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Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Star Entertainment has confirmed it's in talks to sell its stake in one of Australia's largest entertainment precincts, amid continued financial woes.

JB Hi-Fi group sales nudging double-digit growth

JB Hi-Fi group sales nudging double-digit growth

JB Hi-Fi group sales nudging double-digit growth

JB Hi-Fi group sales nudging double-digit growth

Sales at JB Hi-Fi and its The Good Guys and e&s brands climbed 9.8 per cent to $5.7 billion in the six months to December 31.

Flowers in bloom as lovers splurge on Valentine's gifts

Flowers in bloom as lovers splurge on Valentine's gifts

Flowers in bloom as lovers splurge on Valentine's gifts

Flowers in bloom as lovers splurge on Valentine's gifts

Cost-of-living pressures take a back seat when it comes to Valentine's Day as younger adults set a trend in a tried and true gift for their special someone.

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Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Advocates are calling for a bipartisan solution to Australia's housing crisis, with consideration for the specific needs of women and gender-diverse people.

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Australia is still not luring business arrivals in pre-pandemic numbers but conferences are back in vogue, bringing much-needed stimulus to the tourism sector.

Homelessness services struggling as demand soars

Homelessness services struggling as demand soars

As an increasing number of Australians seek help during a housing crisis, frontline services are being stretched to breaking point.

Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership falls

Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership falls

As home ownership falls, rents grow and the cost of living continues to surge, older renters will need more help when they enter retirement, a report has found.

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Hollywood star brings Bridget Down Under for premiere

Hollywood star brings Bridget Down Under for premiere

Hollywood star brings Bridget Down Under for premiere

Hollywood star brings Bridget Down Under for premiere

Almost a quarter of a century after the original Bridget Jones film hit screens, Renee Zellweger is in Australia promoting the franchise’s latest chapter.

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.

Dissenting Jews add voice to Gaza protest

Dissenting Jews add voice to Gaza protest

Dissenting Jews add voice to Gaza protest

Dissenting Jews add voice to Gaza protest

A two-sided protest has taken place with a contingent of anti-Zionist Jews rallying several dozen metres away from Israel supporters at Victoria's parliament.

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Confidence is rising as consumers and businesses hold out hopes for interest rate relief in 2025, surveys are expected to show.

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

The federal government says its approach to the cost of living will not change despite a big swing to the Liberals in a state seat once considered a stronghold.

Cost relief hailed as right prescription for menopause

Cost relief hailed as right prescription for menopause

Cost relief hailed as right prescription for menopause

Cost relief hailed as right prescription for menopause

Women's health specialists say hormone therapy subsidies are a significant step forward in treating the often prolonged and severe symptoms of menopause.

Blending classical with country, all for love of music

Blending classical with country, all for love of music

Blending classical with country, all for love of music

Blending classical with country, all for love of music

Adding a classical flavour to her country-pop fan favourites is the latest passion project for an Indigenous singer-songwriter renowned for blending styles.

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How workplace rudeness can snowball into toxic culture

Acceptance of low-level bad behaviour allows bullying to spread like a disease, warns a workplace safety expert who says managers need to nip it in the bud.

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Australian women have much to lose at the federal election, say advocates for female representation as parties decide on their candidates for the upcoming vote.

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

The gender gap in the cyber industry has been called out as a "security risk" that leaves many women and girls more vulnerable in a diverse threat environment.

Bird flu case detected in Victoria's north

There has been a bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in Victoria, days after the federal government announced it had eradicated the disease from Australia.

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Trans rallies push back against curb on gender care

Rallies have been held in major capitals and regional centres to support transgender youth as the peak medical body reviews care that one state has paused.

'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

US President Donald Trump is supportive of its multi-decade submarine deal with Australia, his defence secretary has said calming fears of snap renegotiations.

Hotline boost to help men prevent family violence

Significantly increased demand for anti-violence assistance focused on men will be more easily met with new funding for early intervention.

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

It's been sold as the technology that could turn your electric car into a money spinner but experts say vehicle-to-grid could be much more than a side hustle.

Actors win top film awards - without being on screen

At the 2025 AACTA Awards, motion capture performances and voice acting have been recognised for the first time.

Beach bliss: top 10 Australian beaches revealed

A southern beach with crisp blue pristine waters and striking orange rock formations has topped a beach expert's Best Australians Beaches list..

Cries continue for Trump's Gaza plan to be scrapped

Australian activists have taken to the streets to contest Donald Trump's declaration the US will take over war-torn Gaza, with more weekend protests planned.

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