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Record loss of outdoor work hours due to heat: report

Record loss of outdoor work hours due to heat: report

Heat exposure, drought and natural disasters are causing deaths and economic havoc in Australia and around the world, according to a major global report.

Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints

Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints

Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints

Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints

Federal politicians are calling for a review of the Bureau of Meteorology’s revamped website after it was labelled difficult to navigate and missing key tools.

Nurse turned shearer awarded for busting rural stigmas

Nurse turned shearer awarded for busting rural stigmas

Nurse turned shearer awarded for busting rural stigmas

Nurse turned shearer awarded for busting rural stigmas

When a shearer heard of several deaths across her industry, she knew she had to start making mental health a priority in the nation's wool sheds.

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Auditor to probe social housing fund's value for money

Auditor to probe social housing fund's value for money

The nation's auditor will investigate whether a massive housing fund set up in 2023 was designed correctly and is delivering value for money

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

Artificial intelligence tools are inspiring more people to create their own software and could help to address Australia's skills gap.

Heatwaves, climate extremes 'normal' for oceans by 2040

Heatwaves, climate extremes 'normal' for oceans by 2040

Even if the Paris Agreement is met, Australia’s marine life will still be under pressure to adapt or move in response to climate pressures, and fast.

Nation must 'choose courage' as it enters treaty era

Nation must 'choose courage' as it enters treaty era

Australians are being urged to put aside politics and "choose courage", as one state prepares to enter into treaty with its First Nations people.

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Short finger blow for Australia's T20 series with India

Short finger blow for Australia's T20 series with India

Short finger blow for Australia's T20 series with India

Short finger blow for Australia's T20 series with India

Allrounder Matt Short faces time on the sidelines after undergoing finger surgery, in a setback for Australia's T20 hopes against India.

Luminary wants brave choices to halt Australia's slide

Luminary wants brave choices to halt Australia's slide

Luminary wants brave choices to halt Australia's slide

Luminary wants brave choices to halt Australia's slide

A former Reserve Bank governor has called for courageous decisions from Australia's leaders on the nation's budget, economy and strategic interests.

Aussie shares fall as miners, major companies drag

Aussie shares fall as miners, major companies drag

Aussie shares fall as miners, major companies drag

Aussie shares fall as miners, major companies drag

A strong banking sector performance wasn't enough to rescue Australia's share market from a negative session, as miners and two segment leaders tumbled.

Optus, minister to be grilled as inquiry gets go-ahead

Optus, minister to be grilled as inquiry gets go-ahead

Optus, minister to be grilled as inquiry gets go-ahead

Optus, minister to be grilled as inquiry gets go-ahead

Optus executives and the minister in charge of the triple-zero network will be probed as an inquiry into emergency outages is given the green light.

Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms

Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms

Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms

Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms

The coalition is approaching a final position on energy and net zero emissions after debate on the issue sparked fractures within the opposition.

Star defender's hamstring a concern for Socceroos

Star defender's hamstring a concern for Socceroos

Star defender's hamstring a concern for Socceroos

Star defender's hamstring a concern for Socceroos

The Socceroos will nervously await the results of scans on Jordan Bos's hamstring injury, but are relishing Jackson Irvine's return to the pitch.

Sheep and beef behind rise in farmer sentiment

Sheep and beef behind rise in farmer sentiment

Sheep and beef behind rise in farmer sentiment

Sheep and beef behind rise in farmer sentiment

Tasmanian farmers are the most confident in the nation, while Western Australian primary producers are the most worried, according to a new survey.

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RBA drops rates hint as Australia maintains AAA status

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has responded to a surprise jump in unemployment as a credit agency gives Australia's finance a tick of approval.

Albanese government gets F on its integrity report card

More secrecy, a failure to curb the influence of lobbyists and diminishing accountability have scuppered the Albanese government's transparency record.

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

The most powerful tech giants will abide by Australia's ban on children under the age of 16 despite arguing it risks undermining confidence in the rules.

Tech giant founder targeted as federal police raid firm

Shares in Australian technology giant WiseTech are in freefall, down 15 per cent in early trading, after revelations of an ASIC-AFP raid.

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Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn

The federal government has released confidential briefing documents which warn of higher power prices over the months to come.

Old batteries could deliver critical mineral shortcuts

Recycling big batteries, solar panels and wind turbines at the end of their lives could create a lucrative export industry if Australia gets its rules right.

Doctors hail Medicare changes as win for rural patients

Rebates for longer phone consultations will help marginalised patients, including those who live far from health care or who cannot access video technology.

Warning bell sounds on hidden impact of climate change

Doctors have warned temperatures aren't the only thing rising due to climate change, with health impacts also set to increase.

Hi-vis inquiry hijinks: minister rejects union claims

Accusations made against the CFMEU's administrator have been rejected as disgraceful, with a potential inquiry into the union's conduct to take place.

Australian shares up on hopes of US-China trade detente

Energy and interest rate-sensitive shares have led Australian market gains following reports of US-China trade tensions easing and renewed hope on rates.

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

Negotiating the passage of major environment reforms through parliament is pulling the federal government in different directions.

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