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Australian teenager charged with killing mother and attempting to murder sister

Police said suspect stabbed his 12-year-old sister but she managed to escape to nearby highway

The Independent UK

Hack of energy giant could expose data of millions

An Australian energy provider that services nearly five million customers is probing a potential data breach and has informed police and cyber investigators.

AAP

Media scrutiny can take many forms. Pauline Hanson’s past few weeks have shown how quickly it can backfire

Media scrutiny can take surprising forms, as One Nation and Pauline Hanson are now finding out.

The Conversation

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After an extremely rare pregnancy, an Australian woman gives birth to identical quadruplet girls

An Australian woman has given birth to identical quadruplet girls after a pregnancy doctors described as incredibly rare

The Independent UK

Three things Australia must do to end the tobacco wars

Last week, new data were released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) suggesting daily smoking prevalence has dropped to a record low of 5.6% in 2025 – down from 8.3% in 2022-23.

The Conversation

Emergency alerts could trigger domestic violence risks

Australia's new emergency warning system may sever a vital link between domestic violence victim-survivors and their support networks, an expert says.

AAP

Miners and energy lift stocks but Iran risks remain

Gold, copper and oil prices have handed the local stock exchange a boost, but with nine sectors in the red it's clear that risk sentiment remains fragile.

AAP

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Former BMX World Champion calls cancellation of final day of UCI racing at this year's competition in Australia 'a disgrace to this sport'

Persistent strong winds on Sunday determined as 'unprecedented circumstances' for shortened BMX World Championships

Cycling News

Do You Have Australia’s Biggest Hands? You Could Win Yourself $5,000 Worth Of Tacos

Thank you, Zambrero.

Pedestrian.tv

Australia just outlined more ‘AI safety’ priorities, but is the plan actually coherent?

This week, a group of ministers issued a joint media release outlining a a series of artificial intelligence (AI) “safety priorities” for the Australian government. These include:

The Conversation

Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

While there is greater uptake of abortion pills across Australia, many complexities remain for women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, research shows.

AAP

Every 11 days a woman in Australia is killed by someone she trusted. How can this keep happening?

We need more resources to reach people at risk of family violence earlier: women and children experiencing abuse, and perpetrators who need to be held accountable

The Guardian - AU

Sydney mass shooting: Bondi's Indian hero gets Australian residency

The December 2025 attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach brought global infamy to Hyderabad after a father and son from the city were named key accused in the shooting that left at least 15 people dead. But, just a stone's throw away, another Hyderabadi emerged as one of the tragedy's unsung…

The Times of India

Lawmakers say they’re protecting kids—but their age checks are quietly building an ID requirement for the entire internet

"It's not just about verifying the age of kids," said Cato's David Inserra. "To verify the age of kids, you have to verify the age of everyone."

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Betting agency acknowledges fine, commits to improving

A major gambling company has committed to deliver a 'whole of business transformation' following ongoing scrutiny from the communications watchdog.

The Guardian - AU

Court win for low-paid Domino’s workers in underpayment class action – as it happened

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The Conversation

Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?

It’s not news that young Australians are less religious than their parents and grandparents. Census data has shown a steady decline in religious affiliation for decades, particularly among Christians, who remain Australia’s largest faith group.

The Conversation

Industry backlash threatens Australia’s gas supply fix. Leaders must step up

Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG). But it faces domestic gas shortages by the 2030s as old gasfields run dry.

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The Conversation

The biggest atomic blast in Australia happened 70 years ago – mysteries about its impact linger

One winter’s day in June 1956, Britain detonated the largest weapon ever exploded in Australia. The test, code-named Mosaic G2, was conducted at Western Australia’s remote Montebello Islands, site of the first British atomic test in 1952, over 100 kilometres off the Pilbara coast.

The Conversation

AusAlert will deliver emergency warnings to all – but they must actually be accessible

Next Monday, millions of people in Australia will feel their phones buzz with a message and hear a loud, siren-like warning.

AAP

Hanson blasted for 'atrocious' family violence comment

One Nation is seeking to tidy up after a series of controversial comments from its parliamentarians in recent days put the populist party under the spotlight.

AAP

Rising Aussie swim star after missing medal in Glasgow

Australian swimmer Meg Harris is chasing a breakthrough individual gold medal in the 50m freestyle race at the Commonwealth Games to go with her relay titles.

The Economic Times

India's steel ambitions face a coal reality check

India faces challenges securing metallurgical coal for its expanding steel sector. Australia's declining exports create a significant supply gap for India's needs. India is diversifying import sources and increasing domestic supply for steel production. The nation is also exploring scrap steel and green hydrogen for manufacturing. This strategic shift enhances…

AAP

Home-building costs rise, but not as much as feared

The cost of building a home in Australia increased by one per cent in the June quarter, as higher oil prices and supply chain disruptions hurt builders.

AAP

Matildas star given iconic No.9 at her new English club

Holly McNamara is the latest Australian to join the world's leading women's soccer league, signing with Everton on a free transfer after leaving Melbourne City.

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