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'I love Australian people': Iran ambassador speaks out

'I love Australian people': Iran ambassador speaks out

Iran's expelled ambassador has declared his love for Australia in his first public comments since he was given the boot by the federal government.

No time to stow the brollies with soggy spring forecast

No time to stow the brollies with soggy spring forecast

No time to stow the brollies with soggy spring forecast

No time to stow the brollies with soggy spring forecast

Spring has not yet sprung but forecasters say a soggy season awaits much of Australia, with parts tipped to receive heavy rainfall and flooding.

Uptick for Aussie shares despite international lull

Uptick for Aussie shares despite international lull

Uptick for Aussie shares despite international lull

Uptick for Aussie shares despite international lull

The local bourse has ended the day in the green after big gains for Qantas balanced out losses for Ramsay Health Care, and investors look to crucial US data.

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Defence minister slams 'conspiracy' over US meeting

Defence minister slams 'conspiracy' over US meeting

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has dismissed claims a high-profile meeting with the US Defence Secretary never took place as a conspiracy.

Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six

Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six

Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja is calling for stronger action on sports gambling, warning of a frightening uptick in betting amongst young people.

Penalty rates protected under new workplace laws

Penalty rates protected under new workplace laws

Measures protecting penalty rates for almost three million employees who work public holidays and weekends are set to come into effect.

Calls to power up energy workforce as shortfall looms

Calls to power up energy workforce as shortfall looms

Australia's clean energy future is at risk if it fails to meet fast-growing demand for energy, gas and renewables workers.

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Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower's ordeal

Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower's ordeal

Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower's ordeal

Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower's ordeal

Calls to protect whistleblowers are growing after a judge declined to impose convictions or penalties against a former tax office debt collector.

Qantas profit soars, reputation repairs 'on schedule'

Qantas profit soars, reputation repairs 'on schedule'

Qantas profit soars, reputation repairs 'on schedule'

Qantas profit soars, reputation repairs 'on schedule'

Australia's biggest airline has ordered a fleet of new jets as its profit takes flight and its CEO wins praise for tackling the company's battered reputation.

Business boost as more nuisance tariffs get the chop

Business boost as more nuisance tariffs get the chop

Business boost as more nuisance tariffs get the chop

Business boost as more nuisance tariffs get the chop

Another 500 nuisance tariffs on items such as tyres and wine glasses are set to be slashed, saving Australian businesses millions in compliance costs.

Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel

Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel

Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel

Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel

The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the "cojones" to take action.

What cost of living crisis? Kmart owner profit soars

What cost of living crisis? Kmart owner profit soars

What cost of living crisis? Kmart owner profit soars

What cost of living crisis? Kmart owner profit soars

Perth-based conglomerate Wesfarmers, which owns Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks, has increased its dividend payout after delivering a $2.9 billion net profit.

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China-backed cyber espionage groups are targeting telcos and internet service providers around the world, giving them ability to track a target's communication.

Less crime and sport, more local voices for rural news

Less crime and sport, more local voices for rural news

Less crime and sport, more local voices for rural news

Less crime and sport, more local voices for rural news

Regional audiences deeply trust their local news outlets, but want more constructive stories that highlight community culture, achievements and resilience.

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Trio on people smuggling charge as $300k, vapes seized

Police have seized hundreds of thousands of dollars as well as illegal vapes while investigating a failed people smuggling operation.

Rural disadvantage deepens as care workers priced out

Workers supporting vulnerable people in regional Australia are being pushed out of the housing market, sometimes vying for homes alongside high-paid miners.

Politicians accused of inflaming fears over crime rates

Two in three Australians are anxious about crime but experts say these fears are being exploited by politicians pursuing populist law and order agendas.

Popular dating apps ban thousands for abuse, harassment

The company behind some of Australia's most popular dating apps has banned or suspended 660,000 accounts as it pledges to strengthen user safety.

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Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Hopes of a rate cut have slipped after a shock surge in inflation, but it's not off the cards yet with more data to come before the next Reserve Bank meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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