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An Australian woman with links to ISIS, who is barred from Australia on a temporary exclusion order, tried to board a flight home with the other members of yesterday's returning cohort, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.

Dickson MP Ali France has been referred to the Australian Electoral Commission with claims she is registered to vote at a vacant suburban block in her north Brisbane electorate. 

Former Maroon Jai Arrow is named as Queensland's honorary number 21 as teams are locked in for the 2026 State of Origin series opener in Sydney. Follow live.

Victims of antisemitism have been targeted with death threats and depicted as animals in AI-generated images after giving evidence to the royal commission examining the Bondi terror attack.

The ICAC heard Gail Connolly, former Parramatta council chief, offered her niece a job as personal assistant to the mayor over text message.

Parts of a Queensland suburb were in lockdown after fire tore through a car yard and destroyed at least 20 vehicles.

Two men who were arrested as police investigate how fugitive Dezi Freeman remained on the run for seven months have been released without charge.

The 2026 State of Origin series kicks off at 8.05pm tonight in Sydney, where Laurie Daley’s Blues are attempting to start the series with a win on home soil against Billy Slater’s Maroons. Follow all the action.

But in a sign that price pressures remain embedded in the economy, the closely watched measure of underlying inflation rose slightly to 3.4 per cent.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

The ICAC heard Gail Connolly, former Parramatta council chief, offered her niece a job as personal assistant to the mayor over text message.

Parts of a Queensland suburb were in lockdown after fire tore through a car yard and destroyed at least 20 vehicles.

Two men who were arrested as police investigate how fugitive Dezi Freeman remained on the run for seven months have been released without charge.

Conversations are a big part of what make us human, but they’re becoming a “waste of precious time” when communication can be reduced to the purely transactional.

A second teenager has been charged and four more are assisting police after rocks were pelted at a patrol car.

More than 4000 people are set to attend what the US president promises will be “a one-of-a-kind UFC” in the heart of Washington DC.

The space agency has turned to Jeff Bezos as it seeks to jump-start progress on US President Donald Trump’s demand for a lunar base by the end of the decade.

NASA outlines plans for moon base, awards companies to develop lunar vehicles

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has posted a video of himself grabbing a pair of snakes on Dr Oz's patio.

The White House has denied Donald Trump fell asleep surrounded by people at a White House meeting.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.