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1. Flight risk raised for defence contractor employee allegedly found with child abuse files
2026-10-16 05:06:22
An employee of a government defence contractor has been arrested after Australian Border Force officers allegedly found child abuse material on his devices at the airport. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save $100...
2. ACT examines shutting illegal tobacco shops, but human rights come first
2026-10-14 18:30:00
The ACT is considering tougher closure powers to stop shops selling illegal cigarettes but needs to first consider the human rights implications and whether they have been effective in other states, the Health Minister says. Subscribe now for unlimited...
3. Comedian Brand was a ruthless predator: UK prosecutors
2026-10-14 17:43:28
Russell Brand has denied all accusations of assault relating to six women from 1999 to 2009. Photo: EPA PHOTO Actor and comedian Russell Brand was a ruthless predator who raped or abused six women to satisfy his voracious sexual appetite, prosecutors in...
4. Hundreds of patients stuck in ACT emergency departments for over 24 hours
2026-10-12 18:30:00
It shouldn't be happening in Australian hospitals at all, according to emergency physician Sam Scanlan. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save $100 + Bonus Tote All articles from our website & app The digital version...
5. Victim was in 'incredibly vulnerable position' during 'violent' attack: prosecutor
2026-10-10 18:30:00
Prosecutors will dispute an attacker's claim of "excessive self-defence", telling a court the victim was in an "incredibly vulnerable position" when he was struck multiple times with a machete. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to...
6. Sydney rents fall despite fears of a post-budget spike
2026-10-08 16:30:03
Australia's rental market is defying expectations of a price surge following budget changes. Photo: Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS Australia's rental market has experienced its slowest price growth in almost two years, defying expectations of a surge in rents...
7. Ask Property: We are close to retirement and still owe $357k on our mortgage
2026-10-07 03:33:06
Question: My husband is on the verge of retirement, while I plan to work another five or so years. We still owe $357,000 on our home after using the equity in our home to update our kitchen and bathroom a couple of years ago. We want to get to retirement...
8. Experts call for medication reviews amid fresh figures
2026-10-07 01:41:19
Millions of Australians are taking multiple medications every day. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS Every fortnight for the past two years Tim Benson has spent 45 minutes placing seven different daily medications into morning and nightly pill...
9. Legal cigarette sales soar after black market crackdown
2026-10-04 22:41:05
Legal cigarette sales doubled in one state after a blitz on black market tobacco suppliers. Photo: Sam Mooy/AAP PHOTOS Legal cigarette sales have soared in Queensland after a crackdown on black market trade, while calls to Quitline more than doubled,...
10. ACT govt breached Ngambri court settlement by not completing promised policy reviews
2026-10-02 04:32:15
The ACT government has breached a settlement agreement made with Ngambri custodians after not having completed promised reviews of Indigenous policies. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save $100 + Bonus Tote All...
11. Tennessee woman in medical care after failed execution
2026-10-02 04:08:06
Tennessee inmate Christa Pike's execution was halted and she was taken away in an ambulance. Photo: AP PHOTO Christa Pike is critically ill and receiving "life-saving medical care" in a Nashville hospital hours after she survived ‌two attempts by...
12. Why Australia banned card surcharges and what it means for shoppers
2026-10-01 19:30:00
The Reserve Bank of Australia's abolition of credit card surcharges, effective October 1, brings an end to a deeply unpopular practice that costs consumers up to $1.6 billion a year. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue...
13. Houses, apartments in all districts are now dropping in price
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14. Which departments promoted the most staff?
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15. How much extra home owners face on mortgage bill as cash rate hits 15-year high
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16. Mortgage holders brace for highest interest rates since 2011
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17. Home buyer hit with $20k stamp duty after job loss on probation forced interstate move
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