4 h. ago Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates in another divided vote

The central bank reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump.

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5 h. ago ‘He’s a massive presence’: Why Swans recruit Curnow is already being compared to Franklin

Errol Gulden is back stronger than ever after his 2025 season was ruined by an ankle injury, and he is delighted with what he’s seeing from key forward Charlie Curnow.

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14 h. ago Wells’ Kirribilli comeback mixes social media crusade with crisis management

Hiding under the Doona was not an option for Anika Wells today. So she showed up. Did her job. Powered on. Answered questions. Apologies were not on the agenda.

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45 h. ago Accountant who stole millions to feed gambling habit jailed for six years

One of Andrew Marshall’s victims was a woman dying of brain cancer, and another was aged in her 90s when she trusted him with her life savings.

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53 h. ago ‘Prepare to be stunned’: This festive gem crackles with the sweet, jolly, ridiculous things in life

Think you know what cake looks like? ‘Is It Cake? Holiday’ will have you questioning everything, literally.

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69 h. ago ‘A little bit different, but it’s organic’: Bush beef the answer to a feral Queensland problem

Vince Harrigan grew up eating the stuff and says its organic, clean, tastes good and is the future of sustainable meat production.

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2 d. ago Social media is a key part of Isabella’s day. This is what worries her most

The social media ban for children under 16 kicks in very soon. How well your child adjusts depends in part on how you handle it.

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3 d. ago Six weeks and 13 million questions: Here’s how VCE exams are marked

Unreadable handwriting and unusual workings – assessors face more than a few challenges as they sort out what marks to give students around the state.

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3 d. ago Six weeks and 13 million questions: How VCE exams are marked

Unreadable handwriting and unusual workings – assessors face more than a few challenges as they sort out what marks to give students around the state.

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3 d. ago The five key travel questions of 2026: What you need to know

Traveller’s advice expert on the five major issues he expects to see in his inbox in 2026.

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3 d. ago ‘Legal intimidation’: Peter V’landys declares war on owner of racing website

The Racing NSW chief has threatened legal action against Vicky Leonard from The Thoroughbred Report over an article that questioned his leadership of the sport.

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4 d. ago Virginia Giuffre’s family asks: ‘Where are her missing millions?’

Family members of the late sex abuse survivor have raised questions over what they say is a “significant” amount of money missing from her estate.

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5 d. ago ‘Ned will guide his donors’: Liberal mayor questioned over independent campaign funds

An inquiry into Liverpool Council turned its attention to alleged donations to a candidate in the NSW local council elections.

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5 d. ago Oprah Winfrey praises Hugh Jackman and social media ban – but avoids key weight

The 71-year-old talk-show host is touring for the first time in a decade in partnership with the pharmaceutical company behind a weight-loss drug.

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6 d. ago Pentagon review flags ‘critical’ AUKUS deadlines ahead of key meeting

The much-anticipated review, which took nearly six months to complete, has been read by members of the congressional armed services committees, and handed to the Australian government.

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6 d. ago Former Labor government was warned of CFMEU ‘bias’ in major project policy

During her second day of inquiry evidence, AWU boss Stacey Schinnerl also detailed a key public servant’s relationship with a CFMEU chief.

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6 d. ago Key safety regulator figure had ‘close personal relationship’ with former CFMEU president, inquiry told

During her second day of evidence on Thursday, AWU boss Stacey Schinnerl said the relationship amounted to a “direct line to the CFMEU”.

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6 d. ago ‘Is this Soviet Russia?’ Australia is getting smoked by its tobacco fail

The underground trade in illegal tobacco has become a growing cancer for the Australian economy. It’s now so large that it is distorting our national accounts because its sales can’t be measured.

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6 d. ago Drone footage shows devastation in Ukrainian town all but encircled by Russian forces

Barely a street appears untouched in Myrnohrad in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, not far from the key logistics hub of Pokrovsk that Moscow claims to now control.

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7 d. ago ‘Threat on my life’: Key union leader details CFMEU pressure campaign

Queensland’s Commission of Inquiry has heard further evidence of a violent turf war for civil construction sites – and lack of help from one major contractor.

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