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Sport gender parity fails to kick goals in the regions

Sport gender parity fails to kick goals in the regions

Women and girls in regional Australia face multiple barriers to participating in sport despite efforts following national events to improve gender parity.

Tech giant's tips for Australia to catch the AI wave

Tech giant's tips for Australia to catch the AI wave

Tech giant's tips for Australia to catch the AI wave

Tech giant's tips for Australia to catch the AI wave

Industry darling OpenAI has released an economic blueprint for Australia to capitalise on AI as concerns are raised the tech could destroy entry-level jobs.

Outcome not timing the main game for Trump talks: PM

Outcome not timing the main game for Trump talks: PM

Outcome not timing the main game for Trump talks: PM

Outcome not timing the main game for Trump talks: PM

Work is still under way for Anthony Albanese to secure a meeting with Donald Trump as the prime minister stares down criticism it's taking too long.

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Australian shares enjoy best quarter since late 2020

Australian shares enjoy best quarter since late 2020

The ASX200 climbed 0.3 per cent to finish the June quarter with an 8.9 per cent gain, its best quarterly performance since the fourth quarter of 2020.

Fa'alogo out, clubs hold breath after brutal NRL round

Fa'alogo out, clubs hold breath after brutal NRL round

Melbourne winger Sua Fa'alogo will miss at least two months after tearing his hamstring, one of many high-profile NRL players injured during round 17.

Blowtorch on gas market as report pumps for investment

Blowtorch on gas market as report pumps for investment

Regulations on how Australia's gas market is run will be placed under review as the federal government looks to shore up the domestic market.

China-Australia ties not zero-sum despite US volatility

China-Australia ties not zero-sum despite US volatility

Australia could diversify its relationships in response to the uncertainty of Donald Trump's second term, but that doesn't mean it will bolster ties with China.

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'Nepotism and cronyism': senior official found corrupt

'Nepotism and cronyism': senior official found corrupt

'Nepotism and cronyism': senior official found corrupt

'Nepotism and cronyism': senior official found corrupt

A public servant who hid her familial relationship and helped her sister's fiance get a job in her department has earned the ire of a corruption watchdog.

Health insurer fined for rejecting partial procedures

Health insurer fined for rejecting partial procedures

Health insurer fined for rejecting partial procedures

Health insurer fined for rejecting partial procedures

A private health giant admits to knocking back thousands of claims it should have covered, lumping customers with huge hospital fees.

Stan Sport buys rights to air English Premier League

Stan Sport buys rights to air English Premier League

Stan Sport buys rights to air English Premier League

Stan Sport buys rights to air English Premier League

Streaming service Optus Sport will be turned off after Nine's Stan Sport bought out its rights to broadcast English Premier League and FA Cup content.

Telco TPG cops warning for triple-zero code breach

Telco TPG cops warning for triple-zero code breach

Telco TPG cops warning for triple-zero code breach

Telco TPG cops warning for triple-zero code breach

A telco that did not declare an outage to relevant parties has been given a warning as a watchdog cracks down on triple-zero code breaches.

Pay penalties to be saved as workers score wage win

Pay penalties to be saved as workers score wage win

Pay penalties to be saved as workers score wage win

Pay penalties to be saved as workers score wage win

Weekend penalty rates will be protected by the federal government as minimum wage workers are about to get a boost to their pay packets.

Retail spending tipped to stay soft as home prices soar

Retail spending tipped to stay soft as home prices soar

Retail spending tipped to stay soft as home prices soar

Retail spending tipped to stay soft as home prices soar

Housing prices are expected to climb ever higher, even as a predicted recovery in dwelling consents shines a ray of hope on Australia's supply ambitions.

Plea for end to Gaza conflict after Mideast ceasefire

Plea for end to Gaza conflict after Mideast ceasefire

Plea for end to Gaza conflict after Mideast ceasefire

Plea for end to Gaza conflict after Mideast ceasefire

A senior minister has called for peace in Gaza after a deal was reached between between Iran and Israel to cease military strikes.

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Capability to dictate Australian defence spending

A senior minister says Australia will base its defence spending around capability and giving the armed forces what they need to protect the country.

Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Cases of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts spike drastically when people are grappling with multiple crises, new data shows.

Patients seek reassurances after IVF mix ups

IVF experts say there's been an uptick in nervous parents reaching out for reassurance after two devastating mix ups have eroded patient trust in the industry.

Australians warned to not jump the gun on tax return

The national tax office has warned Australians to be patient in lodging their tax returns as the financial year comes to an end.

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What's gambling cost? Advocates slam political inaction

Gambling harm reduction advocates have launched fresh calls for reform on the second anniversary of a landmark report into problem gambling.

Lower energy use just the beginning for retail giant

Lower energy prices might make its way into the Bunnings catch-phrase as the retailer looks to fast-track the decarbonisation of its services.

The $45,000 golden prescription to heal rural health

A country town is offering $45,000 and a "concierge" service to lure city doctors to the bush, as strategies to train rural GPs show early signs of success.

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

The ongoing challenges of extreme weather and new emergency services taxes are making the mental pressures experienced by farmers harder to bear.

Red tape and silver bullets: tough task for housing fix

Governments are taking aim at red tape to fix a chronic undersupply of housing in Australia but the industry warns cultural issues will be harder to fix.

Australia to feel US squeeze for more defence cash

Australia is being encouraged to engage with the US on military capabilities and access as the nation resists pressure to increase its defence spend.

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