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Australia, Vanuatu give green light to historic pact

Australia, Vanuatu give green light to historic pact

The path has been cleared for a $500 million bilateral agreement between Australia and Vanuatu to be signed off after months of negotiations.

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Australians in aged care homes deserve delicious food, and a food icon is on a mission to make it happen.

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates.

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Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Facing the threat of Japanese invaders, World War II veterans who provided support to frontline troops were subjected to unbearable conditions.

Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine

Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine

Australia has joined a global push to "end the cycle of violence" in the Middle East with its decision to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says.

Unions, business at loggerheads over four-day work week

Unions, business at loggerheads over four-day work week

Business groups are resisting a union push for a shorter working week as ideas to boost Australia's productivity are debated ahead of a roundtable.

Energy retailer profits slump, looks to renewables

Energy retailer profits slump, looks to renewables

An electricity and gas retailer has seen a mammoth hit to its profits after a drop in energy prices as the company turns its focus towards renewables.

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AI training pilot to upskill more than 30,000 teachers

AI training pilot to upskill more than 30,000 teachers

AI training pilot to upskill more than 30,000 teachers

AI training pilot to upskill more than 30,000 teachers

Microsoft and the Future Skills Organisation plan to train educators in artificial intelligence to address Australia's technology skills gap.

Huge payout tipped after Apple and Google’s Epic loss

Huge payout tipped after Apple and Google’s Epic loss

Huge payout tipped after Apple and Google’s Epic loss

Huge payout tipped after Apple and Google’s Epic loss

Apple and Google could face a hefty bill after they were sued by the developer of online game Fortnite and found to have engaged in anti-competitive conduct.

Storm lose Papenhuyzen, Sharks bitten by centre blow

Storm lose Papenhuyzen, Sharks bitten by centre blow

Storm lose Papenhuyzen, Sharks bitten by centre blow

Storm lose Papenhuyzen, Sharks bitten by centre blow

Melbourne's spine has taken another battering with fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen out of the blockbuster against Penrith, as Cronulla lose Jesse Ramien.

Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief

Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief

Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief

Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief

The cash rate has been cut to its lowest level in more than two years, as the Reserve Bank resisted the temptation to wrong-foot analysts twice in two months.

Australian shares higher as central bank cuts rates

Australian shares higher as central bank cuts rates

Australian shares higher as central bank cuts rates

Australian shares higher as central bank cuts rates

Discretionary, banking and utilities stocks have given the local share market a boost as the central bank resumes its easing cycle.

Bungled Bass Strait ferry arrives in Australian waters

Bungled Bass Strait ferry arrives in Australian waters

Bungled Bass Strait ferry arrives in Australian waters

Bungled Bass Strait ferry arrives in Australian waters

One of two new Bass Strait ferries delayed by a port stuff-up has reached Australian waters following a lengthy journey from Scotland.

Israel's Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act

Israel's Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act

Israel's Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act

Israel's Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act

Concerns over Israel's plans to seize Gaza City helped push Australia to recognise Palestine, but the government has been urged to go further.

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Unions push back on productivity plan for schools, jobs

Fresh fault lines have formed in the lead up to the government's reform roundtable as unions reject productivity proposals welcomed by businesses.

Cover-up claims over 'forever chemicals' in tap water

More types of so-called "forever chemicals" have been detected in drinking water as scientists grapple with finding and removing them from the environment.

Productivity a tough puzzle for central bank boffins

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a pessimistic assessment of Australia's productivity potential, ahead of the government's economic roundtable.

NBN users gorge on fibre for healthier download speeds

Technology upgrades are transforming how Australian's connect to the internet, as the NBN Co's full-year results show many premises are using fibre.

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Aussie beef a hot commodity as US imports hit a high

The US looks set to import more Australian beef as American herds continue to dwindle, while tariffs and disease threaten other top export nations.

Young, conspiracy-drawn teens are potential terrorists

The legal definition of what is considered terrorism is being examined by an independent watchdog nearly 25 years after September 11 and the Bali bombings.

Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

Female representation in the media, politics and workplaces will be examined at an annual Women in Media conference.

Worst bleaching on record for coral reef ecosystems

The results are in for another of Australia's heat-vulnerable reef ecosystems hammered by elevated ocean temperatures ahead of a key climate target deadline.

Bright idea for businesses to power household bill cuts

Solar panels installed on commercial and industrial buildings could deliver savings to nearby residents in a trial proposed by a major energy firm.

Australia boosts PNG defence as treaty looms

As a new defence treaty looms, Australia has delivered 12 armoured personnel carriers to Papua New Guinea in a show of strengthened military ties.

Miners forge path as Aussie shares reset record

Australian shares have kicked off the week on solid footing, notching a new record with help from miners and hopes of an incoming interest rate cut.

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