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Senator Anne Ruston during at the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee, Supplementary Budget Estimates 2025-26 at Parliament House in Canberra.

Federal PoliticsComments‘Interim’ aged care packages prompt accusation of rationing

The Opposition has accused the Government of ‘secretly rationing’ aged care after officials revealed some people waiting on funding only receive an interim package worth less than two-thirds of what they need.

Katina Curtis

New V6 TDI in the Audi Q5: 580 Nm of torque, mild-hybrid technology, and the option to use HVO fuel, which enables up to 95 percent lower CO₂ emissions.

NewsPremiumAudi Q5 adds V6 diesel with electric turbocharger, not confirmed for Australia

Audi has just launched a new V6 TDI engine in Europe with its latest MHEV plus tech, and it could come to Australia.

James Wong

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NewsPremium2026 Volkswagen Touareg Wolfsburg Edition: Sporty large SUV send-off priced for Australia

The Volkswagen Touareg's swansong will include a special Wolfsburg Edition for Australia, bringing more standard kit and a blacked-out appearance.

William Stopford

Patricia Whitely-Rolfe (1956) and Helen Walker-Graham, (1957) graduates of Narrogin Senior High School.

SCHOOL’S 70THPremiumNarrogin Senior High School hosts 70-year milestone event

A wave of more than 150 current and former students and teachers flocked to Narrogin Senior High School, some having not set foot on campus in decades, to celebrate the school’s 70th anniversary last week.

Hannah Whitehead

Preproduction model shown. Available early 2025.

NewsAnother Ford Bronco coming, this time a smaller plug-in hybrid SUV – report

An all-new electrified compact SUV could become a spiritual successor for the discontinued Ford Focus, at least in Europe.

Marton Pettendy

Drew Clowes runs Fremantle’s Jazz Fishing Charters and is the only operator in the area still running trips seven-days a week, which are booked into early next year. 

State politicsCommentsPremiumPrice of fish, small business owners to be impacted by ban

Commercial demersal fishing will be permanently banned across nearly 900km of WA coastline in one of the toughest moves by the Cook Government to restore devastated fish breeding stocks.

Charlton Hart

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NewsPremium2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 price and specs: Smaller battery axed in reshuffled range

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 lineup has shrunk for 2026, and is now available with the choice of four trim levels but only one battery.

William Stopford

New research shows the ongoing cost-of-living crunch is calling time on an Aussie tradition as old as Vegemite, and has revealed a shock gender divide.

Your MoneyCommentsCost of living quietly killing this beloved Aussie tradition

New research shows the ongoing cost-of-living crunch is calling time on an Aussie tradition as old as Vegemite, and has revealed a shock gender divide.

Daniel Newell

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NewsPremiumGoogle’s autonomous robotaxi drives passengers into police standoff

Waymo passengers have been put in the line of fire after a robotaxi drove straight into a police standoff on the streets of Los Angeles.

Damion Smy

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NewsPremiumDesigner of controversial Jaguar concept sacked – report

Jaguar Land Rover's long-term design boss, the man who led the Jaguar Type 00 project, has reportedly been marched from the automaker.

Damion Smy

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NewsPremium2026 Kia EV2 teased ahead of January reveal

Kia's cheapest EV for Europe has been previewed ahead of its debut at the Brussels motor show next month – but it's unlikely to come to Oz.

James Wong

2026 GAC Aion V: Quick drive

ReviewPremium2026 GAC Aion V review: Quick drive

The GAC Aion V is the first electric model from the newly launched Chinese brand in Australia, and it brings with it some Toyota magic.

Ben Zachariah

Foo Fighters are making their way back to Australia for a one-night-only show in Launceston.

CultureCommentsFoo Fighters heading to Australia for one-night-only show

After days of teasing fans, rock ’n’ roll icons Foo Fighters will head Down Under for a one-night-only show.

Madeline Cove

The boost was largely driven by increase in multi-unit dwellings approvals, which grew from 202 approvals in September to 693 in October.

PropertyCommentsPremiumNothing but blue sky as Perth market crashes $1.1tr barrier

Perth’s property market is continuing its runaway growth with apartment approvals up threefold and the value of the broader real estate market smashing the $1.1 trillion threshold.

Kim Macdonald

Mark and Janice Ford post shave.

CHRISTMAS FAIRPremiumIN PICTURES: Shear joy at Hawthorn House Christmas Fair

The gardens of Hawthorn House were awash with festive cheer and generosity on Saturday as hundreds visited the dementia day home for the annual Christmas Fair.

Melissa Sheil

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

StarsPremiumYour horoscope for Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

Kim Fairminer

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News2027 Kia Seltos teased with EV-like styling, reveal date set

The Kia Seltos will retain its traditional SUV proportions but with striking new details and hybrid power. It'll be revealed on December 10.

William Stopford

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NewsPremiumToyota's next Century to bring ICE power

The Toyota premium brand which sits above Lexus will continue with internal combustion power alongside some all-electric rivals.

Damion Smy

ACMA says this is the largest fine for a breach of this kind. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

news'Harm': Telco's $2.5m fine over scams

A major Australian telco has been slapped with a huge penalty for allegedly failing to protect customers from scam callers.

Cameron Micallef

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NewsPremiumToyota LandCruiser 70 Series, Mercedes G-Class seized in illegal tobacco investigation

After Northern Territory Police seized thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes, $8.4 million in suspected proceeds of crime has been confiscated.

CarExpert

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NewsTesla's sales rose in November, but it’s set to be another down year for EV leader

Tesla had a good November, but its sales year-to-date remain down despite the launch of an updated Model Y.

William Stopford

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NewsPremiumThree dead after ABC asbestos exposure

Three people have died after having potentially been exposed to asbestos at ABC offices in Victoria, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.

Nathan Schmidt

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NewsPremiumChina’s Xpeng to triple its Australian lineup with new, more upmarket EVs

Another luxurious electric people mover is heading to Australia, joining an updated G6 mid-size SUV and a new large SUV in Xpeng showrooms.

William Stopford

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NewsPremium2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty Pick-Up and XLT variants announced

If you want a Ranger Super Duty with more luxuries you won’t have to wait long, thanks to new variants including style-side pickups.

Ben Zachariah