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From little things, big things are home grown

From little things, big things are home grown

There is a big push among smaller landholders to grow their own food since the pandemic, exhibitors at a regional show say.

Landmark sexuality census question to be trialled

Landmark sexuality census question to be trialled

Landmark sexuality census question to be trialled

Landmark sexuality census question to be trialled

The 2026 census is on track to be the first national count to ask people about their sexuality but there are calls to include more of the LGBTQI community.

Mazda's big, burly family flagship justifies price tag

Mazda's big, burly family flagship justifies price tag

Mazda's big, burly family flagship justifies price tag

Mazda's big, burly family flagship justifies price tag

It’s the biggest, most powerful and expensive model in the Mazda range, but the CX90 hasn’t lost touch with the brand’s values.

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'Nothing fantastic': Harvey Norman slides, turns to AI

'Nothing fantastic': Harvey Norman slides, turns to AI

Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey is looking to artificial intelligence and its Malaysian operations for growth after disappointing 2023-24 results.

'Great comeback': Aussie shares up to finish month flat

'Great comeback': Aussie shares up to finish month flat

The ASX200 gained 0.6 per cent on Friday to finish August and the last day of earning season in the same place it began.

No cost to taxpayers from bond scandal: ANZ head

No cost to taxpayers from bond scandal: ANZ head

There will be consequences across ANZ following the misconduct of employees over bonds, the company's head says.

Landowners lock the gate on mandatory fire ant baiting

Landowners lock the gate on mandatory fire ant baiting

A national program designed to stop the march of a deadly and destructive super pest is facing rising community resistance to mandatory baiting.

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Trans question won't make census despite Labor's U-turn

Trans question won't make census despite Labor's U-turn

Trans question won't make census despite Labor's U-turn

Trans question won't make census despite Labor's U-turn

Trans and intersex people should not be left out of the census, LGBTQI groups say after forcing Labor to backtrack on a plan to scrap a question on sexuality.

Tax cuts put away for rainy day as spending spree ends

Tax cuts put away for rainy day as spending spree ends

Tax cuts put away for rainy day as spending spree ends

Tax cuts put away for rainy day as spending spree ends

After two months of sales-fuelled growth, shoppers have tightened belts as the elevated cost-of-living keeps pressure on family finances.

Red-letter day for AusPost as big rivals dog deliveries

Red-letter day for AusPost as big rivals dog deliveries

Red-letter day for AusPost as big rivals dog deliveries

Red-letter day for AusPost as big rivals dog deliveries

Australia Post expects dog attacks to reduce as a fleet of stealthy electric delivery vehicles grows, but warns of more work to be done to turn a profit.

Businesses to unleash unsupervised AI within 3 years

Businesses to unleash unsupervised AI within 3 years

Businesses to unleash unsupervised AI within 3 years

Businesses to unleash unsupervised AI within 3 years

Generative AI tools are doubling in popularity among executives, research has found, and most are preparing to deploy the technology without oversight.

Shipbuilder eyes profit bounty from sovereign naval hub

Shipbuilder eyes profit bounty from sovereign naval hub

Shipbuilder eyes profit bounty from sovereign naval hub

Shipbuilder eyes profit bounty from sovereign naval hub

Defence contractor Austal looks forward to busier Australian shipyards after returning to profit and settling a fraud investigation in the United States.

Warmer than average Spring to follow warm Winter

Warmer than average Spring to follow warm Winter

Warmer than average Spring to follow warm Winter

Warmer than average Spring to follow warm Winter

Extra Spring rain is expected in parts of the nation while all Australians can prepare for a warmer-than-average three months ahead.

Land council 'put on notice' after independent review

Land council 'put on notice' after independent review

Land council 'put on notice' after independent review

Land council 'put on notice' after independent review

The minister for Indigenous Australians has put a land council's board and management on notice over governance, operations and decision-making issues.

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Sydney Opera House showcasing Hollywood's broken dreams

The classic tale Sunset Boulevard debuts at the Sydney Opera House three decades after the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical first launched on the Australian stage.

More gloom ahead as economy plods along in slow lane

Australia's economy has been barely limping along and more weakness is anticipated in upcoming national accounts data.

Australian shares fall on AI chip maker disappointment

The ASX200 has fallen 0.3 per cent, with sentiment dampened by an earnings letdown from AI chip maker Nvidia, the world's second-most valuable company.

Bank chiefs don't rate a quick end to costs crunch

Interest rates might have reached their peak but the head of Westpac says many households are still grappling with tight budgets.

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Budget bliss as Kmart brand helps bag Wesfarmers profit

Australian conglomerate company Wesfarmers has lifted its profit by 3.7 per cent on the previous year as consumers snapped up affordable products at Kmart.

Gold producer says future of $1b mine remains unclear

Regis Resources says it has a big task ahead of it to proceed with a gold mine in country NSW, part of which has been blocked by a federal protection order.

Snack food giant calls for sustainability sweeteners

As manufacturing and supply chain costs rise, Australian chocolate company says more incentive is needed to sweeten the sustainability deal.

Supercars champion Kostecki motors his way to DJR

Brodie Kostecki has confirmed his departure from Erebus Motorsport following an off-season contract dispute and will drive for Dick Johnson Racing from 2025.

Lithium stalwart barely breaks even as rout continues

The world's largest hard-rock lithium mine has kept critical minerals producer IGO in the black, bankrolling a smaller dividend and offsetting nickel woes.

Qantas releases the loyalty parachute as profits fall

Qantas Group says it made $1.25 billion in profit in 2023/24, down 28 per cent from last year, but its on-time performance and customer approval levels rose.

Energy 'reliability gaps' ahead for homes, businesses

New sources of power and transmission must be built "on time and in full" to secure the nation's electricity grid, the Australian market operator has warned.

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