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Greens to put money where their mouth is in dental plan

Greens to put money where their mouth is in dental plan

All Australians could get free access to dental care as the Greens set out their plans for power under a potential minority government.

Woolies registers big profit discount, says prices down

Woolies registers big profit discount, says prices down

Woolies registers big profit discount, says prices down

Woolies registers big profit discount, says prices down

Sales are up at Woolworths but writedowns on its New Zealand stores and drinks business have a taken a huge slice out of its $1.7 billion operating profit.

Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights

Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights

Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights

Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights

Truck drivers, food delivery riders and parcel couriers are seeking fairer work conditions, which could pave the way for global reforms.

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'Negligent villains' blamed for cladding fire risk

'Negligent villains' blamed for cladding fire risk

A combustible cladding manufacturer has defended its product in court, saying misuse by negligent building professionals created an increased fire risk.

Disability executive returns to lead NDIS watchdog

Disability executive returns to lead NDIS watchdog

A former NDIS executive and lawyer has been named as the newest commissioner of the scheme's watchdog.

Theatre bar walks the tightrope of live show venues

Theatre bar walks the tightrope of live show venues

Brisbane theatre and cocktail bar The West End Electric opens with the Queensland premiere of Limbo - The Return. But will they make it under the limbo stick?

LGBTQI census questions axed to avoid 'divisive debate'

LGBTQI census questions axed to avoid 'divisive debate'

Worries about an anti-LGBTQI fear campaign led to the decision not to include questions about sexual orientation in the census, the acting prime minister says.

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Slow progress on unpaid super sparks calls for action

Slow progress on unpaid super sparks calls for action

Slow progress on unpaid super sparks calls for action

Slow progress on unpaid super sparks calls for action

One in four workers are not receiving their full super entitlements, prompting calls for tougher compliance and legislative reform.

Fortescue 'doubling down' on green iron despite leaks

Fortescue 'doubling down' on green iron despite leaks

Fortescue 'doubling down' on green iron despite leaks

Fortescue 'doubling down' on green iron despite leaks

Mining giant Fortescue pledges to create a green metals industry grounded in Australian ore and renewable energy, after pulling back on championing hydrogen.

Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Federal government plans to cap the number of international students at university have been labelled 'destructive' by Victoria's treasurer.

It's bad news for Nine as profits plunge amid cost cuts

It's bad news for Nine as profits plunge amid cost cuts

It's bad news for Nine as profits plunge amid cost cuts

It's bad news for Nine as profits plunge amid cost cuts

The fractured advertising market continues to hit media revenues with Nine Entertainment full-year profits falling almost a third to $134.9 million.

Miner upbeat on rare earths despite dwindling profit

Miner upbeat on rare earths despite dwindling profit

Miner upbeat on rare earths despite dwindling profit

Miner upbeat on rare earths despite dwindling profit

The biggest producer of rare earths outside China is digging in for the long term despite a slump in annual profit, as volatile prices show signs of improving.

Carbon credit scheme to be more transparent

Carbon credit scheme to be more transparent

Carbon credit scheme to be more transparent

Carbon credit scheme to be more transparent

The federal government has agreed to multiple recommendations to improve the carbon credit scheme, following a review from the Climate Change Authority.

Gas pipes supply solid cash flow in energy transition

Gas pipes supply solid cash flow in energy transition

Gas pipes supply solid cash flow in energy transition

Gas pipes supply solid cash flow in energy transition

Gas pipeline operator APA has posted a stronger full-year profit amid an expansion and urges more domestic gas production to support an end to coal-fired power.

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Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand

Six First Nations ancestors are being returned to Australia from a New Zealand museum and university.

Doctor took patient and staff pics for sexual pleasure

Nicholas Chu has pleaded guilty to charges related to taking covert intimate images of patients, including two teenagers, and secret videos of colleagues.

Former junta prisoner calls for more Myanmar sanctions

Australia needs to do more to put pressure on Myanmar's junta and kneecap the military's ability to source arms, Sean Turnell says.

Power struggle: why solar batteries are tipped to soar

It's not just climate change and bills fuelling demand for solar batteries - the threat of blackouts is prompting more households to invest in energy storage.

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Funding boost to help protect Aussies from disasters

Almost $400 million will be spent on projects to better protect Australians from natural disasters including key cyclone and flood protection upgrades.

Competition key to getting lift off for flight refunds

Providing travellers with refunds is a step forward, but more could be done to prevent delays and cancellations in the first place, a peak travel body says.

Billion-dollar gold mine still alive after key meeting

A NSW gold-mine proposal under threat due to an Indigenous heritage order still has the backing of state and federal Labor leaders.

Winterbottom loses Supercars seat at Team 18

Supercars veteran Mark Winterbottom's future in the sport remains unclear after he was axed by Team 18 in favour of Anton De Pasquale.

Warnings student cap could hurt economy and research

Plans to cap international student numbers will "apply a handbrake" to one of the nation's biggest exports, the peak university body warns.

Government 'secrecy' blasted over Jabiluka uranium mine

A uranium mining firm has accused the federal and Northern Territory governments of hiding their reasons not to extend a 42-year lease to the Jabiluka mine.

GYG's first earnings give investors food for thought

Investors ate up better-than-expected sales at fast food chain Guzman Y Gomez, which hit a record high following its first earnings result since going public.

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