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Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the hardship she experienced as an immigrant child after being honoured at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards.

Dark side of dating with some app users more vulnerable

Dark side of dating with some app users more vulnerable

Dark side of dating with some app users more vulnerable

Dark side of dating with some app users more vulnerable

Dating apps are being told to do more to prevent sexual violence enabled by their platforms but there's a warning broader societal attitudes can't be ignored.

HECS debts lump students with future mortgage misery

HECS debts lump students with future mortgage misery

HECS debts lump students with future mortgage misery

HECS debts lump students with future mortgage misery

As debate on how best to cut student loans continues in federal parliament, figures have shown how HECS debts can impact on mortgages.

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Campus-style hubs to aid uni students in city outskirts

Campus-style hubs to aid uni students in city outskirts

University campus-style facilities are set to make life easier for students living on the outskirts of Australia's biggest cities.

Utility sector leads Australian shares higher

Utility sector leads Australian shares higher

The local share market finished Friday up 0.7 per cent, but couldn't recoup all of its losses from the start of the week.

Dog walkers, picnickers have roles in biosecurity bout

Dog walkers, picnickers have roles in biosecurity bout

A major gathering of global biosecurity experts has been told about the fight against Disease X and efforts to contain bird flu and other zoonotic diseases.

PM spruiks trade as Trump talk dominates regional forum

PM spruiks trade as Trump talk dominates regional forum

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with world leaders for a major economic summit in Peru with maintaining open trade ties a key topic of discussion.

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Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Cheap finance for climate projects is on offer from Australia for small businesses across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Property giants see reasons for optimism in real estate

Property giants see reasons for optimism in real estate

Property giants see reasons for optimism in real estate

Property giants see reasons for optimism in real estate

Positive sentiment is returning to the Australian property market, the bosses of Mirvac and Lendlease have told shareholders at their annual general meetings.

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Independent MPs have blasted proposed electoral laws capping expenditure, saying while they agree with reform, the way it's being done favours major parties.

Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Australia's two major supermarket chains say they will defend against class action lawsuits brought over allegations of misleading promotional price practices.

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Australia's national anti-corruption head has accepted "sole responsibility" for a mistake made in managing a conflict of interest, but won't step down.

Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights

Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights

Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights

Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights

Australia shifted its longstanding position on Israeli responsibility for damage from an oil spill and voted to support Palestinian resource sovereignty.

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

The Cbus chair, who's faced calls to resign after the superannuation fund delayed disability and death payments, says he will ensure it never happens again.

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‘Chart your fart’: call for Aussies to track their gas

Scientists want Australians to record the quality, quantity, aroma, loudness and duration of their emissions using a phone app for a gut health study.

Green iron export bonanza: invest or look like 'morons'

A think tank urges Australia to bankroll green iron or concede market leadership to China, which is racing ahead on decarbonising steel supply lines.

Crackdown efforts start on dodgy business practices

Dynamic pricing and subscription service traps are in the sights of the federal government, as consultation starts on efforts to ban them.

Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline

It is not just governments considering social media bans: a study shows more Australians plan to disconnect and spend less time online.

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Learn from anywhere: kids' advocate ACT Aust of Year

ACT Australian of the Year Megan Gilmour has been recognised for making sure kids suffering from chronic illnesses don't miss out on their chance to learn.

Brazill returns for Dockers, Hawks unchanged

Ash Brazill is set to return in Fremantle's semi-final against Adelaide, while Hawthorn duo Jas Fleming and Ainslie Kemp have been cleared of serious injury.

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

Bosses of the company supplying independent grocers say prices are consistently coming down, benefiting customers and their stores.

Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints

Figures have revealed almost 90 per cent of all complaints received by the anti-corruption commission's watchdog centred on decisions about robodebt.

Childcare worker wage rise set to be streamlined

As the nation's largest childcare provider signed on to a wage boost, the acting prime minister says a looming sector pay rise needed to be as easy as possible.

Banks help ASX edge higher after three days in the red

The ASX200 has edged higher to lift itself out of a three-day losing streak, as gains in IT stocks and financials outweigh a sluggish materials sector.

Pacific finance needs top $2b as storms hit, seas rise

Pacific Island nations need climate finance to top $2 billion every year in addition to existing official aid, experts warn the international climate summit.

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