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Laos hostel where two Australians died could reopen

Laos hostel where two Australians died could reopen

The federal government has backed the families of two Australian teenagers who died from methanol poisoning, angered by reports the hostel could reopen.

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

A leader of one of Australia's biggest aged-care services has issued a dire warning about under-capacity in the sector as the nation's population grows older.

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students with a passion for STEM are being introduced to the world of engineering, with hands-on workshops, site visits and cultural activities.

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Cost pressures sideline children from organised sports

Cost pressures sideline children from organised sports

Children are missing out on participating in summer sporting competitions as families struggle to afford expensive registration fees and sports equipment.

More schools close, others reopen amid asbestos scare

More schools close, others reopen amid asbestos scare

Some schools will reopen and others close over the detection of trace amounts of asbestos in a play sand product, while experts say the risk remains very low.

Australian goals not getting easier in contested region

Australian goals not getting easier in contested region

Disruption is now permanent in the contested Indo-Pacific and Australia must be vigilant despite bolstering international relations, the foreign minister warns.

Greens senator fires back at Hanson over 'racist' tweet

Greens senator fires back at Hanson over 'racist' tweet

Pauline Hanson's claim she had targeted hypocrisy and not race by telling a Greens senator to go back to Pakistan was itself racist, a court has heard.

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Aussie shares finish flat, avoid five-day losing streak

Aussie shares finish flat, avoid five-day losing streak

Aussie shares finish flat, avoid five-day losing streak

Aussie shares finish flat, avoid five-day losing streak

The ASX200 has gained steadily in the last 75 minutes of trading to finish narrowly in the green, up 1.9 points on the highs of the day.

Christmas bookings bring good tidings for pub giant

Christmas bookings bring good tidings for pub giant

Christmas bookings bring good tidings for pub giant

Christmas bookings bring good tidings for pub giant

Australians look set to open their wallets over the festive period with hospitality giant Endeavour Group projecting strong Christmas pub bookings.

Miners mixed on coalition's controversial climate plan

Miners mixed on coalition's controversial climate plan

Miners mixed on coalition's controversial climate plan

Miners mixed on coalition's controversial climate plan

Big mining companies are backing in some aspects of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's plan to wind back key climate policies but are still committed to net zero.

Latest gender equality evidence given a new dimension

Latest gender equality evidence given a new dimension

Latest gender equality evidence given a new dimension

Latest gender equality evidence given a new dimension

A free resource will collate the latest research on gender equality and translate it into practical actions for businesses, governments, teachers and leaders.

'Unbelievable': How Kerr impresses Matildas boss

'Unbelievable': How Kerr impresses Matildas boss

'Unbelievable': How Kerr impresses Matildas boss

'Unbelievable': How Kerr impresses Matildas boss

Coach Joe Montemurro is delighted with Sam Kerr's presence as a leader back with the Matildas and feels her form is building too.

Moderate MPs rally around Ley amid leadership turmoil

Moderate MPs rally around Ley amid leadership turmoil

Moderate MPs rally around Ley amid leadership turmoil

Moderate MPs rally around Ley amid leadership turmoil

Sussan Ley's allies insist they are not preparing to turn on their leader to support right-wing challengers after a damaging stoush over climate policy.

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Turkey has suggested co-leading the 2026 UN climate conference with Australia in a bid to break the hosting impasse, but Australia has played down the idea.

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Younger Aussies are increasingly neglecting sun safety

Health officials are concerned that data shows younger generations are not using adequate sun protection when outdoors.

Cyclone shelter and flood levee boost in disaster plan

Projects including a cyclone shelter and flood levees are part of a $1 billion funding plan to build Australia's disaster readiness and resilience.

Embattled steelworks should become a green iron beacon

Australia should take advantage of its natural resources to lead the world in the green metals race, a report has found, with one facility an obvious choice.

One million pushed to brink amid child poverty crisis

Advocates are renewing calls for Australia to adopt a nationally-agreed definition of child poverty, as concerning data shows almost one million are struggling.

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Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

An asbestos scare linked to coloured sand products has prompted dozens of school closures as decontamination work continues.

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies.

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

One state government is demanding more federal funding to fix overwhelmed public hospitals, but the health minister says a generous offer has already been made.

PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

Suggestions hosting a global climate summit could cost Australian taxpayers more than $2 billion have been rejected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Australian push for zero US tariffs after beef reprieve

The Albanese government has taken credit for the lifting of US tariffs on Australian beef but the opposition says it's due to pressure from American consumers.

Wages data could force RBA to turn page on rates cut

Unlikely to receive another rate cut in the next six months, borrowers will at least see the big four banks face parliamentary scrutiny in Canberra this week.

Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI

Australian inventors are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grade their crops but the technology almost proved too efficient.

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