No guarantee of coverage for remote Australians post-3G
Farming families fear losing their access to health and education, as Telstra acknowledges some may lose connectivity in 3G closure.
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Home, bank accounts of accused Russian spies restrained
An alleged Russian-Australian spy couple have had their family home and bank accounts restrained as police push to confiscate them under proceeds of crime laws.
RBA governor warns rate cuts not on near-term agenda
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates steady and tempered expectations of imminent cuts, warning inflation remains "too high".
Uber to take Leaf out of Japan’s second-hand EV market
Ride-share and food delivery drivers will be encouraged to adopt second-hand electric vehicles under a pilot program launched in Queensland.
Reynolds recalls breakdown amid Higgins’ allegations
Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial the pressure of the Higgins saga caused her to break down in parliament.
Iran ambassador called in after ‘hateful’ comments
Comments calling for Israel to be wiped out have been denounced by Anthony Albanese, who confirmed Iran's ambassador to Australia had been summoned.
Lack of social media enforcement behind radicalisation
Security experts say governments not regulating social media in its early years may have led to young people being more easily radicalised online.
Social media and political tensions spur terror threat
Social media is exacerbating the radicalisation of young people by bolstering grievances to the point at which they could turn to violence.
Senator had concerns about Lehrmann before alleged rape
Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial that she had concerns about Bruce Lehrmann's conduct before he allegedly raped Brittany Higgins.
Watchdogs eye engineered stone suppliers amid bans
Stone suppliers and manufacturers are on different alert levels after some faced surprise inspections after a nationwide ban took effect.
Ticket hesitation hits The Forum line-up, inquiry told
Artists have been pulling out of hoped-for gigs at famed live music venue The Forum as fans leave ticket purchases to the last minute, an inquiry has been told.
‘Culturally harmful’: Hawks alleged racism claims aired
Conversations between AFL club Hawthorn staff and Indigenous players aired in court papers allegedly show racist remarks and players urged to end relationships.
‘Be aware but not afraid’: plots raise terrorism threat
A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade.
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‘National shame’: kids facing life on couches, in tents
For many of the 125,000 Australian children without stable housing, a life of disadvantage, crime and poor health outcomes await without intervention.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index sinks over 12 per cent
Japan's Nikkei 225 share index has plunged dramatically after heavy selling triggered by fears the US economy could be in worse shape than expected.
Grace Tame’s abuser diagnosed with dementia, court told
A man who abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame and allegedly harassed her on social media has been diagnosed with dementia, a court has been told.
Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift
The Uluru Statement will still steer the government, despite uncertainty about a Makarrata commission, the Indigenous Australians minister says.
Higgins’ defence amid ‘fairy tale’ rape cover-up claim
Brittany Higgins' legal team is set to open her defence case against allegations she defamed Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds in a series of social media posts.
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Diggers count losses on battery minerals, gold shines
Mining bosses and investors gathering in an outback city are counting their losses as the decarbonisation and battery minerals bubble bursts.
Uluru Statement ideals still guiding government plans
Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy says the Uluru Statement still guided the government, despite uncertainty about a Makarrata Commission.
Thousands of children homeless in ‘national shame’
Two reports have laid bare the dire situation for Australia's most vulnerable children, with thousands turned away from homelessness services.
Police culture ‘must shift’ after apology to Indigenous
After the NT's police boss apologised for historical mistreatment of Indigenous Australians, advocates are calling for more to turn those words into actions.
Government ‘talking through’ Makarrata process, PM says
The government is being accused of abandoning its commitment to truth-telling and treaty as the prime minister says it is "talking through" a Makarrata process.
Rates likely on hold with Reserve Bank coy on next move
The August interest rate meeting will dominate the week's economic agenda, with the Reserve Bank tipped to leave rates unchanged.
Second Legionnaires’ patient dies, outbreak slows
A second person with Legionnaires' disease has died in Victoria, while the number of new cases appears to be decreasing
‘A good idea’ to acknowledge Australia’s history: PM
It's important to acknowledge Australia's history but optimism is needed to move forward, the prime minister says after attending a major Indigenous gathering.
Why future cars will be like ‘smartphones on wheels’
Buyers might not choose their next car for its shape, power or brand, auto experts say, but based on what its software can do.
PM urges walking together to reconcile with history
Australia would benefit from being more united, the prime minister says, drawing on the term Makarrata, which he says means coming together after struggle.
PM walks ‘new path’ in tackling Indigenous disadvantage
Indigenous leaders have reflected on the voice referendum defeat as the prime minister spoke of old roads and new paths in tackling disadvantage.
NT Police boss ‘deeply sorry’ to Indigenous community
The Indigenous community has received an apology from the Northern Territory Police commissioner for injustices and harm inflicted by officers in the past.
NT Police boss apology welcomed as catalyst for change
The NT Police Commissioner's apology to the Indigenous community is a step towards healing and better justice outcomes, the Aboriginal Justice Agency says.