Australia's Smart Device Security Rules Are Almost Here
From March 2026, smart devices sold in Australia must meet mandatory security standards. A voluntary labelling scheme follows in 2027.
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Lightning Strikes Three in Perth as Thunderstorms Lash Western Australia
Three people including retired bus driver Michael Day were struck by lightning during fierce thunderstorms in Perth's Hamersley and Mount Helena areas.
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Australian Children in Syrian Camps Plead to Come Home
Australian children held in Syrian detention camps have issued a direct plea to return home, renewing pressure on Canberra over a years-long humanitarian impasse.
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Gold, Laughter, and a Lesson: US Hockey's Trump Moment
US women's hockey captain Hilary Knight says the men's team's reaction to Trump's comments was a 'learning point' on how society talks about women in sport.
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After the Supreme Court, Trump's Tariff Agenda Faces a Much Harder Road
The US Supreme Court has struck down Trump's sweeping tariffs, and rebuilding them will require a far more complex legal and legislative process.
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WA Abattoir Closes the Day It Receives Federal Grant Funding
A WA abattoir near Katanning has shut down on the same day it received $3.33 million in federal grant funding, exposing tensions in the live export transition.
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Power Bill Pain Bites as Federal Energy Rebates Expire
More than one in six Australians can't comfortably meet their latest power bills after federal energy rebates expired, new Canstar survey data shows.
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Trump's World Cup: Sport's Biggest Political Powder Keg
The 2026 World Cup was meant to unite North America. Instead it is shaping up as the most politically charged sporting event in living memory.
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South Korean Baseball Teams Are Turning Victoria Into a Training Hub
South Korean baseball teams are flocking to Geelong and Melbourne, drawing millions of viewers and raising hopes for deeper Australia-Korea business ties.
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Woolworths Courts Shoppers With Real Discounts as ACCC Case Looms
Woolworths says genuine discounting is winning shoppers back, but an ACCC case over alleged fake savings complicates the recovery story.
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Body Found Near Forster Breakwater After Days-Long Search
A body believed to be that of an 81-year-old man has been recovered near the Forster Breakwater following a multi-day search along the NSW Mid North Coast.
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Jupiter Drilling Puts Critica in the Frame for WA's Rare Earths Race
Critica Limited has commenced resource upgrade drilling at its Jupiter rare earths project in WA's Mid West, with results set to underpin a forthcoming scoping study.
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Bali Flash Floods Force Australian Tourists to Evacuate by Boat
Flash floods in Bali have forced Australian tourists to evacuate by boat, with streets submerged and snakes appearing in resort areas during mass evacuations.
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Haas breaks silence on Broncos departure ahead of Rabbitohs move
Payne Haas has spoken publicly for the first time about his 2027 move to South Sydney, rejecting rumours and explaining his reasons for leaving the Broncos.
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What the BAFTA Tourette's Moment Reveals About a Misunderstood Condition
An incident at the BAFTAs has reignited public debate about Tourette syndrome. Here's what Australians should understand about the condition.
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From Harvest Accident to Winter Paralympics: A Farmer's Remarkable Journey
A barley farmer from The Rock, NSW, who lost his lower left leg in a 2021 harvest accident, is now hoping to compete as a para-snowboarder at the Winter Paralympics.
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Triple Zero Call Released After Kwinana Motorplex Assassination
WA Police release emergency call audio from Nick Martin's 2020 assassination as a jury finds bikie David Pye guilty of orchestrating the sniper attack.
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BBC Apologises After Tourette's Tic Broadcasts Slur at BAFTA Ceremony
The BBC has apologised after a racial slur, attributed to a person with Tourette syndrome, was broadcast live during the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.
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Man Admits Killing Partner During Gold Coast Holiday
A man has admitted to killing the mother of his child during a Gold Coast holiday, waiting 45 minutes before alerting authorities and triggering an amber alert.
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NSW Rolls Out Vaccine Scheduler as Measles Cases Climb
NSW Health has launched a customised vaccination schedule tool for parents, offering automatic reminders amid a notable rise in measles cases.
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