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Twelve days' reproductive health leave could save $26b

Twelve days' reproductive health leave could save $26b

A new report reveals the staggering impact of reproductive health problems on productivity, feeding calls for extra leave entitlements.

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Heavy rainfall continues to blanket parts of the east coast as rain-soaked communities prepare for more severe thunderstorms.

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Peter Dutton has talked up his working-class origins at a campaign rally as he seeks to connect with voters ahead of the federal election.

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Penny Wong 'honoured' to attend Trump's inauguration

Penny Wong 'honoured' to attend Trump's inauguration

Penny Wong will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, becoming the first foreign minister in recent memory to receive an invitation for the ceremony.

Australia's bullet-proof jobs market put to the test

Australia's bullet-proof jobs market put to the test

Even with restrictive interest rate settings and inflation battering the economy, Australia's labour market has proved surprisingly resilient.

‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark

‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark

Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has notched a flawless run in the first year since her husband Frederik ascended the throne, royal watchers say.

'Fired up': how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts

'Fired up': how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts

Singer-songwriter Andrew Swift was once reluctant to use the c-word - country - to describe his sound, but everything changed after an epiphany in Tamworth.

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Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Wild, weird and unexpected gadgets have been shown in Las Vegas as part of an annual tech fest, with AI powering some household devices for the first time.

Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise

Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise

Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise

Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise

Technology is a major factor in rising back-to-school costs as Australian teachers notice an increase in students without the essentials.

Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home

Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home

Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home

Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home

An Australian man has been confirmed dead in the Californian fires as his heartbroken mother says there was no water to put out cinders on his home's roof.

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms have triggered heavy rain, flash floods and rescues along Australia's east coast, with warnings conditions could worsen across the weekend.

Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Vanuatu's earthquake recovery is set to be bolstered by a $10 million funding injection from Australia.

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight.

Plastic-eating enzymes to transform fashion, packaging

Plastic-eating enzymes to transform fashion, packaging

Plastic-eating enzymes to transform fashion, packaging

Plastic-eating enzymes to transform fashion, packaging

An Aussie startup is developing plastic-eating enzymes in a breakthrough for "infinitely recycling" fashion and bottles that would otherwise end up in landfill.

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20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

Fifty electric vehicles will deliver Aussies around Melbourne during the Australian Open in a partnership designed to promote the transport technology.

Architect's hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Worimi and Biripi architect Jack Gillmer has always had a passion for design but a three-month stint in Paris has helped explore new depths in his craft.

Tourists splash cash in Australia's holiday hotspots

Parking nightmares and long lines at coffee shops are common in Australia's beachside towns during peak season - a period local businesses rely on.

Mazda goes hardcore with new range of soft-roaders

Mazda appears to have taken a sledgehammer to crush a grape with its expanded SUV range, but nobody will be complaining once they drive machines like the CX-70.

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Aussie shares drop for second day but gain for week

The ASX200 fell on Friday but finished the week 0.5 per cent higher, recovering from a slight fall during the previous five days of trading.

PM finishes three-state blitz with key message

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have launched a soft test of their pitches to voters ahead of the federal election after a week of unofficial campaigning.

Australia breached human rights treaty, UN body rules

Australia remains responsible for the arbitrary detention of refugees and asylum seekers in offshore processing facilities in Nauru, a UN committee has ruled.

Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall

Federal Labor has been urged to reverse "anti-gas policies" with structural shortfalls forecast from 2027 and Australians still under the pump on energy bills.

Movie-goers, bargain hunters boost discretionary spend

Australians spent more on new cars, movie tickets and discounted clothes and household goods in the month leading up to the Christmas period.

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

In a "powerful" message to the sceptics of AUKUS, US congressmen are reassuring bipartisan support for the partnership ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

Rescued hiker leaves hospital after 13-day alps ordeal

Bushwalker Hadi Nazari has been discharged from hospital after his rescue and is keen for more hikes but an expert has advice for anyone going to remote places.

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