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Taxpayers illegally charged billions in fees by federal government

Millions of small fees amounting to billions of dollars have been charged for two decades,dating back to the Howard government era.

Chalmers says Future Fund can’t be trapped in Costello’s past

Chalmers has accused predecessor Peter Costello of being rolled into a “deliberately unhinged” attack on plans to encourage the $230 billion Future Fund to invest in new homes,renewable energy and cybersecurity.

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‘Open the door. Open the door’:Shocking car park attack on speed camera operator revealed

The unprovoked attack caused Darren Danslow’s victim life-changing injurires.

A NSW corrections officer launched an expletive-filled spray at the camera operator before punching him in the face. His victim is set to receive $400,000 in damages.

Arrest Netanyahu on international warrant? Australia won’t say

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

As the US rejected the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants and Canada said it would abide by them,Foreign Minister Penny Wong remained ambiguous.

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Sarah Mac is pure ABC. Why don’t the bosses who dumped her listen to their listeners?

Dumped ABC Sydney radio presenter Sarah Macdonald.

The ABC switchboard melted down. I was among the outraged listeners.

Jenna Price
Jenna Price

Columnist and academic

Millions of Australians to lose cover at 38 private hospitals

Health Minister Mark Butler implored Healthscope and the insurers to “sit down and sort this out”,with almost half of insured Australians set to be impacted.

DRS controversy as Starc ends Rahul’s gutsy knock and India lose four

KL Rahul is controversially given out caught behind on Day 1 in Perth.

The most anticipated Test series on Australian soil in years is finally upon us,as Australia takes on under-siege India at Optus Stadium. Follow all the action live.

Kohli gone early,controversy flares in disastrous opening session for India

Indian opener KL Rahul was given out caught behind after a video review on day one of the first test in Perth.

Australia’s bowlers are right on top at Perth Stadium after India lost four wickets in an opening session in which KL Rahul was dismissed in controversial fashion.

Ticketek blames artists and venues for high prices,hidden fees

The ticketing company has given evidence in a parliamentary inquiry,arguing against the federal government’s proposed ban on dynamic pricing.

The limits of ‘King Trump’s’ powers are being tested

US President-elect Donald Trump is heading into the third weekend after the election looking his weakest since polling day.

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Chalmers challenges Musk complaints over social media ban

Jim Chalmers and Elon Musk.

Billionaire Elon Musk doesn’t like the Albanese government’s proposed social media ban for children under 16. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is by the X owner’s displeasure.

Person dead in helicopter crash in south-west NSW

Keep up to date on today’s top stories with the national news blog.

Katy Perry wins appeal in trademark fight with Sydney fashion designer

Katy Perry,left,and Australian fashion designer Katie Jane Taylor,who sells clothing under the brand name Katie Perry.

A court ruled an Australian loungewear designer’s “Katie Perry” brand name should be cancelled,in a decision the small businesswoman said was “heartbreaking”.

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Start-ups

Would you eat meat grown in stainless-steel tanks?

Start-up food company Vow’s foie gras is,technically,meat. But it wasn’t made with an animal. And it isn’t legal in Australia yet.

Andrew Mencinsky and his wife Stephanie with children Luca,10,Christian 8,and Olena,6,at home.

The eastern suburbs parent trap:Leave,or pay thousands for private school

New plans to build a public high school,floated by eastern suburbs MPs,have been unveiled in a bid to keep parents in the area.

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in action against Wales.

The Wallabies must work to eradicate this weakness in Suaalii’s game

The young Test sensation stands 196cm tall. In the NRL,that gave him an advantage – in rugby,it poses a problem for his defensive work.

Travel quiz:Which city will host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Do you know which Swiss city will be welcoming fans for Eurovision 2025?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

Bad advice is everywhere at work. Here’s how to spot it

In the world of careers advice and HR,bad ideas persist in the face of all evidence and reason to a degree that astrologers can only envy.

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Summer of cricket

Cummins has vowed to wear down Bumrah and co.

Cummins’ vow,expert tips,selection calls:Your complete guide to epic Australia-India contest

Everything you need to know about the teams,the Perth pitch and weather as Australia seek to wrest the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from India for the first time in a decade.

Nathan McSweeney will earn his Test debut in the first clash against India.

Time cost others and was McSweeney’s making. This is why he can bust a ‘myth’

Australia’s openers left their run to the Test arena too late. The way one man responded to selection pressure has him primed for the biggest stage.

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Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam at a Sydney concert.

Pearl Jam frontman pauses Sydney show to pay tribute to Laos drink-spiking victims

Eddie Vedder took a moment during the band’s Sydney concert to send his thoughts to the families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles.

Drug addict who bashed hero cop with brick ‘very sorry’ as he turns back on TV cameras

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Man who led police to Sydney woman’s body was on parole for attacking her

Christine Dawson (middle) was found dead in a Maroubra apartment on Monday.

Shane Tucker has not been charged over the death of his partner,who was found dead with head injuries in his Maroubra unit.

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Inside the ‘deal of a lifetime’ between a tech billionaire,his wife and her ex-husband

Inside the ‘deal of a lifetime’ between a tech billionaire,his wife and her ex-husband

The transaction is a glimpse into the relationship between embattled WiseTech founder Richard White and his wife Zena Nasser,a former criminal lawyer.

Anti-coal protesters clear court hurdle for kayak flotilla near port

The Rising Tide protest last November

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Indian opener KL Rahul was given out caught behind after a video review on day one of the first test in Perth.

Kohli gone early,controversy flares in disastrous opening session for India

Australia’s bowlers are right on top at Perth Stadium after India lost four wickets in an opening session in which KL Rahul was dismissed in controversial fashion.

KL Rahul is controversially given out caught behind on Day 1 in Perth.

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Phillip Hughes was a loveable farmer who played cricket with a skill and spirit few could match

Phillip Hughes’ joy for the game,his courage in adversity,and his ability to bring out the best in those around him have left an indelible mark on cricket.

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Eels coach Jason Ryles.

‘No guarantees’:Ryles opens up on why he took a punt on Addo-Carr

New coach Jason Ryles has explained his most controversial signing and why he’ll be doing things his own way at Parramatta.

WA premier Roger Cook leaves a meeting with Peter V’landys on Thursday morning.

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LONDON,ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09:Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of Australia looks on during the Autumn Nations Series 2025 match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium on November 09,2024 in London,England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

How the Scots plan to attack Suaalii

Scotland will be looking to exploit the inexperience of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in rugby when they meet the Wallabies at Murrayfield.

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