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Moves to boost powers for Indigenous kids' advocate

Moves to boost powers for Indigenous kids' advocate

Laws have been introduced to establish an independent Indigenous children's advocate to help address systemic issues.

Crime 'entitled' Bunnings to snag shoppers' facial data

Crime 'entitled' Bunnings to snag shoppers' facial data

Crime 'entitled' Bunnings to snag shoppers' facial data

Crime 'entitled' Bunnings to snag shoppers' facial data

A hardware giant has been found "entitled" to use facial recognition technology to combat retail crime and protect staff and customers.

EU trade deal inches closer amid minerals talks

EU trade deal inches closer amid minerals talks

EU trade deal inches closer amid minerals talks

EU trade deal inches closer amid minerals talks

Australia and Germany have agreed to deepen ties as negotiations over a free trade deal with Europe drag on.

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The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms

The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms

Lily Ford was in high school when she was first introduced to the source of a years-long addiction that's gripping Australian teenagers into dependence.

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

Balancing the scales towards gender equality will require Australian values of fairness, aspiration and opportunity to be front and centre.

Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election

Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley continues attempts to reunite the coalition, while the Nationals declare they won't be held to random deadlines.

Unions set sights on pay rises, threaten strike action

Unions set sights on pay rises, threaten strike action

Workers are more ready to strike than ever before, unions say, as they push for above-inflation pay rises to help members with high housing costs.

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Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs 'drive division'

Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs 'drive division'

Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs 'drive division'

Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs 'drive division'

A major plan to end racism has gone by the wayside as communities point the finger at politicians for exacerbating discrimination.

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

The RSL is pushing back against the sale of almost 70 Defence properties, saying veterans have "deep connections" to many of the historic locations.

Security deal to strengthen ties on PM's Indonesia trip

Security deal to strengthen ties on PM's Indonesia trip

Security deal to strengthen ties on PM's Indonesia trip

Security deal to strengthen ties on PM's Indonesia trip

Australia and Indonesia's already positive relationship is set to be further boosted when a high-level security deal is formally signed.

No rush to kiss and make up as leaders stick at talks

No rush to kiss and make up as leaders stick at talks

No rush to kiss and make up as leaders stick at talks

No rush to kiss and make up as leaders stick at talks

Nationals MP say they owe it to their voters to make sure any resumption of the coalition isn't beset by the threat of further divorces.

Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget

Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget

Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget

Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget

Almost 70 historic defence sites across Australia will go under the hammer, saving $100 million in annual costs to be reinvested back into the armed forces.

Australian shares reverse early dip as miners soar

Australian shares reverse early dip as miners soar

Australian shares reverse early dip as miners soar

Australian shares reverse early dip as miners soar

The local bourse has gained for a second straight session, supported by resurgent gold stocks and a positive outlook for the Aussie dollar.

Super funds blindsided by watchdog's unreleased review

Super funds blindsided by watchdog's unreleased review

Super funds blindsided by watchdog's unreleased review

Super funds blindsided by watchdog's unreleased review

Australia's superannuation industry looks forward to working with the corporate watchdog on scam prevention, noting they still haven't seen a critical report.

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Aussie packaging giant rallies after 'exciting' win

A major packaging company, with dual listings in Australia and the US, has boosted its first-half sales by 70 per cent after making a major acquisition.

'Lot of complaints': ex-minister's aged care warning

As the aged care sector gets used to major reforms, a former Liberal minister turned lobbyist has warned the overhaul may be having unintended consequences.

Australia tarnished by persistent racism, refugee abuse

Australia has again failed to curb refugee abuses and rampant discrimination, including against Indigenous people, in its human rights report card.

Forecasters dial up rate bets as banks prepare to hike

With the RBA showing stronger resolve to rein in inflation, banks will more likely than not be lifting home loan rates again in a few months, economists say.

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Palmer fights election caps despite failed $50m spend

Changes to how much money political parties can spend on elections and how much people can donate to candidates will be challenged in Australia's highest court.

'Traumatised' Libs told to get off TV and sort out feud

A former Liberal minister has told his colleagues to deal with their grievances privately, as Sussan Ley dismissed speculation that she could be ousted.

Another Australian dies in skiing accident in Japan

A second Australian has died on Japan's mountains in less than a week, after losing touch with a group he was skiing with and later being taken to hospital.

Petrol, diesel cars slow while hybrids, EVs speed up

Australians are buying fewer cars that use fossil fuels alone as they shift allegiance to low-emission hybrid and electric models.

Unions demand new health and safety laws after heatwave

A record-breaking heatwave has prompted calls for stronger laws protecting workers to reflect the dangers of a warming climate.

Cost of locking up prisoners reaches eye-watering high

The cost of managing the nation's prison populations has exploded in the past decade as cells become fuller and more people reoffend.

Major gaps miss women's heart attack risk and symptoms

A global review led by an Australian cardiologist has revealed critical gaps in how heart attacks in women are diagnosed, with calls for new guidelines.

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