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Australian shares higher as gold hits record high

Australian shares higher as gold hits record high

The ASX200 has finished higher, with losses for CSL and Seek and gains for Temple & Webster and goldminers.

'Four for four': Chalmers celebrates wages growth

'Four for four': Chalmers celebrates wages growth

'Four for four': Chalmers celebrates wages growth

'Four for four': Chalmers celebrates wages growth

Workers are still experiencing stronger wage growth than pre-pandemic but average pay rises have peaked and are expected to keep moderating.

New powers to bolster accountability for robodebt

New powers to bolster accountability for robodebt

New powers to bolster accountability for robodebt

New powers to bolster accountability for robodebt

New investigative powers will be introduced in a bid to improve transparency for the illegal robodebt scheme.

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'Fighting for crumbs' as Australia forgoes wealth taxes

'Fighting for crumbs' as Australia forgoes wealth taxes

The wealth of Australia's richest 200 people has grown to almost a quarter of national gross domestic product, new analysis shows.

Special schools to stay despite advocates' opposition

Special schools to stay despite advocates' opposition

As disability advocates call for an end to special schools, the federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping them operational.

CSL share price bleeds as operating expenses rise

CSL share price bleeds as operating expenses rise

CSL shares were on track for their worst performance in 10 months after the blood products giant reported higher-than-expected operating expenses.

'Relentless' bikie blitz as 100 arrested, drugs seized

'Relentless' bikie blitz as 100 arrested, drugs seized

A massive blitz on bikies across Australia has prompted a warning for gang members after more than 100 people were arrested and firearms, drugs and seized.

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Broadband speed boosts slow NBN Co's path to profit

Broadband speed boosts slow NBN Co's path to profit

Broadband speed boosts slow NBN Co's path to profit

Broadband speed boosts slow NBN Co's path to profit

More copper connections have been replaced with faster fibre over the past year, NBN Co has revealed, but the broadband boost proved expensive.

It's a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish

It's a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish

It's a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish

It's a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish

Scientists are celebrating the arrival of a bouncing baby girl, as they race to save an ancient species from the jaws of extinction.

Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy

Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy

Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy

Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy

Apartments and houses built in the last decade are more energy efficient and easier to cool or heat, a CSIRO study has revealed.

Scientists make 'miracle material' from microplastic

Scientists make 'miracle material' from microplastic

Scientists make 'miracle material' from microplastic

Scientists make 'miracle material' from microplastic

Microplastics can be transformed into a "miracle" material prized by industries around the world using a technique discovered by Australian scientists.

Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity

Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity

Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity

Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity

Urgent reforms are being called for to allow Australia to become a world leader in the production and export of iron produced with renewable energy.

Australians to tap into world-leading ID verification

Australians to tap into world-leading ID verification

Australians to tap into world-leading ID verification

Australians to tap into world-leading ID verification

A government project called Trust Exchange is set to give people more control over sharing sensitive information about themselves.

'Clock is ticking': regions need a say in clean energy

'Clock is ticking': regions need a say in clean energy

'Clock is ticking': regions need a say in clean energy

'Clock is ticking': regions need a say in clean energy

Regional communities need better engagement on the clean energy transition to drive change, as fear and misinformation 'run riot', a new report shows.

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'Too many cooks': NSW avoids Rex bailout discussions

As embattled regional airline Rex works on a bailout package with the federal government, its home state is not getting involved in the financial talks.

CFMEU crackdown laws lodged as calls mount to go harder

CFMEU officials who attempt to disrupt the work of external administrators have been threatened with heavy penalties, but not everybody is happy with the laws.

AFP to fight officers' strike action as parliament sits

Any move by officers to walk off the job after a breakdown in pay negotiations will be opposed by the Australian Federal Police.

Retailers, tech sector lead Aussie shares higher

An earnings report by JB Hi-Fi bolstered the consumer discretionary sector, with the ASX200 finishing 0.5 per cent higher.

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Latest AUKUS agreement offers 'escape' route for US, UK

Australia will have to legally protect the US and UK from nuclear risks arising from AUKUS, with both countries able to pull out of it under a new agreement.

Crackdown on foreign fighters in terror zones extended

The federal government is set to extend laws banning Australians from travelling to areas overseas known to be terror hotspots.

'I couldn't get away': calls for total gambling ad ban

Constant exposure to advertising is changing Australians' relationship with sport and a former addict has called for a total ban on gambling ads.

Downpours and storms raise threat of flash flooding

Heavy rain and possible flash flooding is forecast for northeast NSW as wild weather makes its way across the border from Queensland.

Demand for assisted dying grows, but barriers remain

A growing number of terminally ill Australians are choosing voluntary assisted dying, but legal hurdles have made access difficult.

Coalition eyes wresting back teal seats as polls narrow

The major parties are neck and neck in fresh polling as the Nationals leader claims the coalition can still win government in its own right.

Over the moon: Indigenous STEM students heading to NASA

Five Indigenous university students are heading to the United States for an internship program, where they'll be mentored by NASA scientists and engineers.

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