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Federal transport minister Catherine King says Jetstar's decision to introduce new fees for overhead carry-on baggage "is a bit rough".

A report by the European Union's climate change monitor says the world's oceans outside the polar regions hit record high temperatures of nearly 21 degrees Celsius for July.

Australia's Anti-Slavery Commissioner says crew on foreign cruise ships should receive the same treatment as local workers.

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South Australia will hold a royal commission into artificial intelligence.

It will be the first inquiry into AI at such a high level in Australia and is expected to run for nine months.

But with SA's inquiry into social media leading to a ban for under 16s, could this inquiry also lead to national policy?

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Two planes narrowly avoided crashing into each other at Sydney Airport on the weekend.

It was less than a fortnight after another near miss at Australia's busiest airport.

Now, the federal transport minister has called in the head of Airservices Australia for an emergency meeting over staffing pressures and growing safety concerns.

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Air safety investigators say it is too early to know what caused a near miss between two jets at Sydney Airport.

Wild weather has been lashing Victoria and a man has died after a tree fell on his car in the High Country region, at Mount Buller. 

Conservationists say urgent measures need to be taken now to protect native animals from the deadly H5 bird flu.

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New details about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur could be revealed in a murder trial set to begin in Las Vegas this week

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who police accuse of orchestrating the rap icon's murder, has pleaded not guilty.

The case is one of hip hop's most enduring mysteries and Davis is the only person to have faced charges over Shakur's death.

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Super Consumers research shows that about 15.7 million people do not have a binding death benefit nomination, meaning their super fund can decide who inherits their accumulated super and any insurance when they die. 

Not all funds offer binding death benefit nominations, so Australians are being urged to check.

The federal government has been consulting on whether to introduce mandatory time frames for super funds to respond to claims and will soon announce a decision.

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Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes in western Canada as a fast-moving wildfire has doubled in size.

The Greens have hardened their opposition to the government's proposed gambling laws demanding the bill go further to include a ban on inducements.

The son of former U.S. President Joe Biden has revealed that his father's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body.

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The new United States ambassador to Australia is former Republican congressman David Brat.

Both sides of federal politics have welcomed his confirmation.

But outside political circles, some commentators have been more critical.

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There are now more than 200 confirmed cases of the deadly H5N1 bird flu across Australia.

It's spread to five states, with South Australia recording the highest number of cases.

And testing has confirmed Australia's first mass wildlife death event linked to bird flu on an island off the state's south-east coast.

So, what do we know about this strain of bird flu?

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Kmart's $89 camera glasses, similar to the more expensive Meta version, promise to provide the ability to capture photos and videos hands-free. Campaigners against smart glasses are urging the Australian government to implement harsher laws on non-consensual filming.

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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement to boost their collective security, amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States. What will it mean for the region?

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Thailand's prime minister has promised to introduce a new firearms law following a shooting at a school outside of Bangkok.

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At least seven people, including teachers and students, have been killed and 15 others injured in Thailand by a student who opened fire at a school north of ‌Bangkok.

Police in Queensland have confirmed a woman found dead alongside her partner in a suspected murder suicide in the state's south west was pregnant.

Federal Independent MP Kate Chaney says the federal government should follow the recommendations of a parliamentary report into gambling, and introduce a total ban on betting ads.

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Jake Kolodjashnij has been confirmed as the Geelong player who struck a deal with the club to assume legal responsibility for any future head injuries he may suffer while playing.

The 30-year-old Kolodjashnij has suffered with head injuries over his career, but has been a regular in the Geelong side over the last few seasons.

It's kicked off another widespread discussion of how contact sports deal with concussion and the wellbeing of players.

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After five years, it’s come back around again: Tuesday the 11th of August is Census night. But what’s the Census for, and what happens if you don't do it?

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The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing increasing internal pressure to strengthen his proposed gambling laws.

Federal Labor's push to make sure data centres are only powered by green energy is facing opposition from the NT and Queensland.

Hackers have leaked personal information of Victorian court users to the dark web.

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A barrister representing Alan Jones has accused one of his complainants of reporting to police in order to get compensation.Former Today Show presenter Brooke Boney says she was forced to leave the media, after receiving physical threats and being doxxed.

South Australia's Metropolitan Fire Service says it's contained a dangerous fire burning in a Port Adelaide shed.For more news at any time you can follow the ABC Top Stories podcast.

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In the US state of Michigan, a race between two Democratic senator hopefuls is making headlines.

The contest was won by Abdul El-Sayed with a razor thin margin of less than one per cent.

His victory is being seen as a major win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which is challenging the party's establishment figures.

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The communications minister says she's having 'constructive' talks with the Opposition and the Greens as the government tries to get its gambling reforms through parliament.

The Royal Commission on Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion has been told of an "overwhelming" number of social media users who celebrated research findings about the high rates of misogyny among young men and boys.

South Australia's Metropolitan Fire Service has issued an emergency warning for an "extremely dangerous" fire burning in a structure containing sulphur at Port Adelaide.

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Ukraine is struggling to cope with the rate of Russian ballistic missiles.

President Volodomyrr Zelenskyy says a massive wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv has killed at least 17 and injured dozens more.

He says lives could have been saved with more missile interceptors and it marks a rise in the numbers of civilians killed in the war.

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Migration experts have warned that the federal government's plan to reduce the number of temporary migrants coming to Australia could be thrown out by the High Court, or have unintended consequences.

The antisemitism Royal Commission has heard protests against COVID lockdowns became fertile ground for far-right groups to expand their influence to a more diverse demographic.

And a stray piece of a SpaceX rocket is now believed to have crashed into the Moon, travelling at 8,000 kilometres an hour.

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A huge piece of a SpaceX rocket, floating in space since last year, is believed to have smashed into the moon at high speed.

It's another reminder of the growing mass of space junk that humans have left either in orbit or shooting off into space.

So why did this rocket end up on a collision course with the moon? 

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The Commonwealth games have wrapped up this week in Glasgow and once again Australia has done really well.

Our athletes finished right on top of the medal tally, taking a whopping 171 medals in total.

The Aussies were an absolute force in the pool, but Australia's success in track and field disciplines has got a lot of attention.

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Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says revelations authorities are treating an arson attack on a defence manufacturer as a terrorist incident are "deeply distressing".

A long-running anti-corruption commission investigation has found a prominent union leader exerted extraordinary influence in pay negotiations with the Andrews Labor government in Victoria.

The High Court has overturned a reduced jail sentence for the teenager who fatally stabbed Brisbane mother Emma Lovell during a Boxing Day home invasion in 2022.

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Heading off for a weekend will come with an extra cost if you're flying Jetstar... unless you are a really light packer.

The budget airline 's announced it'll scrap its free 7 kilogram carry on allowance from February. And travellers aren't happy.

So, how is Jetstar justifying the change?

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More young Australian men are using unregulated peptides, blinded by the promise of a ripped physique and not understanding the damage to their long-term health.

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A Senate inquiry into the government's proposed changes to gambling laws has uncovered explosive allegations about the gambling industry.

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Gambling companies have been grilled by Senators across party lines on the second day of the inquiry into Labor's gambling ads bill.

The inquiry's been shown an online ad by Bet365 featuring young children dressed in branded t-shirts competing in a race. 

The defence team for Alan Jones has accused a complainant of reading news articles referencing indecent assault allegations against him before coming forward to police.

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The US and Japan have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide in the value of the Japanese currency.

The Yen had dropped fto a new 40-year low when the US and Japan went on a buying spree designed to stop it from falling further.

But why would the United States get involved to help the economy of a trading partner? 

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Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a break after her current tour. 

The three-time Grammy winner has been the subject of immense public scrutiny over her physical appearance and health.

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Scientists have discovered clues into how a protein in breastmilk protects against respiratory infections in babies.

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The Albanese Government says it is ready to protect threatened species from the bird flu outbreak which is starting to spread through local populations. 

The national motoring body the NRMA's recorded a 3.2 per cent jump in the national average price of unleaded petrol in the 24 hours after the end of the fuel excise discount.

Palestinians in Gaza say the US President’s touting of ​a deal aimed at disarming the militant group Hamas and seeing Israel withdraw from the territory is out of touch with their worsening reality.  

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