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Australia faces fossil bind in COP31 negotiating role

Australia faces fossil bind in COP31 negotiating role

Australia could play a defining role in negotiating a global road map away from fossil fuels, but domestic gas and coal interests may get in the way.

Employers efforts recognised as gender pay gap narrows

Employers efforts recognised as gender pay gap narrows

Employers efforts recognised as gender pay gap narrows

Employers efforts recognised as gender pay gap narrows

Australia's overall gender pay gap has narrowed, but among CEO's there has been an increase - showing the need for further commitment at top levels.

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

World-first data shows almost 21,000 Australians are living with incurable breast cancer, with advocates saying health services for the population fall short.

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Man dies under falling tree as storms take their toll

Man dies under falling tree as storms take their toll

Severe storms have left one man dead and more than 100,000 residents without power as damaging winds whip across large swathes of the nation.

Corruption allegations levelled at Nauru in Senate

Corruption allegations levelled at Nauru in Senate

Nauru's President David Adeang and Foreign Minister Lionel Aingimea have been allegedly linked to suspicious financial activity involving Australian funds.

Minister stares down challenge to social media ban

Minister stares down challenge to social media ban

The minister tasked with spearheading Australia's social media lockout for under-16s says she is not intimidated by a legal challenge against the ban.

Off the Leish: near misses fuel crack at elusive title

Off the Leish: near misses fuel crack at elusive title

Marc Leishman doesn't want you to mistake his laid-back manner for indifference as the Australian favourite seeks to end his hometown title drought.

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Shares' rally fades as hot price growth dampens mood

Shares' rally fades as hot price growth dampens mood

Shares' rally fades as hot price growth dampens mood

Shares' rally fades as hot price growth dampens mood

The Austealian share market has clocked a third straight day of gains, but sticky inflation snuffed hopes of future interest rate cuts.

Projects on the line if deal not struck on nature bill

Projects on the line if deal not struck on nature bill

Projects on the line if deal not struck on nature bill

Projects on the line if deal not struck on nature bill

Resource and housing projects could be blocked if Labor and the coalition don't strike a deal on long-awaited environmental reforms.

Retail supremo dangles 'game-changing' mystery tech

Retail supremo dangles 'game-changing' mystery tech

Retail supremo dangles 'game-changing' mystery tech

Retail supremo dangles 'game-changing' mystery tech

Harvey Norman chair Gerry Harvey has hinted he might be selling robots in the next 18 months alongside a 'secret' technology, after dissing his rivals.

Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas

Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas

Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas

Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas

Lower energy rebates and higher housing costs than a year ago have propelled the headline inflation rate to its highest level in 16 months.

Easy solution getting more veggies on Aussies' plates

Easy solution getting more veggies on Aussies' plates

Easy solution getting more veggies on Aussies' plates

Easy solution getting more veggies on Aussies' plates

A simple in-store tweak has shown people will eat more fresh food and be healthier if prices are presented differently.

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

A high-profile stoush between Andrew Forrest's Fortescue and former employees has come to an end after the miner accused them of intellectual property theft.

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fielded questions from a group of young Australians soon to be kicked off the most popular social media platforms.

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Basketball Australia unveils plan to fight online abuse

Basketball Australia has announced a plan to combat online abuse directed towards players, coaches and referees.

Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year

Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.

Liberals lay out economic pitch to win back voters

Tax cuts and a stronger focus on AI are the centrepiece of the opposition's economic strategy to win back those who deserted them at the last federal election.

Online retailer stock gets dumped as sales growth slows

Temple & Webster shares were down more than 30 per cent in late trading after the online furniture retailer's trading update disappointed investors.

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Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

Insurance companies will be banned from taking Australians' genetic tests into account when offering cover, in a push to address gene discrimination.

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

A local climate technology company tackling a potent greenhouse gas with seaweed has soared in value after listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Aussie rare earths darling talking to world governments

Lynas Rare Earths, which is harnessing a growing appetite for new technology that needs components made with rare earth metals, is confident about its future.

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

A senior minister is being accused of playing down concerns over gambling harm stemming from advertising and is being asked to explain a policy go-slow.

AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level

A Reserve Bank official says the neutral rate may have increased since the pandemic, which would limit how far rates could be cut without adding to inflation.

Birdman tells the story of Australia’s greatest mimics

An Australian videographer has showcased the nation's most beloved songbirds to the world as habitat loss and climate change threaten to endanger his work.

Study reveals why Peter Dutton lost the last election

A study has revealed Labor had inched ahead of the coalition on a key measure which handed Anthony Albanese a historic majority in federal parliament.

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