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Australia in unknown waters amid rising bond yields

Australia in unknown waters amid rising bond yields

Investors putting cash in what is known as a less volatile market, may end up losing money because of government spending and a lack of revenue to counter it.

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has signalled there might not be many more interest rate cuts to come after surprisingly strong economic growth.

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

People stripped of their visas and fighting their deportations in court have been dealt a major blow as laws pass to strip them of certain legal rights.

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Voluntary lobbying register launched by fed-up senator

Voluntary lobbying register launched by fed-up senator

A fed-up independent senator is launching his own lobby register, encouraging MPs to voluntarily disclose who they have given access to Parliament House.

Long road ahead for defence suicide inquiry reforms

Long road ahead for defence suicide inquiry reforms

Just nine of more than 100 recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide have been put in place, a year after findings were handed down.

Coalition in damage control over migration claim

Coalition in damage control over migration claim

The opposition has gone into damage control after a senator doubled down on claims Labor was taking in Indian migrants to shore up their supporter base.

Car theft claims skyrocket in one state, fall in others

Car theft claims skyrocket in one state, fall in others

Car theft claims are soaring to record levels in one Australian state while falling in all others, prompting concern amongst insurers.

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Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Social media companies must prepare to banish under-16s from their platforms, but many younger Australians believe the ban won't work.

AI business 'wake-up call': teach workers or miss out

AI business 'wake-up call': teach workers or miss out

AI business 'wake-up call': teach workers or miss out

AI business 'wake-up call': teach workers or miss out

Workers need greater training in artificial intelligence technology to tap into future innovations, a study has found, but many are resistant to change.

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia, which has committed funds to help Afghans impacted by two large earthquakes, says it will ensure that the money does not go to the Taliban regime.

Eureka moment for scientists who solved 'cold case'

Eureka moment for scientists who solved 'cold case'

Eureka moment for scientists who solved 'cold case'

Eureka moment for scientists who solved 'cold case'

Scientists who proved an Antarctic ice meltdown theory by cracking a crucial 'cold case' using octopus DNA have received a major science award.

Think ahead and act now on brain disorders: advocates

Think ahead and act now on brain disorders: advocates

Think ahead and act now on brain disorders: advocates

Think ahead and act now on brain disorders: advocates

A national strategy for neurological conditions could save $7 billion a year, according to advocates who will present a blueprint for action to the government.

Severe pregnancy nausea takes mental and medical toll

Severe pregnancy nausea takes mental and medical toll

Severe pregnancy nausea takes mental and medical toll

Severe pregnancy nausea takes mental and medical toll

Pregnant women who experience severe nausea and vomiting face higher risk of anxiety and depression with ineffective treatments for the debilitating condition.

Hope for buyers despite record low home affordability

Hope for buyers despite record low home affordability

Hope for buyers despite record low home affordability

Hope for buyers despite record low home affordability

Cheaper mortgages flowing from interest rate cuts will help more first-home buyers get into the market despite challenging conditions, a report says.

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Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deal with Nauru to deport ex-immigration detainees will cost taxpayers up to $2.5 billion over three decades, a parliamentary committee was told.

'I would have avoided': ex-premier attends China parade

The prime minister defended the presence of ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews at a Chinese military parade alongside several controversial figures.

Safety watchdog hits pause on 400 university job cuts

Plans to cut hundreds of university jobs have been paused by a workplace safety regulator as concerns over university governance attract national attention.

'We stand with you': Russia campaigner meets leaders

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow has met with Anthony Albanese, as the government promises to hold Vladimir Putin to account.

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ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking

The ABC has rallied against a proposed $350,000 penalty for illegally firing a journalist, arguing the decision arose from a "single inadvertent mistake".

Workers call for more involvement in AI adoption

Employers will need to invest in AI training and education, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says, as workers replaced by the tech call for more support.

Super fund giant open to performance test tweaks

A superannuation giant with millions of Australian members is calling for law changes to enable people to move more easily between work and retirement.

Disease centre set to defend against future pandemics

COVID-19 won't be Australia's last health crisis, the health minister has warned, introducing laws to set up an agency protecting against pandemics.

Worst trading day in five months wipes $53b off ASX

Aussie shares have fallen for a fourth-straight session as banks, IT stocks and real estate stocks weighed, wiping more than $53 billion from the top-500.

'Divisive' coalition blamed for scapegoating migrants

The major political parties are pointing the finger at each other for fuelling anti-immigration sentiment that drove violent rallies in Australia's capitals.

Consumer boom drives surprise jump in economic growth

Australia's economy surpassed expectations in the last financial year, taking some urgency out of the Reserve Bank's plans to cut interest rates.

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