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Coalition eyes wresting back teal seats as polls narrow

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

Over the moon: Indigenous STEM students heading to NASA

Over the moon: Indigenous STEM students heading to NASA

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.

Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser says projecting future movements in the economy is inherently uncertain and overconfidence is a red flag.

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Australia tails only Russia for carbon exports: report

Australia tails only Russia for carbon exports: report

Climate campaigners are urging the Australian government to reduce fossil fuel exports, which make the nation one of the top producers of indirect emissions.

Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Protesters who climbed onto the roof at Parliament House have triggered upgrades to security measures, with longer-term options being considered.

JB Hi-Fi to pay shareholders $200m, buy appliance brand

JB Hi-Fi shareholders will share in an $87.5 million special dividend after $9.6 billion in sales by the home appliance and consumer electronics brand

Southeast Asian forces gather for joint military drills

Southeast Asian forces gather for joint military drills

Defence personnel and navy ships will conduct joint military exercises and training initiatives with Southeast Asian counterparts over five months.

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Northern Territory pre-poll early voting ready to go

Northern Territory pre-poll early voting ready to go

Northern Territory pre-poll early voting ready to go

Northern Territory pre-poll early voting ready to go

Early voting for the Northern Territory election due to be held on August 24 opens on Monday as Labor and the CLP battle it out to win government.

Indigenous knowledge priority for science and research

Indigenous knowledge priority for science and research

Indigenous knowledge priority for science and research

Indigenous knowledge priority for science and research

The science and research framework has made Indigenous knowledge a priority for guiding government, universities and the private sector.

Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian 'Raygun'

Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian 'Raygun'

Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian 'Raygun'

Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian 'Raygun'

The prime minister has commended Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn for having "a crack" after her eyebrow-raising performance at the Paris Olympics.

Wong condemns deaths after Israeli air strike on school

Wong condemns deaths after Israeli air strike on school

Wong condemns deaths after Israeli air strike on school

Wong condemns deaths after Israeli air strike on school

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has condemned the deaths of civilians after an Israeli missile strike on a school in Gaza.

'At least three' nations interfering in Australia: ASIO

'At least three' nations interfering in Australia: ASIO

'At least three' nations interfering in Australia: ASIO

'At least three' nations interfering in Australia: ASIO

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess says at the least three or four countries have been caught interfering in Australia's domestic affairs, including Iran.

No reset for Greens, Labor deadlock over housing crisis

No reset for Greens, Labor deadlock over housing crisis

No reset for Greens, Labor deadlock over housing crisis

No reset for Greens, Labor deadlock over housing crisis

Greens housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather has urged the new housing minister Clare O’Neil to do more to fix the housing crisis.

A bird? Plane? It's an autonomous electric flying taxi

A bird? Plane? It's an autonomous electric flying taxi

A bird? Plane? It's an autonomous electric flying taxi

A bird? Plane? It's an autonomous electric flying taxi

Catching a ride to a faraway place could involve a small aircraft with no pilot in future, experts say, as regulations race to catch up with the technology.

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Kids get a taste of one of universe's biggest mysteries

Scientists on the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip to remote and regional schools want to inspire budding physicists, including Indigenous children.

Navy to boost capability after long-range missile test

HMAS Sydney has successfully fired a missile in a milestone moment for the navy, as the federal government prepares for a "challenging strategic environment".

Wages, job data in focus for clues on economy, rates

New data on wage growth and demand for workers will be in focus this week, as borrowers await clues on when the central bank might cut interest rates.

Pressure builds for gambling ad ban

As Australians continue to lose more to gambling than any other country in the world, pressure is mounting on both sides of politics to reform the sector.

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Wong condemns Israeli minister's starvation comments

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined international counterparts in slamming an Israeli minister's comments justifying the use of starvation on Gazans.

Aussies join fight to clean up world's 'dirty' ships

The outlook for green methanol to replace emissions-dirty shipping fuel is bright, as the inking of a new multi-billion dollar deal in Australia shows.

All prams blazing: farmer mums find new joy in landcare

An innovative women-only Landcare group has raised interest in biodiversity and the environment amongst farmers across their region in NSW.

Cost of living, union corruption in focus as MPs return

Labor wants to shift the focus to cost-of-living relief and social action as the coalition heaps pressure on its handling of inflation and national security.

Long road to Australia's top Aboriginal art award

Tjuntjuntjara artist Noli Rictor drove 25 hours to Alice Springs and then flew to Darwin to receive Australia's most prestigious award for Aboriginal art.

Australian shares bounce back, rising 1.3 per cent

The ASX has rallied on a better-than-expected drop in US jobless claims but has finished the week down 2.1 per cent after Monday's big sell-off.

Genesis sets fast pace for luxury, big SUV foothold

Korean makers are pushing into the luxury car market, so it is not surprising rising marque Genesis is making a splash with a price to match its good looks.

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