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Power giant welcomes data centre-driven price tailwinds

Australian energy giant AGL has beaten earnings expectations and lifted its forward guidance, with industrial and data centre demand expected to support prices.

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How do Winter Olympians train compared to summer games athletes?

The Australian Olympic Committee has sent its second-largest Winter Olympics team of 53 athletes in ten sports to Italy for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Rugby league prodigy ready to replace Alyssa Healy

Georgia Voll envisaged a life playing in the NRLW while representing Queensland state squads in her teens, but now she is replacing Alyssa Healy for Australia.

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Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet with his EU counterpart for crunch talks on a free trade pact, as a handful of sticking points holds up an agreement.

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Refreshed de Minaur returns in style in the Netherlands

World No.8 and two-time runner-up Alex de Minaur has won through to the second round of the Rotterdam Open in his first match since the Australian Open.

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An illegal bioweapons lab was found in a Las Vegas garage. It’s a warning for Australia

In Las Vegas last week, two people were admitted to hospital “deathly ill” after being exposed to “possible biological material, including refrigerators containing vials with unknown liquids” at a suburban home. Law enforcement quickly scrambled, taking down an illegal laboratory on the premises.

The Conversation

'This is the path': Opetaia blazing Vegas trail to top

Australia's long-reigning cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia will fight for a new belt in his American debut next month against Brandon Glanton.

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Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash

Police could face legal action after officers shoved and threw around a group of people attempting to pray at a protest.

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Australian sport still has a gender-based violence problem. Our new guide might help tackle it

Research shows gender-based violence in sport is widespread: between a quarter and three-quarters of women within sport report experiencing some form of psychological, physical or sexual violence during their sporting lives.

The Conversation

Iraq issues strange mug shots of Aussie crime kingpin

Images of a deported underworld boss in custody in Iraq have been published by Australian Federal Police, but one appears to be digitally altered.

AAP

Cam Smith Looks for Bounceback at LIV Golf’s Super Bowl

The 2022 British Open champion suffered through a brutal 2025 and will hope for a boost in his native Australia, where LIV Golf has its most popular event.

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Kalyn Ponga would consider shock switch to New Zealand

Kalyn Ponga is open to switching allegiances to play international footy for New Zealand, once he produces consistent form for Newcastle.

AAP

Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

There has been the largest increase in bulk-billing rates in Australia in 20 years, as the government plans laws to crack down on soaring specialist rates.

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Shadow attorney general says it would be unacceptable to ‘effectively knife’ first female Liberal leader – as it happened

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What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?

Just when we thought it was safe to return to the supermarket aisle, it seems inflation has come back to bite us again. Worse, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) predicts it will linger for longer than previously expected, adding to cost-of-living concerns.

The Conversation

Serious incidents in childcare centres are still rising. Why?

The number of “serious incidents” in Australian early childhood services – including long daycare – is increasing. According to a new Productivity Commission report, there were 160 such incidents per 100 services in 2024-25. This is up from 148 and 139 in the previous two years.

AAP

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

A major threat to Australia's progression at the T20 World Cup has been removed with Sri Lanka star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out injured.

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10 best places to see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3

From dark-sky parks to remote deserts, these locations offer prime views of the March 3, 2026, blood moon.

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The Guardian view on Jimmy Lai: what Britain’s caution says about its relationship to Beijing’s power

Editorial: Australia defended a detained journalist despite the risks. Britain’s muted response to a media mogul’s harsh sentence suggests a narrowing view of what confrontation is worth

AAP

Kids' ideas spark inspiration for bestselling author

The author who's just been named Australia's next Children's Laureate has revealed how his millions of young readers spark ideas for every book he releases.

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'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

Australia captain Mitch Marsh has offered an upbeat assessment of their chances of lifting the T20 World Cup on the eve of the opening match against Ireland.

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'Stonking result': big bank basks in best day for years

Shares in Australia's biggest bank have soared to a three-month high after it beat earnings expectations with "a really clean set of numbers".

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How to watch Jordan Stolz at Winter Olympics 2026: Free Speed Skating Streams, TV Channels

All the ways to watch Jordan Stolz live streams for FREE, as the speed skater looks to win numerous medals at the Winter Olympics 2026.

The Guardian - AU

Frothing over: the coffee foams and ‘indulgent’ drinks keeping Australian cafes afloat

Cold brews and matcha lattes with airy, dessert-like layers are everywhere. What’s driving the trend for blockbuster toppings?

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Australian moguls ace Anthony continues Olympic blitz

Olympic moguls champion Jakara Anthony stamped her authority on qualifying, while Matt Graham also advanced directly into the finals at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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