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GP calculator tool to help bolster bulk-billing rates

GP calculator tool to help bolster bulk-billing rates

More working-class people may be able to afford a visit to the doctor as the government claims nine out of 10 appointments will be bulk-billed by 2030.

Miners lead the charge as Aussie shares push higher

Miners lead the charge as Aussie shares push higher

Miners lead the charge as Aussie shares push higher

Miners lead the charge as Aussie shares push higher

Australian shares have started the week on the right foot but handed back some early gains as lumbering financials and real estate stocks capped the upside.

RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

A frustrated central bank chief has hit back at suggestions consumers could be worse off as a result of the Reserve Bank's efforts to curb card surcharges.

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Australia defies US, Israeli pressure on Palestine

Australia defies US, Israeli pressure on Palestine

Australia, the UK, Canada and Portugal are the latest countries to recognise Palestinian statehood, with others expected to soon follow.

No pain in the neck: Noemie Fox ready for world champs

No pain in the neck: Noemie Fox ready for world champs

Faced with a one-time opportunity to win a world title at home, Australian paddler Noemie Fox revealed she has been managing a neck injury.

Aged care operator's shares dive on funding expectation

Aged care operator's shares dive on funding expectation

Regis Healthcare shares have plunged after the aged care operator announced the government's funding package won't meet staffing cost increases.

'Bring it home': PM's diplomatic fight for climate meet

'Bring it home': PM's diplomatic fight for climate meet

Anthony Albanese will use a visit to the UN to make the case for a rival country to drop its bid to host a major climate summit in order for Australia to host.

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Telco 'cowboys' not held to account after prior outage

Telco 'cowboys' not held to account after prior outage

Telco 'cowboys' not held to account after prior outage

Telco 'cowboys' not held to account after prior outage

A reliance on self-regulation has turned the telco sector into the wild west, an expert warns as Optus reels in the aftermath of another serious outage.

RBA boss optimistic on inflation but fears correction

RBA boss optimistic on inflation but fears correction

RBA boss optimistic on inflation but fears correction

RBA boss optimistic on inflation but fears correction

Markets could be underpricing geopolitical risks, potentially threatening Australia's financial stability, the Reserve Bank of Australia fears.

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

An Australian pastor known for helping kids on the street is one of three faith envoys chosen to spread the word about helping children in famine and war.

Santos floating factory gets first gas from Barossa

Santos floating factory gets first gas from Barossa

Santos floating factory gets first gas from Barossa

Santos floating factory gets first gas from Barossa

A massive floating factory has received its first gas from a field off Darwin in welcome news for a company in the spotlight after takeover talks collapsed.

'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers

'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers

'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers

'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers

Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations.

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

How safe are the roads you regularly travel? A free online tool ranks most major arterial roads out of five stars and its maker plans to expand it.

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

An increasing number of Australians say it would take a miracle for them to retire financially secure, according to multiple surveys.

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Optus boss answers calls to quit as outage fiasco grows

The head of Optus has blamed a failure of "established processes" to address a triple-zero outage connected to three deaths, as calls for penalties mount.

Childhood chronic pain costing Australians billions

Chronic pain in children is a silent epidemic costing Australia billions in lost productivity every year, according to new research.

Palestine statehood a 'point of contention' in US ties

US politicians have warned recognising Palestine could invite 'punitive measures' as the prime minister lands in New York for a long-awaited UN meeting.

Inflation fading but rate cut doubtful at least for now

RBA boss Michele Bullock will face questions from federal MPs on the timing of interest rate decisions ahead of key economic data releases.

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Call for next steps to back 'ambitious' emissions goal

Australia has been urged to match its 2035 emissions reduction target with a new renewable energy goal, but the climate change minister is yet to commit.

Race to save Solomons' history as radio reigns supreme

Thousands of hours of audio capturing the history of Australian near-neighbour the Solomon Islands are being digitised to preserve the nation's history.

Colours, rhymes and characters help tackle tricky topic

A children's book about a domestic abuse situation aims to help kids caught up in family violence and explain the topic in a way they can understand.

Australia's looming landfill crisis is fixable but ...

Australia's landfill woes need to be met with mandates to push manufacturers and consumers towards reusable not recycled products, experts say.

Kirk the name on many lips at conservative conference

A number of speakers at a Conservative Political Action Conference heartily praised assassinated American activist Charlie Kirk.

Fourth death during Optus triple zero outage confirmed

A West Australian has become the fourth confirmed death linked to an Optus outage that prevented customers from calling triple zero.

PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting

Anthony Albanese is off on a whirlwind trip during which he will recognise Palestine's statehood at the UN and potentially meet with US President Donald Trump.

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