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Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows

A man has been jailed for almost 20 years after paying to watch child sexual abuse shows livestreamed from the Philippines, Australian Federal Police say.

AAP · Oct 2

Social media crackdown champion a global 'rising star'

US magazine Time has listed Anika Wells among its 100 most influential rising stars, recognising her role in Australia's social media ban for under 16s.

AAP · Oct 1

Housing market downturn the steepest in four decades

First-home buyers are being told they will be in a better position to afford a property once Australia's widening housing downturn runs its course.

AAP · Sep 30

Australia has 'strong cards' to stand up to US on AI

When it comes to regulating technology, Australia should be a beacon for resisting US and China pressure, according to an expert.

AAP · Sep 23

Big NDIS savings snagging on lone holdout state

The federal government's frustration is growing over one state's refusal to sign on to one of its sweeping reforms to the NDIS.

AAP · Sep 22

Tougher spending caps proposed for major parties

Independent challengers would be able to out-spend their major party rivals under an electoral spending proposal aimed at removing the incumbents' advantage.

AAP · Sep 22

Aussie shares creep higher as tech stocks rally

The Australian share market has managed some marginal gains but investors remain cautious in the face of market risks.

AAP · Sep 22

Cold and flu ingredient to be removed over allergy link

A plant ingredient found in dozens of cold and flu supplements on the market will be taken off the shelves, Australia's medicine regulator has announced.

AAP · Sep 21

Shares waver as interest rate fears loom over markets

Upswings in financials and energy stocks have helped offset a mostly weak session for local stocks, as market headwinds continue to pummel investor confidence.

AAP · Sep 21

Record-low poll puts Labor attack dogs on offensive

Federal government frontbenchers have arced up as their party slips to a record-low primary vote share of 27 per cent in the latest Newspoll.

AAP · Sep 20