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Uber to take Leaf out of Japan's second-hand EV market

Uber to take Leaf out of Japan's second-hand EV market

Ride-share and food delivery drivers will be encouraged to adopt second-hand electric vehicles under a pilot program launched in Queensland.

Watchdogs eye engineered stone suppliers amid bans

Watchdogs eye engineered stone suppliers amid bans

Watchdogs eye engineered stone suppliers amid bans

Watchdogs eye engineered stone suppliers amid bans

Stone suppliers and manufacturers are on different alert levels after some faced surprise inspections after a nationwide ban took effect.

Call for Woodside to respect decision on 'climate bomb'

Call for Woodside to respect decision on 'climate bomb'

Call for Woodside to respect decision on 'climate bomb'

Call for Woodside to respect decision on 'climate bomb'

A decision to defuse a "climate bomb" could be imminent as a regulator reportedly puts pristine marine life ahead of Australia's biggest proposed gas field.

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China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China is seeking to exert diplomatic influence in the Pacific to garner support for any eventual effort to "reunify" Taiwan under Beijing's rule, experts say.

'Sea of red': worst day for ASX in more than four years

'Sea of red': worst day for ASX in more than four years

The Australian share market has suffered its biggest daily sell-off in more than four years, amid growing fears of a hard landing for the US economy.

'National shame': kids facing life on couches, in tents

'National shame': kids facing life on couches, in tents

For many of the 125,000 Australian children without stable housing, a life of disadvantage, crime and poor health outcomes await without intervention.

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade.

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Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

The Uluru Statement will still steer the government, despite uncertainty about a Makarrata commission, the Indigenous Australians minister says.

US recession fears 'nail in coffin' for RBA hike chance

US recession fears 'nail in coffin' for RBA hike chance

US recession fears 'nail in coffin' for RBA hike chance

US recession fears 'nail in coffin' for RBA hike chance

Concerns about the state of the United States economy will add to the case for no change at an upcoming central bank interest rate meeting, economists say.

Record fine for sushi chain's 'audacious' worker rorts

Record fine for sushi chain's 'audacious' worker rorts

Record fine for sushi chain's 'audacious' worker rorts

Record fine for sushi chain's 'audacious' worker rorts

A popular sushi chain has been fined over $15.3 million for deliberately underpaying migrant workers in a record result for the Fair Work Ombudsman.

More Ukraine aid urged as threat has 'metastasised'

More Ukraine aid urged as threat has 'metastasised'

More Ukraine aid urged as threat has 'metastasised'

More Ukraine aid urged as threat has 'metastasised'

The war in Ukraine poses a danger to democracies across the world and Australia must send more help to the embattled nation, a retired major general says.

CFMEU labels reform efforts 'politically moronic'

CFMEU labels reform efforts 'politically moronic'

CFMEU labels reform efforts 'politically moronic'

CFMEU labels reform efforts 'politically moronic'

The reins of NSW's powerful construction union will be handed over to a Victorian barrister as an union official attacks Labor for collaborating with enemies.

Hybrids speed past petrol, electric cars in sales race

Hybrids speed past petrol, electric cars in sales race

Hybrids speed past petrol, electric cars in sales race

Hybrids speed past petrol, electric cars in sales race

Hybrid vehicles are gaining on their petrol equivalents, with sales data showing their popularity has more than doubled in the past year.

New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

Reform of slot allocations for airlines to land at Australia's busiest airport is under way after the government was accused of dithering on the changes.

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Australia's response to aid worker killing criticised

Tel Aviv has taken issue with the Australian's response following the release of a report on an Israeli airstrike which killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom.

Watered-down gambling reform a 'slap in the face': MP

Reports a total ban on gambling ads would be knocked back in favour of a partial phase out have been criticised by independent MPs

'Digital divide' as many miss out on budget-busting AI

Being able to use energy at the right time and without waste is one of the emissions and budget-busting side benefits of artificial intelligence.

Diggers count losses on battery minerals, gold shines

Mining bosses and investors gathering in an outback city are counting their losses as the decarbonisation and battery minerals bubble bursts.

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Culture and country front of mind at Garma festival

Culture and country are at the heart of the Garma Festival as music, art, and bunggul (dance) remain highlights of the event.

Government 'talking through' Makarrata process, PM says

The government is being accused of abandoning its commitment to truth-telling and treaty as the prime minister says it is "talking through" a Makarrata process.

'Half-hearted' gambling crackdown blasted by reformers

Reports the government will opt against a complete ban on gambling advertising have been poorly received by advocates, who say the move would be a "betrayal".

Friendship as former foes honour Cowra Breakout fallen

From conflict to reconciliation and now friendship, Australians and Japanese will together to honour hundreds of soldiers killed in a PoW breakout 80 years ago.

No one would send people back to Gaza, minister says

No decision has been made about Palestinian asylum seekers in Australia, the home affairs minister says, but sending people back to Gaza is not an option.

Rates likely on hold with Reserve Bank coy on next move

The August interest rate meeting will dominate the week's economic agenda, with the Reserve Bank tipped to leave rates unchanged.

Shows postponed over Jimmy Barnes' shock surgery

Cold Chisel frontman and solo artist Jimmy Barnes has been forced to postpone shows as he undergoes shock surgery related to hip pain.

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