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Australian man leaves Iraq after years in jail
Australian engineer Robert Pether has left Iraq five years after his arrest in 2021 over alleged fraud.
Mother of murdered surfers speaks in Mexico court
The mother of two Perth brothers shot dead on a surfing trip to Mexico has delivered an emotional address to the court at the close of the trial of three men charged with their murder.
Firmus tries to save its share market float
Data centre technology company, Firmus was hoping to be valued at 44 billion dollars in a mega float later this month, but the company appears to be in trouble with investors worried about an AI bubble.
Vigils mark October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel
Hundreds of people have gathered at vigils around the world commemorating three years since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Opposition promises major cuts to immigration
The Coalition has released its long-awaited migration policy, saying if elected it would make the biggest cuts in the country's history, reducing net overseas migration to 100,000 in the first two years.
PreCOP climate summit kicks off in the Pacific
Anthony Albanese has touched down in Fiji at the start of Pre-COP31, four-days of climate meetings in preparation for the main conference in Türkiye next month.
Minister says lawyers are 'gaming' visa rules
The Federal Government has unveiled new rules to crackdown on people staying in Australia on what it calls "permanently temporary" visas.
Passengers on Israel flight praised for saving aircraft
Israel's defense minister has described the stabbing of a pilot on a flight to Tel Aviv as a jihadist terror attempt.
Inflation for August hits 4 per cent
Headline inflation has jumped again, although the new figures aren't as bad as economists had expected.
RBA raises cash rate to 4.6%
The Reserve Bank has delivered its fourth interest rate rise this year, taking the cash rate to a 15-year high.
Treasurer warns of interest rate rise
The Treasurer, is spruiking new data, which shows the latest federal budget came in 6 Billion dollars better than expected, but tomorrow the Reserve Bank is expected to hike up interest rates.
PM pitches for Security Council seat in UN address
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a 20-minute address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to advocate for Australia to secure another term on the Security Council - arguing middle powers had a vital role to play in a changing world order.
Rogue AI hacks into Australian health data
The Federal Government has launched a taskforce to investigate how a rogue AI agent hacked into a Medicare data website.
Gus Lamont family speaks
It's been almost a year since four year old, Gus Lamont disappeared from the family's homestead in far-north South Australia and to mark the anniversary his parents have spoken publicly for the first time.
WA bans smart glasses at state schools
Western Australia will introduce the nation's strictest ban on smart glasses in public schools, the state's education minister has announced.
Call to strip Telstra of Triple Zero calls
A senate inquiry has recommended that control of triple zero calls be removed from Telstra and handed to a government authority.
Interest rates: Reserve Bank signals tough approach
An appearance by officials from the Reserve Bank of Australia at a parliamentary committee has left observers even more convinced that more interest rate rises are on the way.
Government announces immigration overhaul
Labor is tightening visa rules for international students and backpackers, while increasing efforts to remove overstayers as it seeks greater control over migration.
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca
Authorities in Saudi Arabia say they've intercepted a drone fired by Houthi rebels at Mecca. It's the latest sign of escalating tensions in a conflict which is threatening the transport of oil through the key Bab el- Mandeb strait.
China dismisses AI concerns as fearmongering
China says calls for an AI slowdown from industry leaders are a "Cold War" tactic, aimed at curbing its progress in the sector.
Hundreds of jobs losses at Whyalla steelworks
Up to 600 jobs will be lost after South Australia's, Whyalla steelworks plant announced its shutting down its blast furnace.
September 11 terror attacks remembered 25 years on
Australians are marking the 25th anniversary of the shocking terror attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.
Trump promises voters cash if Republicans win mid-terms
The US President, Donald Trump has promised to give every American adult US $5000 if the Republicans win the mid-term elections in November.
Father gives evidence in Mexico murder trial
The father of two Australian men killed in Mexico has told a court he does not hold animosity for their killers.
Government unveils draft digital duty of care laws
The federal government has released draft laws that would change Australians' social media feeds and allow people to decide if they want an algorithm to determine what they see.
One Nation super policy criticised
One Nation's plan to give Australians early access to their superannuation to help with the cost of living is being criticised by the super industry, the government and some economists.
Trapped workers rescued from Nepal tunnel
Two men have been rescued from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal, nine days after devastating floods hit the country.
Coalition calls for tobacco tax cut
Health groups have slammed the Coalition's plan to slash the tobacco tax by 80 per cent as a strategy to tackle the illicit tobacco market.
Australian aid arrives in Nepal
In Nepal and Tibet, the search for flood survivors continues with nearly 4,000 people still missing.
Missing Australian found alive in Tibet
An Australian missing in the Himalayan flood disaster has been found safe in Tibet as more than one thousand people are confirmed to have died in the flash flood.
Search continues for Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet flood disaster
More than two-thousand-four-hundred people remain missing after last-week's flash floods in Nepal and Tibet including over 40 Australians.
New flood warnings stop Nepal Tibet rescue operation
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Australians missing in Nepal flash flood
34 Australians are among more than one thousand people missing after devastating flash floods swept through central Nepal.
National Cabinet thrashes out AI data centre rules
The federal government's proposed rules for AI data centre power use have been debated at a meeting of National Cabinet today.
AEMO warns AI data centres will drain power grid
The Australian Energy Market Operator is warning that data centres will put huge pressure on the national electricity grid over the next decade.
PM promises not to change Western Australia's GST
The Prime Minister has again promised not to change Western Australia's GST deal while he is running the country.
Swans AFLW captain urges fans to stick with club
The captain of the Sydney Swans women's team is urging fans to stand by the club as it deals with the hotel scandal that has seen five male players suspended for the rest of the season.
Australia condemns Israel for dropping Frankcom case
The Australian government is furious with the decision of the Israeli military not to prosecute soldiers for the death of Australian aid worker, Zomi Frankcom.
So-called 'mushroom murder' back in court
The case of the convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson was back in court in Victoria today, as her lawyers seek to overturn her convictions.
Coalition MP's vote against Labor's gambling bill
Two Coalition MP's have crossed the floor of the parliament to vote against the federal government's gambling reforms.
'Alleged incident': Sydney Swans face controversy
The CEO of the Sydney Swans, Matthew Pavlich says the AFL club is "shocked and disappointed" by an alleged incident involving several players in Melbourne overnight.
Productivity Commission condemns WA GST deal
An interim report from the Productivity Commission has found that Western Australia's GST deal has been a big mistake that has cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
Taxpayers bailout Tomago aluminium smelter
Taxpayers are to fund a $2.5 billion bailout of Australia's largest aluminium smelter at Tomago in New South Wales.
Wilkie refers govt gambling plans to NACC
The Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has referred the Labor Government's handling of its gambling ad reforms to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Rates on hold but inflation still too high
The Reserve Bank has decided to leave interest rates on hold today, but the Governor is warning that inflation is still too high and if it does not come down another rate rise is inevitable.
Air Services Australia apologises for Jetstar incident
The federal government body responsible for controlling air traffic in Australia has apologised for a near miss involving Jetstar and Qatar airways planes on the tarmac at Sydney airport.
Vic poultry to stay inside as bird flu spreads
Victoria is the first state to require poultry producers to keep their birds indoors as the H5 bird flu crisis worsens in Australia.
Gambling ad reforms stall in parliament
The Albanese government is facing a battle to get its gambling ad reforms through parliament with the Greens and the Coalition refusing to back the legislation in its current form.
Is AI to blame for poor NAPLAN results?
Today's NAPLAN results are raising concerns for educators and parents with the latest figures showing a third of Australian students are not meeting expectations in literacy and numeracy.
Gambling industry rejects drug claims
At a Senate inquiry, gambling industry representatives have rejected allegations that problem gamblers have been offered drugs and sex workers to lure them into betting more.
