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'Pioneer': Dawson's 60 years of pushing art to the edge

'Pioneer': Dawson's 60 years of pushing art to the edge

For the first time at a state art gallery, patrons will be given a unique insight into the extraordinary artistic range of Archibald Prize winner Janet Dawson.

Fijian man faces court over indecent exposure on flight

Fijian man faces court over indecent exposure on flight

Fijian man faces court over indecent exposure on flight

Fijian man faces court over indecent exposure on flight

A man remains on bail after being charged with indecent exposure on a flight, after two women sitting in the same row as him raised the alarm.

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

The prime minister has wrapped up an almost week-long visit to China but the opposition is still calling for ties with allies like the US to be prioritised.

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Taxman told to tone it down and cut jargon from letters

Taxman told to tone it down and cut jargon from letters

Language used in letters from the tax office can cause needless anxiety and confuse readers with excessive jargon, an ombudsman's review has found.

'No-brainer': put women at centre of productivity push

'No-brainer': put women at centre of productivity push

New president of Chief Executive Women Helen Conway says women's workforce participation should be a major part of the federal government's productivity push.

Aussie shares soar as jobless rise lifts rates cut hope

Aussie shares soar as jobless rise lifts rates cut hope

The ASX200 climbed 0.9 per cent to its highest level ever after a surprise rise in unemployment set the stage for the Reserve Bank to cut rates.

AI turbocharges child abuse as image-creation made easy

AI turbocharges child abuse as image-creation made easy

Child safety experts are demanding urgent changes to how child exploitation is tackled as perpetrators use AI technology to easily create explicit material.

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Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Australia's unemployment rate has bucked expectations and risen as economic headwinds take their toll on employers.

Double-digit returns for most 'growth' super funds

Double-digit returns for most 'growth' super funds

Double-digit returns for most 'growth' super funds

Double-digit returns for most 'growth' super funds

A median growth superannuation fund posted a return of 10.5 per cent last financial year, taking their three-year performance to over 30 per cent.

Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling

Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling

Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling

Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling

A preacher who incited racial hatred against Jewish people will have to make his apologies prominent on webpages and social media.

'No doubt' about China concern despite PM's rhetoric

'No doubt' about China concern despite PM's rhetoric

'No doubt' about China concern despite PM's rhetoric

'No doubt' about China concern despite PM's rhetoric

The prime minister's tone on during his China trip has been defended as diplomatic and respectful as the opposition called for him to be more forceful.

Cut privacy red tape to boost innovation: tech giants

Cut privacy red tape to boost innovation: tech giants

Cut privacy red tape to boost innovation: tech giants

Cut privacy red tape to boost innovation: tech giants

Tech giants are warning Australia against introducing privacy rules that are "overly restrictive" for businesses working in cutting edge AI development.

Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues

Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues

Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues

Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues

The first international survey of patients living with chronic conditions who saw GPs has found that Australia is one of the top performers worldwide.

Killer's death robs Falconio family of hopes for peace

Killer's death robs Falconio family of hopes for peace

Killer's death robs Falconio family of hopes for peace

Killer's death robs Falconio family of hopes for peace

Hopes of finding the remains of Peter Falconio are now considered "remote at best, impossible at worst" after the death of his killer Bradley Murdoch.

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Albanese to cap China trip with panda diplomacy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will end his tour of China with a plea for governments to increase research funding.

Australian shares fall as US inflation picks back up

The ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent lower after US data showed inflation ticked up again in June as tariffs took hold, reducing the odds of a rate cut.

Burnout, cost-cutting strain troubled childcare sector

The childcare sector is plagued by cost-cutting and excessive paperwork that adds pressure to educators, according to experts.

Heavy-hitter urges return of 'world's best' carbon tax

One of the nation's most prominent economists says Australia should not have scrapped its carbon tax, but there are other ways to take action on climate.

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War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

New laws and a crackdown on vapes have led to a downturn in young people using them, but an expert says the work to reduce smoking rates is far from done.

Cafes, small businesses fear brunt of surcharge cut

The dreaded $6 line for a coffee could soon become reality for cafe owners after a proposal to scrap card surcharges could force fees to pass on to customers.

PM retraces predecessor's steps on China's Great Wall

Anthony Albanese has used a visit to the Great Wall of China to emphasise Australia's wish to engage on ways to build regional security and stability.

Anti-Semitism report 'runs risk of being too sweeping'

As the federal government mulls recommendations of a major anti-Semitism report, an outspoken Labor MP warns against a "heavy-handed" response.

Australia urges economic engagement amid uncertainty

As volatility and uncertainty become a global norm, the treasurer has stressed the importance of collaboration ahead of his meetings with world leaders.

Birth trauma 'dismissed, shrouded in secrecy'

Delays in diagnosing and treating birth injuries are significantly affecting women's mental health, impacting ongoing physical limitations and quality of life.

Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

Smartwatches can detect signs of a common and potentially serious sleep disorder with the medical regulator approving software that analyses bedtime breathing.

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