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Resources bellwether warns of clean energy constraints

Resources bellwether warns of clean energy constraints

Contracting group Monadelphous, a bellwether for energy and mining activity, says labour shortages continue and warns of barriers to decarbonisation.

Ansell cuts dividend after profit drops by 48pct

Ansell cuts dividend after profit drops by 48pct

Ansell cuts dividend after profit drops by 48pct

Ansell cuts dividend after profit drops by 48pct

Ansell is paying 16 per cent less in dividends for 2023/24 after net profit fell by almost half, as it looks forward to better growth in the new year.

Blood, sweat and fears: laws may not protect workers

Blood, sweat and fears: laws may not protect workers

Blood, sweat and fears: laws may not protect workers

Blood, sweat and fears: laws may not protect workers

Changes to Australian privacy laws may not stop employers from requesting invasive medical tests with little explanation, a report has found.

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Harassment victims may get relief on legal fees

Harassment victims may get relief on legal fees

Unions and advocacy groups are urging parliament to pass a bill which will prevent federal courts forcing harassment victims to pay their opponents' costs.

Chemicals in plastics 'threaten human life cycle'

Chemicals in plastics 'threaten human life cycle'

The most comprehensive review published on the negative health impacts of plastics shows increased health risks across the human life cycle.

New climate projections drill down to suburban level

New climate projections drill down to suburban level

NSW and ACT residents can now zoom in on sophisticated new projections that show how climate change will affect their own backyards.

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.

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Asian education focus as Indonesia's next leader lands

Asian education focus as Indonesia's next leader lands

Asian education focus as Indonesia's next leader lands

Asian education focus as Indonesia's next leader lands

Australia is looking to boost engagement with Southeast Asia by enticing students to study in the region as Indonesia's president-elect arrives Down Under.

PM launches Gaza visa attack on 'hypocritical' Dutton

PM launches Gaza visa attack on 'hypocritical' Dutton

PM launches Gaza visa attack on 'hypocritical' Dutton

PM launches Gaza visa attack on 'hypocritical' Dutton

Anthony Albanese has defended the government's approach to issuing visas to Palestinians, accusing the opposition of confecting outrage on the issue.

Higgins won't appear at Reynolds defamation battle

Higgins won't appear at Reynolds defamation battle

Higgins won't appear at Reynolds defamation battle

Higgins won't appear at Reynolds defamation battle

Brittany Higgins will not give evidence to defend herself in her defamation battle with Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds.

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Generative AI tools are a concern for a growing number of Australians, a report has found, even though only two in five have tried the technology.

Probe as 'checked and healthy' sheep die in air export

Probe as 'checked and healthy' sheep die in air export

Probe as 'checked and healthy' sheep die in air export

Probe as 'checked and healthy' sheep die in air export

Authorities are investigating how 80 sheep died while in air transit to Indonesia over the weekend.

Aussie shares edge higher as winning streak hits seven

Aussie shares edge higher as winning streak hits seven

Aussie shares edge higher as winning streak hits seven

Aussie shares edge higher as winning streak hits seven

The ASX200 finished up 0.1 per cent, as gains by the big banks and goldminers outweighed losses by the big iron ore miners, a2 Milk and Reece.

Execs raided in Fortescue's 'industrial-scale debacle'

Execs raided in Fortescue's 'industrial-scale debacle'

Execs raided in Fortescue's 'industrial-scale debacle'

Execs raided in Fortescue's 'industrial-scale debacle'

Fortescue is accused of falsely painting two scientists as "nefarious" to get court approval to raid their homes after allegedly stealing confidential secrets.

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Iron ore price drop sounds budget alarm bells

David Littleproud has cautioned the government to keep an eye on its spending as China forecasts worsening demand for Australia's most important export.

Snapchat rejects Aussie calls to raise social media age

Lifting the age limit for children on social media platforms would leave existing users adrift, Snapchat's safety head says, and should be a family decision.

BlueScope backs Port Kembla steelworkers amid downturn

A major steelmaker warns of tough conditions as it braces for rising electricity, gas and labour costs amid a stubbornly soft home building market.

Lendlease's losses deepen after tough year in property

Lendlease has extended its bottom line losses to more than $1 billion after taking a hit in a tough market as charges related to its new strategy took a toll.

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Live on TV, Gold Logie winner gets a tattoo on his bum

Having won the Gold Logie, Larry Emdur has followed through on a promise to get the initials of his fellow nominees tattooed on his bum, live on television.

Call for 90-day detention cap to end asylum 'cruelty'

Asylum-seeker advocates say a proposal to cap immigration detention at 90 days would be the first step to addressing Australia's 'crisis of detention'.

Servo chain Ampol slashes dividend, fuel volumes fall

Energy company Ampol has slashed its interim dividend on lower fuel volumes, tanking its share price, but signalled a return to normal at its refinery.

White knight rescues Booktopia, opens door to new life

Collapsed book e-retailer Booktopia has been rescued by a white knight digital business that will reopen the company.

Status quo 'unacceptable' on gambling adverts, PM says

Anthony Albanese is vowing to reform gambling ads but one disgruntled Labor backbencher says anything short of a complete gambling ad ban is 'disgusting'.

Long COVID cost economy $9.6b in lost work hours

Research shows long COVID meant about 100 million work hours were missed in 2022, costing the Australian economy billions.

Federal Labor running behind coalition in voter poll

A new poll shows Labor still appears to be struggling to get voter recognition for its cost-of-living measures announced in the federal budget in May.

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