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Hunter Biden sues Trump ally Rudy Giuliani over data breach allegations

Lawsuit accuses Giuliani and lawyer Robert Costello of seeking ‘total annihilation’ of US president’s son’s digital privacy.United States President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has sued Rudy Giuliani and another attorney, saying the pair wrongly accessed and shared his personal data after obtaining it from the owner of a computer repair

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Why do longshot US presidential candidates stay in the race?

Washington, DC – The second Republican debate of the 2024 United States presidential election cycle is looming, with the party’s White House hopefuls set to once more make their case to the American public.The current GOP frontrunner, former President Donald Trump, will again skip the event on Wednesday evening in

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Photos: Thousands of ethnic Armenians flee from Nagorno-Karabakh

Hungry and exhausted ethnic Armenian families are fleeing their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan defeated separatist forces in the breakaway region last week.The ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh – part of Azerbaijan that had been beyond Baku’s control since the dissolution of the Soviet Union – began fleeing into Armenia this

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JPMorgan to pay US Virgin Islands $75m to settle Epstein lawsuit

Lawsuit exposed deficiencies in JPMorgan’s oversight of clients even as employees urged bank to end work with Epstein.JPMorgan Chase has reached settlements with the US Virgin Islands (USVI) and former executive Jes Staley to resolve lawsuits over sex trafficking by the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, largely resolving a scandal that

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Ukraine war sped the world on a path to net zero emissions: Report

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has helped put the world on a path to net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), an autonomous intergovernmental organisation.The study published on Tuesday says governments and individuals rushed to install solar panels

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Israeli minister arrives in Saudi Arabia in first public visit

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Tourism minister Haim Katz is attending a UN conference, and is the first Israeli cabinet member to visit Saudi Arabia, as normalisation talks continue.The Israeli tourism minister has travelled to Saudi Arabia for a United Nations conference, his office said, describing the visit as the

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Ghana: Ex-trade minister quits governing party to contest presidential vote

Kyeremanten’s resignation comes amid Ghana’s worst economic crisis in a generation and before elections in February 2024.Ghana’s former trade minister said on Monday he would resign from the governing party and run as an independent candidate during the next presidential election in December 2024, dividing a government faced with dwindling

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More than democracy is at stake in polls in Slovakia and Poland

In recent years, populism, nationalism and illiberalism have increasingly come to dominate politics in Central Europe. The epitome of this trend has been Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who, along with his conservative populist Fidesz party, has been in power since 2010. Poland has also gone down the illiberal path,

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The view from Baku: Is peace possible after another clash over Karabakh?

Baku, Azerbaijan – After Azerbaijan’s one-day military operation in Karabakh last week, thousands of ethnic Armenians who dominated the region are fleeing, citing concerns about their rights and safety.After declaring victory over the long-troubled mountainous area, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev promised to protect them, describing them as “our citizens” in

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Muslim Canadians express anger, concern after killing of Sikh leader

Muslim advocates in Canada have expressed anger and concern at allegations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader, stressing that Muslim and Sikh Canadians have long supported each other.Last week, a diplomatic dispute escalated between Ottawa and New Delhi after Canadian Prime Minister

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Why did Iran’s foreign minister want to go to Washington?

Tehran, Iran – Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, reportedly expressed an interest in visiting the United States capital last week but was denied by its government.The request, confirmed by US officials, came after an eventful trip to New York alongside President Ebrahim Raisi to take part in the United Nations

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What set off the latest South China Sea row between China and Philippines?

EXPLAINERBeijing warns Manila not to ‘stir up trouble’ after the Philippine coastguard removes buoys installed by China in the Scarborough Shoal.Beijing has warned Manila not to “stir up trouble” after the Philippine coastguard removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was deployed by China to block Filipinos from

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Alex Honnold: Climbing genius seeks to have a global impact

EXCLUSIVEThe renowned rock climber discusses his approach to life in an in-depth interview with Al Jazeera’s Generation Sport.Alex Honnold is arguably the most famous rock climber in the world, renowned for his awe-inspiring free solo climbs, where he ascends dizzying heights without any ropes or safety gear. In an interview

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OpenAI introduces voice and image prompts to ChatGPT

OpenAI is bringing audio and image capabilities to ChatGPT.The platform, which has long been limited to written prompts, will be adding the new features over the next two weeks to paid versions of the app, OpenAI announced in a blog post on Monday. Everyone else will be receiving the features

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New Saudi ambassador to Palestine is ‘non-resident’. What does that mean?

EXPLAINERSaudi envoy to Palestine Nayef bin Bandar al-Sudairi is visiting Ramallah for the first time. Here is what you need to know about his role.The first Saudi ambassador to Palestine, Nayef bin Bandar al-Sudairi, will be presenting his credentials to Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas. Al-Sudairi and his delegation

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Palestinian Authority welcomes first Saudi ambassador to Palestine

Appointment of the non-resident Saudi envoy to Palestine hailed as a ‘historic milestone for relations between the two countries’.The first Saudi ambassador to Palestine, Nayef al-Sudairi, is about to present his credentials to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Al-Sudairi and his accompanying delegation arrived in the occupied West Bank on

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Security forces rescue 14 students abducted in Nigeria’s Zamfara state

The incident is the first mass school abduction in Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu took office in May.Security forces have rescued 14 of at least 20 students abducted from a university in northwestern Nigeria and are searching for the remaining captives, school authorities say. Gunmen attacked the school in Zamfara

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‘Near extermination’: Rampant logging hits Kashmir’s cricket bat makers

When the Cricket World Cup opens in India next month, several players will carry Kashmiri willow wood bats, but manufacturers say the over-exploitation of trees means their craft faces ruin.Unchecked logging without replanting has reduced swaths of woodland to scrub in the disputed Indian-administered Himalayan territory, and bat manufacturers face

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Parliamentary vote set for Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy

The last absolute monarchy in Africa, the Kingdom of Eswatini, will hold parliamentary elections on Friday, with political parties banned from contesting.The constitution emphasises “individual merit” as the basis for selecting lawmakers, who cannot be affiliated with any political group. Being in the good graces of King Mswati III, who

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The humble sardine – a key ingredient of Portuguese life

The humble sardine, a feature of the street parties that pop up across Portugal in summer, makes up two-thirds of the country’s fish catch and has spawned an important canning industry.“Where there are sardines, there are people, beer, friends and a sense of community. Sardines bring people together,” said Goncalo

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At least 20 killed in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot blast as thousands flee

Armenia says at least 13,350 ethnic Armenians from the breakaway region entered the country after Azerbaijan’s offensive.At least 20 people have been killed and hundreds wounded in a fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh amid an exodus of ethnic Armenians from the region following a lightning military offensive by Azerbaijan. The

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Canadian Sikhs protest against India gov’t over Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder

Hundreds protest in several cities after allegations that Indian agents were involved in the Sikh separatist leader’s killing.Canadian Sikhs have staged protests outside India’s diplomatic missions, a week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there may be a link between New Delhi and the killing of a Sikh separatist advocate

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Uluru Statement architects hit back after Warren Mundine claimed it’s based on lies

Key PointsWarren Mundine has described the Uluru Statement as a “declaration of war” on Australia during a Press Club address.Mundine declined to criticise a comedian who described Traditional Owners as “violent black men”.The No campaigner insists most Indigenous people are “doing fine” and don’t need a Voice to Parliament.Nyunggai Warren

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Uluru Statement architects hit back at Warren Mundine’s claim it’s based on lies

Key PointsWarren Mundine has described the Uluru Statement as a “declaration of war” on Australia during a Press Club address.Mundine declined to criticise a comedian who described Traditional Owners as “violent black men”.The No campaigner insists most Indigenous people are “doing fine” and don’t need a Voice to Parliament.Nyunggai Warren

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‘Unexplainable mental toll’: Em Rusciano urges government to fund ADHD measures

Key PointsEm Rusciano has given evidence to a Senate committee investigating ADHD assessment and support services.The 44-year-old shared the mental anguish decades of undiagnosed ADHD had on her life.She urged the government to fully fund the recommendations given to the Senate committee inquiry.Presenter and entertainer Em Rusciano has spoken of

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Evening News Bulletin 26 September 2023

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTDaniel Andrews resigns as Victorian Premier after nearly a decade in the top job;Warren Mundine addresses the National Press Club;And in sport, a former Labor senator appointed as the A-League’s first independent chair.Daniel Andrews says he will resign as

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Activist who called for royal reform jailed for four years in Thailand

Anon Nampa was arrested in 2020 after making the call for change during mass anti-government protests.A court in Thailand has jailed activist and lawyer Anon Nampa for four years after he made a taboo-breaking call for royal reform during protests three years ago. On Tuesday, Bangkok’s Criminal Court also imposed

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Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC attacked with Molotov cocktails

Two Molotov cocktails were thrown at the embassy in the second attack since shots were fired at the diplomatic compound in 2020.An assailant attacked the Cuban Embassy in the United States capital of Washington, DC with two Molotov cocktails, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said on social media, adding

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SBS News in Easy English 26 September 2023

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTWelcome to SBS News in Easy English. I’m Catriona Stirrat.About 1,500 firefighters in yellow jackets have shut down parts of Melbourne’s city centre amid a dispute between their union and the Victorian government.The protest is believed to be the

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Ambition, controversy, and that North Face jacket: Daniel Andrews’ legacy

Key PointsDaniel Andrews has announced he will resign as Premier of Victoria and Member for Mulgrave.His resignation will come into effect from 5pm Wednesday.Andrews said it had been the “honour and privilege of his life” to serve as premier for nine years.Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victoria’s premier after almost

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Midday News Bulletin 26 September 2023

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics withTRANSCRIPTHundreds of firefighters protest in Melbourne’s CBD;Armenia’s Prime Minister says ethnic cleansing is “under way” in Nagorno-Karabakh;And in sport, Brisbane’s Lachie Neale has won his second Brownlow Medal.About 1,500 firefighters clad in yellow jackets and sunglasses have shut down parts

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Inquiry hears Russia tortured some Ukrainians to death

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTAn investigative body mandated by the United Nations says it’s found Russian forces tortured their Ukrainian victims so brutally that some of them died, and even forced families to listen as they raped women in adjacent rooms.Erik Mose, Chair

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How the use of this anti-COVID drug may have led to mutations in the virus

Key PointsA study from the UK shows that a popular anti-COVID drug may have led to mutations of the COVID-19 virus.The manufacturer of molnupiravir, pharmaceutical giant Merck, has refuted the findings.Several experts claim the study is “incredibly important”.An anti-COVID drug widely used across the world may have caused mutations in

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Morning News Bulletin 26 September 2023

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTThe federal government’s White Paper calls for a new understanding of unemployment.Libyan infrastructure officials charged after the deaths from Storm Daniel.Brisbane’s Lachie Neale has won his second Brownlow Medal.The federal government will change its definition of “full employment” as

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Thousands of Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh amid fears of ethnic cleansing

Key PointsThousands of ethnic Armenians have fled the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.Azerbaijan has repeatedly denied any claims of ethnic cleansing.At least 6650 people from Nagorno-Karabakh have crossed into Armenia.Thousands of ethnic Armenians have fled the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, queuing up for fuel and jamming the mountain road to Armenia

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The problem that can create a vicious cycle for high school students

Key PointsStudents in their final year of high school need as much sleep as those in their first, experts say.Sleep deprivation can have a flow on impact on both mental and physical health.A study of thousand of students found half had trouble sleeping as a direct result of stress about

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National bushfire summit helping emergency services brace for a risky summer

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with .TRANSCRIPT: In 2019, bushfires surrounded the New South Wales south coast town of Lake Conjola.Weather forecasts proved inaccurate, blindsiding the community – who were not prepared for such a firestorm. Former ACT Fire Chief Major General Peter Dunn was there.”We

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Is this the solution to Australia’s bushfire-fighting problem?

Key PointsVolunteer firefighter numbers are on the decline, raising concerns ahead of a potentially bad bushfire season.Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt has proposed a method of boosting firefighter numbers.An expert says it’s clear bush firefighting volunteers need help in their roles.An increased risk of bushfires this summer due to El

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Evening News Bulletin 25 September 2023

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTThe government to ease restrictions on income support recipients and pensioners to encourage them into the workforce more;The Prime Minister announces Australia’s first large-scale hydrogen export terminal;And in sport, a dispute breaks out about AFL Grand Final tickets.The federal

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London police hand in guns after officer charged with murder

The British Ministry of Defence has been asked to put soldiers on stand-by in case they are needed to support police in London, where more than 100 officers have handed in their weapons in response to a colleague being charged with murder for fatally shooting an unarmed black man.

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Russian video suggests Black Sea commander still alive

One of Russia’s most senior navy officers has been shown attending a video conference, a day after Ukrainian special forces said they had killed him. In video and photographs released by the Russian defence ministry, the commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Viktor Sokolov was shown apparently taking part

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Greater Western Sydney’s Adam Kingsley named AFL coach of the year

Greater Western Sydney’s Adam Kingsley has capped an extraordinary debut season in charge of the Giants by being named the AFL’s coach of the year. After taking on the job vacated by long-time coach Leon Cameron, Kingsley endured a tough start to his career at the Giants before almost qualifying

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Shakira charged with tax evasion in Spain again

Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay 6.7 million euros ($11.1 million) in tax on her 2018 income, in the country’s latest financial allegations against the Colombian singer. Shakira is alleged to have used an offshore company based in a tax haven to avoid paying the

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Captain found guilty over 2019 Danube collision that killed 27

The captain of a river cruise boat that collided with another vessel in Hungary’s capital in 2019, killing at least 27 people, has been found guilty of negligence and sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison. Hungarian Judge Leona Nemeth found the negligence of the Ukrainian captain, Yuriy Chaplinsky, caused his

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‘Daring, naughty, creative’: What women got up to while men were at war

As documented by the Australian War Memorial, when German troops invaded Poland in 1939, then Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies announced the beginning of Australia’s involvement in World War II on every radio station around the country. “It is my melancholy duty to inform you officially that in consequence of

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Westpac opens up access to branches with cross-brand banking

Westpac has unveiled a big change to its branch access, and is allowing customers to make cash transactions at any of its Bank of Melbourne, BankSA and St George Bank locations. The move bucks the trend set by some of the country’s other big banks, with Macquarie Bank revealing earlier

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Dan Andrews leaves office as a titan of Victorian politics

Daniel Andrews, who has announced he will step down after nearly nine years as premier, leaves office as a titan of Victorian politics. An activist premier, a gifted political communicator and a hard man of politics, he has been an enormously consequential leader and one of national significance. He is

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Daniel Andrews’ legacy will loom large over state

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been described as a leader with a “remarkable political antennae” whose legacy – for better or worse – will loom large over the state for years to come. Andrews announced his shock resignation on Tuesday afternoon, saying he’d decided to call time on his near-decade

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Beloved Swiss St Bernard dogs lap up new social role

St Bernard dogs, one of Switzerland’s national symbols that were internationally renowned for helping in alpine rescues, are now saving people in other ways. The Barry Foundation – a non-profit that took over breeding of the dog in 2005 from the world’s oldest St Bernard kennels high in the

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At least 20 killed in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot blast

At least 20 people have been killed and nearly 300 others injured by an explosion at a petrol station in Nagorno-Karabakh as people seeking to flee to Armenia lined up for fuel, separatist authorities say. The breakaway region’s health department said 13 bodies have been found and seven people died

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Sorry business as Voice voting and mourning collide on Bathurst Island

On a remote island north of Darwin, the Wurrumiyanga Aboriginal community doesn’t want to talk about the Voice to Parliament – people want to discuss death. “Why are you here?” Marilyn Kerinaiua said as electoral officers rolled into Bathurst Island for the first day of remote voting on Tuesday. “We

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Alan Joyce to be summoned by Senate inquiry on Qantas lobbying

A Senate inquiry scrutinising a government decision to reject extra flights into Australia will summon former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to give evidence. The ex-Qantas boss had told the Senate committee he couldn’t attend their inquiry in person or via video link due to personal obligations while overseas. But he

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Antarctic winter sea ice hits record-low level

Sea ice that packs the ocean around Antarctica hit record low levels this winter, US scientists say. Researchers warn the shift can have dire consequences for animals like penguins who breed and rear their young on the sea ice, while also hastening global warming by reducing how much sunlight is

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Australian-based Kiwis kickstart voting in NZ election

Australian-based Kiwis will be among the first to cast ballots in the New Zealand election, urged on by a nonpartisan campaign effort. Lobby group Every Kiwi Vote Counts is hoping to convince every expat New Zealander to participate in the October 14 poll, with overseas voting beginning on Wednesday. “Democracy

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Collingwood rules out midfielder Taylor Adams of AFL grand final

Collingwood has ruled midfielder Taylor Adams out of contention for the AFL grand final after he pulled up sore at training. The 30-year-old was the first player out on the ground for Tuesday’s training session at the AIA Centre, but left the track early and will not return for Saturday’s

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Stephen Crichton puts himself among NRL’s greatest ever winners

Stephen Crichton is on the verge of becoming one of rugby league’s greatest winners. It’s not just in terms of a third premiership at Penrith in just his fourth full season of rugby league, but also because he very rarely loses. The Panthers on Tuesday named an unchanged team for

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‘Workaholic’ Daniel Andrews’ post-politics plans revealed

“Workaholic” Daniel Andrews has given a clear hint to his plans for the future, after his bombshell resignation as Victorian Premier on Tuesday. Andrews will step down as the state’s leader and as the member for the Melbourne seat of Mulgrave effective 5pm on Wednesday. “Nine years ago, I visited

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More flights no silver bullet for Qantas woes: Union

Serious problems in the aviation sector highlighted by the poor treatment of Qantas workers won’t be fixed solely through extra competition, a union warns. A parliamentary committee is continuing to scrutinise the role of lobbying by Qantas in the government’s decision to knock back Qatar Airways’ bid for extra flights.

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Uluru statement a ‘declaration of war’: Mundine

Leading anti-Voice campaigner Nyunggai Warren Mundine has lashed the Uluru Statement from the Heart as “a symbolic declaration of war”. In a fiery speech at the National Press Club in Canberra, Mundine also accused the Yes referendum campaign of being “built on a pack of lies”. “One lie is that

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Daniel Andrews quits as Victorian premier

Daniel Andrews has quit as Victorian premier, and will leave parliament within days. Andrews made the announcement at a snap media conference in Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon. “Nine years ago, I visited Government House to be sworn in as the 48th premier of Victoria – it has been the honour

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Memorial for third suspected mushroom poisoning victim

A public memorial will be held for a third Victorian who died from suspected death cap mushroom poisoning, days after her husband left hospital. Family and friends of Heather Wilkinson, 66, have been invited to a celebration of her life at the Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre on October 4. In

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ANZ fined $15 million over dodgy credit card fees

ANZ has been slapped with a $15 million fine after admitting to misleading customers about not having to pay fees on their credit card accounts. The bank failed to inform customers that their credit card account balances were lower than indicated, slugging them with unexpected fees and interest when they

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Watch: Consumer confidence falls, Qantas grilled

Watch: Consumer confidence has slipped 3.4 points in the past week with higher petrol prices, rising cost of living and higher mortgage payments considered contributing factors. The post Watch: Consumer confidence falls, Qantas grilled appeared first on The New Daily.

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Actor sues for $2m over alleged Rocky Horror sex abuse

An actor alleging the theatrical company behind the 2014 Rocky Horror Show production ignored her claims of sexual harassment and abuse has sued for $2 million in damages. Christie Whelan Browne is pursuing Oldfield Entertainment for the sum in a Federal Court case alleging victimisation after she complained about the

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Croc expert’s ‘sadistic sexual interest’ in animals

A prominent Northern Territory crocodile expert and Charles Darwin University academic has pleaded guilty to a slew of charges of animal cruelty against dogs. Adam Robert Corden Britton, 51, began his offending in 2014 and tortured and sexually exploited more than 42 dogs until his arrest in April 2022. Britton

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Short-term rental limits to ease Byron housing crisis

A 60-day cap will be imposed on short-term rentals in Byron Bay to boost housing supply and take pressure off rents amid calls for a tourist accommodation crackdown. Byron Shire faces unique cost of living pressures amplified by being a year-round tourist destination, the NSW Independent Planning Commission found earlier

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Floods, fires and heat: Multiple weather dangers for summer

Australians face a summer of multiple weather disasters, the national emergency agency warns – with the possibly of floods and heatwaves on top of fires. Bushfire war gaming is underway in Canberra this week to ensure the nation is as prepared as possible for what emergency agencies predict could be

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Firies on the march as pay dispute deepens

About 1500 firefighters clad in yellow jackets and sunglasses have shut down parts of Melbourne’s CBD amid a bitter dispute between their union and the Victorian government. The protest is believed to be the largest by the United Firefighters Union, with workers bussed in from across the state. Cries of

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Inflation expectations tick up as petrol prices lift

Pain at the bowser could be nudging inflation expectations higher. A weekly consumer check-in by ANZ and Roy Morgan revealed a 0.5 percentage point lift in inflation expectations to 5.4 per cent, unwinding falls over the past two weeks. ANZ economist Madeline Dunk said the pick up in inflation expectations

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Voice critic takes the national spotlight as vote nears

A prominent leader of the ‘no’ campaign against an Indigenous voice will take the national stage and attempt to sway voters as the referendum enters the final stretch. Warren Mundine is set to address the National Press Club on Tuesday. New polling that shows support for constitutionally enshrining an advisory

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Plan to boost employment labelled ‘missed opportunity’

A government plan to boost employment and remove barriers for job seekers has been labelled “a missed opportunity” by the opposition. The Albanese government released a wide-ranging white paper on Monday, outlining new measures to equip workers with skills needed for jobs of the future as well as plans to

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Maui residents return to homes destroyed by deadly fire

The first of thousands of residents who lost their homes in the wildfire that destroyed the Hawaii town of Lahaina have returned to their devastated properties, with some stopping for a moment of reflection and others searching for mementos among the ruins. “They’re very appreciative to get in here, something

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