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Nation's economic pulse check dominates data-heavy week

Nation's economic pulse check dominates data-heavy week

Australia's weak private sector could dampen the nation's economic recovery and cause GDP growth to undershoot the Reserve Bank's forecasts.

Busting the tough bush stereotypes, rural dads open up

Busting the tough bush stereotypes, rural dads open up

Busting the tough bush stereotypes, rural dads open up

Busting the tough bush stereotypes, rural dads open up

Eight farmers have revealed their trials and triumphs raising kids on the land, in an interview series that aims to encourage vulnerability in rural men.

Unis think creatively to stamp out gendered violence

Unis think creatively to stamp out gendered violence

Unis think creatively to stamp out gendered violence

Unis think creatively to stamp out gendered violence

University students and staff who experience gender-based violence on campus will soon have clearer pathways to make a complaint and seek support.

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Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Calls to streamline cancer diagnosis 'tsunami'

Australians impacted by cancer are being asked to share their experiences to help ease the overwhelm and complexity of the diagnosis journey.

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Indigenous Literacy Day is showcasing the strength in stories with a new book about a croc thwarted by local kids and a film made in remote communities.

Pacific taste of the Australian dream goes up in smoke

Pacific taste of the Australian dream goes up in smoke

A Pacific mobility scheme giving islanders the chance at earning life-changing salaries in Australia is well-received but hurdles are still hurting locals.

Australia signs $400m deportation deal with Nauru

Australia signs $400m deportation deal with Nauru

Australia will pay Nauru hundreds of millions of dollars to accept non-citizens who don't have a valid visa as part of a new deal to deport them.

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Threat warning lingers over anti-migrant rallies

Threat warning lingers over anti-migrant rallies

Threat warning lingers over anti-migrant rallies

Threat warning lingers over anti-migrant rallies

Authorities are calling for calm ahead of anti-immigration rallies and counter-protests in Australian cities which could create a "dangerous" situation.

Man arrested in alpine hunt for accused cop killer

Man arrested in alpine hunt for accused cop killer

Man arrested in alpine hunt for accused cop killer

Man arrested in alpine hunt for accused cop killer

Police have made another arrest as the hunt for Dezi Freeman stretches towards a sixth day with hundreds of officers searching for the accused double murderer.

'Law on our side': parents push for bold climate target

'Law on our side': parents push for bold climate target

'Law on our side': parents push for bold climate target

'Law on our side': parents push for bold climate target

Historic legal advice from the World Court has informed a Parents for Climate pursuit of science-based emissions cuts.

Aussie shares edge lower to finish wild earning season

Aussie shares edge lower to finish wild earning season

Aussie shares edge lower to finish wild earning season

Aussie shares edge lower to finish wild earning season

The ASX200 dropped 0.1 per cent as a volatile earning season drew to a close, with big gains for Harvey Norman and Austal.

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Groups and communities will hold their own protests in response to planned anti-immigration rallies whose premise has been flatly rejected by political leaders.

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Strict conditions imposed by the federal government will do little to protect the environment surrounding a controversial wind farm project, green groups warn.

'Deeply personal': Katter triggered by family question

'Deeply personal': Katter triggered by family question

'Deeply personal': Katter triggered by family question

'Deeply personal': Katter triggered by family question

Maverick MP Bob Katter has sparked outrage after threatening to punch a journalist but his son says the veteran had been triggered by a "deeply personal" issue.

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Crunch time for Star despite narrowing full-year loss

Uncertainty continues to swirl around Star Entertainment Group's future after the struggling casino operator posted another significant full-year loss.

Dead letter day: post boss says the end is nearing

Australians are posting letters at dwindling rates not seen in almost a century, as Australia Post's boss says the days of snail mail are numbered.

Waves and winds slow determined transpacific rowers

It has been a choppy ride for three Scottish rowing brothers closing in on Australia's east coast after raising $1.5 million for clean water projects.

'Serious concerns' rights undercut in migration changes

Australia's human rights watchdog is alarmed proposed changes to migration rules would stop natural justice applying to foreign criminals facing deportation.

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Embattled A-Leagues expansion club wound up by courts

An eleventh-hour bid to save Western United has failed with the Federal Court ordering the wind-up of the embattled A-Leagues club.

Darwin Test return looms in CA's 'ideal' scenario

Cricket Australia has revealed its plans for Tests against Bangladesh in 2026, including ending a 22-year wait for Darwin.

PM faces tough crowd, urges respectful energy debate

The prime minister has hit back at hecklers during a sometimes tense discussion about renewable energy in the regions, while announcing more funds for farmers.

Rising property values help boost Harvey Norman profit

Harvey Norman says its profit after tax has risen 47 per cent to $518 million, and its total assets have topped $8 billion for the first time.

Aussie firms want clear AI laws to meet tech challenge

Australian businesses are adopting artificial intelligence technology but a lack of skilled workers and clear guidelines is holding others back.

Early rush to back Australia's aid worker safety push

Australia is spearheading a non-binding declaration to protect aid workers being killed in record numbers, saying humanitarian law isn't being respected.

Dangerous terrain hampers search for accused cop killer

Accused police killer Dezi Freeman has been urged to surrender as inclement weather hinders the search for the fugitive in difficult bushland terrain.

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