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Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief

Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief

A soft inflation print and surprisingly strong retail sales paint a rosy picture of the Australian economy ahead of a key Reserve Bank rate meeting.

Australia paying lip service to Closing the Gap: Thorpe

Australia paying lip service to Closing the Gap: Thorpe

Australia paying lip service to Closing the Gap: Thorpe

Australia paying lip service to Closing the Gap: Thorpe

The latest Closing the Gap report on Indigenous disadvantage has found just four of 19 targets have improved, leading some to question the point of the goals.

'Economic death spiral' fear over ailing copper smelter

'Economic death spiral' fear over ailing copper smelter

'Economic death spiral' fear over ailing copper smelter

'Economic death spiral' fear over ailing copper smelter

A delegation is visiting Canberra to plead for a bailout for the copper industry to prevent an "economic death spiral" in north Queensland.

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Lehrmann claims cops destroyed evidence of innocence

Lehrmann claims cops destroyed evidence of innocence

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will not face a trial on two counts of rape until at least 2026 amid claims police kept evidence on a faulty hard drive.

Flight Centre profit down as Aussies stay close to home

Flight Centre profit down as Aussies stay close to home

Flight Centre expects to miss guidance as leisure travel fell in recent months amid fighting in the Middle East and a global downturn in bookings to the US.

Naming newly discovered giant insect a sticking point

Naming newly discovered giant insect a sticking point

A new species of stick insect found in Queensland's high altitude rainforests is believed to be Australia's heaviest insect, but naming it could prove tricky.

Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests

Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests

Several popular cars consume more petrol than their manufacturers promise, tests show, and hybrid vehicles are among some of the worst offenders.

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More mums-to-be accessing care during pregnancy

More mums-to-be accessing care during pregnancy

More mums-to-be accessing care during pregnancy

More mums-to-be accessing care during pregnancy

Australian mothers are giving birth at an older age on average, while birth rates have fallen according to a report on health and birth outcomes.

Fears for vulnerable children as social media ban grows

Fears for vulnerable children as social media ban grows

Fears for vulnerable children as social media ban grows

Fears for vulnerable children as social media ban grows

YouTube's inclusion in Australia's social media ban has put online safety back in the spotlight but experts warn the measures pose harms to vulnerable kids.

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

One of the world's biggest iron ore miners has posted its weakest first-half profit in years as lower global demand continues to drag on the commodity's price.

Aussie rocket carrying Vegemite lifts off, then crashes

Aussie rocket carrying Vegemite lifts off, then crashes

Aussie rocket carrying Vegemite lifts off, then crashes

Aussie rocket carrying Vegemite lifts off, then crashes

History has been made as the first launch of an Australian-made rocket from home soil was hailed as a major step forward, despite it crashing seconds later.

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Rebellious Australian athletes who defied a boycott to take part in the controversial Moscow Olympics have finally been recognised in the nation's capital.

'Gaping hole' in social media ban as YouTube plugged in

'Gaping hole' in social media ban as YouTube plugged in

'Gaping hole' in social media ban as YouTube plugged in

'Gaping hole' in social media ban as YouTube plugged in

YouTube will be included in a social media ban for children under 16, but uncertainty surrounds how the world-first laws will be enforced.

Aussie shares near all-time high as inflation eases

Aussie shares near all-time high as inflation eases

Aussie shares near all-time high as inflation eases

Aussie shares near all-time high as inflation eases

The ASX200 rose 0.6 per cent after quarterly inflation came in slightly under expectations, paving the way for an August rate cut.

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Rate cut looms as inflation result brings RBA 'comfort'

The Reserve Bank should have "all the comfort it needs" to cut interest rates again in August after underlying inflation fell to a three-and-a-half year low.

Embrace AI or suffer: Atlassian billionaire's warning

Billionaire tech founder Scott Farquhar says Australia must make changes in its laws to become a powerhouse in the region for artificial intelligence.

'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

Stagnant NAPLAN results paint a concerning picture for Australian students, sparking calls for greater investment to help those falling behind.

Pokies giant taken to court over money laundering gaps

A financial regulator is launching legal action against Mounties, a club which operates some 1400 poker machines, over alleged money laundering risk failures.

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PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts

Australia won't follow France and the United Kingdom in pushing for Palestinian statehood to pressure Israel into abiding by a two-state solution.

Star's sale of Queens Wharf entertainment hub stalled

Star Entertainment Group says it is unlikely to finalise an deal to sell its half-stake in a Brisbane entertainment complex by Thursday's deadline.

Man accused of Israeli restaurant ruckus denied bail

A magistrate has denied bail for a man accused of throwing chairs during a pro-Palestinian protest at an Israeli restaurant.

Australia left hanging by US on key submarine deal

Australia will have to wait longer to find out what the US plans to do with a multi-billion dollar submarine deal between the two nations.

'Show about nothing': PM taunted over US tariffs

The coalition has referenced the 1990s sitcom Seinfeld in its criticism of Anthony Albanese's failure to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

'Think twice': Libs warned on anti-build to rent stance

The federal opposition plans to move a motion in the upper house to stop the government's Build to Rent housing program, but the property sector isn't happy.

World-first study could provide MS breakthrough

A groundbreaking Australian study is using DNA analysis to pinpoint a person's genetic risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

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