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Electric goes large: low-emission utes, vans get a show

Electric goes large: low-emission utes, vans get a show

Utes that can be plugged in and vans that run on batteries have gone on show in Australia for the first time, which experts say is proof the market has moved.

'Struggling more than ever': Debt reaches six-year high

'Struggling more than ever': Debt reaches six-year high

'Struggling more than ever': Debt reaches six-year high

'Struggling more than ever': Debt reaches six-year high

The number of Australians seeking help with debt has reached a record high as housing stress and utility costs weigh on budgets.

Rethink on rules for everyday items could spur economy

Rethink on rules for everyday items could spur economy

Rethink on rules for everyday items could spur economy

Rethink on rules for everyday items could spur economy

Australia could ease business burdens and save consumers billions every year by ensuring requirements for everyday products align with international standards.

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More 'infrastructure, not advisers' key to Pacific aid

More 'infrastructure, not advisers' key to Pacific aid

Australia could boost support for Pacific climate change resilience and infrastructure by about $500 million by changing its aid strategy, a think tank says.

Activists arrested as students strike for Palestine

Activists arrested as students strike for Palestine

Pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested as students took to the streets and blocked a major city intersection to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Labor opens door to PwC after tax scandal

Labor opens door to PwC after tax scandal

Restrictions on consulting firm PwC's ability to bid for government work have been lifted after a shocking tax scandal and allegations it misused information.

PM backs working from home laws amid 'stunt' claims

PM backs working from home laws amid 'stunt' claims

The prime minister has swung his support behind a state's legal work-from-home push as an expert details how officials could move forward with the plan.

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Plan to lift GST must come with lower income tax burden

Plan to lift GST must come with lower income tax burden

Plan to lift GST must come with lower income tax burden

Plan to lift GST must come with lower income tax burden

A bid to strengthen the budget and improve productivity could increase the tax burden on Australians unless a balanced approach is taken, an economist warns.

Aussie shares edge lower as buyers take a breather

Aussie shares edge lower as buyers take a breather

Aussie shares edge lower as buyers take a breather

Aussie shares edge lower as buyers take a breather

Investors have taken a step back following the local share market's run to record-highs, with banks and health care stocks pushing the bourse lower.

AMP profit slips but adviser growth impresses investors

AMP profit slips but adviser growth impresses investors

AMP profit slips but adviser growth impresses investors

AMP profit slips but adviser growth impresses investors

Wealth manager AMP has posted another fall in bottom-line net profit, but is optimistic about future growth and its new digital banking service.

Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

A Senior Wurundjeri Elder will attend the NRL's Indigenous Round, despite tensions with the club’s board, after her Anzac Day Welcome to Country was cancelled.

'Not good enough': electric vehicles fail range claims

'Not good enough': electric vehicles fail range claims

'Not good enough': electric vehicles fail range claims

'Not good enough': electric vehicles fail range claims

Both electric and petrol-powered vehicles are failing to meet advertised promises, on-road tests reveal, which experts say is unacceptable.

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

An historic $25 million investment will fund a research program focused on stopping breast cancer recurrence, with the long-term goal to halve deaths.

Telcos still failing to support struggling customers

Telcos still failing to support struggling customers

Telcos still failing to support struggling customers

Telcos still failing to support struggling customers

Requests for help from customers experiencing financial hardship have been continually rejected by major telcos, according to the industry ombudsman's report.

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ASX faces listing competitor after damaging TPG blunder

Financial regulator ASIC is considering approving an ASX rival to launch a competitor listing market, which the treasurer hopes will boost investment.

Balance key as government reviews anti-Semitism report

Australia must find a balance between protecting people against racial vilification and shielding institutions, the race discrimination commissioner says.

Banks, miners lead Aussie share market to record highs

Continued strength in the mining sector and hopes of incoming interest rate relief have helped lift the Australian stock market to fresh highs.

Australia shouldn't try to reinvent the AI wheel

Australian companies should boost productivity by using existing artificial intelligence tools rather than trying to create sovereign models, a US expert says.

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Watchdog says tech giants still failing on child abuse

Justice advocates say tech giants had three years to better protect children but still have not implemented resources to stop crimes against kids.

News Corp boss issues warning on AI vandalism threats

Despite falling news media revenues, News Corp has boosted earnings as its expands into content licensing in its first full-year earnings since selling Foxtel.

Australia to take 'sensible, middle path' on AI control

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a potential answer to Australia's dwindling productivity but concerns have been raised over its impact on workers.

Shadows of robodebt as welfare unlawfully cancelled

A powerful watchdog has lashed two government agencies overseeing a welfare scheme, after it wrongly cancelled income support payments via automated means.

Bye Bye Baby: Australian music pioneer Col Joye dies

One of Australia's pioneers of rock music has died after almost seven decades as a leading figure in the industry both as a performer and entrepreneur.

Australia, France leaders discuss crisis in Gaza

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Emmanuel Macron spoke overnight, almost two weeks after France announced its intention to recognise Palestine.

Let's work together: miners look for price stability

Lithium miners have been punished by a "maniacal" Chinese supply glut in recent years, boosting calls for Australian companies to band together.

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