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Aussie beer move not seen in 40 years
The ever-rising price of an Aussie schooner of beer could be halted, as MPs vote on the first tax freeze in 40 years.
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BusinessWhat the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes
The RBA will be hoping Australians respond to this rate rise in three ways: spending less, saving more and not asking for big wage rises.
The Conversation
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Road markings 'not legally enforcable' painted on Aussie road to deter controversial act
The council endorses the move but acknowledges the painted lines have no legal standing.
Yahoo News Australia
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You spin some, you lose more: how Albanese’s gambling rhetoric falls short
Anthony Albanese states he’s taken more action on problem gambling than any government since Federation. How does this claim stack up?
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‘Rabid dogs’: Teen attacked at Macca’s
A 17-year-old boy has been slashed in the face at a McDonald’s drive-thru and then run over with a car in a brutal attack.
- Technology
An ‘AI afterlife’ is now a real option – but what becomes of your legal status?
The idea of digital immortality raises many legal questions – and most of them don’t have a clear answer.
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Why preferential voting is superior to first past the post
Australia has long had preferential voting, and it is the best system for safeguarding our democracy.
- Lifestyle
The penis evolved to be noticed – but the artful fig leaf has hidden it for centuries
Over centuries, artists and censors have employed the humble fig leaf to cover the penis – including on Michelangelo’s ‘unmistakably male’ David.
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'No humanity': teen stabbed, hit by car during attack
Police are searching for a group of offenders after a teenager was stabbed and hit by a car during an attack at a McDonald's car park.
Australian Associated Press
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Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with AUKUS in all but name?
NZ appears to be widening its defence and surveillance capabilities across the region, raising questions about strategic alignment, transparency and independence.
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Another Australian nabbed over satanic child abuse ring
A slew of child abuse charges have been laid against a man in his 60s by police investigating an alleged satanic pedophile ring apparently based in Australia.
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Eerie images before death at popular beach
Eerie images have emerged before a man’s death at one of Sydney’s most popular beaches.
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New plan to 'slow drivers down' defended as dangerous Aussie road trend rages on: 'Our program is fair'
It comes as the nation's death toll soars to unprecedented heights.
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‘Sick’: Art hijacked by hate posters
A series of copycat posters featuring an alleged Bondi terrorist have appeared in the Melbourne CBD, with the act labelled “sick” and “abhorrent”.
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‘Not today’: Boy’s desperate family rescue
A teenager has described how he managed to swim 4km through shark-frequented waters to save his family after they were swept out to sea.
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Sad detail in Samantha Murphy mystery
Two years on from the disappearance of Samantha Murphy, her body has not been found as her loved ones and the Ballarat community hold out hope for a breakthrough.
- Health
Aussies warned as infectious disease detected
Health authorities are warning residents in one Aussie state to be on high alert for symptoms of an infectious disease after four cases of it were confirmed.
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Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years – far longer than we thought
New research suggests olive trees have been exploited for more than 6,000 years. The first Italian olive oil was produced perhaps 4,000 years ago.
- Science
Potoroos digging for ‘truffles’ keep their forests healthy – but for how long?
Long-footed potoroos dig up and eat many truffle-like fungi, spreading spores and keeping vital fungi-forest relationships healthy.
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China’s new literary star had 19 jobs before ‘writer’ – including bike courier and bakery apprentice
China’s economic growth didn’t benefit Hu Anyan – but his exceptional literary talent did. His book about struggling to survive as a gig worker is a worldwide hit.
- Business
I studied 10 years of Instagram posts. Here’s how social media has changed
There have been six key shifts – and no doubt more is to come.
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New research shows Australians support buying local for different reasons – and not all will pay more
Despite being on lower incomes, younger people were generally willing to pay more to buy local for environmental reasons or to support better conditions for workers.
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Winter Olympic security tightens as US-European tensions grow
American athletes and officials may get a frosty reception as US-Europe tensions bubble away ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Voluntary assisted dying isn’t available to all Australians. In 2026, this may finally change
The NT looks set to introduce voluntary assisted dying mid-year, while other states are reviewing – and may change – current laws. Here’s what you need to know.
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Cost of locking up prisoners reaches eye-watering high
The cost of managing the nation's prison populations has exploded in the past decade as cells become fuller and more people reoffend.
- Health
Diabetes care in NZ: thousands of patient records reveal who’s being left behind
NZ’s one-size-fits-all approach to managing type 2 diabetes is better in theory than practice for many patients.
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Racism watchdog warns of coded message in cohesion call
'Social cohesion' has become a common catchcry after the Bondi terror attack, but the race discrimination commissioner warns the phrase can worsen divisions.
- Business
‘Scare voters’: Chalmers grilled on rates
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been grilled on interest rates and inflation during a television appearance but has refused to back down.
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Tragic detail revealed in freak ski death
Loved ones of an Australian snowboarder, who died in a freak accident at a ski resort in Japan, have broken their silence.
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‘Breaks my heart’: MPs slam alleged bomb
Parliamentarians have voted to condemn an alleged bomb attack on an Invasion Day rally, calling it an “attack on our shared values”.
- Business
ASX rallies despite RBA ‘nightmare’
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates, sending the Australian dollar soaring, while sharemarkets slid following the announcement.
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Call for calm as police probe suspected murder-suicide
As debate rages over the level of NDIS support for victims of a suspected murder-suicide, a premier has called for calm so police can investigate the tragedy.
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Australia urged to 'plan and prepare' for Nipah virus amid outbreak of 'terrible disease'
While the disease is different from Covid-19, the same principles apply.
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Madam recounts 'life of terror' when model vanished
The boss of an escort who disappeared without a trace has blamed an allegedly abusive and controlling husband for inconsistencies in her statements to police.
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'Too long': green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD
States are continuing to shake up the way a prevalent developmental disorder is treated by allowing more health professionals to diagnose the condition.
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Nationals sent to back benches after coalition divorce
The dramatic breakup of the coalition has left the Liberals as the official opposition while the Nationals languish on the cross bench.
- Business
New fee for tourists at iconic landmark as Aussies shift travel plans
A travel expert says Australians should be prepared for more international tourist landmarks to start charging fees.
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‘Offensive’: Neo-Nazis alleged Halloween act
Two well known neo-Nazis have been charged after one allegedly dressed up in KKK robes and the other in blackface on Halloween.
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Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit 'riot'
Protest restrictions introduced after the Bondi terror attack have been extended ahead of the Israeli president's visit as activists plan nationwide rallies.
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View from The Hill: Hanson nabs ex-Liberal for One Nation’s real time test in SA election
The outcome of the South Australian election is all but decided, but Cory Bernardi will be leading the One Nation charge to turn good polling into seats.
- Business
How much mortgages will increase after cash rate rise
The Reserve Bank has chosen to lift interest rates to 3.85 per cent after its latest meeting, meaning monthly repayments will rise for millions of homeowners.
- Technology
OpenClaw and Moltbook: why a DIY AI agent and social media for bots feel so new (but really aren’t)
An AI agent you can run at home has gone viral – and things are getting a bit weird.
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Renewables over 50%, wholesale prices down – is the energy transition… succeeding?
It wasn’t so long ago pundits claimed Australia’s grid couldn’t run on higher than 20% renewables. Now it’s 50%.
- Business
Popular sunscreens pulled from shelves
The reason why several batches of two popular sunscreens have been recalled has been revealed.
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‘Homemade’: New detail in shock Dezi theory
As a new search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman enters its second day, a local has offered a huge new piece of information about the day of the fatal shooting.
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Unease over bid to police hate speech outside classroom
A move that will make it easier to fire teachers who use hate speech in and out of the classroom, including on social media, has drawn strong reactions.
- Business
RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high
A modest move on rates now could reduce the chance of more aggressive action later.
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Neo-Nazi told off as magistrate denounces brazen racism
Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant, who was convicted of performing a sieg heil outside court, is facing fresh charges after allegedly dressing as a Ku Klux Klan member.
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'Don't give up', MLK Jr's son tells Aussie Indigenous
Progress will always be plagued by setbacks but the son of Martin Luther King Jr has urged young Indigenous people and advocates to keep up the fight.
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‘Poorer by the day’: Treasurer lashed
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has copped a lashing as interest rates rise for the first time in two years.
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