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Smokers' death risk spiked for 23 common causes

Smokers' death risk spiked for 23 common causes

Dozens of Australian smokers are dying every day, with the habit linked to deaths from 23 common causes, new research has revealed.

Officer stripped of security clearance still in ADF

Officer stripped of security clearance still in ADF

Officer stripped of security clearance still in ADF

Officer stripped of security clearance still in ADF

An army officer is still in the Australian Defence Force after ASIO made an adverse assessment against him, in the belief he was more loyal to Israel.

Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs

Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs

Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs

Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs

The treasurer has pushed for Australia to be exempt from US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, with a decision due soon from Donald Trump.

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TikTok star to hit the Eurovision stage for Australia

TikTok star to hit the Eurovision stage for Australia

TikTok star Go-Jo will represent Australia in its 10th attempt to crack the Eurovision Song Contest, sending the Sydney singer-songwriter to Switzerland.

Woolworths profit hit by 17-day warehouse strike

Woolworths profit hit by 17-day warehouse strike

Woolworths Group says its profit was down 20.6 per cent to $739 million in the six months to December 31, in part due to a strike by warehouse workers.

International Women's Day plants message for future

International Women's Day plants message for future

International Women's Day will have a star-studded line-up of speakers at events across Australia, celebrating this year's theme of March Forward.

Industry takes aim at clean energy 'misinformation'

Industry takes aim at clean energy 'misinformation'

The clean energy industry has come out swinging against "anti-renewables campaigns" it says are spreading misinformation about costs and job opportunities.

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'Can't work in the dark': ASIC calls out private market

'Can't work in the dark': ASIC calls out private market

'Can't work in the dark': ASIC calls out private market

'Can't work in the dark': ASIC calls out private market

Financial watchdog ASIC is concerned about a lack of transparency in the growing private equity and private credit markets, as well as a slowdown in IPOs.

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Air officials first found out about Chinese live-fire drills from a Virgin pilot, an inquiry has heard, as Beijing ships continue to lurk off Australia's coast.

Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion

Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion

Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion

Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches the three-year mark, Ukrainians and their supporters have turned out to show their resistance will never falter.

Duty of care floated for betting ads accountability

Duty of care floated for betting ads accountability

Duty of care floated for betting ads accountability

Duty of care floated for betting ads accountability

A draft proposal to make gambling companies more accountable for harm through a duty of care is being considered by a federal minister.

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report critics brand as politically motivated.

Foreign student numbers should be 'depoliticised'

Foreign student numbers should be 'depoliticised'

Foreign student numbers should be 'depoliticised'

Foreign student numbers should be 'depoliticised'

UK High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says foreign uni students should not be included in immigration caps to boost soft power for Australia and Britain.

Aussie shares drop again as Trump talks more tariffs

Aussie shares drop again as Trump talks more tariffs

Aussie shares drop again as Trump talks more tariffs

Aussie shares drop again as Trump talks more tariffs

The ASX200 has fallen 0.7 per cent after US President Donald Trump said promised tariffs on Mexico and Canada would go ahead next week as scheduled.

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Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Australia's public broadcaster has tried to settle a costly defence case over a fill-in radio presenter's terminated five-day contract.

Woodside CEO laments red tape over gas project approval

After reporting a doubling in profit, the boss of Australia's biggest oil and gas company says she is disappointed at delays in gaining government approvals.

Folbigg urges genetic testing expansion after acquittal

Kathleen Folbigg, who was wrongly convicted over the deaths of her children, says genetic testing should be bolstered to avoid a repeat of her experience.

Senators warned don't 'badger or harass' witnesses

A complaint has been made about how a government official has been treated at a Senate estimates hearing after a fiery session.

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Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

More needs to be done to tackle rheumatic heart disease in Australia, but among the best prevention programs are those which are community-led, researchers say.

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

An Australian start-up has installed a renewable hydrogen generator and storage system at an airport in a bid to overcome barriers to adopting the clean energy.

Arts awards postponed amid Venice selection uproar

The Asia Pacific Arts Awards have been postponed, amid a row over the decision to ditch the team picked for the Venice Biennale.

Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

The growing influence of protectionists in the White House should concern Australia as steel tariffs loom, a former Trump adviser warns.

Warnings consultants would replace axed public servants

Australians could wait in longer lines and pay more for government services under an opposition plan to cut thousands of public servants, a Labor minister says.

Pacific worker labour scheme wage boost changes delayed

Changes to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme that would have boosted the wages of some workers has been pushed back to 2026 as it is reviewed.

Domino's shares battered as store closures hit profits

Domino's Pizza's Australian boss has promised improved profitability after the fast food chain shuttered hundreds of under-performing stores across its network.

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