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Kangaroos star explains decision to not sing Australian anthem after criticism

Kotoni Staggs says he chooses to not sing the anthem out of respect for his Indigenous ancestors.

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Australia’s Tourism Makeover Gains Momentum as Brisbane and More Invest in Sustainable Destinations Through Green Infrastructure and Regional Investment

Australia’s Tourism Makeover Gains Momentum as Brisbane and More Invest in Sustainable Destinations Through Green Infrastructure and Regional Investment The visitor economy drives regional growth and sustainable infrastructure…

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NAB profits fall to $6.1b in ‘challenging economic environment’

It comes soon after the bank said it would axe 2500 jobs by September next year.

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Baker Boy takes 'Baked Summer Tour' to regional Australia

Baker Boy has announced a 19-date regional Australi...

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Government can’t keep borrowing to prop up New Zealand households – Bryce Wilkinson

OPINION: Australians earn about 30% more per person than New Zealanders.

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Fiji standing committee urges re-negotiation before Aus treaties ratified

A major treaty between Australia and Fiji has hit a hurdle in Fiji's Parliament, with a parliamentary standing committee recommending it be put on hold.

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ICC Rankings: Mitchell Starc regains No. 1 Test bowler spot; Shreyas Iyer moves up to 7th in T20Is

Mitchell Starc reclaims the No. 1 Test bowler spot in the latest ICC Rankings, while Shreyas Iyer and Glenn Phillips make significant gains in T20Is.

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OPINION: The news from the north will come from the north

Six new bureaus, one newsroom, and a promise to s...

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Household Spending Rises 0.6% In September: Australia

Household spending rose 0.6 per cent in September 2026, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics

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"Any turnaround has to start in his head": Greg Chappell on struggling Marnus Labuschagne

The Australia number three is having a tough time in the longest format of the game, having not scored a century since the 2023 Ashes. Since his century…

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New Sydney museum to house major contemporary Māori waka

Pacific communities in Sydney will gather this weekend to celebrate the opening of the city's newest museum, Powerhouse Parramatta.

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Pacific nations call for new fishing limit procedures for bigeye tuna

The Pacific's fishing nations are pushing for a new management procedure for bigeye tuna

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PNG Fire Service struggling to keep up with nationwide bushfires

Bushfires are burning across Papua New Guinea, fuelled by one of the strongest El Niño events on record.

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Guam US midterms see Governor and House of Reps delegate both ousted

US midterms in Guam have seen Republican Tony Ada elected governor, ending eight years of Democratic leadership.

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Geelong Gallery to unveil major exhibition 50 years in the making

From dishes drying on a rack to nuns travelling along the Geelong Road, Australian artist Eric Thake had a knack for finding humour and beauty in the most…

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Australia Cruise Travel Protections Under Scrutiny as Other Markets Face Refund and Rescue Questions

Australia Cruise Travel Protections Under Scrutiny as Other Markets Face Refund and Rescue Questions Australia cruise travel rights face scrutiny over refunds and medical evacuation risks across five…

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Who's behind Europe's freezer hacks — and is Australia next?

The hackers remain a mystery, but some clues could point to who was behind the attack.

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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate for fifth time this year in blow to mortgage holders

Reserve Bank of Australia increases official cash rate to 4.85%, bringing it to highest level since 2008 RBA interest rates live updates: Reserve Bank cash rate decision Get…

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Man and boy arrested after allegedly attacking One Nation volunteer with baseball bat in Australia

The incident comes amid growing calls for the temperature of political debate in Australia to be turned down.

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Five survivors found alive after three months adrift in the Pacific Ocean

Five survivors have been found alive after three months adrift in the open Pacific, a journey that claimed the lives of four others.

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‘Modern, progressive’ Jew-hatred most common form of such hate in Australia, envoy says

That form of Jew-hatred “takes the hostility of Islamic extremism and far-left antisemitism, together with traditional antisemitic tropes, and gives it a respectable face through the language of…

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Australia Set for Major Rail Travel Revival as Queensland Restores Full Brisbane and Gold Coast Train Services from November 16

Australia Set for Major Rail Travel Revival as Queensland Restores Full Brisbane and Gold Coast Train Services from November 16 Queensland Rail restores full train services from 16…

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Male nurse, 42, who ‘raped three elderly women at hospital’ appears in court five years after complaint ‘dismissed’

A MALE nurse has appeared in court over shocking allegations he raped three elderly women inside a hospital. Jeremy David Pearce, 42, had been investigated by the hospital…

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VLRS GRP BidCo has obtained FDI approval in relation to the public cash offer to the shareholders of Triona AB (publ)

This announcement is not an offer, whether directly or indirectly, in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, United States, South Africa, Russia, Belarus, Singapore or in any…

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Andy Burnham’s fatal show of weakness on slavery reparations

DERBY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to the Rolls Royce factory on October 29, 2026 in Derby, England. This is Chancellor…

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AUS vs SA: Aussie coach McDonald says 'have to reassess' belief in Marnus Labuschagne after series loss

Australia lost a 3-Test series 1-2 in South Africa despite winning the opener. Dethroned from the No. 1 spot, they now face squad questions, with a struggling Marnus…

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China's most hyped car brand coming to Oz

Xiaomi, the tech giant turned car manufacturer, has quietly gone official in Australia as hiring has begun for positions in its automotive division, laying the groundwork for a…

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Fairy bread to Mount Tomaree: the Port Stephens family sharing Aussie life with the world

The Gill family welcomes international students to experience life in Australia.

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Bourke filmmaker takes over reigns of Indigenous film festival in Paris

A filmmaker and investigative journalist from far-west NSW is taking modern subversive Australian Aboriginal stories to Paris.

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Fitness influencer Kimberley Searle almost suffers a major wardrobe malfunction as she shows off her boob job in a very daring cut-out black gown at Perth races

An Australian social media star turned heads on Saturday as she arrived at Perth's Ascot Racecourse for Derby Day in a daring barely there ensemble.

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Australia’s Factory Slump Dragged On In October

S&P Global’s manufacturing PMI held at 49.6, with weaker new orders cutting jobs while input costs rose at their fastest pace since June.

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Big four bank records profit fall as jobs cut

Westpac has posted its first annual profit decline as its chief executive pushes ahead with an ambitious cost-cutting project after the bank recently shed jobs.

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We need to be better at improving healthcare, and AI can help

Australia is missing an opportunity in how to improve data-driven healthcare. Every time a patient accesses a hospital, GP clinic, or any part of the health system, data…

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Hinterland finalists for bird art prize

THE Sunshine Coast is celebrating a decade of extraordinary bird art, with the 10th Holmes Prize for Excellence in Realistic Australian Bird Art bringing together 40 finalists from…

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Experts warn drug smugglers will quickly adapt to new AI maritime drones

AI bluebottle maritime drones are set to be deployed in Fiji to help stop drug smuggling, but experts warn cartels will quickly evolve to meet that challenge.

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Glam influencer left fighting for her life after contracting deadly brain infection

The 23-year-old Australian influencer named Khiana Smith was rushed to hospital in Bali after developing meningitis while on a 'trip of a lifetime' holiday in Indonesia

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There's something fundamentally unfair about changing the rules in this way

The timing also means many Australians could face a double blow.

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EXCLUSIVE: Radar Told You First — Meghan Markle Took New TV Role to 'Flee' UK

The 45-year-old will spend time in Melbourne filming 'Junior MasterChef Australia' in 2027.

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Meet the developers the Trumps are partnering with across the globe

The “Donald of Dubai.” An Australian developer who announced a rift with the Trumps over LinkedIn. A politician accused of exhuming graves. As Donald Trump’s second term plays…

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