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‘You will be identified’: text message fraud crackdown

Police are warning criminals they will be caught after six arrests and the seizure of many illegal SIM boxes used to send scam messages to defraud Australians.

Albanese dismisses return of construction watchdog

Coalition plans to bring back a construction sector regulator if elected would not address issues in the embattled CFMEU, the prime minister says.

Olakau’atu, Murray face two-game bans from Origin brawl

Cameron Murray and Haumole Olakau'atu have both been handed two-match bans from the NRL after the sideline brawl during NSW's State of Origin win.

CFMEU clean-up will take years, ACTU secretary admits

ACTU secretary Sally McManus says it will take a long time before new leadership and processes are in place within the embattled CMFEU.

Australian AI firms warn ‘the horse has already bolted’

Local technology firms have told a Senate inquiry they support regulations on the use of AI but warn strict rules could count them out of the global race.

Independent administrator to shake up ‘abhorrent’ CFMEU

Steps to appoint an independent administrator to the CFMEU have been backed by the federal government as the union is hit with allegations of corrupt behaviour.

Man detained after Australians killed in Philippines

A former hotel employee has surrendered to police in the Philippines after the killing of two Australians and a Filipina, officials say.

Tenacious D tour scrapped after ‘inappropriate’ Trump shooting comment at Sydney show

Tenacious D has cancelled the rest of their tour after band member Kyle Gass' remarks during a Sydney show on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

New poll shows cost of living issues hurting government

Federal Labor's primary vote remains in the doldrums while the coalition is edging ahead as households battle the impact of high inflation, a poll shows.

Cops, watchdog called on to investigate ‘rotten’ CFMEU

State Labor governments are distancing themselves from the CFMEU, handballing damning claims against the embattled union to police and anti-corruption watchdogs. The powerful union is in turmoil following allegations bikies and organised crime...

Petrol, rent, insurance keeping pressure on inflation

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is warning both domestic and international influences are adding to prices ahead of an all-important quarterly inflation update.

Australian Travis Bazzana makes history as top MLB draft pick

Travis Bazzana has made Australian sporting history as the first baseballer to be recruited with the No.1 major league draft pick.

King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit Canberra

King Charles and Queen Camilla are heading to Australia later this year and will carry out engagements in Canberra and NSW.

PM calls for unity and calm in Trump shooting aftermath

Anthony Albanese is calling for political tensions and talk to cool and an end to violence in the wake of a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Russian-born Australian Army private alleged as spy

An Australian army private and her husband who maintained Russian passports after becoming citizens have been arrested and charged with espionage offences.

Renters spending less as living costs squeeze budgets

Spending by renters fell in the year to June, suggesting young Australians are feeling the squeeze from high housing costs and other living expenses.

Dad charged with triple murder over deadly Sydney house fire

A man has been charged with murdering several of his children and attempting to kill others after a fire at their western Sydney home.

Long-term solutions sought as Alice Springs curfew ends

Authorities in Alice Springs have decided not to extend a youth curfew sparked by violent clashes but will continue to manage an influx of visitors to the town.

Social media age limits ‘likely to make things worse’

Bringing in age restrictions for social media could make safety issues worse for young users, child protection organisations have told a parliamentary hearing.

Queensland Greens seek to cap cost of essential grocery items

The cost of 30 essential goods would be capped and linked to wage growth under a policy put forward by the Queensland Greens.

ANU: Students need better tech education

Teachers are struggling to equip Australian school kids with the digital skills they need for the future, warns a new report.

‘Heartbroken’ neighbour’s heroic rescue in deadly fire

As police continue investigating a tragic house fire that killed three children, a man who helped rescue four other kids has spoken about the tragedy.

‘Horrifying, senseless’: fire tragedy kills three kids

NSW Premier Chris Minns says the state is reeling from a shocking house fire that killed three children after their father allegedly frustrated rescue attempts.

Coalition advances on Labor in NSW and Queensland: poll

Newspoll analysis shows the federal coalition has gained support in the key election battleground state of New South Wales.

Appetite for sugar tax to fight diabetes and obesity

Calls for a tax on sugary drinks have won the support of a federal parliamentary committee among its recommendations to combat diabetes and obesity.

‘Grubby politics’: Pocock calls out Payman ‘smear’

Labor must celebrate diverse and dissenting voices if it wants to represent them, Fatima Payman says, as party figures backgrounding against her citizenship angered a fellow crossbencher. "Senior Labor figures" quoted in The...

‘Deeply torn’ senator Fatima Payman quits Labor over Palestine stance

A pro-Palestinian senator who was suspended from the Labor caucus for crossing the floor has sensationally quit the party over the issue.

Woman claims Lehrmann said ‘it’s OK’ during sex assault

A woman has claimed she woke up to being sexually assaulted by Bruce Lehrmann while he tried to reassure her, after they earlier met a strip club.

Dutton threatens Coles, Woolies break-up over prices

The consumer watchdog could divest some of Australia's biggest brands if found to be price-gouging and anti-competitive, under a federal opposition proposal.

Extended paid parental leave; consumer complaints

Parents can receive 22 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, and three consumer and small business advocates have been appointed as complainants.
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