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Warning for national housing target after approval data

Warning for national housing target after approval data

Peak construction bodies have warned that a boost in building approvals in July was not enough to hit the national target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029.

Flood evacuations, walkers stranded in wild weather

Flood evacuations, walkers stranded in wild weather

Flood evacuations, walkers stranded in wild weather

Flood evacuations, walkers stranded in wild weather

Flood warnings have been issued in Tasmania and dozens of flights cancelled at Sydney Airport as wild weather continues to wreak havoc in three states.

Aussie shares rebound, rise to just under all-time high

Aussie shares rebound, rise to just under all-time high

Aussie shares rebound, rise to just under all-time high

Aussie shares rebound, rise to just under all-time high

After being down as much as 0.8 per cent in early trading, the ASX200 moved into positive territory in afternoon trading to finish up 0.2 per cent

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Higgins' lawyers label Reynolds 'an unreliable witness'

Higgins' lawyers label Reynolds 'an unreliable witness'

Senator Linda Reynolds is using a defamation lawsuit to besmirch Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz over her political demise, a court has been told.

PM criticised for walking back from environment pledge

PM criticised for walking back from environment pledge

Environment groups are dismayed after the prime minister indicated he was open to stripping decision-making powers from Australia's new watchdog for nature.

End of the road for Qld's electric car rebate scheme

End of the road for Qld's electric car rebate scheme

In a move advocates say is premature Australia's most generous electric vehicle rebate scheme will end almost one year early.

Economy 'nowhere near recessionary' despite predictions

Economy 'nowhere near recessionary' despite predictions

Australia's economic forecasts might not be as positive as hoped but there are still signs of strength in the economy, an expert says.

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Star takes another hit as shares suspended from trading

Star takes another hit as shares suspended from trading

Star takes another hit as shares suspended from trading

Star takes another hit as shares suspended from trading

Star Entertainment has suffered another blow with its shares temporarily suspended from trading after the casino operator failed to file its earnings report.

Housing approvals bounce back but market still subdued

Housing approvals bounce back but market still subdued

Housing approvals bounce back but market still subdued

Housing approvals bounce back but market still subdued

Housing approvals have risen 10 per cent off the back of a surge in new apartments as opposition parties release policies to tackle the housing crisis

Offshore wind zone cut to appease locals, save whales

Offshore wind zone cut to appease locals, save whales

Offshore wind zone cut to appease locals, save whales

Offshore wind zone cut to appease locals, save whales

The latest offshore wind zone, slashed by almost half in response to community concerns, has been cautiously welcomed by environmental groups and unions.

'Terrible tragedy': PM mourns teen's death in custody

'Terrible tragedy': PM mourns teen's death in custody

'Terrible tragedy': PM mourns teen's death in custody

'Terrible tragedy': PM mourns teen's death in custody

The federal government will not step in after a First Nations teenager died in WA custody, the prime minister confirmed after speaking to the state's premier.

Timor-Leste to take stake in gas field, carbon capture

Timor-Leste to take stake in gas field, carbon capture

Timor-Leste to take stake in gas field, carbon capture

Timor-Leste to take stake in gas field, carbon capture

Santos and its joint venture partners have agreed to give Timor Leste a stake in a long-running gas venture to keep plans for a carbon capture hub alive.

Entry-level workers set to support AUKUS submarines

Entry-level workers set to support AUKUS submarines

Entry-level workers set to support AUKUS submarines

Entry-level workers set to support AUKUS submarines

West Australia's submarine workforce will get a boost as the government hires 200 entry-level workers to help maintain the coming nuclear crafts.

'Disillusioned': Muslim group warning ahead of election

'Disillusioned': Muslim group warning ahead of election

'Disillusioned': Muslim group warning ahead of election

'Disillusioned': Muslim group warning ahead of election

A grassroots political movement is aiming to swing votes away from the government at the federal election over its response to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Albanese's approval rating slides in Newspoll

Newspoll puts Labor and the coalition neck-and-neck on a two-party-preferred basis while the prime minister's personal approval rating has slipped.

Tassie floods as wild weather slams nation's southeast

Residents in the nation's southeast are bracing for more severe weather as thousands of Tasmanians prepare to evacuate their properties due to flooding.

Wooing the west: Nationals look to hoodwink Bullwinkel

Both sides of politics are working to shore up support in Western Australia after it was seen as a crucial factor in Labor winning a majority government.

Funding block flagged for states failing to build homes

Leveraging Commonwealth payments to states if they fail to tackle housing supply is under consideration.

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Economy yet to turn a corner as higher rates bite

Australia is expected to post its slowest annual economic growth rate outside of the pandemic lockdowns since the 1990s as inflation persists.

Fight for gender question as Labor wants 'clear' census

LGBTQI groups are fighting for a gender identity census question to better capture their community but Labor has only committed to one on sexuality.

Indigenous languages celebrated in bilingual books

Two young friends who penned a story about connecting to the land and each other are among the authors set to launch works on Indigenous Literacy Day.

'Holy cow!': adult learners reinvigorate their careers

From occasional milker to dairy farm assistant manager, retraining has transformed Kerry Hume's career and put taking over the farm in her sights.

Rare winds bring damage as winter heat sets records

As Queensland swelters through the last day of an unseasonably warm winter, severe winds and flooding are causing headaches in southeast Australia.

Why you can expect to see more Aussie doctors using AI

Australia doctors are increasingly using AI tools in their clinics but medical groups insist patients will not be diagnosed by technology.

Plague of our time: banks devoting more to scam fight

Australia's big four banks say they're setting aside more resources to prevent customers being scammed out of their money.

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