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• OpenAI hack sparks crackdown on weak government websites

  29-09-2026 16:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Acting Home Affairs Minister Richard Marles says government systems must "keep up" with the rapid changes sparked by artificial intelligence.
  
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• Jai Arrow told 'nothing' about pre-grand final tribute

  30-09-2026 13:06 via abc.net.au
  
  As Jai Arrow is honoured with the Provan-Summons Medal at the Dally M Awards in Sydney, he says he knows "nothing" about a tribute reportedly planned ahead of the NRL grand final on Sunday.
  
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• Shoebridge close to tears as he remembers mentor and 'bloody fun friend'

  30-09-2026 12:55 via abc.net.au
  
  New Greens leader David Shoebridge gets emotional during his first interview as leader while paying tribute to his political mentor before critiquing the federal government over the cost of living.
  
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• New Greens leader gets emotional as he pays tribute to mentor

  30-09-2026 12:55 via abc.net.au
  
  New Greens leader David Shoebridge gets emotional during his first interview as leader while paying tribute to his political mentor before critiquing the federal government over the cost of living.
  
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• Banks raise interest rates after RBA lifts cash rate to highest since 2011

  30-09-2026 09:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's big four banks announce interest rate rises after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate to its highest level in more than a decade.  
  
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• Live: NRL and NRLW stars arriving for Dally M Awards

  30-09-2026 09:11 via abc.net.au
  
  If things go as expected tonight, Nathan Cleary may have to accept his first Dally M Medal from his hospital bed. Follow live as the NRL and NRLW's best are crowned in Sydney.
  
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• Live: Jai Arrow unsure of details around pre-grand final tribute

  30-09-2026 09:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Jai Arrow says he has not been given many details about a tribute to him that is set to take place just before the men's grand final on Sunday. Follow live as the NRL and NRLW's best are crowned in Sydney.
  
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• Live: Jai Arrow speaks about pre-grand final tribute at Dally M Awards

  30-09-2026 09:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Jai Arrow says he has not been given many details about a tribute to him that is set to take place just before the men's grand final on Sunday. Follow live as the NRL and NRLW's best are crowned in Sydney.
  
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• Live: Jai Arrow honoured at Dally Ms, says he knows 'nothing' about GF tribute

  30-09-2026 09:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Jai Arrow says he has not been given many details about a tribute to him that is set to take place just before the men's grand final on Sunday. Follow live as the NRL and NRLW's best are crowned in Sydney.
  
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• Live: Dally M counts begin with Cleary under pressure from Panthers teammate

  30-09-2026 09:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Nathan Cleary is a heavy favourite for the NRL Dally M Medal tonight, but Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards is right in the hunt. Meanwhile, 2022 winner Raecene McGregor makes a push for the women's medal. Follow live as the NRL and NRLW's best are crowned in Sydney.
  
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• Billions slashed from NDIS packages as reassessments lead to more cuts

  30-09-2026 07:29 via abc.net.au
  
  As NDIS participants brace for cuts to community supports from tomorrow, documents show the agency running the scheme has been slashing packages overall.
  
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• One EV sold every 100 seconds as Australia catches up to the world

  30-09-2026 06:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Electric cars have become mainstream in the past decade, making up one in four new car sales.
  
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• David Shoebridge named new Greens leader in hotly contested ballot

  30-09-2026 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  After a rare leadership ballot for the Greens, the NSW senator becomes the sixth leader in the party's history.
  
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• Breaking: David Shoebridge named new Greens leader in hotly-contested ballot

  30-09-2026 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  After a rare leadership ballot for the Greens, the NSW senator becomes the sixth leader in the party's history.
  
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• Breaking: David Shoebridge named new Greens leader after three-way contest

  30-09-2026 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  After a rare leadership ballot for the Greens, the NSW senator becomes the sixth leader in the party's history.
  
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• Why Nirvana and Midnight Oil made the cut in Songs that Changed the World

  30-09-2026 04:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Music has the ability to change hearts and minds. Andrew Clarke describes why he has selected the 42 tracks that appear in his book Songs that Changed the World.
  
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• November rate rise less likely with inflation data lower than expected

  30-09-2026 03:44 via abc.net.au
  
  The odds of the Reserve Bank lifting interest rates in November have fallen sharply after the latest consumer price index (CPI) came in lower than expected. News figures from the ABS show show headline inflation jumped to 4 per cent in the year to August.
  
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• Headline inflation jumped to 4pc in August, up from 3.5pc in July

  30-09-2026 03:44 via abc.net.au
  
  News figures show annual headline inflation jumped to 4 per cent in August, up from 3.5 per cent in July.
  
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• Breaking: Headline inflation jumped to 4pc in August, up from 3.5pc in July

  30-09-2026 03:44 via abc.net.au
  
  News figures show annual headline inflation jumped to 4 per cent in August, up from 3.5 per cent in July.
  
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• Breaking: Headline inflation jumped to 4 per cent in August, up from 3.5 per cent in July

  30-09-2026 03:44 via abc.net.au
  
  News figures show annual headline inflation jumped to 4 per cent in August, up from 3.5 per cent in July.
  
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• Finance presenter Alan Kohler retiring after three decades at ABC

  30-09-2026 02:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Alan Kohler, one of the most influential journalists Australia has ever produced, will retire at the end of the year.
  
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• Why Daniel Tupou is a Sydney Roosters grand final specialist

  30-09-2026 01:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Daniel Tupou is edging closer to becoming the first Roosters player in more than 80 years to win four premierships because he always finds his best on the biggest day of the season.
  
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• Markets live: ASX to fall slightly as Australian dollar weakens after RBA rate hike

  30-09-2026 00:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is likely to start its day flat, or even slightly lower. It comes after a weak session on Wall Street as government bond yields continued their march towards multi-decade highs. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Rising fuel prices push inflation up to 4 per cent

  30-09-2026 00:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The ABS's latest release shows headline inflation has jumped to 4 per cent in the year to August, up from 3.5 per cent in the previous month. The ASX is trading relatively steady, while the Australian dollar has slipped below 70 US cents. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australian dollar falls to two-month low after RBA rate hike, ASX opens steady

  30-09-2026 00:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX has begun its day relatively flat following a weak session on Wall Street as government bond yields continued their march towards multi-decade highs. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX to fall slightly as Australian dollar weakens after RBA rate hike

  30-09-2026 00:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is likely to start its day flat, or even slightly lower. It comes after a weak session on Wall Street as government bond yields continued their march towards multi-decade highs. Follow live.
  
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• Weapons makers and SpaceX in government's key investment fund portfolio

  29-09-2026 23:12 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government has quietly published the Future Fund's half-yearly report and it reveals a portfolio that includes weapons makers and SpaceX.
  
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• Weapons makers among the Future Fund's investments

  29-09-2026 23:12 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government has quietly published the Future Fund's half-yearly report and it reveals a portfolio that includes weapons makers and SpaceX.
  
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• Future Fund sells down stake in some semiconductor and chip companies, but still making money

  29-09-2026 23:12 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government has quietly published the Future Fund's half-yearly report and it reveals a portfolio that includes weapons makers and SpaceX.
  
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• Live: Taylor blames 'home-grown inflation' for 15-year-high rate hike

  29-09-2026 23:11 via abc.net.au
  
  The opposition leader says the government is not in control of inflation and interest rates. Follow live.
  
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