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Aussie shares hit record high as rate-cut hopes grow

Aussie shares hit record high as rate-cut hopes grow

The ASX200 has hit a new high in intraday trading and finished just under its all-time closing record amid optimism the RBA will cut rates at its next meeting.

Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Emissions fell to record lows in the three months to December as renewables notched a record share and coal's contribution dipped below half for the first time.

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences.

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Another frontbencher to depart as election battle looms

Another frontbencher to depart as election battle looms

The treasurer has paid tribute to his assistant minister for big ideas and big contributions in Labor's latest frontbench departure ahead of the election.

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.

Last big bank holdout against February rate cut folds

Last big bank holdout against February rate cut folds

With the stars aligned for a February interest rate cut, borrowers are now concerned with how many cuts the Reserve Bank will hand down.

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Richmond star to be sentenced over border assault

Richmond star to be sentenced over border assault

Richmond star to be sentenced over border assault

Richmond star to be sentenced over border assault

Richmond defender Noah Balta has admitted an assault after a man was sent to hospital with a head injury just before the end of the year.

Bank fee revenue rises for first time in seven years

Bank fee revenue rises for first time in seven years

Bank fee revenue rises for first time in seven years

Bank fee revenue rises for first time in seven years

A rebound in overseas spending and a jump in mortgage holders refinancing their home loans boosted Australian banks' fee revenue by five per cent in 2023/24.

'Year of the unit': cost squeeze drives homebuyer shift

'Year of the unit': cost squeeze drives homebuyer shift

'Year of the unit': cost squeeze drives homebuyer shift

'Year of the unit': cost squeeze drives homebuyer shift

Rising unaffordability and changing lifestyles are driving an unusual turnaround in real estate dynamics as unit prices grow faster than houses in some areas.

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

Machine-learning technology could become the next weapon against bushfires with researchers developing a prototype delivering more accurate predictions.

Nation 'playing catch-up' in preparedness for war

Nation 'playing catch-up' in preparedness for war

Nation 'playing catch-up' in preparedness for war

Nation 'playing catch-up' in preparedness for war

Conflicts such as the war in Ukraine demonstrate Australia's need to ensure it is prepared and resourced to defend itself in wartime, a Navy rear admiral says.

Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia

Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia

Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia

Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia

Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

A plan to stamp out homelessness for Australians living with disability needs real action and not just talk if lives are to be improved, advocates say.

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Aussie shares rally as hopes grow for February rate cut

The ASX200 has risen 0.6 per cent to approach its all-time high after cooling inflation increased the chances of an earlier interest rate cut.

Gun numbers grow in decades since Port Arthur massacre

Gun ownership has risen significantly over three decades since the Port Arthur massacre with the average holder possessing more than four, a study shows.

'Misleading' Toyota could hit vehicle owners' wallets

Toyota's allegedly misleading statements about engine defect repairs may financially impact vehicle owners who are part of a class action against the auto firm.

Belief firms in rate relief as inflation takes breather

Markets and economists widely tip a February interest rate cut after underlying inflation came in below expectations for the December quarter.

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Year of the Snake to rattle forth, promising renewal

Lanterns, lions and loud drums are taking over Australian cities as millions of people celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year period.

DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

The lowering of the cost of artificial intelligence, as demonstrated by DeepSeek, could see Australia play more of a role in the industry, an expert says.

Questions as accused smuggler's escape ends 4000km away

Federal police have tracked down an accused drug smuggler who was allegedly trying to sail to Indonesia after skipping out from a rehabilitation centre.

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.

Trialling ways to reduce dementia in the Torres Strait

Hoping to reduce high rates of dementia among Torres Strait Islanders, a team of researchers is developing a pilot program for people at risk of the disease.

Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election

Support for the coalition remains ahead of Labor according to a weekly survey as a federal election looms.

Draft anti-scam laws need better victim compo measures

Consumer advocates have called for proposed scam prevention laws to be strengthened to better protect the public, while industry groups want more clarity.

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