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Lifetime impact of gender pay gap costs women millions

Lifetime impact of gender pay gap costs women millions

The financial cost of the gender pay gap accelerates across a woman’s lifetime and peaks in her late 50s, with an eye-watering amount of missed earnings.

Workers threatened with weapons as retail crime spikes

Workers threatened with weapons as retail crime spikes

Workers threatened with weapons as retail crime spikes

Workers threatened with weapons as retail crime spikes

Retail crime is worsening with a drastic number of Bunnings and Kmart workers threatened with violence every month, parent company Wesfarmers says.

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

The coalition has sought to link a recent rise in inflation and unemployment to the 1970s economic malaise, but analysts say there is no need to panic.

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Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

The families of defence force members and veterans are on the frontline of the fight to turn around poor health and wellbeing outcomes for servicemen and women.

Aussie shares drag as investors shrug off trade talks

Aussie shares drag as investors shrug off trade talks

The Australian stock market has extended its losses following a surprise inflation spike that has crushed hopes of further interest rate cuts in 2025.

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Long-awaited reforms to environmental protections are finally before parliament but the battle to enshrine them into law is only getting started.

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Former PM turned ambassador Kevin Rudd says Australia's strong links with the US under Donald Trump have deepened as critical minerals open up a new front.

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Coles puts heat on Woolworths with strong sales growth

Coles puts heat on Woolworths with strong sales growth

Coles puts heat on Woolworths with strong sales growth

Coles puts heat on Woolworths with strong sales growth

Supermarket giant Coles continues to take market share from key rival Woolworths, posting stronger quarterly sales growth than its bigger competitor.

'Eye off the ball': Woolies lays blame for limp results

'Eye off the ball': Woolies lays blame for limp results

'Eye off the ball': Woolies lays blame for limp results

'Eye off the ball': Woolies lays blame for limp results

A string of "distractions" are the reason why Woolworths failed to deliver for shareholders, the company's leaders say.

Crunch comes for batch of AFLW clubs in finals hunt

Crunch comes for batch of AFLW clubs in finals hunt

Crunch comes for batch of AFLW clubs in finals hunt

Crunch comes for batch of AFLW clubs in finals hunt

West Coast's hopes of reaching the AFLW finals for the first time hinge on one of many key clashes in the last home-and-away round.

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

The Europeans may have found a way to allay the concerns of its farmers over the impacts of a free trade deal with Australia, paving the way for a breakthrough.

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

Anthony Albanese is hopeful a hotly anticipated meeting between the world's most powerful leaders will lead to a reduction in trade barriers.

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protesters have disrupted a meeting held by one of Australia's largest coal mining companies but bigger challenges could come from global price fluctuations.

Australians lose hope as nation lags on housing targets

Australians lose hope as nation lags on housing targets

Australians lose hope as nation lags on housing targets

Australians lose hope as nation lags on housing targets

Australians aren't confident the housing crisis will be solved and not one state is on track to reach its homes target over the next five years, research shows.

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JB Hi-Fi entering holiday period with 'good momentum'

Same-store sales at JB Hi-Fi's namesake consumer electronics stores grew five per cent in Australia in the first quarter, the retailer says.

DV-related suicide to be probed in urgent inquiry

Data shows Australia's "national shame" of domestic violence is worsening, as the impact on victim-survivors is set to be examined in a parliamentary inquiry.

Rush for home care spots ahead of landmark reforms

All 20,000 home care spots promised before the end of October have been allocated as older Australians prepare for major aged care reforms to take effect.

Don't forget gas: industry calls for renewable support

More than 50 companies are calling on the Australian government to extend support for renewable gas projects.

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Toyota to make Supercars debut in Sydney for 2026

Toyota will open its Supercars chapter at the Sydney 500 as the championship prepares to host its first New Zealand double header in 2026.

Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

All four major banks predict mortgage holders will have to wait until 2026 for rate relief after a larger-than expected inflation rise.

Top cop eyes 'crime-influencers' amid social media ban

Parents are encouraged to have hard conversations with children about online safety even as a world-first social media ban for Australian kids is set to begin.

Aussie shares dip as inflation rains on rate cut parade

Hotter-than-expected price growth has battered market expectations for interest rate cuts, prompting a broad sell-off as investors recalibrate expectations.

Optus execs, regulator get date for Senate grilling

The fallout from the deadly Optus triple-zero outage in September will ramp up as those in charge at the telco face a probe into the tragedy.

Gambling lobby floats ad limit as uncertainty lingers

Betting companies are searching for a middle ground on gambling advertising reform as the communications minister weighs up a response to a landmark inquiry.

'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

The fate of 1000 workers hangs in the balance as leaders debate the best way to save Australia's biggest aluminium smelter from closure.

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