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Australia risks losing green iron race after head start

Australia risks losing green iron race after head start

Australia may be left stranded on the blocks in the race to lead the globe in green iron projects, with its main rivals coming from some unexpected nations.

Aussie shares rebound after inflation data causes drop

Aussie shares rebound after inflation data causes drop

Aussie shares rebound after inflation data causes drop

Aussie shares rebound after inflation data causes drop

The ASX200 has finished in the green due to standout company performers despite a drop on the back of hot inflation data which cooled rate cut expectations.

Australia plans defence against malicious drone attacks

Australia plans defence against malicious drone attacks

Australia plans defence against malicious drone attacks

Australia plans defence against malicious drone attacks

An Australian company has been awarded tens of million of dollars to help provide the nation's military with counter-drone technology.

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Rate cut hopes dim as power bill shock sparks inflation

Rate cut hopes dim as power bill shock sparks inflation

Borrowers hoping for a second straight interest rate cut have been dealt a blow after a surge in electricity prices drove inflation unexpectedly higher.

Relief at hand for unlawful social service debt victims

Relief at hand for unlawful social service debt victims

Welfare recipients with debts calculated using an unlawful method will have up to $250 wiped and also be eligible for resolution payments.

Workers, union line up for share of $90m Qantas fine

Workers, union line up for share of $90m Qantas fine

A judge is deciding who should get payouts from a $90 million Qantas fine after the airline was ordered to pay the record penalty for illegally sacking staff.

Australia 'had to act' on Iran's hand in Jewish attacks

Australia 'had to act' on Iran's hand in Jewish attacks

Iran's role in directing anti-Semitic attacks on Jewish premises in Sydney and Melbourne left the Albanese government with no choice but to act, an expert says.

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Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

The head of one of Australia's largest university institutions has used a keynote speech to back gender-based violence reform and call for cheaper fees.

Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains

Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains

Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains

Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains

Shoppers are switching supermarket brands with Woolworths losing sales to arch-rival Coles as the giant chains post contrasting financial results.

Protesters demand protections to prevent cop crackdowns

Protesters demand protections to prevent cop crackdowns

Protesters demand protections to prevent cop crackdowns

Protesters demand protections to prevent cop crackdowns

Human rights lawyers and democracy advocates are calling for nationwide protections for protesters following a dramatic increase in legal crackdowns.

Flight Centre expects travel turbulence to continue

Flight Centre expects travel turbulence to continue

Flight Centre expects travel turbulence to continue

Flight Centre expects travel turbulence to continue

Flight Centre isn't expecting its profit to grow until 2026 after its 2024/25 earnings took a hit from Middle East hostilities and a downturn in US travel.

Chemist Warehouse owner says merger paying dividends

Chemist Warehouse owner says merger paying dividends

Chemist Warehouse owner says merger paying dividends

Chemist Warehouse owner says merger paying dividends

Sigma Healthcare has lifted its cost-savings target from its February merger with Chemist Warehouse, saying it now expects to save $100 million a year.

Resources company fined millions for whistleblower harm

Resources company fined millions for whistleblower harm

Resources company fined millions for whistleblower harm

Resources company fined millions for whistleblower harm

A senior human rights lawyer says private companies are on notice over their treatment of those who expose wrongdoing after a multi-million dollar settlement.

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

The defence minister has held talks with US Vice President JD Vance and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth, as questions remain over the AUKUS partnership.

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Search for masked vandals at fighter jet-linked factory

Footage has been released of three people allegedly involved in vandalising a metalworks with anti-Israeli messaging, after it was linked to fighter jet parts.

Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Major reforms may be needed to wean some Australian industries off diesel and reduce its significant contribution to the nation's carbon emissions.

Huge cost of missing early intervention for children

A failure to identify health and development issues in young Australians is costing $22.3 billion annually, described as a "wake-up call" for governments.

Watchdog sets sights on protecting retirees' pensions

Superannuation firms exploiting members in retirement and allowing them to invest in high-risk funds will be the target of Australia's corporate watchdog.

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'Acts of aggression': Australia expels Iran ambassador

Australia has pulled the trigger on serious diplomatic moves to reprimand Iran after saying there was "credible intelligence" it directed attacks on home soil.

Fast or gradual: RBA debate shapes rates outlook

A debate inside the Reserve Bank board over the tightness of Australia's labour market could determine how quickly it moves to cut interest rates.

Australian shares slump as Trump fires Fed governor

The ASX200 fell 0.4 per cent on another unprecedented move by Donald Trump, while Coles posted its best single-day gains in more than five years.

Buying frenzy for Coles shares after bumper sales year

Coles shares posted their best single-day gains in more than five years after the supermarket giant announced strong sales growth and a billion-dollar profit.

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

Tougher nature protections are promised as the government tries to steer long-stalled law reforms into the fast lane, but it's not clear how they will pass.

Stubborn lack of progress on workplace gender equality

Australia has made gains on workplace gender equality with more flexible work options and policies in place, but there is still a long way to go.

'Predictor of peace': women backed at conference

Australia's new ambassador for gender equality has headlined a conference of women leaders for practical outcomes over conflict, crisis and climate.

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