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Why more Aussies are letting AI organise their divorce

Why more Aussies are letting AI organise their divorce

An AI-powered legal service is helping former couples divide marital assets and, while it will not suit everyone, organisers say it is saving users money.

Online 'satire' driving division, distrust in society

Online 'satire' driving division, distrust in society

Online 'satire' driving division, distrust in society

Online 'satire' driving division, distrust in society

Fake news loosely dressed as satire is making its creators a pretty penny at the expense of cohesion and trust in society, experts warn.

Australian right-to-disconnect laws come into effect

Australian right-to-disconnect laws come into effect

Australian right-to-disconnect laws come into effect

Australian right-to-disconnect laws come into effect

Australian workers will have the right to disconnect from work outside of paid hours but businesses have concerns while a HR expert fears many aren't ready.

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Voters step on the gas as NT faces 'turning point'

Voters step on the gas as NT faces 'turning point'

Election day is on in the Northern Territory where green groups, tourism operators and doctors fear an industrial expansion will harm residents and wildlife.

Frozen continent vulnerable to invasive hitchhikers

Frozen continent vulnerable to invasive hitchhikers

Antarctica could be under threat from the arrival of non-native species and marine pollution from Southern Hemisphere landmasses, say Australian researchers.

Thousands of fire ant nests infest Qld properties

Thousands of fire ant nests infest Qld properties

Fire ants are having a field day in Queensland, with reports of thousands of nests on some properties. Questions are now being asked about suppression efforts.

Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss

Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss

Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.

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Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

A panel of experts tasked with urgently investigating Australia's gender-based violence crisis has recommended gambling advertising and alcohol restrictions.

Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy

Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy

Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy

Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy

A mother and daughter on temporary visas have been arrested over an alleged people-smuggling scheme after non-citizens were discovered in Australia's northwest.

Aussie shares dip slightly, ending 10-day win streak

Aussie shares dip slightly, ending 10-day win streak

Aussie shares dip slightly, ending 10-day win streak

Aussie shares dip slightly, ending 10-day win streak

The ASX200 has finished three points lower, just enough to snap its longest winning streak since early-2015.

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

There are widespread fears family court proceedings can expose women and children experiencing domestic violence to further harm.

CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting

CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting

CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting

CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting

A possible court challenge could threaten the government's attempt to tackle the CFMEU's alleged corrupt behaviour and criminal links.

Woolies trims chicken deal but Inghams says it's paltry

Woolies trims chicken deal but Inghams says it's paltry

Woolies trims chicken deal but Inghams says it's paltry

Woolies trims chicken deal but Inghams says it's paltry

A rise in supermarket sales offset less consumers buying fast-food chicken but poultry giant Inghams has revealed its biggest customer has now cut its orders.

Climate disclosure for companies to support investment

Climate disclosure for companies to support investment

Climate disclosure for companies to support investment

Climate disclosure for companies to support investment

The largest companies and financial institutions must account for climate and nature-based risks from January, which experts say will support investment.

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Australia to command Red Sea protection task force

Australia will assume command of an international mission protecting maritime security in a contested region for the first time.

Rex sale on track, despite managers' call for more time

The administrators of cash-strapped carrier Rex have asked the Federal Court for an extension of time even though they hope to have a buyer in the coming month.

Court's landmark 'trans women are women' verdict lauded

The founder of a women-only app has been ordered to pay compensation for unlawfully discriminating against a transgender user as a landmark case concluded.

$100m Powerball winner almost lost her ticket

A Brisbane mother who won the third-biggest lottery prize in Australian history revealed she thought she had lost the winning ticket.

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Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

The federal treasurer has shifted on key opposition demands in order to secure support for changes to modernise and strengthen the Reserve Bank.

Hats off to Volvo for little electric rocket ship

This is probably the fastest car built by Swedish maker Volvo, even putting some of its racing cars to shame.

Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Run-off has threatened the Great Barrier Reef's plants and animal species for years, but this could change as the government funds water quality programs.

Economic lifeline for energy workers as plants close

Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws.

'Investment in disabled lives': NDIS costs curb pledge

Changes aimed at reining in costs of the NDIS are being criticised by advocates but people on the disability scheme are being assured their needs will be met.

'Beyond urgent': clock ticking on changes to aged care

Time is running out to enact sweeping changes to aged care, and nursing home residents are anxious about any deals done in federal parliament, advocates warn.

Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word

Youth Minister Anne Aly came the closest among federal ministers to compare treating family violence offenders like terrorism suspects.

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