards but organisers are calling out a gender imbalance.

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

The 2026 Australians of the Year have a jam-packed schedule after receiving their awards at a ceremony in the nation's capital.

Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours

Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours

Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours

Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours

For their service to educational equity, economic development and public health, ex-politicians have been bestowed some of the nation's highest honours.

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

An electrician whose businesses have created dozens of jobs for Indigenous people has received one of the nation's highest honours.

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

A pioneering dementia researcher has called for a national program to help prevent the disease, after being given one of the nation's highest honours.

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Trans-Australia runner's emotional homelessness speech

An endurance athlete who shot to fame during a mammoth run from Perth to Sydney has been named Young Australian of the Year.

Liberal hopeful branded 'extreme' as foes circle leader

Labor has framed one of the frontrunners for Sussan Ley's leadership as a fringe, right-wing figure as momentum builds for a spill.

Federal agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis

Tension is mounting in Minneapolis after a man was shot dead by a federal officer in the second such incident in the US city this month.

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

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All eyes on crucial data ahead of first RBA meeting

Home owners will wait with baited breath for the Reserve Bank of Australia to hand down its cash rate decision after the release of inflation figures.

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days

There's a respite amid mounting tensions in Syria as a ceasefire with Kurdish-led troops has been extended for 15 days.

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

An environmental watchdog has recommended a Kimberley fracking proposal but conservationists say the decision is flawed and they'll appeal it.

Pride and shame: national day leaving many conflicted

There are mixed emotions for many about Australia's national day. For some it means celebration, for others mourning and marking the beginning of colonisation.

Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury

US President Donald Trump has praised UK troops in a social media post after a call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed

Italy's prime minister has called the release on bail of ‍the owner of a Swiss bar that caught fire "an affront to the memory of the victims".

Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over any China deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with tariffs to prevent closer economic co-operation between the neighbouring country and China.

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