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Who could replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan — and the four-month test they'll face

Polling suggests Labor faces an uphill battle ahead of a state election in November.

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Pauline Hanson fails to overturn racial vilification ruling against deputy Greens leader

The One Nation leader has lost her appeal two years after the ruling that deemed her comments a "strong form of racism".

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The green light is on for tax returns. One thing won't get your refund faster

Many Australians can now lodge their tax return, but the ATO says a common move to speed up a refund won't make a difference.

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AusAlert emergency warning test: What to do if you didn't receive the alert

People may have had different experiences of the AusAlert test depending on their device, mobile network, settings and location.

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2026 Census: Who must complete it and is it compulsory?

The Census reaches beyond Australian citizens — and some people may be surprised to learn they must take part.

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Albanese flags new fuel announcements as petrol prices tipped to spike further

The federal government is planning additional fuel measures but hasn't specified what it is.

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AusAlert emergency warning test: What you need to know and how to prepare

Almost everyone in Australia is expected to simultaneously receive this test warning on Monday.

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Joseph knows how to fight scams. This one almost got to him

The scam that nearly cost one Australian $7,000 has prompted renewed warnings for taxpayers this EOFY.

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Why your hairdresser might not know how to cut your curls

A curly hair education gap has left many searching for skilled stylists. Now the industry is responding.

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The momentary slip that only showed Albanese's escalating control of the Labor Party

An escalator malfunction was one of the few times Albanese appeared to lose control over events at Labor's national conference.

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More fuel price pain ahead as Houthis widen war's front line, Trump considers fresh strikes

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia as Donald Trump considered fresh strikes on Iran.

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2026 Census Australia: Key dates, what's included and why it matters

Tuesday 11 August is Census night, where every person in Australia is counted — and experts say every answer matters.

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'Life delayed': The $11,710 bill keeping some couples apart

The queue starts with a record fee. For many couples, that's only the beginning.

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Why your super fund's strong run is unlikely to last

The key money stories this week, broken down simply — and what they mean for you.

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Police confirm abusive phone call to synagogue not logged, at antisemitism royal commission

Police, security and funding concerns dominated the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion this weke.

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Police allege Socceroos star tested positive for cocaine after speeding twice

Police said Volpato was travelling nearly 50km/h over the speed limit when he was pulled over.

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'We can't stop this virus': Another state records first suspected bird flu case

If confirmed, it will bring Australia's total H5 bird flu case tally to 18.

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Not just phishing: The scams to watch for if you're an Origin Energy customer

The energy giant has warned customers of potential scam risks after almost five million accounts were affected by a cyber attack.

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Trump's new Australian tariffs reveal complex truths, experts say as government urges repeal

Australia's trade minister has called for the removal of the "unjustified" tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

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Not a 'one off spike': Why higher petrol prices are set to return

Multiple factors are expected to push up prices at the bowser, as markets also ramp up expectations for another rate hike.

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