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Aussie demand for SpaceX float overwhelms call centres
The lead Australian broker on the $2.5 trillion public launch of Elon Musk's SpaceX is experiencing "extremely high" call volumes as investors try to get in.
Big bank changes RBA rate call as cost pressures ease
Slowing economic activity and softer price growth could convince the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold, with inflation pressures weaker than initially feared.
Apple’s souped-up Siri could enlist more Aussie AI fans
Putting powerful artificial intelligence features inside a popular smartphone could change Australia's use of the technology and recruit more users.
‘All in’: defiant premier toughs out leadership talk
Jacinta Allan has signalled she will not go down as Victorian premier without a fight as another set of dire polling for Labor rekindles leadership tensions.
Running low on gas: more nations drive an energy change
Renewable electricity sources such as solar and wind are gaining on gas for a share of the worldwide energy market.
Just a mimic of One Nation: coalition cops Labor serve
One Nation's rise in the polls is no shock to experts who say it's been brewing for years, as the coalition fails to rule out a preference deal with the party.
Push to free up GPs with more pharmacist prescriptions
Letting pharmacists write medication scripts could save $1 billion in health costs and free up 10 million GP visits a year, a report has found.
Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp
Up to 100 people wielding a variety of weapons have been involved in a violent disturbance in a remote town camp.
Cooling house market offers hope to first-time buyers
Auction clearance rates have hit a five-year low, and the percentages are the lowest Australia has had in five years.
Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings
Three spearfishers have died in shark attacks in just 21 days as an expert warns of the risks involved in the activity.
One of Australia’s most wanted men arrested in Greece
An international, two-decade manhunt has come to an end after Greek police reportedly arrested a man over a 1999 Sydney murder.
Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize
Author Bess Wohl has followed her Pulitzer Prize by winning a Tony Award for her play Liberation, a drama about the legacy of the women's liberation movement.
Australia’s Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award
Australia's Rose Byrne is vying for her first Tony Award after starring in a Broadway revival of the Noel Coward comedy of manners, Fallen Angels.
Dangerous winter virus far more than ‘just a bad cold’
Health authorities are urging seniors to get a free vaccine to protect them from a common winter virus that can cause severe illness, hospitalisation and death.
Honours abound in King’s Birthday roll call of service
Almost 1000 Australians are waking up with their service to the nation being recognised with honours in the 2026 King's Birthday list.
One Nation’s historic surge puts PM’s focus on economy
Pauline Hanson's party has for the first time in a poll's history overtaken Labor in popularity, as Anthony Albanese points to people being left behind.
Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends
A renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year has been remembered as a selfless fighter who strived to improve the lives of others.
‘Mind-blowing’: honour for man behind snow sports glory
Michael Kennedy has been honoured for his lasting impact on snow sports, with the former administrator helping Australia become a winter sports powerhouse.
Family violence crusader, centenarian in King’s Honours
An ex-premier who fought to reduce family violence is among the Australians recognised for their service to the nation in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Motorbike rider dies in outback desert race crash
A competitor in an outback motorcycle race has died from his injuries after crashing during the first leg of the 450km event.
‘Apples with oranges’: Labor brushes off Kiwi PM’s dig
A visiting leader's remark that taxing capital gains would be "disastrous" has been brushed aside by Labor figures who deny it was a dig at its big reforms.
‘Someone else’s knife fight’: AUKUS doubts resurface
Australia should re-examine whether it needs a fleet of crewed submarines at all or could just rely on underwater drones, says Greens senator David Shoebridge.
Tick of approval for upping the volume at iconic venue
Australia's most powerful music aficionado has given the thumbs-up to increasing the volume and crowd capacity at the nation's most famous concert venue.
Teen charged over ‘cowardly’ stabbing of homeless man
A teenager has been charged after a homeless man was stabbed, accused of joining a late-night attack that left man fighting for life.
‘This is a tragedy’: diver dies in shark attack
A 35-year-old man has been attacked and killed by a shark while spearfishing with his family.
Fuel stocks look secure into August as price hike eases
The nation's fuel reserves are flush as petrol prices at the bowser continue to drop, but motorists could be in for a shock when the excise discount ends.
Indie Birthday Trip flick finds own way to the cinema
When satirical feature The Birthday Trip was left out of major film festivals, its makers decided they could get it onto the big screen themselves.
Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans
Overseas-run Facebook pages are exploiting Australia's love of footy via a sprawling fake news network that is deceiving and confusing fans.
Trans-Tasman ties never better despite tax jibe: PM
The diplomatic relationship between Australia and New Zealand has never been stronger, both leaders insist, despite commentary over recent budget announcements.
Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms.