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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Which province voted not to leave Canada? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

22 Oct 20:50

Catch up on local, national and international news with this two-minute multiple-choice challenge.

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Australia · Guardian Australia

Australia politics live: Haines’s first words after waking were of concern for staff and bystanders; parliament hears emotional tributes to MP

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26 Oct 14:13

Australia · ABC

Automated aged care algorithm needs a human override, ombudsman finds

A damning report has laid bare serious concerns about the use of Australia's automated aged care funding system.

26 Oct 14:08

Australia · ABC

'Our motherland needs us': The Israeli expats flying home to vote

Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens abroad, including hundreds from Australia, are travelling to Israel to vote in the country's most consequential election in decades.

26 Oct 14:04

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Fiery exchange over pre-COP hotel bill

Senate estimates revealed details about the expenditure on pre-COP events as Australia prepares for COP31 in Turkey.

26 Oct 13:56

Australia · ABC

Australia's second largest veggie company admits 'cartel conduct'

Perfection Fresh Australia has admitted fixing the price of broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce sold to Aldi stores in New South Wales.

26 Oct 13:52

Australia · ABC

Prisoner loses court case over access to Vegemite

A convicted killer fails to overturn a ban on Vegemite in Victoria's prisons after court hears it can be used to make alcohol and impair sniffer dogs from detecting contraband.

26 Oct 13:45

Australia · ABC

Lamarre-Condon told friend he misinterpreted alleged confession, court hears

The accused told his friend he had "misheard" an alleged confession he had "killed people" in recordings played to court.

26 Oct 13:40

Australia · Guardian Australia

‘Someone has been following me’: safety fears after bullet inscribed with ‘RAT’ left on Victorian minister’s car

Paul Edbrooke says he fears for family’s safety amid heightened concerns for MPs after alleged attack on Helen Haines

26 Oct 13:38