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RBA not swayed by jobless spike as next rate call looms

RBA not swayed by jobless spike as next rate call looms

Reserve Bank governor Michelle Bullock has pushed back on rate cut expectations and weighed in on Donald Trump's pressure on Fed chair Jerome Powell.

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Australia's surprise decision to open the door to more US beef imports has prompted calls for an independent review amid biosecurity concerns.

Waterway report a 'wake-up call' for federal government

Waterway report a 'wake-up call' for federal government

Waterway report a 'wake-up call' for federal government

Waterway report a 'wake-up call' for federal government

Poor water quality and struggling native fish populations persist in Australia's largest river system, despite a plan to save it showing signs of improvement.

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Labor secrecy 'worse than under five-ministry Morrison'

Labor secrecy 'worse than under five-ministry Morrison'

A failure to release federal government documents despite Labor's pledge to be more transparent has been slammed, fuelling questions about what's being hidden.

Gaza war inflicts distress on Arab-Aust women: study

Gaza war inflicts distress on Arab-Aust women: study

Symptoms of panic disorder and psychosocial stress have been detected among women with ties to Middle East war zones, as researchers warn of dire consequences.

Less pounding of pavement may deliver same health boost

Less pounding of pavement may deliver same health boost

People might be able to get away with a few thousands less steps a day while retaining the major preventative health benefits of walking, new research suggests.

AI-powered, heat-seeking satellites target Aussie fires

AI-powered, heat-seeking satellites target Aussie fires

Bushfires in the Northern Territory are among the first captured by an artificially intelligent satellite designed to detect and record danger from above.

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House prices break records as rent unaffordably high

House prices break records as rent unaffordably high

House prices break records as rent unaffordably high

House prices break records as rent unaffordably high

Property prices have soared to record highs in most capital cities, prompting buyers to shift expectations amid increasing high rental prices.

Countries have a duty to battle climate change: court

Countries have a duty to battle climate change: court

Countries have a duty to battle climate change: court

Countries have a duty to battle climate change: court

Climate change is "an existential problem of planetary proportions" and countries have a responsibility to take it on, the International Court of Justice says.

Algal bloom crisis to go under Senate microscope

Algal bloom crisis to go under Senate microscope

Algal bloom crisis to go under Senate microscope

Algal bloom crisis to go under Senate microscope

An environmental issue that has decimated marine animals across Australia will be subject to a Senate inquiry after broad parliamentary support.

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

University students and graduates will soon save up to $1300 a year as the government's HECS relief bill reached an important milestone.

Brain expert champions national fight against dementia

Brain expert champions national fight against dementia

Brain expert champions national fight against dementia

Brain expert champions national fight against dementia

A leading brain researcher calls for federal funding of a pioneering program aimed at reducing rates of dementia and slowing progress of the disease.

New dawn as leaders face off in first question time

New dawn as leaders face off in first question time

New dawn as leaders face off in first question time

New dawn as leaders face off in first question time

The prime minister and opposition leader have faced off on superannuation tax changes in their first question time since Labor's landslide election win.

Australian equities rise as banks break losing streak

Australian equities rise as banks break losing streak

Australian equities rise as banks break losing streak

Australian equities rise as banks break losing streak

The ASX200 has closed higher as Australian investors reacted to a key trade deal and iron ore miners extended gains for the third session this week.

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Worried parents demand national childcare watchdog

Plans to strip funding from childcare operators that fail to meet safety standards could place a greater burden on parents, advocacy groups warn.

Nats 'steers' rumbling in party paddock over net zero

Two aggrieved former Nationals leaders are using their opposition to a net zero emissions target to put pressure on their leader to scrap the party's policy.

Online shopping rebounds as rate cut talk opens wallets

Australians are spending more online as inflation eases and interest rate cuts seem more likely following a lean period, especially for some home-buyers.

Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan

The government is under pressure over its plans for gambling advertising as an independent senator pushes for the release of documents.

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One Nation turns its back on Acknowledgement of Country

A decision by senators belonging to a right-wing minor party to turn their backs during an Acknowledgement of Country has been branded "disrespectful".

Australia's frustration with motor insurance grows

Australia's financial product watchdog continues to grapple with a mountain of complaints, with car insurance the leading cause of consumer consternation.

Banks told to make AI work for people, not against them

Artificial intelligence should be used to improve the lives of customers instead of just making more money out of them, the corporate regulator tells bankers.

Climate warning turns up heat on efforts to net zero

Australia must slash its emissions and reach net zero by 2035 or suffer the environmental damage that catastrophic warming could do, the Climate Council warns.

Dutton dethroner shares emotional journey to parliament

The MP who unseated Peter Dutton at the election has paid tribute to her late son during a heartfelt maiden speech that touched on a life-changing accident.

Brisbane goes for gold with $70b win from 2032 Olympics

The next Olympic Games in Australia is forecast to inject more than $70 billion into the economy over 20 years but an expert has cast doubt over its legacy.

Australian shares gain as miners rise, banks fall

The ASX200 has gained 0.1 per cent as losses for the big retail banks were outweighed by gains for mining giants BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue.

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