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• Australia's economic slowdown is just beginning, the experts warn

  03-06-2026 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  The economy grew just 0.3 per cent in the first quarter, gross domestic product per capita went backwards, and interest rate rises and cost-of-living pressures are weighing on households.
  
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• Pat Cummins hoping to stay fit for 'unprecedented' 21-Test stretch

  04-06-2026 05:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian men's captain Pat Cummins says his body is feeling "awesome" ahead of a hectic 12-month stretch of Test cricket.
  
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• Meta hits out at Labor's plan to make tech giants pay for news

  04-06-2026 04:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Tech giant Meta criticises the Australian government's plan to make social media companies pay for news, calling it a "grossly unfair" and "discriminatory tax".
  
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• ASIO warns Chinese spies using LinkedIn to pry information from applicants

  04-06-2026 04:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia and its partners in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warn that Chinese spies are using job platforms to post fake ads to lure recruits with access to sensitive information.
  
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• The US's slavery finding against Australia should come as no surprise

  04-06-2026 04:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Donald Trump had been using tariffs to increase his power over other countries until America's Supreme Court stepped in. He was never going to cede that power easily.
  
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• MP uses parliament to reveal threats to NZYQ deportees in Nauru

  04-06-2026 02:54 via abc.net.au
  
  A cohort of refugees deported to Nauru by the federal government have faced threats of violence and verbal abuse, independent MP Andrew Wilkie has revealed under parliamentary privilege.
  
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• PM says Australia has 'ideological disagreement' with US after it reveals anti-slavery tariff

  04-06-2026 01:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The planned new tariff is to be slapped on dozens of countries that have allegedly failed to take action to prevent slavery and forced labour. 
  
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• Foster questions 'chilling' silence from World Cup players on human rights

  04-06-2026 01:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Human rights advocate and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says he is concerned by the lack of players speaking out about the United States' human rights record.
  
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• Craig Foster questions 'chilling' silence from World Cup players on human rights

  04-06-2026 01:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Human rights advocate and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says he is concerned by the lack of players speaking out about the United States' human rights record.
  
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• 'A huge gamble': How design shows choose their projects

  04-06-2026 01:12 via abc.net.au
  
  A planned 12-month build that's still underway three years later is the running joke of design shows. But what happens when you're a TV producer trying to make a series of it?
  
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• Live: ASX to fall, SpaceX eyes mega IPO

  03-06-2026 23:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to fall after Wall Street slipped overnight as hopes for a swift end to the war in Iran faded again. Follow the latest on our live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Trade minister meets with US counterpart over proposed 12.5pc tariffs

  03-06-2026 23:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Don Farrell has met with his US counterpart after the US proposed imposing a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian exports. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: 'Ideological disagreement' between Australia and US on tariffs, PM says

  03-06-2026 23:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese says an "ideological disagreement" exists between Australia and the United States on tariffs, after Washington proposed slapping a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian imports. Follow live.
  
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• The NBA's new face is here and he is unlike anything we've ever seen

  03-06-2026 22:05 via abc.net.au
  
  After years of searching, the NBA finally has its new face in Victor Wembanyama, and he is about to grace the league's biggest stage.
  
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• Aussies embracing 'the stress' as they chase rugby sevens world title

  03-06-2026 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  An unbeaten tournament victory in Spain gives Australia a chance of claiming the men's World Championship, with the title to be decided in this weekend's final round.
  
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• Aussies embracing 'the stress' as they chase rugby 7s world title

  03-06-2026 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  An unbeaten tournament victory in Spain gives Australia a chance of claiming the men's World Championship, which will come down to this weekend's final round.
  
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• Australia's economic slowdown is just beginning, experts warn

  03-06-2026 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  The economy grew just 0.3 per cent in the first quarter, gross domestic product per capita went backwards, and interest rate rises and cost-of-living pressures are weighing on households.
  
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• Australians have a lot in common with the Pope when it comes to AI

  03-06-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Most Australians appear to distrust and dislike artificial intelligence despite using technology more than people in other countries.
  
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• Australia joins exclusive club granting access to advanced AI

  03-06-2026 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Fresh access to AI deemed too dangerous for public release has ramped up pressure on the government to respond to possible risks.
  
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• Life-saving breast cancer and endometriosis drug to be discontinued

  03-06-2026 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Patients have been left frustrated and scared after learning that a life-saving breast cancer and endometriosis drug is to be pulled from shelves in Australia and some other countries.
  
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• How Sean Baker went from high school AV guy to Oscar-winning director

  03-06-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  From his humble beginnings to winning a bevy of big awards, including four Oscars, the filmmaker has forged a successful career by staying true to his guiding principles.
  
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• US-Australia talks on AUKUS changes have been underway for 18 months

  03-06-2026 18:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The changes announced over the weekend will see Australia buy three second-hand submarines, rather than two second-hand and one new.
  
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• AI slows hiring in some roles, but demand grows for human skills

  03-06-2026 16:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A new economic report by consultancy firm Deloitte says the AI "winners" will be organisations that combine human and machine strengths, with recruiters saying human judgement will still be key. 
  
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• Australia faces proposed 12.5pc US tariff over forced labour crackdown

  03-06-2026 12:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia could be hit with a new US tariff after the Trump administration accused dozens of countries of failing to crack down on goods made with forced labour.
  
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• Under fire CEO defends Alice Springs camp 'squalor' after Kumanjayi Little Baby death

  03-06-2026 11:02 via abc.net.au
  
  After the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the state of Alice Springs's town camps shocked the nation. Now, the man in charge of servicing them is speaking out.
  
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• 'Logic becomes clearer': New EV sales record part of trend

  03-06-2026 10:09 via abc.net.au
  
  The monthly sales record comes as nearly half of all new vehicles sold last month were either an EV, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid. 
  
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• Electric vehicle sales in Australia hit new high in May

  03-06-2026 10:09 via abc.net.au
  
  The monthly sales record comes as nearly half of all new vehicles sold last month were either an EV, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid. 
  
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• How one optimal AUKUS submarine pathway became two

  03-06-2026 09:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Scrutiny of AUKUS's delivery reveals two "optimal pathways" for Australia's submarines.
  
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• ABS estimates 80pc of tobacco consumed in Australia last year was illegally sourced

  03-06-2026 09:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The experimental estimates are based on "nicotine metabolite concentrations" detected in wastewater samples, combined with data showing a collapse in spending on legal cigarettes and vapes.
  
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• David Pocock leaves door open to forming party of independents

  24-05-2026 03:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The independent senator says Australians are frustrated with a political system that "does not work for them". 
  
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