6 h. ago As it happened: RBA keeps interest rates on hold; Police arrest 13 at violent Sydney defence expo protest; Speculation of Ley’s leadership continues

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6 h. ago Allegedly corrupt transport official compared himself to Robin Hood, ICAC hears

The accused kickback mastermind also told his friend “everything I do is illegal”, and “you can’t follow rules in this world,” an anti-corruption inquiry has heard.

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7 h. ago Australia news LIVE: RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 3.6 per cent; Thirteen arrested at Sydney defence expo protest; Speculation of Ley’s Liberal leadership continues

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8 h. ago Australia news LIVE: RBA governor Bullock explains why interest rates remain 3.6 per cent; Thirteen arrested at Sydney defence expo protest; Seven dead in Nepal avalanche

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8 h. ago Prince William draws on star power to try to move the world on climate

The Prince of Wales will be joined by singers including Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes when his $100 million Earthshot Prize stages its annual awards in Brazil.

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8 h. ago How Prince William is using $100m –  and Kylie Minogue –  to sway world leaders

In Brazil, the heir to the throne will draw on the soft power of the monarchy this week, safely distanced from the scandal over his uncle.

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8 h. ago Far from the Andrew scandal, Prince William lands in Brazil – with a string of celebs

In Brazil, the heir to the throne will draw on the soft power of the monarchy this week, safely distanced from news about his uncle.

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9 h. ago Australia news LIVE: RBA keeps interest rates on hold; Hastie leadership threat looms for Ley; Foreign climbers among seven dead in Nepal avalanche

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10 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Hastie leadership threat looms for Ley; Foreign climbers among seven dead in Nepal avalanche; RBA to make rate cut announcement

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10 h. ago Worker dies after rescue from partially collapsed medieval tower in Rome

Rescuers had faced a complex task as they tried to use a first-floor window to get near the trapped worker.

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11 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Hastie leadership threat looms for Ley; Medieval tower collapses in Rome, killing worker; Horses, punters gear up for Melbourne Cup 2025

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11 h. ago Trump’s tariffs face judgment day, and there’s a lot at stake

On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court will hear the Trump administration’s appeal against a lower court’s ruling that most of his extensive tariffs are illegal.

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12 h. ago ‘You must vote for him’: Trump intervenes in New York mayoral election

The US president’s brash push – for a Democrat – comes the night before an election set to be won by a 34-year-old democratic socialist.

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12 h. ago ‘Do you want to die?’ Knifeman asked victim as he stabbed him six times

Stephen Crean confronted a “pretty angry” knife-wielding assailant on a British high-speed train with nothing but his fists.

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12 h. ago ‘Do you want to die?’ Victim reveals what knifeman asked while stabbing him six times

Stephen Crean confronted a knife-wielding assailant on a British high-speed train with nothing but his fists.

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12 h. ago ‘Peace President’ Trump is driving a share bonanza for weapons makers

As the US president brands himself as the world’s peacemaker, defence stocks are absolutely booming.

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12 h. ago ‘The cheapest option’: Why Gen Z couples are moving in together sooner

Shared living and other cost-cutting measures are beginning to take a toll on relationships, as young couples come up with creative solutions.

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13 h. ago King tipped to take over at Manly after Mestrov confirms departure

Manly is likely to replace chief executive Tony Mestrov with another former player as Jason King emerges as the favourite to take Manly into a new era.

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13 h. ago Former captain tipped to take over as Manly CEO after Mestrov confirms departure

A premiership-winning former player is the frontrunner to replace outgoing as chief executive Tony Mestrov and lead the Sea Eagles into a new era.

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15 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Hastie leadership threat looms for Ley; Medieval tower collapses in Rome, trapping worker underneath rubble

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