82 m. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese’s record ‘forever tarnished’, says Netanyahu; Chalmers clashes with rival in roundtable talks; Butler defends NDIS overhaul

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94 m. ago Premier drops public service speech on LNP donor cash access day

An assistant minister was sent to speak in David Crisafulli’s place at a public sector summit, after the premier’s diary filled with other priorities.

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1 hour ago Steptember 2025 is about to kick off with registrations now open

The Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s annual fundraiser Steptember is about to kick off with registrations now open.

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1 hour ago Steptember participant Sean explains why he’s taking part of his year’s fundraiser

Steptember participant Sean explains why he’s taking part his this year’s Cerebral Palsy Alliance annual fundraiser.

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1 hour ago ‘Every number you just said is wrong’: Chalmers, O’Brien brawl behind closed doors

At the opening of a session on fiscal management, the Coalition representative at the government-run summit made his major first intervention in the three-day event.

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2 h. ago ASX climbs as Brambles, gold stocks rise; James Hardie’s horror run continues

The Australian sharemarket opened stronger this morning, putting it on track for a second session of  gains on one of the busiest days of reporting season.

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4 h. ago States sidelined as Butler reassures families children won’t be booted from NDIS before reforms are ready

After announcing major changes on Wednesday, Mark Butler said on Thursday: “Kids are not going to be taken off the NDIS because of what I said yesterday.”

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6 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Israel calls on 60,000 reservists for full Gaza offensive; Tax reform to be discussed on final day of roundtable

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6 h. ago ‘Manipulation’: Macron hits back at Netanyahu as Israel readies Gaza City assault

The French president says claims his decision to recognise a Palestinian state had fuelled antisemitism “will not go unanswered”, as Israel calls up 60,000 reservists for its planned military expansion.

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7 h. ago Man dies in Brisbane crash, women and girl rushed to hospital

A man has died after the Volkswagen Golf he was driving with three passengers crashed into a tree in Brisbane’s north.

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8 h. ago The elite Perth private boys’ schools spending big on infrastructure

One of Perth’s highest-fee schools has just received development approval for the “largest building investment the school has ever made”. 

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8 h. ago ICAC’s big day out: Former mayor charged over misleading evidence

CBD brings you all the news of the commission’s day in the spotlight, and other must-know events.

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8 h. ago Trying to lose weight? The answer may lie in what you want to gain

Piling weight back on is a common experience for dieters, but lasting change can be found in unexpected places.

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15 h. ago Woman ‘assisting police’ after baby found in drain in Perth’s north

Police released a statement saying the woman was receiving appropriate care and support.

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18 h. ago Matt Wright offered $10,000 to injured pilot's family, court hears

Reality TV star Matt Wright offered $10,000 to the family of a helicopter pilot badly injured in a fatal crash but it was declined, a jury has heard.

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18 h. ago Those who profit from childcare must put safety first, or get out of the industry

The most ambitious reform in the childcare review would see owners, funders and board members of for-profit centres forced to make the interests of children their “paramount consideration”.

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21 h. ago No Wednesday call on Rankine as Crows given extra time to respond to AFL

The AFL has granted Adelaide an extension to respond to its proposed ban for Izak Rankine, pushing a decision back another day.

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21 h. ago ‘Not the right fit’: NDIS won’t take children with autism, developmental delay in $2b shift

Disability Minister Mark Butler said a new system called Thriving Kids would be in place to support children with autism and developmental delay from July 2027.

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23 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Butler says NDIS ‘not the right fit’ for children with autism; Labor responds after Netanyahu blasts ‘weak’ Albanese

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25 h. ago Sydney has recorded its wettest August in 27 years, and there’s more rain coming

Not since 1998 has Sydney seen so much rain in August, with eleven days still left in the month.

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