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Aussie shares extend losses after RBA cuts rates

Aussie shares extend losses after RBA cuts rates

The ASX200 has finished 0.7 per cent lower, extending its losses after the Reserve Bank cut rates while cautioning it might not do so again anytime soon.

Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Truth-telling is important but Australians must be prepared to listen and act to ensure the process is more than symbolic, an inquiry has been told.

Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people

Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people

Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people

Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people

Six public servants involved in the robodebt disaster will be investigated for possible corrupt conduct, offering hope to victims of the illegal welfare scheme.

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Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Alleged assaults of two Muslim women at a shopping centre in separate attacks have been denounced by politicians, as Islamic groups call out double standards.

'Best prospect' for caught Australian fighter revealed

'Best prospect' for caught Australian fighter revealed

Despite the good news that Russia is treating captured Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins as a prisoner of war, his release is unlikely to be immediate.

Tight jobs market to keep inflation above target: RBA

Tight jobs market to keep inflation above target: RBA

The Reserve Bank of Australia has pushed back its prediction for when underlying inflation will return to the midpoint of its target band.

More flights on horizon as airline deal set to take off

More flights on horizon as airline deal set to take off

Passengers could benefit from more choice and improved convenience as the consumer watchdog provides a green light for a Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance.

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Minister made phone call before Venice pick reversal

Minister made phone call before Venice pick reversal

Minister made phone call before Venice pick reversal

Minister made phone call before Venice pick reversal

The arts minister spoke to the chief of Creative Australia after questions were asked in parliament about the artist chosen to go to the Venice Biennale.

BHP trims dividend to 8-year low amid weak China demand

BHP trims dividend to 8-year low amid weak China demand

BHP trims dividend to 8-year low amid weak China demand

BHP trims dividend to 8-year low amid weak China demand

BHP will pay shareholders an interim dividend of $A78 cents per share, down from $A1.13 per share a year ago, after a 23 per cent profit drop.

Aust, Chinese officials meet after mid-air incident

Aust, Chinese officials meet after mid-air incident

Aust, Chinese officials meet after mid-air incident

Aust, Chinese officials meet after mid-air incident

A mid-air incident involving Australia and China's air forces last week was likely discussed at a senior defence officials' meeting in Beijing.

From farm to table, less food is being wasted: report

From farm to table, less food is being wasted: report

From farm to table, less food is being wasted: report

From farm to table, less food is being wasted: report

With nearly 3.5 million Australians going hungry, the fight against food waste is gaining ground as more than 15,000 tonnes saved in three years.

Enough range to cover almost any family outing

Enough range to cover almost any family outing

Enough range to cover almost any family outing

Enough range to cover almost any family outing

Who needs more than 500km of range anyway? That's the question Kia will be asking prospective buyers of its EV5 SUV.

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jewish Australians have sent a message of solidarity with their Israeli counterparts, demanding Hamas release all hostages as the conflict reaches its 500 days.

Cultural landscape 'obliterated' at mine, court told

Cultural landscape 'obliterated' at mine, court told

Cultural landscape 'obliterated' at mine, court told

Cultural landscape 'obliterated' at mine, court told

Traditional owners seeking compensation from iron ore miners have been effectively "locked out" of their Country, a court has been told.

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Climate risk main reason premiums are rising: insurers

Breaking up big companies is no silver bullet to keep insurance premiums affordable, the sector says.

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Changing tax incentives, creating a spending target, and helping businesses work with researchers could help Australia make breakthroughs the world needs.

Banking, goldminers drag Aussie shares lower

The ASX200 fell 0.2 per cent, with the financial sector doing especially poorly after disappointing earnings from Westpac and Bendigo and Adelaide.

Dutton prays for rate cut as RBA enters conclave

Economists say a major reduction in mortgage rates this year is unlikely, even though the Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to deliver a cut on Tuesday.

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Islamic groups decry response 'disparity' after attacks

The political and police responses to alleged assaults on two Muslim women have sparked allegations of double standards from Islamic organisations.

Demands for inquiry into dumping of Aust Venice art duo

How and why did Creative Australia uninvite the team it picked for the Venice Biennale? There are calls for an independent inquiry to find out.

Australia must build out of crisis amid shocking data

Red tape must be ripped down to boost productivity in a bid to fix the nation's housing crisis, with shocking new data showing the slowing rate of construction.

Caution urged over polls as Labor bleeds support

A warning has been issued over election polling as tightly clustered results in a close race may not reflect Australians' votes.

Late Nickel Queen's riches to fight anti-Semitism

A charitable trust using millions left by pioneering entrepreneur Millie Phillips will promote Jewish pride and combat anti-Semitism if green-lit by the courts.

Falling Star offered $650m lifeline for ailing casinos

With its shares in the doldrums and questions over its operations, Star has been offered a conditional lifeline through a five-year financing proposal.

Voters' attitudes to refugees revealed in fresh polling

Polling has shown how Australians feel about refugees and asylum seekers ahead of the federal election, with the major parties put on notice over one big issue.

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