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Interest Rates Hit Fifteen Year High After Another Rise
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Today at 7:10 AM

Homeowners have been dealt a blow with the Reserve Bank board unanimously deciding to increase the official interest rate.

Tech giant Open A-I has issued a formal apology after a rogue bot accessed Medicare data.

And

Raye sets record straight on love life

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Aussie Homeowners Feel the Squeeze
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Yesterday at 8:33 PM

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says global pressures are driving today's rate rise

Surfer cheats disaster in a shark encounter off Northern NSW.

And

Jersey Shore star Pauly D is officially engaged!

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Rate Hike On The Horizon
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Yesterday at 7:32 AM

The Prime Minister says global inflation remains an "issue", ahead of an expected interest rate hike.

One Nation is demanding targeted federal powers to crack down on Islamic extremism.

And 

All the latest from this year's VMAs

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AI Investigations Continue
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Last Sunday at 8:37 PM

The government's ramping up its investigation after an AI chatbot gained access to several websites.

The Federal Budget Gets $6 Billion Boost.

And

Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner 'out and about' at Milan Fashion Week!

 

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The Cold Wet Windy Conditions Didn't Dampen The AFL Grand Final
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Last Saturday at 7:28 PM

Open AI Has Revealed Its Rogue Agents Have Interfered With Other Websites The Family Of The NSW Police Constable Killed In Car Crash Visit The Site  Bangkok Has Been Declared A Disaster Zone After Widespread Flooding  Pope Leo Has Begun A 4 Day Visit To France Brisbane Win The AFL Grand Final  Panthers Will Take On The Knights This Afternoon

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The PM Has Used A Key Speech To Declare The Importance of Middle Powers
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Last Friday at 7:37 PM

The Federal Government Says It Will Toughen Cyber Security Laws If Open AI Won't Be Charged A 20 Year Old NSW Police Constable Is Being Remembered As Courageous  Search And Rescue Efforts Are Continuing In Nepal  According To New Data We Are Heading To Our Local Chemist For Treatment The Roosters Are In Their First Grand Final Since 2019 100,000 Fans Will Swarm The MCG For The AFL Grand Final Today 

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Questions Raised Over Government Delay In Informing Public About AI Breach
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Last Friday at 6:04 AM

Coalition demanding answers over why the government waited to inform the public on A-I breach.

Thousands of Fremantle and Brisbane fans have turned out for the annual grand final parade in Melbourne.

And

New music has dropped from Taylor Swuft

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AI Breach Triggers Government Probe
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Last Thursday at 8:34 PM

The government is still scrambling to work out how an AI bot gained access to four of its websites.

Farmers have reached a deal with Labor over backpacker visa arrangements.

And

The AFL sensationally overturns suspension on the eve of the Grand Final.

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Open A-I Agent Hacks Government Websites
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Last Thursday at 6:39 AM

The federal government has released the terms of reference for its review of an artificial intelligence breach.

Australia's unemployment rate has jumped to its highest level in five-years.

And

 Taylor Swift drops more Easter eggs

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Albo's Stark Warning to the UN
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Last Wednesday at 8:31 PM

Anthony Albanese say's the post-World War Two order has 'broken down'.

Delays expected at airports across the country as QANTAS staff down tools.

And

Taylor Swift Teases Surprise New Album!

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Melbourne Man Charged With Terrorist Offences
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Last Wednesday at 7:51 AM

Melbourne man charged over links to Islamic State.

The S-A government is offering a one million dollar reward to solve the mystery of Gus Lamont's disappearance.

And

Taylor Swift has new music on the way.

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Coalition Sets Sights on Net Zero
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09/22/2026

The Opposition wants to rip up Labor's green energy agenda.

The big four banks are tipping another rate rise.

And...

is TAYLOR SWIFT about to drop a surprise new single?

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Coalition Promises To Cut Fuel Excise But Not Everyone Is On Board
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09/22/2026

Economists are warning another cut to the fuel excise could ultimately leave households worse off.

Warnings about rate rises from R-B-A governor.

And

Taylor Swift to be honored at VMA's

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Albo Signs On to UN AI Guardrails
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09/21/2026

The PM among 22 world leaders signing a landmark AI agreement in New York. 

Turbulence ahead for Virgin?

And

Paramount and Warner merger moves closer.

 

 

 

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Intergenerational Report Labelled Wake Up Call
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09/21/2026

The Treasurer has delivered the country’s seventh intergenerational report.

A Senate inquiry is calling for a major overhaul of Triple Zero.

And

This Supermodel's son dies at age 27.

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Albo lobbying for UN Security Council Role
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09/20/2026

Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong take Australia's UN Security Council campaign to New York.

Music's biggest names unite to celebrate John Farnham.

And

looking for a Malibu mansion? Pierce Brosnan is selling his, with a price tag of around $100 million.

 

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Two Women Killed In Separate DV Incidents
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09/19/2026

Two Women Killed Hours Apart In Horror Killings The PM Is Set To Launch Australia's Bid For A Seat On The UN Security Council The Coalition Is Promising To Rewrite The National Curriculum If Elected A Catch And Kill Order Has Been Issued In WA For A Great White Shark  A Tribute Concert Will Be Held For John Farnham Tonight In Melbourne

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PM Departs for Key Talks on Online Child Safety
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09/18/2026

Anthony Albanese is set to detail Australia's online measures to protect children, when he holds talks with tech giants in the US

Perth beach remains closed after deadly shark attack

Donald Trump slaps bans on major media outlets

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One Man Dead In Horror Shark Attack
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09/18/2026

Horrified witnesses have described the moment they saw a swimmer being mauled by a large shark off a popular Perth beach.

The Reserve Bank has signalled yet another rate hike could be on the cards.

And

We have all the details on Lady Gaga's newest family member.

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Labor Faces Backlash Over Migration Policy
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09/17/2026

Angus Taylor calls for a lower migration target in line with housing needs.

King Charles issues a warning.

And

McLeod’s Daughters is coming back!

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Labor Releases A Lackluster Immigration Crackdown
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09/17/2026

The government is set to introduce a ballot for working holiday visas and restrict international students from switching courses.

Labor scraps 5-thousand-dollar cap on veterans health.

And

This star got caught up in Ponzi scheme

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Labor’s Take Two on Migration
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09/16/2026

Immigration Minister Tony Burke to unveil new migration policy this morning.

Fears interest rates could rise.

And....

Spider-Man: ‘Brand New Day’ breaks more box-office records.

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Questions Over Federal Governments Visa Intake Numbers
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09/16/2026

The Opposition claims there's a 7-billion-dollar budget blackhole, following an increase to Australia's refugee intake.

The long-awaited Royal Commission into corruption within Victoria's construction sector will begin next week.

And

Calvin Harris is coming down under.

 

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AUKUS Steams Ahead
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09/15/2026

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia’s submarine program remains on track despite uncertainty in the UK.

More AI Doomsday Dismal from Donald Trump

And

Apple TV’s Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan teases a second season!

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All The Big Winners From The 2026 Emmy Awards
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09/15/2026

All the winners from this year's Emmy Awards.

Pauline Hanson apologises.

And

Macklemore dumped from Ed Sheeran tour.

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MPs pile on over ‘Golf Gate’
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09/14/2026

Independent MP Helen Haines says the PM should have declared his golf membership from the outset.

Anthony Albanese and King Charles share a light-hearted phone call.

And

the red carpet has been rolled out for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in LA..

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Anthony Albanese Hands Back Honorary Golf Club Membership
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09/14/2026

P-M Has Written To Board After Coming Under Fire Over 6-Million Dollar Grant.

Pauline Hanson's Controversial Comments On Indigenous Australians Resurface. 

Father And Two Young Children Die In Possible Murder Suicide In Bali. 

And Terrifying Shark Attack In W-A

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Productivity at an All-Time Low
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09/13/2026

Business Council of Australia calls on government to take urgent action as productivity declines.

Another cut to the fuel excise being considered in Canberra.

And

AI bosses warn the technology is moving dangerously fast....

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Australian Tourist Dies in Tragic Cliff Fall Near Bali
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09/12/2026

A Queensland woman has fallen to her death at a tourist hot spot in Indonesia

Shocking vision emerges of a toddler at the wheel of a ute 

Two men detained in Doha after terrifying flight from Melbourne

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America Marks 25 Years Since its Darkest Day
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09/11/2026

Service have been held in New York and Washington to remember the victims of September 11

Another Optus outage knocks out lines to triple zero

New figures paint a grim future for small businesses

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Australians Remember 9/11 On 25th Anniversary Of The Terror Attack
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09/11/2026

Australians Pause To Remember The Near Three-Thousand Lives Lost. 

One Nation Split Over Hastie Cartoon Fall-Out. 

Molly Ticehurst's Killer Given 28 Year Sentence. 

And Melbourne Pulls-Out All Stops For Epic NFL Match At The MCG

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Labor’s Migration Policy: Without the Numbers
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09/10/2026

Insiders say Labor’s long-awaited migration policy could struggle to pass the Senate

Trump promises Americans $5K — but there’s a catch

And

the Spice Girls are BACK!

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Coalition Vows To Block Digital Duty Of Care Laws
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09/10/2026

Liberals And Nationals Say Labor Bill Is A Blank Cheque For Political Censorship.

War Of Words Between Andrew Hastie And One Nation Heats Up. 

Victoria Secures Unenviable Position As Australia's Car Crime Capital. 

And Apple Unveils New Watch With Strange Feature

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Hands Off Big Tech: A Warning from the White House
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09/09/2026

The Government’s new social media reforms have angered US President Donald Trump.

Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor lock horns over migration.

And

Apple has released its new foldable iPhone!

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Tributes For Blanche D'Alpuget -- Dead At 82
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09/09/2026

Bob Hawke's Widow And Acclaimed Writer Passes Away After Battle With Illness. 

Major Escalation In War Of Words Between Andrew Hastie And One Nation. 

The White House Warning Over Australia's Tougher Social Media Restrictions. 

And Aussies Turning To Used Cars In Cost Of Living Crisis

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Another Aussie Found Safe in Nepal
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09/08/2026

13 days after the disaster, 35 Australians remain missing following devastating floods.

Thieves steal two paintings worth more than $14 million from France’s Renoir Museum.

And

Prince George marks his first day of high school.

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Big Tech Put On Notice Over Social Media Algorithms
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09/08/2026

Communications Minister Declares "Global Reckoning" is coming.

Revelations Mushroom Killer Erin Patterson Given Taxpayer Funded Ozempic In Jail. 

ALDI Loses Crown As Australia's Fave Supermarket For Fruit And Veg. 

And.. Cricket Australia Fires Starting Gun On Big Bash Privatisation.

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Digital Duty of Care Bill Drops Today
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09/07/2026

The legislation will let Aussies opt out of algorithmic feeds with tech giants legally liable for online harm.

Parents of slain Australian surfers Jake and Callum Robinson arrive at a Mexican court.

And

Gary Oldman says Daniel Craig’s James Bond replacement has already been chosen — and it’s not Jacob Elordi.

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One Nation Defends A Plan Allowing Aussies To Access Super Early
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09/07/2026

The Party Says Some Workers Should Be Allowed To Redirect Some Super Towards Rent Or Mortgage. 

Flight Chaos Out Of Jakarta Following Indonesian Volcanic Eruption. 

Two People Dead After Light Plane Crash In QLD. 

AND Major Cyberbreach Affecting One-Million Students, Teachers and Parents.

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Government Wants Opt Out on Algorithms
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09/06/2026

Albanese Government Proposes Laws Allowing Online Users to Opt Out of Algorithms.

Thousands of Aussies Stranded in Indonesia as Volcanic Eruption Grounds Hundreds of Flights.

And

Natalie Portman’s Family Gets a Little Bigger.....

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