Optus says yes to record $100m fine for dodgy sales
Optus has agreed to a record fine for "unconscionable" sales to hundreds of consumers, including in remote Indigenous communities its network didn't cover.
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Teen’s bravery hailed after alleged gang rape ordeal
A 14-year-old boy is among a group of teens accused of gang-raping a girl in an "unimaginable" alleged crime.
‘Fastest way out’: Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions
Australia's foreign minister has called for Iran to come to the negotiating table in its conflict with Israel, saying the country's nuclear program should stop.
‘Crime talk’ and fear fuel punitive views in the bush
People in rural Australia want tougher penalties for criminals, with "significant" punitive views influenced by fear and a lack of trust in the justice system.
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PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month
Anthony Albanese could soon get a second chance to meet with Donald Trump, after the US president abruptly cancelled their first in-person meeting.
Power customers promised tougher rules on price gouging
More downwards pressure on power bills is the goal of planned tweaks to regulated electricity pricing now on the federal government's agenda.
Defence slams ‘absurd’ theories in deadly mushroom case
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson's barrister has criticised the prosecution's "absurd theories" as he lays out his final arguments in her triple-murder trial.
Fate of construction union hangs on High Court ruling
The embattled CFMEU will find out if its bid to overturn its construction division being forced into administration will be accepted by the High Court.
Treasurer throws down gauntlet for ‘crucial’ tax reform
The treasurer has kicked off a journey that he hopes will result in broad agreement on changes that help solve Australia's economic challenges.
Liberals launch high-level probe into election drubbing
A decades-low primary vote and the challenges posed by teal independents will be key elements of a review into the Liberals' crushing federal election loss.
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Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours
Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.
Kebab shop shooting continues state’s ‘violent chapter’
An allegedly high-ranking organised crime figure is expected to recover from the latest attempt on his life as police hunt for those behind the brazen attack.
Indigenous-led plan sets example in caring for Country
The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists.
‘Unacceptable’ wait in caffeine overdose death
A woman was found dead seven hours after calling triple zero, in what a coroner describes as an "acceptable" wait for an ambulance.
‘Committed, respected’: tributes flow for slain officer
Police have released the name of a 57-year-old experienced officer who was shot dead at a rural property while delivering a home repossession order.
Backflip on post and boast laws after ‘disturbing’ rise
A rising trend of young thugs gloating about their crimes online has prompted one state's change of heart on a "post and boast" crackdown.
Mushroom cook did not have a motive for murder: defence
Accused triple killer Erin Patterson's barrister has argued his client is innocent because she never intended to serve her guests a poisoned beef Wellington.
Middle East conflict ends plan for PM’s key Trump talk
Anthony Albanese will no longer meet with Donald Trump after the US president revealed he will leave the G7 summit before their highly anticipated encounter.
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Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated
Environmental projects will be analysed and rated in Australia in a move experts say could prevent greenwashing and encourage international investments.
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‘You worry’: fears in Iranian community after bombing
Iranians in Australia say there is growing community fear over the safety of family members caught up in escalating violence in the Middle East.
Back in the limelight, Audi aims to steal the show
When things went a bit quiet in the Audi empire this time last year, most observers agreed it was a sign of things to come. And boy, has it been worth the wait.
City shaken after three wounded in daylight shooting
An innocent bystander is one of three victims of a "horrifying" daylight shooting in Sydney that authorities have linked to an ongoing gang war.
Mushroom cook accused of ‘four calculated deceptions’
Accused killer Erin Patterson conceived four deceptions before and after a beef Wellington lunch that claimed the lives of three people, prosecutors allege.
Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears
Only about 40,000 vapes have been sold via the federal government's pharmacy model, which critics say shows black market sales are still thriving.
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Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts
Removing tax breaks for plug-in hybrid vehicles is stalling their adoption, a group warns, and a lack of incentives could slow efforts to cut car emissions.
Energy stocks surge on Middle East conflict
Israel and Iran's escalating conflict has lifted oil prices and energy stocks, but the resulting hike in inflation expectations is weighing on other sectors.
Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal
There are calls for a defence contingency plan to be put in place after the government played down a US administration review of the AUKUS submarine pact.
Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict
Australia is considering assisted departures for citizens in Israel and Iran but the timeline is dictated by safety, with airspace closed due to air strikes.
Trump arrives for G7 amid trade, political tensions
Donald Trump has arrived in Canada for his first G7 summit since returning to office - and after irking his partners with tariffs and threats of annexation.
Transparency boost: Reserve Bank homes in on key change
The Reserve Bank is likely to implement a key outstanding recommendation of a review into its operations, bringing it in line with international counterparts.
PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held discussions with Canada's leader as both countries reckon with the impact of the US president's tariff regime.