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Australia · Guardian Australia

Birthkeeper who allegedly ‘groomed’ pregnant women to fear hospital could face criminal charges

26 Oct 15:29

Victorian coroner hears Emily Lal told Stacey Warnecke that her ‘condition and mindset’ needed to be ‘solid’ to avoid a hospital birth Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates

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Australia · ABC

Live: Tax office boss concedes consultation failures on credit card ban

The head of the tax office says he would have consulted more closely with small businesses if he had his time again, conceding the ATO should have had a more open conversation before rolling out the credit card ban. Follow live.

29 Oct 07:29

Australia · ABC

Live: US Fed holds rates unchanged, chance of local rise more than 75pc

The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates unchanged at its most recent meeting, but in Australia, high inflation data means we're likely to hike. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

29 Oct 07:23

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Woman shot dead by police in Adelaide

A woman has been shot dead by police after allegedly threatening them with an axe.

29 Oct 07:20

Australia · Guardian Australia

Politics live: Chalmers calls social media a ‘business model for hate’; half of young Australians say US a ‘threat’

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29 Oct 07:17

Australia · ABC

Trump expands hunt for voter fraud ahead of midterms

The Trump administration demands records on tens of thousands of voters as it ramps up efforts to uncover evidence of voter fraud. Meanwhile, a new twist in the dual Dan Sullivan duel emerges.

29 Oct 07:12

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Australia news LIVE: At least 68 killed in Spanish train crash; Labor under renewed pressure after inflation rise

Follow our rolling coverage of national and world news on our live blog.

29 Oct 07:05

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Marnus fails in possible last Test chance

Marnus Labuschagne is dismissed for a five-ball duck as he desperately clings to his place in the Test team.

29 Oct 07:05

Australia · ABC

Concern as Queensland port plans sea dump in coral spawning season

The Port of Townsville will soon begin dredging sediment from shipping channels and dumping it at sea within days of mass coral spawning, concerning residents on nearby Magnetic Island.

29 Oct 07:02