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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signalled significant reforms to Australia's housing market, declaring it "broken", while publicly endorsing Paul Hogan's critique of Pauline Hanson and advocating for enhanced engagement with Asian neighbours.
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Australian Daria Kasatkina has ended her grass-court woes with a commanding first-round win at Wimbledon, becoming the first Australian to progress to the second round of the prestigious tournament in 2026.
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Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been rebuffed in his attempt to access footage from a documentary featuring Brittany Higgins, with a judge finding no 'legitimate forensic purpose' for the request ahead of his Queensland trial.
The ABC and SBS are set to face a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, following concerns raised over their reporting on the ongoing Middle East conflict. This development puts a spotlight on journalistic impartiality and public trust.
Billy Slater has ignited speculation over his State of Origin coaching future, declaring he won't ink another formal contract despite his immense success with the Queensland Maroons.
The Liberal Party finds itself in a precarious position, akin to a cumbersome machine stalled between a rock and a hard place, as recent polling data reveals a deepening credibility crisis for the Peter Dutton-led Coalition.
As a heatwave gripped London, a high-profile conference billed as an 'anti-woke Davos' offered Australian conservative figures familiar refrains rather than fresh perspectives on a turbulent world.
A Gold Coast community is reeling after a young mother, described as someone who could "light up any room," was found dead from gunshot wounds. Her partner has been charged with murder.
Amid growing disquiet, Federal politicians are demanding a parliamentary inquiry into the fossil fuel industry's extensive presence in Australian schools and sports, fearing it's a strategic move to cultivate public acceptance.
Amid mounting public scrutiny and a make-or-break State of Origin III, Blues coach Laurie Daley has opted to delay addressing criticism of his performance until after the series concludes, setting the stage for a dramatic post-match reckoning.
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming stands firm on her assault allegation against shadow minister Matthew Guy, despite admitting a misunderstanding of the term 'headlock'. The political stoush has cast a pall over Spring Street.
From warding off winter sniffles to enhancing fertility, zinc supplements and rich foods like oysters are touted as health marvels. But a new analysis sifts through the marketing claims to reveal what the science truly supports.
A chilling UN report has unveiled a grim reality in Gaza, detailing the deliberate targeting of children by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and igniting a fierce debate among legal experts regarding potential war crimes under international law.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is fending off demands for a royal commission into the state's ambitious $100 billion infrastructure program, asserting that "inflation, not corruption," is behind massive cost blowouts, following explosive media allegations.
New Zealand patriarch of fitness, Olympian Les Mills, has died aged 91, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of athletic achievement and a global group fitness empire that transformed millions of lives.
While the government strengthens its social media ban, a broader, more robust piece of legislation is waiting in the wings.
Australia's public broadcasters, ABC and SBS, are poised to appear before a royal commission investigating antisemitism and social cohesion, following an influx of complaints regarding their 'unbalanced' Middle East reporting.
As she prepares for her All England Club comeback, Serena Williams claims the tennis anti-doping protocol is "unprofessional" and "unreasonable".
Despite widespread economic pessimism, a new report suggests Australia's performance on key economic and social indicators paints a more positive picture than public sentiment currently reflects.
Amidst a backdrop of probing extraterrestrial mysteries, persistent political misdirection regarding polling data, and a notable local honour for the NSW Premier, this week's political landscape offers a captivating blend of the bizarre and the significant.
Adelaide Crows co-captain and one of the AFLW's most decorated players, Chelsea Randall, has announced her immediate retirement, with lingering concussion effects confirmed as a significant factor in her difficult decision.
Amid escalating tensions and renewed US airstrikes, experts assert Iran lacks the legal standing or practical capability to permanently toll the vital Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping artery. While provocative, such a move remains unworkable.
National Party Senator Bridget McKenzie is increasingly being compared to Pauline Hanson, adopting a populist stance that critics suggest is a calculated move to capture a disillusioned voter base, reminiscent of One Nation's appeal.
A chilling United Nations report, unearthed by Australian independent news service Crikey, exposes the systematic and intentional killing of Palestinian children by Israeli forces, painting a harrowing picture that challenges comprehension.
Australia's public discourse on multiculturalism is experiencing a renewed, yet increasingly muddled, push against immigration. Despite a vocal minority, the 'monoculturalist' narrative appears to be struggling for traction, according to a recent analysis.
The World Cup is into the knockout phase after an action-packed group stage in which athletes and fans shone.
Korean golf sensation Hae-ran Ryu has etched her name into the history books, completing a stunning PGA Championship comeback and claiming the largest individual prize purse ever awarded in women's golf, an astounding AUD$4.5 million.
Ben Stokes, the magnetic English all-rounder, has dramatically called time on his one-day international career, highlighting the punishing toll of elite cricket and sparking a crucial conversation about player welfare in the modern game.
Media articles can present adolescent sleep issues as both a normal part of growing up and a sign of deeper problems. How should parents make sense of it?
As the FIFA World Cup progresses to its nail-biting knockout stage, a fiery debate has erupted from an unlikely source: Ghana's national coach, Carlos Queiroz, who has labelled the expanded 48-team format as 'vulgar and ordinary.' But is his sharp critique justified?
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