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Federal agency urged to tackle racism in workplaces

Federal agency urged to tackle racism in workplaces

Companies would be required to gather data on the racial composition of their workplace and report steps taken to tackle racism under a Greens plan.

Ripple effect fear in US crackdown on research funding

Ripple effect fear in US crackdown on research funding

Ripple effect fear in US crackdown on research funding

Ripple effect fear in US crackdown on research funding

Leading Australian institutions say a US clampdown on research funding risks projects that could yield global benefits in the future.

Pauline Hanson eyes cuts on grog tax, climate spending

Pauline Hanson eyes cuts on grog tax, climate spending

Pauline Hanson eyes cuts on grog tax, climate spending

Pauline Hanson eyes cuts on grog tax, climate spending

Pauline Hanson is taking aim at climate change spending, public servants and First Nations agencies in a bid to address the cost of living.

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Chronic patients get most relief in medicine cost cut

Chronic patients get most relief in medicine cost cut

Patients could save almost $7 on each prescription as the government promises to make medicines cheaper in a move supported by the coalition.

Financial stocks push Australian market to 11-day high

Financial stocks push Australian market to 11-day high

Australian shares have bounced back from days of market turbulence, led by rallies in financial, IT and real estate stocks.

Why shock drop in jobs won't shift RBA rate cut bets

Why shock drop in jobs won't shift RBA rate cut bets

Fewer older Australians returned to work in February, driving a surprise fall in jobs and workforce participation but the labour market remains tight overall.

Climate protesters crash Dutton keystone policy speech

Climate protesters crash Dutton keystone policy speech

A Donald Trump meeting would top the agenda if the coalition wins government, says Peter Dutton as anti-nuclear protesters crash his foreign policy speech.

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RSPCA pulls approval for salmon farm after mass deaths

RSPCA pulls approval for salmon farm after mass deaths

RSPCA pulls approval for salmon farm after mass deaths

RSPCA pulls approval for salmon farm after mass deaths

A salmon farm where workers were filmed sealing live fish in boxes has had its RSPCA tick of approval removed following an investigation.

Angry cyclone victims beat a path to parliament's door

Angry cyclone victims beat a path to parliament's door

Angry cyclone victims beat a path to parliament's door

Angry cyclone victims beat a path to parliament's door

Residents of a community battered by a tropical cyclone are blaming climate change for the extreme event as another region braces for the next big wet.

Gas shortfall delayed as homes electrify, winters mild

Gas shortfall delayed as homes electrify, winters mild

Gas shortfall delayed as homes electrify, winters mild

Gas shortfall delayed as homes electrify, winters mild

Australia's southern states are still facing gas shortfall warnings yet the timeline has been pushed out by three years.

PM backs Gaza aid resumption after truce breakdown

PM backs Gaza aid resumption after truce breakdown

PM backs Gaza aid resumption after truce breakdown

PM backs Gaza aid resumption after truce breakdown

Australia has called for the resumption of humanitarian aid and a ceasefire in Gaza, after a second day of Israeli airstrikes on the Palestinian territory.

Environment in better shape overall but threats linger

Environment in better shape overall but threats linger

Environment in better shape overall but threats linger

Environment in better shape overall but threats linger

Australia's environment experienced above-average conditions in 2024 yet temperature extremes and more threatened species suggest there's more to the story.

Indigenous medicos nursing First Peoples back to health

Indigenous medicos nursing First Peoples back to health

Indigenous medicos nursing First Peoples back to health

Indigenous medicos nursing First Peoples back to health

Generations of Indigenous health workers are leading the way in improving outcomes for First Nations patients and helping greatly to close the gap.

'Not a good look': Brisbane 2032 sports program delayed

'Not a good look': Brisbane 2032 sports program delayed

'Not a good look': Brisbane 2032 sports program delayed

'Not a good look': Brisbane 2032 sports program delayed

An Olympic committee has delayed a decision on which sports will feature at Brisbane 2032, a call described as "not a good look" by a former Olympian.

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Wages and worker rights 'on the line' at next election

Unions say industrial relations changes have got wages moving again but employer groups want them axed, arguing they constrain businesses and productivity.

Prime minister keen to pop coalition 'thought bubbles'

Unofficial campaigning has sparked backed up with the PM cradling babies on one side of the country and opposition leader talking gardens on the other.

Multi-billion dollar radar buy to boost Canada ties: PM

The purchase by Canada of 'world-leading' radar technology with strengthen the relationship with Australia, according to the prime minister.

Australian shares snap winning streak as slide resumes

The Australia share market has finished lower as concerns about global growth, trade wars and geopolitical tensions weigh on investor sentiment.

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Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

Australia's economy is tipped to grow faster in 2025 but US tariffs and trade wars could be enough to send marginal businesses to the wall.

Tough times haven't stopped Aussies shopping online

Online shopping continues to soar in popularity in Australia, as cost-of-living pressures change the way we spend, and determines which retailers will survive.

Cryo-born corals thrive on reef in win for restoration

Millions of corals born from frozen sperm could one day be deployed on reefs to help them recover from climate change-induced heat events.

Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct'

A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

Peter Dutton is seeking a mandate to fast-track a 50-year gas expansion but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the idea is but a thought bubble.

Rio Tinto pushes against 'destructive' listing change

Rio Tinto's board is at odds with a hedge fund shareholder over the value in the group's dual listings on Australian and London stock exchanges.

Bravery nod for crate heroes who stopped city rampage

Civilians and firefighters who ended a stabbing attack armed with nothing but chairs and milk crates are being recognised for their bravery.

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