2 h. ago The 19 reasons NSW have the edge over Maroons before Origin III

Ten NSW players will have completed their NRL commitments by Friday night, while nine Maroons will be forced to wait almost 48 hours to play for their clubs.

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2 h. ago Gout Gout flies to new Australian record in his first European race

He had to wait for the school holidays to make his professional racing debut in the Czech Republic, but when he did, the 17-year-old flew to a new national record.

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15 h. ago Qatar hosts the US air base attacked overnight. Where is it and what else is there to know about this Gulf state?

When Trump visited Qatar in May, the talk was about a fancy jet from the Qataris. But he also dropped into Al Udeid Air Base. Here’s why.

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15 h. ago Travel plans in chaos after Iranian missile strikes spark flight diversions

Iran’s missile strike on Qatar forced carriers to navigate around a wide swath of territory, tear up flight schedules and turn around aircraft mid-flight.

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15 h. ago ‘Rise up’: Strike on notorious prison carried message for Iranians, released Australian says

Kylie Moore-Gilbert was held captive in Iran for more than two years, including at Evin Prison. She says Israel’s strike on the facility overnight is a symbolic blow to a weakened regime.

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17 h. ago Virgin Australia shares take off on ASX despite Mideast jitters

Virgin Australia has returned to the Australian sharemarket after more than four years’ absence, investors are keen, even as global aviation suffers new challenges.

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18 h. ago Virgin Australia shares take off, rising 7.9 per cent in ASX return

Virgin Australia has returned to the Australian sharemarket after more than four years’ absence, and investors are keen.

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18 h. ago ‘Airport not coping’: Qantas flights diverted after Iranian strikes throw travel into chaos

Iran’s missile strike on Qatar forced carriers to navigate around a wide swath of territory, tear up flight schedules and turn around aircraft mid-flight.

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19 h. ago Millionaires in minutes: Your guide to the NBA draft and the Australians who could be picked

A 220cm Australian is the tallest player up for grabs in this year’s NBA draft and a standout prospect for any team looking to combat San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama. But Rocco Zikarsky is not the only Aussie hoping to get picked up this week.

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19 h. ago COVID antivirals are heavily marketed. It’s not clear how well they work

The expensive medication does little to prevent hospitalisation or death for people who are vaccinated against the virus, a new Australian analysis of randomised controlled trials has found.

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22 h. ago Flights out of Australia to Doha still impacted as airspace reopens

Travel chaos for Australians trying to head to the Middle East for a holiday or stopovers to Europe is ongoing as Qatar reopens its airspace.

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23 h. ago Trump is already casting Iran’s retaliation as a sign of peace. It offers both sides an ‘off ramp’

Tehran telegraphed its missile attack on America’s Al Udeid air base in Qatar well in advance, suggesting a symbolic show of force while offering a way to de-escalate. The US president even thanked them.

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23 h. ago Qantas flights diverted from Europe as Iranian strikes throw travel into chaos

Iran’s missile strike on Qatar forced carriers to navigate around a wide swath of territory, tear up flight schedules and turn around aircraft mid-flight.

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24 h. ago ASX jumps on ceasefire news; CBA hits fresh record, oil stocks tumble

The Australian sharemarket jumped at the open after Donald Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, raising hopes the worst has passed.

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24 h. ago ASX jumps as optimism returns; CBA hits fresh record, oil stocks tumble

The Australian sharemarket has jumped after Donald Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, raising hopes the worst has passed.

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26 h. ago Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise a winner (but Jetstar pulls out)

Despite the four-hour time lag, with a restful sleep on this overnight flight you can hit the beach running.

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26 h. ago Travel chaos as airlines retreat from Gulf, planes turned around mid

Iran’s missile strike on Qatar forced carriers to navigate around a wide swath of territory, tear up flight schedules and turn around aircraft mid-flight.

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39 h. ago The ‘huge problem’ that could stop Iran hitting the US where it hurts

Iran has an array of weapons that could strike American military bases. But Israel has forced it to change its tactics.

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40 h. ago Brisbane news as it happened: Man charged over Brisbane bus driver attack; The latest on the crisis in the Middle East; AC/DC reveal Australian tour details

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

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43 h. ago There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

For the first time, the treasurer has flagged the risk posed by US government bonds, which are a cornerstone of the global financial system.

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