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Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

The consumer watchdog is calling on businesses to share data to combat financial scams, as the value of money lost to criminals soars.

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia is adamant it will decide its defence spending despite pressure from the US for its Indo-Pacific allies to pour money into their budgets.

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

As drought and floods simultaneously affect farmers across the country, the government has offered more money to help them through the tough times.

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Soul Patts and Brickworks merger 'makes a lot of sense'

Soul Patts and Brickworks merger 'makes a lot of sense'

An investment house and building product manufacturer will join forces after decades of cross-ownership, sending shares in both companies rocketing.

Housing set to grow from record high as rate cuts loom

Housing set to grow from record high as rate cuts loom

The prospect of more interest rate cuts has pushed house prices to record highs and is expected to continue fuelling growth for the rest of the year.

Big business wants AI to do 'boring but essential' work

Big business wants AI to do 'boring but essential' work

A peak body for some of the nation's biggest businesses has urged a mindset of opportunity rather than fear to help Australia become a global leader in AI.

Carbon tariff on the table for overseas businesses

Carbon tariff on the table for overseas businesses

A carbon tariff might be levied on some products as the federal government seeks to keep Australia on track to meeting its legislated climate targets.

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Australia will determine its own defence policy: PM

Australia will determine its own defence policy: PM

Australia will determine its own defence policy: PM

Australia will determine its own defence policy: PM

Australia has reaffirmed the steps it has already taken to lift defence spending as the US calls on its allies in the Indo-Pacific to take on their share.

Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes

Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes

Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes

Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes

Winter is here but warmer-than-average conditions pose a slushy start to alpine activities in Australia.

Albanese hits out at Trump's 'economic self harm'

Albanese hits out at Trump's 'economic self harm'

Albanese hits out at Trump's 'economic self harm'

Albanese hits out at Trump's 'economic self harm'

The Prime Minister has criticised US President Donald Trump's move to double tariffs on steel imports as "inappropriate" and an act of harm.

National accounts to reveal Australia's economic pulse

National accounts to reveal Australia's economic pulse

National accounts to reveal Australia's economic pulse

National accounts to reveal Australia's economic pulse

Australia's economic growth rate for the first quarter will be revealed this week and investors will study minutes from the Reserve Bank's last board meeting.

'Salty soup': climate threat to vital lagoon ecosystems

'Salty soup': climate threat to vital lagoon ecosystems

'Salty soup': climate threat to vital lagoon ecosystems

'Salty soup': climate threat to vital lagoon ecosystems

Drought, sea level rise and more water evaporation from higher temperatures are ratcheting up lagoon salt contents to potentially harmful levels.

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

A submarine that destroyed an Allied warship in Newcastle in 1942 might have been found off the coast of Coffs Harbour.

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

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Liberals win close seat as ousted MP hints at comeback

Liberal candidate Tim Wilson has been declared the winner of a hard-fought battleground seat following a partial ballot recount.

Parents spending thousands to choose baby's sex

Australian parents are spending tens of thousands of dollars to travel overseas and access IVF and sex selection in order to balance out their families.

High sea hopes for treaty to preserve vast underwater

The pressure is on to secure international support to curb destructive industrial fishing including along a vast underwater tract off Australia's Pacific coast.

Indigenous rights 'under attack' in youth crime reforms

The human rights of Aboriginal children have been breached as part of an "invisible war" against Indigenous people around the world, a senior advocate says.

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Debutant's goal helps Matildas past incensed Argentina

The Matildas have celebrated interim coach Tom Sermanni's 150th game by beating Argentina 2-0 in Melbourne, with debutant Kahli Johnson scoring.

Australian shares beat jitters to finish month on high

The Australian share market has shrugged off reinstated US tariffs and global growth fears to finish the month on a high note, as banks buoyed markets.

Three face court amid protests over gas hub expansion

Activists who targeted a Woodside shareholder meeting have faced court as protests ramp up over a decision to prolong the life of a massive gas project.

'Strong campaign': One Nation doubles in size in Senate

Pauline Hanson's One Nation has picked up a surprise fourth seat in the Senate, equalling the party's best result in parliament.

Warm weather, Cyclone Trump hit consumer recovery

Australia's economic momentum remains fragile with unseasonably warm weather and consumer concern contributing to weaker retail sales.

Insurers accused of 'playing people for mugs'

Private hospitals say health insurers are not putting enough money into patients as figures show the extent of out-of-pocket costs for Aussies.

'Chain of love': political leader farewells her mum

Liberal leader Sussan Ley has delivered an emotional farewell to her mother, paying tribute to the woman who taught her how to take on the world.

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