Body cameras deployed to field officers in Minneapolis

US federal agents in Minneapolis will wear body cameras after the killing of two US citizens sparked weeks of protests about the immigration crackdown.

Mortgage holders brace for hundreds more in repayments

Two incorrect assumptions have set the Reserve Bank on track for a costly U-turn on interest rates, with borrowers facing steeper repayments on their mortgages.

Treasurer announces first female head of ASIC

Former corporate lawyer Sarah Court will succeed Joe Longo as chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Rebels benched, jobs swapped in coalition peace offer

The Nationals are weighing a reconciliation deal proposed by the Liberals to restore the coalition after weeks of damaging infighting.

Spotlight

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Raising the Bar: The Queensland Kid Who Just Lifted History

Jackson started lifting weights as a way to rebuild his confidence after having a tough time at school. Now that journey has taken him all the way to a World Record.

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Borrowed time: rate hike unlikely to be one-and-done

Mortgage holders could face back-to-back rate hikes after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates amid rising inflation pressures.

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Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities before talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine with around 450 drones and 70 missiles launched.

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Australia’s quantum leap: $20m boost for homegrown firm

Quantum technology that promises to outsmart artificial intelligence could be made in Australia after an investment in a Sydney company.

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Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation

Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to comply with a US Congressional subpoena to testify about their relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

While the Winter Olympics in Italy are plagued by budget overruns, the Queensland government insists the 2032 Brisbane Games won't cost taxpayers an extra cent.

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‘Calling your parents’: P-plater busted driving 189km/h

Police officers have vented their frustration at a teenager caught driving at 189km/h, telling him his mother will cry when told of how fast he was travelling.

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‘Distressing’: parents to attend baby death inquest

The death of a baby girl and the injuries found at her autopsy led police to put her parents under covert audio and internet surveillance, a coroner has heard.

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Notorious killer took own life in secure cell: coroner

A notorious killer of a mother and her two daughters used a prison issue item to take his own life in a secure unit, a coroner has found.

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Family arrives to farewell teenager who died on K’gari

The distraught family of a teenager found dead surrounded by dingoes have made the heartbreaking journey to Australia as they look to farewell their daughter.

Sport

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‘Sensational’: NZ legend backs Origin across the ditch

One of New Zealand's most prolific international rugby league players has backed a move to play State of Origin across the ditch in 2027.

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Record medal haul on the cards for Aussie Winter team

The Australian team for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics boasts an unprecedented number of medal hopes across a variety of disciplines.

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How Super Bowl bound Aussie became NFL’s best punter

A 'gap year' from Australian Rules football put Michael Dickson on a path to stardom, now the NFL's best punter is eyeing a slice of Super Bowl history.

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Black Cap dad fires NRL dream for Dolphins rookie Su’a

Dolphins rookie Sebastian Su'a aspires to reach the greatest heights in rugby league like his father Murphy Su'a did in cricket, with Daniel Saifiti as mentor.

Lifestyle

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Robbie embraces emotional swings of Wuthering Heights

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New public holiday floated to create April long weekend

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‘Once in a lifetime’: small Aussie studio in Oscar hope

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Robert Irwin thinks he could find love at Australia Zoo

National News

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Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

The RSL is pushing back against the sale of almost 70 Defence properties, saying veterans have "deep connections" to many of the historic locations.

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‘Major failings’ in mass stabber’s mental health care

The psychiatrist of a man who killed six people in a shopping mall failed to act on warning signs after he stopped taking antipsychotics, an inquest has found.

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Security deal to strengthen ties on PM’s Indonesia trip

Australia and Indonesia's already positive relationship is set to be further boosted when a high-level security deal is formally signed.

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How treasurer can take heat off RBA in his next budget

Australia's banking chief will hope Jim Chalmers does two things to help the Reserve Bank in its fight against inflation when he brings down the federal budget.