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Purpose-built public servant chatbot in federal AI push

Purpose-built public servant chatbot in federal AI push

Every federal public servant will be given AI training and unleashed on an in-house chatbot as the government seeks to boost the efficiency of its bureaucrats.

Bounce in US travel keeps Flight Centre looking up

Bounce in US travel keeps Flight Centre looking up

Bounce in US travel keeps Flight Centre looking up

Bounce in US travel keeps Flight Centre looking up

Middle East tensions and Trump travel wariness may have hit Flight Centre in the last financial year but signs of profit blue skies ahead are encouraging.

Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld

Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld

Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld

Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld

A ruling in favour of the Commonwealth acquiring land intended for a Russian embassy on national security grounds has been welcomed by Australia's government.

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KIIS radio owner expects double-digit revenue decline

KIIS radio owner expects double-digit revenue decline

Economic uncertainty and cautious client sentiment are weighing on advertising spending across Australia, according to ARN Media.

Australia's top spy calls out China for sabotage threat

Australia's top spy calls out China for sabotage threat

Espionage costs Australia billions of dollars a year, ASIO's head says - and the risks are growing, fuelled by a "relentless hunger" for strategic advantage.

Arts day delivers millions, with a bit of taxpayer help

Arts day delivers millions, with a bit of taxpayer help

An arts donations day run by Creative Australia has raised $2 million, but the cost to taxpayers may well exceed the amount provided by private donors.

Legal loopholes threaten reef, ex-Treasury boss warns

Legal loopholes threaten reef, ex-Treasury boss warns

Closing well-known loopholes that allow widescale clearing of native vegetation is vital if the Great Barrier Reef is to be saved, a policy heavy-hitter warns.

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'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

Jayden Conroy was stabbed 11 times while behind bars but faced with inadequate NDIS support on the outside, he sought to return to prison life.

Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians

Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians

Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians

Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians

The dream of owning a freestanding house close to the city is fading, with data showing demand far outstripping supply.

Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam

Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam

Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam

Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam

Two former prime ministers have given a behind-the-scenes look at the machinations leading up to the Whitlam dismissal, 50 years on from the political saga.

Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Coalition frontbenchers continue to insist a challenge is not brewing against Sussan Ley as a crucial meeting nears on the party's contentious energy policy.

Rex's sale to US aviation business cleared for take-off

Rex's sale to US aviation business cleared for take-off

Rex's sale to US aviation business cleared for take-off

Rex's sale to US aviation business cleared for take-off

An American aviation investor will take over Rex after creditors backed in its proposal to buy the regional airline out of voluntary administration.

'Paid the heaviest price': supreme sacrifices honoured

'Paid the heaviest price': supreme sacrifices honoured

'Paid the heaviest price': supreme sacrifices honoured

'Paid the heaviest price': supreme sacrifices honoured

A veteran has recalled the price paid by men and women who served the country as thousands of Australians attended Remembrance Day services across the nation.

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

Australia and the international community have been tasked with stepping up to confront the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza after two years of war.

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Australian shares dip as CommBank drags bourse lower

CommBank's worst daily performance in six months has weighed on Australian stocks despite sentiment lifting on an imminent reopening of the US government.

'Do you care?': Coles stares down anti-salmon activists

Coles shareholders have voted down activist-backed resolutions taking aim at its sourcing of salmon after executives were peppered with questions on the issue.

Paro title path collides with Tszyu-Zerafa grudge match

Liam Paro's world title eliminator against Ireland's Paddy Donovan will feature on a January card headlined by Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa's grudge match.

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

Neo-Nazis chanting outside a state parliament have pushed a premier to strengthen hate speech laws after a police communication breakdown.

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Elders continue legal battle to protect island homes

The Elders behind a landmark climate case against the federal government say they have to appeal a federal court's decision for the future of their children.

Bid to have Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt stalls

Former senator Linda Reynolds' bid to bankrupt Brittany Higgins following a successful defamation case against her one-time staffer has hit a road block.

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Cricket legend Greg Chappell has urged Australian selectors to pick Jake Weatherald as a specialist opener, instead using Marnus Labuschagne at No.3.

Consumers feeling merry in time for a Christmas splurge

Australian consumers are the most optimistic they've been since early 2022 despite fading prospects of more interest rate cuts.

Let There Be Rock: Australia thunderstruck by AC/DC

AC/DC's Power Up tour is about to kick off in Australia, and at the MCG a black steel stage is standing ready for the band to rock.

Alan Jones' concerns ahead of mammoth sex abuse hearing

Sex abuse allegations against shock jock Alan Jones will be aired during a four-and-a-half-month-long court hearing which could involve more than 100 witnesses.

Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too

Hybrid vehicles are not just popular with new car buyers, as figures reveal the low-emission models are making up more second-hand sales.

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