Cyberattack hits French store fridges, sparks fires
A cyberattack has disrupted refrigeration systems in supermarkets belonging to several major French food retail chains, turning up the heat inside.
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Telstra takes aim at nation’s growing regulatory burden
Telstra's chairman has cited mandatory mobile roaming as an example of a regulation that discourages investment at a time Australia needs more of it.
New migrants make for proud but anxious Aussies
Migrants value their Australian identity and feel they are improving productivity and innovation despite concerns with skilled migration settings from industry.
‘More work to do’: ageing population puts clamp on EDs
More older Australians are arriving in emergency rooms, placing strain on hospitals and increasing the caseload beyond "bread and butter" work.
Teen dies in remote community after alleged assault
A man is in custody in a remote community following an alleged assault that left a 16-year-old girl dead.
Liberal leader downplays threat of ex-treasurer return
An ex-high profile federal MP has left open the possibility of a return to parliament as he attacks the direction of his former party under leader Angus Taylor.
Australian shares advance as banks, miners rally
Investor confidence is creeping back into local equities despite a slew of market headwinds which have kept the local bourse range-bound for a month.
Leaders accused of dropping the ball before fuel crisis
The RSL has weighed into the fuel crisis caused by the Iran war, declaring it an example of how Australia is not always prepared for challenges it might face.
One Nation slams push to force campaign policy costing
Voters could get a look at what One Nation's policies will cost before an election, but the populist party rejects the bid forcing them to pop open the hood.
‘False accusations’: Imam speaks out after hijack link
The head of an Australian mosque linked to a recent attempted plane hijacking has spoken out, referencing "false accusations".
Naked principal, shared beds: religious school probed
Teenagers at an insular church school regularly shared beds with teachers as conventional boundaries were broken, former students say.
Effort to keep young girl from mum’s cult ‘stonewalled’
Before a young girl died, medical experts warned she faced "extreme risk" if returned to a mother whose religious beliefs forbade insulin, a coroner has heard.
Kids, longtime fans inspired Powderfinger reunion tour
Powderfinger have unveiled the dates for an 18-concert reunion tour, and revealed that band members wanted their kids to see them play live onstage.
‘A calling’: women’s work strengthens rural Australia
A farmer finding the sector's next generation and an academic training rural first responders have been honoured for work to make country communities stronger.
‘Dog’s breakfast’: online safety laws face last hurdle
Social media safety laws are likely to pass parliament, but a key minor party has demanded they go further in reining in big tech.
Tax changes ‘crack the nut’ on housing affordability
Property investors and real estate agents are reeling as Australia's housing downturn deepens, but for young Australians the positives are growing.
Economists to pore over jobs data, Reserve Bank minutes
Australia's labour market is expected to continue to soften, even though small businesses are hanging on to workers despite growing cost pressures.
‘Saw what’s at stake’: Afghanistan veterans honoured
A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.
‘No time for him’: Hanson gives her Liberal leader pick
One Nation's Pauline Hanson has offered to work with the coalition, but has dismissed the current Liberal leader as the best man for the job.
Coalition seeks to shield mines from climate activists
Angus Taylor has pledged to tighten protections for coal and gas projects after environmentalists successfully challenged a major coal expansion.
How a humble band rode the Orient express to fame
The announcement of a 2027 tour by beloved Australian band Powderfinger has made many people happy - and they've never forgotten where it all began.
Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event
The government has defied critics and bad weather to highlight climate threats to Pacific nations but pre-COP31 also turned the spotlight on its commitments.
Trump says Russia to supply diesel to global markets
US President Donald Trump says Russia will supply diesel fuel to the global markets after a conversation with President Vladimir Putin.
Businesses not buying positive spin on surcharge ban
The Reserve Bank says small businesses are expected to benefit the most from its card surcharge reforms, but restaurant and cafe owners say they are losing out.
‘Driving me insane’: restaurateur slams migrant debate
Political policies to curb immigration and narrow the definition of a skilled migrant have been met with dismay by industries experiencing workforce shortages.
Karl settles podcast dispute days before court date
A high-profile former TV show host embroiled in controversy since his shock departure has avoided a potentially ugly day in court, settling a podcast dispute.
P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans
An 18-year-old driver has been granted bail after a car ploughed into a crowd who were farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.
Treasurer swipes left on tax office credit card ban
Businesses owners will continue to be able to use their credit cards to pay the tax office until mid-2027, after Labor bowed to backlash from the sector.
Two men charged with alleged $3m Medicare, NDIS rorts
Two men have been charged after fleecing the NDIS and Medicare out of millions as part of a joint fraud taskforce.
Happiness abounds as Powderfinger reunites
Happiness is slowly creeping back for fans of Aussie rock band Powderfinger, with the beloved group reuniting for a national tour.
Firmus fizzles out: AI factory firm pulls $44b float
The $7 billion stock exchange float of Bitcoin miner-turned data centre operator Firmus has been scrapped after investors questioned its lofty valuation.