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Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has headed to the Philippines for an ASEAN meeting, where maintaining regional peace will be a key topic.

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The government’s response to Islamophobia report is big on lofty ideals, short on details

The Albanese government has handed down its response to its special envoy’s report on Islamophobia in Australia, ten months after it was tabled. Despite some positive steps forward, the response doesn’t go nearly far enough to address the scope of the problem.

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How to Compare Online Pokies Australia Sites Without Falling for Fake Bonuses

Australia has one of the most active online gambling markets in the world—and choosing where to play has never been more complicated.

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Mel C married in secret ceremony in Sydney before UK wedding

Spice Girls star Mel C has confirmed she married Chris Dingwall in a secret ceremony in Sydney, Australia before flying back to the UK to stage a lavish wedding in the Lake District, North West England, on Saturday (18.07.26).

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One in 15 million: mum delivers rare quadruplets

In what is believed to an Australian first, a mum has delivered four naturally conceived, identical girls after a "one in 15 million" pregnancy.

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Australia spent more than $9m for each asylum seeker held on Nauru last year – so why can’t they afford to buy food?

Many of the more than 100 people awaiting processing on the tiny Pacific island are skipping meals to make ends meet, a new survey has found

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The government wants to tap $4 trillion in super to address Australia’s challenges. It’s a risky strategy

Collectively, Australians are sitting on a huge nest egg. At about A$4.5 trillion, our national savings pool is one of the largest in the world.

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Electric vehicles are built different. Australia needs better data to get the most out of the shift

In 2019, China was a minor player in Australia’s car market. Seven years later, it’s now the biggest supplier of new vehicles overall – including about 80% of Australia’s electric vehicles (EVs). The shift to EVs has accelerated markedly this year amid oil price spikes.

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Australians are more concerned about terrorism and cyberattacks than war: new research

2026 has been an unsettling year in terms of Australian security. It opened with the nation still reeling from its worst terrorist attack on home soil. This sense of insecurity has since been compounded by regional and global events, including the conflict in Iran and, more recently, the Chinese ballistic…

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Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

A rally in energy stocks has helped counter a weak day for Australia's stock exchange, as conflict in the Persian Gulf weighs on investor confidence.

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Spain's fans around Australia celebrate World Cup glory

Crowds of blue and white held their heads in their hands as scenes of jubilation played out for Australia's Spanish population at live viewing sites.

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Trailblazing Indigenous leader honoured with electorate

The Australian Electoral Commission is renaming the South Australian federal seat of Grey as O'Donoghue, in honour of an Indigenous rights advocate.

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India visa and passport services disrupted in Australia after Delhi High Court scraps government tender

The Delhi High Court has canceled a government tender for passport and visa services abroad. This decision came after losing bidders argued the selection process lacked fairness. Authorities must now seek fresh bids for services in four countries. Passport and visa services in Australia have already been suspended due to…

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Perese finds way home to Ballymore with Cup ambition

Izaia Perese will launch a second stint at Ballymore after re-signing with the Queensland Reds ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.

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Hanson's billionaire friendship could prompt backlash

An unlikely alliance between Pauline Hanson and a billionaire benefactor threatens to undermine her relationships with colleagues, a political expert warns.

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Building dams to protect Lismore from flooding would cost billions. Could nature do it better?

The unprecedented flooding in New South Wales in 2022 killed 13 people across the state, left 4,000 properties uninhabitable and damaged a further 10,900 homes. Lismore was especially hard hit due to its location on the Wilson River floodplain.

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Derryn Hinch remembered as ‘journalistic James Bond’ – as it happened

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Morning Mail: All eyes on World Cup final; how police use facial recognition tech; ‘wellbeing poverty’ on the rise

Argentina face Spain in World Cup final; WA police trial new facial recognition technology; more Australians dissatisfied with life

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New trial of AI-powered traffic lights will be a test for who gets priority on public roads

Later this year, a Queensland council will trial Australia’s first traffic light system powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

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How drug companies are playing hardball with Australia’s PBS

Australia is coming under increasing pressure from international drug companies demanding higher prices for their drugs.

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Under-cover bowls to test Australians at Games

The bowls program will be held indoors for the first time at a Commonwealth Games and that could put Australia at a disadvantage.

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Why our political rules prove your complaints about Canberra are wrong

Stable government is a rare blessing.

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Labor urged to hasten work on whistleblower reforms

Dozens of whistleblowers, their advocates and regulators have gathered for a symposium assessing the state of public disclosure in Australia.

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