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Miner digs deep to extend life of old copper operation

Miner digs deep to extend life of old copper operation

The South African owner of an Australian copper mine has bold plans to extend the depth of the asset after setting an ambitious production target.

Shares end week lower as traders brace for higher rates

Shares end week lower as traders brace for higher rates

Shares end week lower as traders brace for higher rates

Shares end week lower as traders brace for higher rates

Economic worries continue to subdue the ASX's performance, with sticky inflation and sluggish productivity pointing towards higher borrowing costs ahead.

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

One of Australia's most senior GPs has warned the government's cost-cutting insurance rebate measures are likely to blow out, as people forgo treatment.

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Nepal survivors' fresh test as men pulled from tunnel

Nepal survivors' fresh test as men pulled from tunnel

Infrastructure challenges continue to hamper the search for survivors of the Nepal-Tibet floods as rescuers make a dramatic rescue at an underground facility.

Time running out to keep housing developer afloat

Time running out to keep housing developer afloat

Administrators of embattled housing developer Bathla Group hope to secure a short-term funding package to keep the group afloat, but time is running out.

Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope.

'Eye-watering': minister stares down health funds plea

'Eye-watering': minister stares down health funds plea

Lobbying from state leaders has failed to unlock more money from the federal government to address the growing problem of aged care bed block .

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Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence

Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence

Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence

Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence

Leaders have spoken to the challenge of curbing an emerging crisis at a high-level meeting targeting youth sexual violence.

Dad of the year wants to break old mould of fatherhood

Dad of the year wants to break old mould of fatherhood

Dad of the year wants to break old mould of fatherhood

Dad of the year wants to break old mould of fatherhood

Podcast host and father-of-three girls Matthew Johnson, who has been named father of the year, wants to challenge traditional views of fatherhood.

'Lazy' productivity claims slammed as Labor looks to AI

'Lazy' productivity claims slammed as Labor looks to AI

'Lazy' productivity claims slammed as Labor looks to AI

'Lazy' productivity claims slammed as Labor looks to AI

The new ACTU secretary is vowing to fight to give workers a stronger voice in the rollout of AI across workplaces as the government tackles productivity.

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

An increasing number of Australians believe politicians aren't serving them, as a report highlights changing attitudes toward government and democracy.

Natural selection: women win at top science awards

Natural selection: women win at top science awards

Natural selection: women win at top science awards

Natural selection: women win at top science awards

A team studying aspects of domestic violence, a marine heatwave forecasting system and a solar panel recycling solution are among the Eureka Prize winners.

Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers

Hawthorn have ended Fremantle's perfect home record, pulling off a 32-point AFL qualifying final win to put the minor premiers at risk of a straight-sets exit.

Australian drones, telco data sent to help Nepal search

Australian drones, telco data sent to help Nepal search

Australian drones, telco data sent to help Nepal search

Australian drones, telco data sent to help Nepal search

Specialist drones equipped with AI capabilities will travel to flood-ravaged Nepal with a 15-person team, as telco data is used to track missing Australians.

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Workaround for trusts to avoid restructuring stamp duty

Businesses will be able to avoid restructuring and paying costly stamp duties in response to a new tax on discretionary trusts, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

'Sent into poverty': cheaper uni study plans criticised

New laws allowing more regional and disadvantaged students to access university do not go far enough in creating educational equality, a committee has warned.

Banks help Aussie shares snap three-day losing streak

Australian stocks have staged a rally after falling for days on elevated inflation risks, but caution persists as traders weigh the path ahead for markets.

Worse than 2007: productivity stat bad news for the RBA

Low productivity means Australia's economy is growing above its "speed limit", amplifying concerns the Reserve Bank will hike interest rates again.

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Pressure builds over mistaken identity murder spree

One state's leaders reject criminals are running the streets, as an expert laid bare the machinations behind two horror days of mistaken identity executions.

Domestic industry steels itself after tariff report

Tariffs on imports of cheap Chinese steel are not warranted, the Productivity Commission says, prompting a fiery response from local manufacturers.

Crisis averted but home developer still on life support

A debt-laden residential developer has met a crucial funding deadline, but the group's short-term survival is far from secured, administrators say.

Big banks unanimous in calling for housing supply boost

Big four banks call for collaboration between all levels of government to boost housing supply to address intergenerational home-ownership inequity.

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Australia's family law system is "inhumane" and removing kids from victims to hand them to perpetrators at an alarming rate, a federal inquiry has been told.

Electric cars outsell petrol rivals for the first time

Fuel prices are up and so are electric vehicle sales, with Australian drivers now buying more battery-powered cars than either petrol or diesel models.

'No brainer': tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime

An economist has joined the call for a drastic cut to the tobacco excise, as the coalition pledges to slash the tax by 80 per cent.

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