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Returning ISIS brides to face 'full force' of law: PM

Returning ISIS brides to face 'full force' of law: PM

Australian women and children have tried to leave a Syrian refugee camp but were turned around, as Anthony Albanese promises no repatriation would be offered.

Illegal ciggies tipped to soon stub out retail sales

Illegal ciggies tipped to soon stub out retail sales

Illegal ciggies tipped to soon stub out retail sales

Illegal ciggies tipped to soon stub out retail sales

One of Australia's biggest retailers has warned nine in 10 cigarettes will be bought illegally by the end of the decade unless the tobacco excise is cut.

'Too high': risk to economy forces RBA's hand on rates

'Too high': risk to economy forces RBA's hand on rates

'Too high': risk to economy forces RBA's hand on rates

'Too high': risk to economy forces RBA's hand on rates

Minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest meeting reveal the thinking behind its call to lift interest rates for the first in more than two years.

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Earth's doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin

Earth's doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin

From stress-testing crops to simulating disease outbreaks, researchers plan to create a virtual copy of Australia's agricultural landscape to test scenarios.

Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life

Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life

Almost half of Australians aged 18 to 29 are considering leaving cities for the regions, driven by the cost of living, work opportunities and lifestyle factors.

Coles points finger at suppliers for price changes

Coles points finger at suppliers for price changes

Australia's consumer watchdog has accused Coles of artificially increasing prices to create discounts, while the supermarket giant blames supplier cost hikes.

Steelmaker pledges dividend bonanza, but shares drop

Steelmaker pledges dividend bonanza, but shares drop

Weeks after rejecting a takeover bid, BlueScope Steel is promising to return more of its profit to shareholders after delivering a rise in first half earnings.

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Aussie shares rise at start of a busy earnings stretch

Aussie shares rise at start of a busy earnings stretch

Aussie shares rise at start of a busy earnings stretch

Aussie shares rise at start of a busy earnings stretch

The Australian Securities Exchange has finished up 0.2 per cent as companies including JB Hi-Fi, Treasury Wine Estates and A2 Milk report earnings.

'Shut the door': Liberal leader mulls migration change

'Shut the door': Liberal leader mulls migration change

'Shut the door': Liberal leader mulls migration change

'Shut the door': Liberal leader mulls migration change

Newly minted Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is mulling over the make-up of his front bench ahead of the likely release of the Liberals' migration policy.

Cheaper diabetes drug halted by AstraZeneca court win

Cheaper diabetes drug halted by AstraZeneca court win

Cheaper diabetes drug halted by AstraZeneca court win

Cheaper diabetes drug halted by AstraZeneca court win

Consumers will have to wait longer for a more affordable diabetes and heart failure drug after pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca had a win in court.

Glass half full: Penfolds owner 'excited' despite loss

Glass half full: Penfolds owner 'excited' despite loss

Glass half full: Penfolds owner 'excited' despite loss

Glass half full: Penfolds owner 'excited' despite loss

Treasury Wine Estates has posted a bottom-line net loss, but is confident ongoing efforts to cut costs and maintain healthy sales channels will bear fruit.

Aussies splash cash on tech but prices tipped to rise

Aussies splash cash on tech but prices tipped to rise

Aussies splash cash on tech but prices tipped to rise

Aussies splash cash on tech but prices tipped to rise

Consumers are spending big on smartphones and games consoles despite a tight economy, JB Hi-Fi says, but the cost of some gadgets could rise.

Coal industry body denies election 'astroturfing' claim

Coal industry body denies election 'astroturfing' claim

Coal industry body denies election 'astroturfing' claim

Coal industry body denies election 'astroturfing' claim

Coal Australia says it has nothing to hide following revelations it provided funding for a group that ran attack ads against Greens, Labor and teal candidates.

Regional bank sees stronger loan growth on the horizon

Regional bank sees stronger loan growth on the horizon

Regional bank sees stronger loan growth on the horizon

Regional bank sees stronger loan growth on the horizon

A regional bank has earmarked money to deal with regulatory issues after reporting a dip in net cash earnings, partly driven by a fall in lending.

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Libs and Nats to battle it out in by-election test

The two coalition allies plan to run separate candidates in a by-election triggered by the political knifing of Sussan Ley.

One tax still off the table as treasurer weighs reform

The International Monetary Fund report is calling for a hike in the GST and other tax changes, while praising the handling of Australia's economy.

Thousands of new brickies, sparkies to bolster housing

A new apprenticeship scheme could soon help bring construction costs down, but another key factor has been identified as the biggest impediment to new housing.

Big businesses getting bigger amid two-speed recovery

Business credit growth implies Australia's economy is resilient, but insolvency numbers continue to remain high, and in some sectors are growing.

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Mariners' youth stun Wellington in A-League Women

Central Coast have beaten Wellington 2-1 to keep the A-League Women finals race wide open, while Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City drew 0-0.

Tough police powers to target 'hate-promoting' protests

Police will get the power to reject protest applications they believe could promote hate under planned state laws.

'Ginormous f*** you': Aiava unloads in retirement post

Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava has slammed tennis and online trolls in an explosive retirement announcement on social media.

Liberal leaders hit with gender blow as tax fight looms

Angus Taylor is promising the new-look Liberal leadership will focus on cutting taxes and weeding out those who “reject our way of life”.

PM dismisses concerns as subs site's huge cost revealed

The gigantic scale of construction to build and maintain AUKUS submarines has been revealed with the government on the hook for billions in coming decades.

Major Australia-EU trade pact 'closer than we've been'

A long-awaited trade deal between Australia and the EU might finally be sealed, paving the way for cheaper European cars and other products for buyers.

RBA offers more rates call insight before jobs data

Critical unemployment figures will give Australia's central bank a clearer picture on whether it will deliver a second interest rate hike in as many months.

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