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Double whammy: food prices warning over war fuel shock

Double whammy: food prices warning over war fuel shock

Panic buying has forced some regional service stations to impose fuel restrictions as farmers warn shoppers to brace for grocery price hikes.

Reynolds, govt set for mediation over Higgins payout

Reynolds, govt set for mediation over Higgins payout

Reynolds, govt set for mediation over Higgins payout

Reynolds, govt set for mediation over Higgins payout

Former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds is suing the Commonwealth over the handling of a $2.4 million settlement paid to former staffer Brittany Higgins in 2022.

Open asylum offer as Iranian soccer players leave hotel

Open asylum offer as Iranian soccer players leave hotel

Open asylum offer as Iranian soccer players leave hotel

Open asylum offer as Iranian soccer players leave hotel

Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia and the prime minister has extended the offer to others who want to stay.

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Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

An inquiry has heard Workpace Health and Safety inspectors were "bullied, and abused" by a state's militant and brazen CFMEU.

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Terrorism laws should be applied equally but are instead unfairly used against certain races and religions, the national security watchdog has been told.

Court throws out $2.3m lawsuit against premier

Court throws out $2.3m lawsuit against premier

A former MP's $2.3 million lawsuit against a premier over an alleged malicious prosecution has been dismissed by a court.

Super tax changes a 'down payment' for greater reform

Super tax changes a 'down payment' for greater reform

The Greens want the federal government to make the tax system fairer for young Australians in the budget after agreeing to pass changes to superannuation taxes.

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One Nation in front among voters ahead of by-election

One Nation in front among voters ahead of by-election

One Nation in front among voters ahead of by-election

One Nation in front among voters ahead of by-election

Polling shows Pauline Hanson's party has a slight edge with voters in one electorate, weeks out from a by-election challenge.

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Foreign minister confirms more than 2600 Australians have arrived back from the UAE on 18 direct flights since the US-Israeli strikes were launched on Iran.

UK MPs reject Aussie-style kids' social media ban

UK MPs reject Aussie-style kids' social media ban

UK MPs reject Aussie-style kids' social media ban

UK MPs reject Aussie-style kids' social media ban

British MPs have rejected a proposed Australian-style ban on social media for under-16s that was being pursued by campaigners, including Hugh Grant.

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the hardline cleric son of Iran's slain supreme leader, has been named his successor as the US-Israel war with Iran sends oil prices ‌surging.

Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes

Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes

Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes

Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes

An ex-MP accused of sexually assaulting a teen in a toilet faces a possible retrial after jurors acquitted him of eight charges and were deadlocked on two.

Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Australians are being told not to panic-buy petrol at the bowser or stockpile fuel as the war in Iran widens and causes oil prices to soar globally.

Porn age checks 'won't stop' teens from seeking content

Porn age checks 'won't stop' teens from seeking content

Porn age checks 'won't stop' teens from seeking content

Porn age checks 'won't stop' teens from seeking content

Australians are being blocked from accessing porn websites as strict age verification controls come into effect, while VPNs apps have surged in popularity.

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Tech giants present local face to snare state contracts

A bid to tip more public funding into local businesses has driven several multinational giants to represent themselves as Australian.

Minister tight-lipped on Middle East military request

Australia is considering whether to send resources to the Middle East to protect against Iranian attacks, but officials are yet to reveal key details.

Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded

Not enough focus has been placed on community safety in expert advice about controversial laws that followed the Bondi terror attack, a premier says.

Act now to protect Iranian soccer team, Australia told

Iran's women's soccer team is in a race against time to secure safety, with advocates fearing dire consequences if they're forced to return home from Australia.

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Woman tells of ex prince Andrew massage in Epstein file

A woman who was abused by paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein told the FBI how she massaged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor before he gave her a massage back.

Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader

Negotiating with Iran could be a moot point if the country's potential leaders are killed and the Iranian military is destroyed, US President Donald Trump says.

China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners

China's top diplomat says dialogue with the US is vital for global stability as leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet.

'Perfect storm': fuel uncertainty threatens food prices

Australians could face higher prices beyond the petrol bowser as farmers warn fuel disruptions amid Middle East tensions could hit supermarket shelves.

Australia mulls military help for Iran-besieged allies

Australia won't involve its troops in the war on Iran, but it could provide other aid for Middle East allies hit with missile and drone strikes.

Expanding Middle East war to loom over domestic economy

Petrol prices have already surged following conflict in the Middle East, raising the possibility of a hike in inflation.

Labor on track for territory win in crucial by-election

The Greens look to have lost their first and only Northern Territory seat with Labor's Ed Smelt leading on preferences in the Nightcliff by-election.

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