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Aussie market finishes above 8,600 for first time ever

Aussie market finishes above 8,600 for first time ever

The ASX200 rose 0.1 per cent for the day to finish the week one per cent higher amid hopes the Reserve Bank is about to cut interest rates.

Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding

Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding

Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding

Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding

The federal energy minister is not giving up on Australia's green hydrogen dream despite setbacks, with a new project in line for government incentives.

Little trust in Creative Australia after Venice snafu

Little trust in Creative Australia after Venice snafu

Little trust in Creative Australia after Venice snafu

Little trust in Creative Australia after Venice snafu

Trust in Creative Australia is at an all-time low due to the Venice Biennale controversy, but the decision to reinstate the artistic team may bring healing.

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Qantas's two-day hack delay fuels customer scam fears

Qantas's two-day hack delay fuels customer scam fears

Australia's biggest airline could face a repeat of the hack that exposed millions of customer details, one expert says.

PM puts lid on GST hikes, pledges boost for business

PM puts lid on GST hikes, pledges boost for business

Clearing red tape for businesses will be a key part of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's productivity push, but raising the GST is unlikely to be on his agenda.

'We're here': Australia joins the race for US academics

'We're here': Australia joins the race for US academics

Australia is throwing its hat in the ring in the global contest to attract US academics amid President Donald Trump's adversarial approach to higher education.

Rare frogs hop back into wild to stop species croaking

Rare frogs hop back into wild to stop species croaking

Hundreds of tiny frogs bred at a zoo have been released into a national park, significantly boosting the species of amphibians on the brink of extinction.

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Legal risk on Qantas radar as hack victims face scams

Legal risk on Qantas radar as hack victims face scams

Legal risk on Qantas radar as hack victims face scams

Legal risk on Qantas radar as hack victims face scams

Aviation giant Qantas could be exposed to legal action after a hacker targeted a third-party platform containing the personal information of millions of people.

Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas

Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas

Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas

Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas

It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions.

Australian shares flat as banks slip, miners dig in

Australian shares flat as banks slip, miners dig in

Australian shares flat as banks slip, miners dig in

Australian shares flat as banks slip, miners dig in

The ASX200 recovered from its early losses to finish basically unchanged as the All Ordinaries recorded its highest ever close.

Misleading 'ghost stores' haunting Australian consumers

Misleading 'ghost stores' haunting Australian consumers

Misleading 'ghost stores' haunting Australian consumers

Misleading 'ghost stores' haunting Australian consumers

Shoppers are being warned about stores that present themselves as local businesses but sell low-quality items shipped from overseas.

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

School attendance rates in the bush have dropped in recent years, along with youth engagement in jobs, university and training, according to landmark research.

Billions locked in as deal secures Games' future

Billions locked in as deal secures Games' future

Billions locked in as deal secures Games' future

Billions locked in as deal secures Games' future

Full funding for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is locked and loaded with a deal brokered between the Queensland and federal governments.

Hurry up! Moon man Mr Squiggle lands at National Museum

Hurry up! Moon man Mr Squiggle lands at National Museum

Hurry up! Moon man Mr Squiggle lands at National Museum

Hurry up! Moon man Mr Squiggle lands at National Museum

A National Museum exhibition celebrates Mr Squiggle, the television character who enchanted generations of children by drawing sketches with his pencil nose.

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'Tightrope' for men in childcare amid calls for ban

Banning male childcare workers after abuse allegations against one man would not be the right fix for systemic issues facing the sector, experts say.

Utes dominate vehicles sales and push BYD past Tesla

Australia's love affair with the ute has dominated new vehicle sales during June, but one hybrid model has had an unusual impact on Australia's auto market.

Apology for hurt and pain as Venice arts duo reinstated

The federal arts funding body has apologised to an artist and curator axed from representing Australia at the Venice Biennale, but who have now been reinstated.

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

An expert suggests Australia ditches its piece-meal approach to foreign policy in favour of a coherent strategy, as the US shakes up international relations.

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Uni debt relief set to benefit richer students more

Analysis of plans to reduce student debt by 20 per cent has found the reduction will not speed up the time taken to repay fees.

Axed duo back in Biennale after 'avoidable' arts crisis

After a backflip, artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino have been reinstated as Australia's representatives at an international exhibition.

Childcare changes just a 'bandaid' after abuse case

Expedited childcare reforms will only be a stop-gap response and won't address the root causes of abuse in the sector, an early childhood advocate says.

Big bank shifts rate cut tip as retail sales disappoint

A slow start to the year for consumers continues, with weaker-than-expected retail sales a sign of "scarring" from a spike in inflation.

Local shares rally to highest finish as rate cut looms

The Australian share market has risen 0.7 per cent to close at its highest level on the back of strong gains for nine of the 11 sectors

Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks

The foreign minister's talks with her US counterpart have not clarified whether America will continue to play its part in the AUKUS agreement.

One Aussie dying each month in 'unforgiving' bathrooms

Drugs and alcohol play a massive role in a surprising number of deaths occurring in bathtubs, prompting warnings to be aware of the risks.

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