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More households want to go full electric but lack spark

More households want to go full electric but lack spark

Millions more Australian households plan to cut gas and go all-electric but many say they need more information and guidance to do so.

'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory

'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory

'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory

'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory

Elizabeth Watson-Brown will be the only Greens member in federal parliament's lower house after she claimed victory in the Brisbane seat of Ryan.

Aussie shares gain ground after US-China trade truce

Aussie shares gain ground after US-China trade truce

Aussie shares gain ground after US-China trade truce

Aussie shares gain ground after US-China trade truce

A de-escalation in trade tensions between the world's two largest economies has sparked a stock market rally, pushing Australian shares higher.

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Land squeeze threatens climate-exposed islanders

Land squeeze threatens climate-exposed islanders

Climate change-fuelled sea level rise and extreme weather events are encroaching on island communities and forcing repeat displacement.

Liberals' first female leader promises strong policies

Liberals' first female leader promises strong policies

Liberals need to reconnect with Australians who deserted them, Sussan Ley says as her election as the party's first female leader signals an era of refreshment.

Election contests heat up as seats go down to the wire

Election contests heat up as seats go down to the wire

After more than a week of federal election vote-counting, winners are yet to be declared in three seats as the next parliament takes shape.

Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Smiles were abundant following a big election victory as new and old members of the Labor ministry gathered to be sworn in at Government House.

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Consumers in crossfire despite US-China trade war truce

Consumers in crossfire despite US-China trade war truce

Consumers in crossfire despite US-China trade war truce

Consumers in crossfire despite US-China trade war truce

An index measuring consumer sentiment is improving after the US tariff announcements, but Australians are warned the economic impact still remains uncertain.

New tool to improve diagnosis of lifelong condition

New tool to improve diagnosis of lifelong condition

New tool to improve diagnosis of lifelong condition

New tool to improve diagnosis of lifelong condition

Researchers hope diagnostic guidelines will help to reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and services for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

A new leadership network aims to help Australian companies and organisations reap the benefits of gender diversity, including the potential to boost profits.

Carla Zampatti runway launches new look Fashion Week

Carla Zampatti runway launches new look Fashion Week

Carla Zampatti runway launches new look Fashion Week

Carla Zampatti runway launches new look Fashion Week

A collection from the Carla Zampatti label marks the start of Australian Fashion Week.

Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote

Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote

Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote

Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote

After settling a leadership battle, the Nationals have a broader fight on their hands as they debate whether to continue backing a key climate target.

Albanese flags meetings with world leaders in Rome

Albanese flags meetings with world leaders in Rome

Albanese flags meetings with world leaders in Rome

Albanese flags meetings with world leaders in Rome

Anthony Albanese is eyeing meetings with a number of world leaders when he travels to Rome to attend Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass.

Aussie shares pare gains ahead of US-China deal detail

Aussie shares pare gains ahead of US-China deal detail

Aussie shares pare gains ahead of US-China deal detail

Aussie shares pare gains ahead of US-China deal detail

Australian shares have edged slightly higher amid trade talks between the world's two largest economies, but a deal on tariffs is yet to come.

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Wastewater may solve wee green hydrogen price problem

The cost of renewable hydrogen could be cut substantially if Australian researchers can scale their latest discoveries involving wastewater.

Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry

One of Labor's most senior women has been shifted out of a key portfolio as the prime minister shakes up his cabinet after a landslide election win.

Cyclone Alfred damage bill to rain on insurer's parade

Insurance claims for damage linked to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and earlier record flooding in north Queensland have almost reached $1.5 billion, data shows.

Uranium miner backs off challenge to Jabiluka decision

A bid to overturn a decision not to renew the controversial Jabiluka mineral lease looks set to be abandoned as Rio Tinto moves to take over a uranium miner.

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Major parties barely fend off independent challengers

Several MPs have clung on to their electorates by a whisker after days of counting following the May federal election, but the fate of others is less clear.

Liberals warned to ditch culture wars ahead of vote

The needs of Australians must be prioritised over culture wars, an ex-Liberal has urged, as the party prepares to elect a new leader after its election loss.

The 'fact check' network waging a war on truth

A Russia-backed "fact-check network" has listed a controversial Australian academic among its contributors as the Kremlin shifts its information war efforts.

Liberals push leadership cases after election thrashing

Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley are courting support for the Liberal Party leadership, as one high-profile senator announces her bid for the deputy role.

Axed minister's angry response to 'factional assassin'

A minister dumped from federal cabinet has pinned the blame on Labor factional warlords and suggested his views on Gaza were partly responsible.

Jobs and wage data in focus ahead of interest rate call

Most analysts are asking not if, but by how much, the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates - and upcoming jobs data could be pivotal to that decision.

The social media-hating philosopher relishing his X ban

Famed philosopher AC Grayling is speaking at writers' festivals around Australia - but you won't find him promoting it on social media.

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