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Australians urged to ditch snobby attitude to trades

Australians urged to ditch snobby attitude to trades

Vocational training should be held in the same 'esteem' as university degrees if the nation is to get on top of its widespread skills shortage.

'We cop it': abused, tired retail workers demand change

'We cop it': abused, tired retail workers demand change

'We cop it': abused, tired retail workers demand change

'We cop it': abused, tired retail workers demand change

Understaffed, abused and at the mercy of constant job changes, retail workers are burned out and almost half plan to throw in the towel.

Starring role for households in least-cost transition

Starring role for households in least-cost transition

Starring role for households in least-cost transition

Starring role for households in least-cost transition

Solar panels adorn more than four million rooftops and the energy regulator wants these sorts of energy assets playing nicely with the grid moving forward.

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Historic laws to tackle gender-based violence in unis

Historic laws to tackle gender-based violence in unis

Students who experience gender-based violence on university campuses will soon have clearer pathways to make a complaint as a result of new laws.

Mushroom cook awaits fate over 'slow, painful' deaths

Mushroom cook awaits fate over 'slow, painful' deaths

Triple murderer Erin Patterson will learn whether she will ever be eligible for parole when she is sentenced for what prosecutors labelled "horrific" offending.

Youngest senator describes battle with depression

Youngest senator describes battle with depression

Australia's youngest senator celebrated her 21st birthday on election night, and has laid bare her journey to the nation's federal parliament.

'Pains me to the heart': MP fears NDIS autism changes

'Pains me to the heart': MP fears NDIS autism changes

Anxious parents of autistic children are urging for adequate supports to be in place as proposed changes to the disability scheme take communities off-guard.

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Robodebt ghosts loom large as AI use increases

Robodebt ghosts loom large as AI use increases

Robodebt ghosts loom large as AI use increases

Robodebt ghosts loom large as AI use increases

Human oversight of automated services is essential to ensuring there is no repeat of the unlawful robodebt scheme, an independent MP says.

Aussie shares pare gains after record reset

Aussie shares pare gains after record reset

Aussie shares pare gains after record reset

Aussie shares pare gains after record reset

The financial sector has weighed on Australia's share market, which notched minor gains after hitting a fresh peak in early trade.

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

A breakthrough to help with establishing a human colony on Mars could be hidden in its iron-rich red surface, Australian researchers say.

Housing bubble warning as deposit scheme fast-tracked

Housing bubble warning as deposit scheme fast-tracked

Housing bubble warning as deposit scheme fast-tracked

Housing bubble warning as deposit scheme fast-tracked

House prices could surge and mortgage defaults rise when a government scheme to help first home buyers begins ahead of schedule, experts warn.

'Unreasonable' delay in decision to protect rock art

'Unreasonable' delay in decision to protect rock art

'Unreasonable' delay in decision to protect rock art

'Unreasonable' delay in decision to protect rock art

The federal environment minister has taken an unreasonably long time to determine an application to protect rock art near a gas plant, a court has found.

'Sick and tired': Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM

'Sick and tired': Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM

'Sick and tired': Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM

'Sick and tired': Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM

Anthony Albanese has downplayed Canberra's ability to influence Israel after hundreds of thousands of Australians rallied for peace in Palestine.

Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Diplomats have defended Australia being in the dark on a $1 billion deal between Nauru and a Chinese company despite a security pact requiring consultation.

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Santos extends deadline for $36b takeover for 2nd time

Santos has granted the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and investment group Carlyle a second extension to firm up its $36 billion tentative takeover offer.

BWS owner cuts dividend as Aussies avoid booze splurge

Dan Murphy's and BWS owner Endeavour Group blames subdued sales on cost-of-living pressures as its high-profile new CEO prepares to take over.

'Bizarre' push to drop net zero sets up coalition clash

An effort to repeal the net zero emissions target has highlighted internal opposition divisions over climate change as Labor is urged to do more.

Bank customers more scam savvy as fraud losses fall

Australian bank customers are losing less money to scams as they gain more knowledge about grifts and banks boost defences.

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Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Australia has been urged to help fight the deadly infectious diseases on its doorstep, including two major HIV outbreaks.

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

People exposing wrongdoing are facing reprisals such as losing their jobs or being bullied and harassed, sparking calls for better whistleblower protections.

Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine

Hundreds of thousands of protesters across Australia have called for greater sanctions against Israel and an end to its bombardment and occupation of Palestine.

Inflation update to shape further rate cut expectations

A particularly weak inflation print on Wednesday could raise hopes for a back-to-back Reserve Bank interest rate cut next month.

Tax perks on super for retirees 'deserved': treasurer

As the government considers tax changes to give younger generations a break, concessions on super for retirees are still fair, Jim Chalmers says.

Pause on new regulations to fast track building homes

A pause in new regulations on construction standards will aim to have homes built faster under changes stemming from the productivity roundtable.

From Territory 'redneck' to accidental country star

Between wrangling horses, training working dogs and writing music, country singer Tom Curtain quietly checks in with fans across rural Australia every day.

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