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'Alarming' move by Meta raises misinformation fears

'Alarming' move by Meta raises misinformation fears

Meta's decision to end its third-party fact checks could put Australian democracy at risk amid an explosion of misinformation and disinformation, leaders warn.

Bank of mum and dad could run dry for retirement

Bank of mum and dad could run dry for retirement

Bank of mum and dad could run dry for retirement

Bank of mum and dad could run dry for retirement

Affordability constraints have many turning to the bank of mum and dad but parents have been urged to consider their finances carefully before lending.

Casino operator Star's shares plunge amid grim finances

Casino operator Star's shares plunge amid grim finances

Casino operator Star's shares plunge amid grim finances

Casino operator Star's shares plunge amid grim finances

Star Entertainment says it had just $79 million in cash left at December 31, after burning through $107 million over the previous three months.

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Cheap loans for firms to accelerate electric cars, utes

Cheap loans for firms to accelerate electric cars, utes

Cheap loans could save small and medium-sized businesses thousands in interest payments under a $50 million top-up aimed at reducing energy bills and emissions.

'Hero' hiker's incredible survival after 13-days lost

'Hero' hiker's incredible survival after 13-days lost

A missing hiker survived on two muesli bars and wild berries for almost two weeks before he was found in a search involving hundreds of rescuers and volunteers.

Jobs on the line: skills employees need to stay in work

Jobs on the line: skills employees need to stay in work

Employers have revealed the most sought-after skills they want in workers with predictions 20 per cent of jobs will undergo major change in the next five years.

PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

An early start to the political year has landed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in cattle country, where he has been spruiking the importance of the industry.

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Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims

Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims

Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims

Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims

Australians are likely to see more false content and abuse on their Facebook, Instagram and Threads feeds when Meta ditches fact-checking problematic posts.

Australian shares rally after news of easing inflation

Australian shares rally after news of easing inflation

Australian shares rally after news of easing inflation

Australian shares rally after news of easing inflation

The ASX200 hit a four-week high after a report of cooling inflation raised hopes for Australia's first interest rate cut in four years.

Early rate-cut hopes alive as core inflation eases

Early rate-cut hopes alive as core inflation eases

Early rate-cut hopes alive as core inflation eases

Early rate-cut hopes alive as core inflation eases

Hopes of a February interest rate cut have been rekindled as core inflation subsides, though the strong jobs market might prove a roadblock.

X Corp welcomes Meta's thumbs-down for fact-checking

X Corp welcomes Meta's thumbs-down for fact-checking

X Corp welcomes Meta's thumbs-down for fact-checking

X Corp welcomes Meta's thumbs-down for fact-checking

Rival social network X has applauded Meta's decision to follow its lead on ditching fact-checking, with its CEO calling the move an endorsement.

Downturn in house values as 'something's got to give'

Downturn in house values as 'something's got to give'

Downturn in house values as 'something's got to give'

Downturn in house values as 'something's got to give'

Australia's two most populous cities have signalled the beginning of a property downturn amid widening gaps between income, borrowing capacity and home values.

CES 2025: tech firms promise AI robots, cars, fridges

CES 2025: tech firms promise AI robots, cars, fridges

CES 2025: tech firms promise AI robots, cars, fridges

CES 2025: tech firms promise AI robots, cars, fridges

Robots, self-driving cars and AI-powered work colleagues may not be far away, according to predictions aired at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Australian shares, dollar maintain strong new-year run

Australian shares, dollar maintain strong new-year run

Australian shares, dollar maintain strong new-year run

Australian shares, dollar maintain strong new-year run

The ASX200 has risen 0.3 per cent as the Australian dollar climbed to its highest level since December 19.

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PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

The prime minister is using a multi-state blitz to launch new offensives against the coalition's nuclear energy policy as the federal election looms.

Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly

Housing construction is expected to ramp up this year but labour shortages, builder insolvencies and higher global inflation pose headwinds.

Coalition insists nuclear plan won't blow up economy

The federal opposition has slammed government analysis that suggests its nuclear energy calculations are based on a shrinking economy in five states.

Australia takes steps to mend strained ties with Israel

Australia will send one of its most senior ministers to Israel in a bid to help fix the relationship that has come under increasing strain.

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Resigning Canadian PM 'a great friend': Albanese

The prime minister has sent well wishes to Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau, but some questions hang over whether Anthony Albanese could face a similar fate.

Consumer confidence starts year with a bang

Consumer confidence has bounced higher and is expected to keep improving as rising real wages and rate cuts support household incomes.

Australian dollar firms but remains vulnerable

The Australian dollar has hit a one-week high but could be at risk of further decline depending on an upcoming inflation readout.

Owners blasted as 'old tech' steel furnace restarts

The operators of Whyalla's steelworks say they have "rescued" the vintage plant but warn there is still a long way to go before it is stable and secure.

Man accused of raping airline crew member denied bail

A Fijian man accused of sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day could make a bid for freedom when he next faces court.

Heavens open, bringing relief from heat and fires

Wet and cooler conditions across much of southeastern Australia have provided relief from the heat and a bushfire burning for three weeks.

PM hits the road to an election with multi-state blitz

The election year has begun with the prime minister making his first major promise as he embarks on a whirlwind cross-country crusade.

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