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

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

$100m Powerball winner almost lost her ticket

$100m Powerball winner almost lost her ticket

$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.

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

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.

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Hats off to Volvo for little electric rocket ship

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

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

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

'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.

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

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

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

'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

Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word

Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word

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.

Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Labor and Liberal senators have criticised China's attempt to claim sovereignty over Taiwan and accused Beijing of misrepresenting Australia's stance.

Australian shares extend winning streak to 10 days

Australian shares extend winning streak to 10 days

Australian shares extend winning streak to 10 days

Australian shares extend winning streak to 10 days

The ASX200 rose 0.2 per cent after Federal Reserve minutes all but confirmed the US central bank will cut rates in September.

Crying poor claim as insurers accused of price gouging

Crying poor claim as insurers accused of price gouging

Crying poor claim as insurers accused of price gouging

Crying poor claim as insurers accused of price gouging

A crackdown on how insurers respond to climate change has been declared by the corporate watchdog, as a union accuses some of the biggest firms of crying poor.

Customers cut health insurance in cost-of-living crisis

Customers cut health insurance in cost-of-living crisis

Customers cut health insurance in cost-of-living crisis

Customers cut health insurance in cost-of-living crisis

Financial pressures and stiff competition have limited the number of Australian customers signing up to health insurance policies.

Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls

Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls

Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls

Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls

A weaker labour market is felt unevenly by different industries and demographics, with older workers and those new to the workforce most at risk.

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Japan's steel giants dig deep for Australian coal

Production at one of Australia's biggest coal mines could be extended beyond 50 years under joint venture deals, with the buyers warned to brace for backlash.

ABC boss to stand down after no confidence vote

Australia's public broadcaster is on the hunt for new boss after ABC managing director David Anderson signalled he would step down.

Blocked goldminer 'shattered' by rising sovereign risk

Regis Resources will fight a federal block on a $1 billion gold project it says has cost almost 1000 jobs and sours Australia's reputation as a place to invest.

'Forever chemicals' to fall under the microscope

Synthetic chemicals linked to cancer and other worrying health impacts could soon be better understood as parliament launches an inquiry into PFAS substances.

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Airfare spike fears after Rex's flight from capitals

With no Australian airline route featuring more than two companies, the competition watchdog says prices could spike with the exit of cash-strapped Rex.

Super on parental leave to reduce 'motherhood penalty'

Parents will get an extra $3000 in their super balance while on government-funded paid parental leave under laws introduced to federal parliament.

Long-range missiles to be built in new weapons facility

A local weapons factory will produce long-range missiles capable of destroying enemy ships in a partnership the government says will improve maritime defences.

'Put up and shut up' attitude in remote housing tested

Aboriginal people in remote communities have been expected to "put up and shut up" about poor housing for too long, say lawyers behind a major class action.

Supercheap Auto owner zooms ahead on record $3.9b sales

New stores have boosted Supercheap Auto with its owner reporting record full-year sales across its retail chains despite cost pressures and dampened consumers.

'Kept my child secret': gay teacher calls for change

A Catholic school teacher who felt forced to quit because of a same-sex relationship is sharing her experience to try and secure stronger legal protections.

Gen X, older millennials ride housing boom to the bank

Older millennials and generation X are among the biggest winners from Australia's real estate boom as profits from sales hit their highest level in 10 years.

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