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Labor changes tune on card surcharges, says big banks should pay not small businesses
7NEWS
Federal politics live: Minister didn't find out about ATO credit card ban until it was announced ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation Minister breaks ranks, calls for banks to…
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- Oct 12, 2026, 6:56 AM
13yo charged with murder after 'senseless' fatal Sydney stabbing
ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Sad reveal after horror alleged stabbing News.com.au Teenagers charged over fatal stabbing in Sydney’s west Nine.com.au ‘Absolutely senseless’: Boy, 13, charged with murder after man stabbed to dea…
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- Oct 12, 2026, 11:59 AM
Melbourne imam named by Emirati officials in flydubai terror probe breaks silence
ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Melbourne Islamic leader silent on centre’s alleged Flydubai hijacker links in Facebook video The Guardian Melbourne imam named by accused hijack pilot vows to ‘fast from talking’ The Age Melbourne…
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- Oct 12, 2026, 1:56 PM
Robert Pether: Australian detained in Iraq for years on his way home
BBC
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- Oct 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
Thai teen Tunchanok Donhomla’s family reveal why they are happy Simon Peter Carman will contest murder charge
7NEWS
Thai murder trial: Accused Aussie offers payout if freed The Daily Telegraph Thai teen's family seeks $70k from Australian murder accused ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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- Oct 12, 2026, 12:20 PM
Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
The Guardian
Ukrainian president vows to keep hitting oil targets SMH.com.au Trump just declared a Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’. Putin has other ideas AFR The president of pretence: Why Trump’s latest ceasefir…
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- Oct 11, 2026, 11:56 PM
Labor and the Greens improve in Newspoll and Resolve and One Nation drops
The Conversation
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- Oct 12, 2026, 6:57 AM
Wilson is gaining economic traction as Carroll’s popularity takes a further dive
The Age
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- Oct 12, 2026, 1:12 PM
Taylor dismisses Frydenberg’s call for reform of GST
The Australian
‘Things have to change’: Frydenberg criticises Liberal Party under Taylor’s leadership SMH.com.au Australian politics live: Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’; Pocock backs ef…
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- Oct 11, 2026, 6:33 PM
Leeming crash: WA Police, St John WA and firefighters on scene of serious crash on South Street
The West Australian
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- Oct 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
‘Stolen lives’: Aus condemns Middle East act
News.com.au
Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say The Guardian Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks Al Jazeera Saudi Arabia extend…
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- Oct 12, 2026, 10:09 AM
Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after landslide triggers flood
ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Second flood disaster strikes Nepal News.com.au Fresh Nepal flash flood washes away houses and bridges with five missing BBC Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after massive flood The Canberra Times…
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- Oct 11, 2026, 2:54 PM
US Politics: Judge orders Donald Trump to scrap taxpayer-funded campaign ads
Nine.com.au
US judge halts taxpayer-funded ads featuring Trump The Canberra Times Judge orders cancellation of Trump’s government-funded ads The Hill Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers o…
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- Oct 12, 2026, 11:10 AM
Passengers’ horror as woman found dead on plane
PerthNow
28yo died on flight, not found until landing News.com.au
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- Oct 12, 2026, 11:33 AM
‘Great loss for Australia’: Optimist Oliver takes aim over Firmus flop
The Australian
Apples v oranges: The private market tricks killing IPOs AFR Firmus : The tech world believes in second chances, but does Oliver Curtis deserve a third? SMH.com.au Firmus valued itself 'way too hig…
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- Oct 12, 2026, 2:29 AM
Markets live updates: ABC names David Chau as new finance presenter on 7pm news, ASX rises
ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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- Oct 12, 2026, 3:59 AM
‘Insane’: Greg Norman takes a swing at Qantas
The New Daily
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- Oct 12, 2026, 3:45 AM
McKinsey strips Australian partner of leadership role after ‘glass cliff’ comments
The Age
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- Oct 12, 2026, 7:50 AM