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Rising star leads Matildas to victory in injury return

Rising star leads Matildas to victory in injury return

Caitlyn Foord and Amy Sayer starred as the Matildas sent off interim coach Tom Sermanni with a convincing win over Argentina in Canberra.

Eight Aussies in Super Rugby Pacific 'Team of the Year'

Eight Aussies in Super Rugby Pacific 'Team of the Year'

Eight Aussies in Super Rugby Pacific 'Team of the Year'

Eight Aussies in Super Rugby Pacific 'Team of the Year'

New Zealand teams dominate the finals line-up but Australian players are heavily represented in a first Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year.

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

The hidden costs to health and the environment from Australia's food system could exceed $250 billion, the nation's science agency says.

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Insurance cost warning after disasters hit bottom line

Insurance cost warning after disasters hit bottom line

The cost of natural disasters has set the federal budget back $2.2 billion, but experts warn cyclones and floods will push up insurance premiums.

Australian shares slip as geopolitical tensions rise

Australian shares slip as geopolitical tensions rise

The Australian share market has started the month lower as an escalation in trade tensions and global conflicts prompts investors to take profits.

Call for local steel mandate in face of Trump's tariffs

Call for local steel mandate in face of Trump's tariffs

The federal government is being urged to protect Australian jobs after US President Donald Trump announced a plan to double levies on foreign steel.

Dating site accused of catfishing users with 'free' use

Dating site accused of catfishing users with 'free' use

Dating site eHarmony allegedly misled customers with statements about the pricing, renewal and duration of its memberships, the consumer watchdog says.

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'Massive' increase driving smokers to the black market

'Massive' increase driving smokers to the black market

'Massive' increase driving smokers to the black market

'Massive' increase driving smokers to the black market

Progressive increases in cigarette taxes have dented smoking rates and boosted government coffers, but a surging black market is prompting calls for a rethink.

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Artificial intelligence technology use could rise in Australia after a major telecommunications provider teamed with an AI-powered search engine.

Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

The consumer watchdog is calling on businesses to share data to combat financial scams, as the value of money lost to criminals soars.

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia is adamant it will decide its defence spending despite pressure from the US for its Indo-Pacific allies to pour money into their budgets.

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

As drought and floods simultaneously affect farmers across the country, the government has offered more money to help them through the tough times.

Soul Patts and Brickworks merger 'makes a lot of sense'

Soul Patts and Brickworks merger 'makes a lot of sense'

Soul Patts and Brickworks merger 'makes a lot of sense'

Soul Patts and Brickworks merger 'makes a lot of sense'

An investment house and building product manufacturer will join forces after decades of cross-ownership, sending shares in both companies rocketing.

Housing set to grow from record high as rate cuts loom

Housing set to grow from record high as rate cuts loom

Housing set to grow from record high as rate cuts loom

Housing set to grow from record high as rate cuts loom

The prospect of more interest rate cuts has pushed house prices to record highs and is expected to continue fuelling growth for the rest of the year.

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Big business wants AI to do 'boring but essential' work

A peak body for some of the nation's biggest businesses has urged a mindset of opportunity rather than fear to help Australia become a global leader in AI.

Carbon tariff on the table for overseas businesses

A carbon tariff might be levied on some products as the federal government seeks to keep Australia on track to meeting its legislated climate targets.

Australia will determine its own defence policy: PM

Australia has reaffirmed the steps it has already taken to lift defence spending as the US calls on its allies in the Indo-Pacific to take on their share.

Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes

Winter is here but warmer-than-average conditions pose a slushy start to alpine activities in Australia.

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Albanese hits out at Trump's 'economic self harm'

The Prime Minister has criticised US President Donald Trump's move to double tariffs on steel imports as "inappropriate" and an act of harm.

National accounts to reveal Australia's economic pulse

Australia's economic growth rate for the first quarter will be revealed this week and investors will study minutes from the Reserve Bank's last board meeting.

'Salty soup': climate threat to vital lagoon ecosystems

Drought, sea level rise and more water evaporation from higher temperatures are ratcheting up lagoon salt contents to potentially harmful levels.

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

A submarine that destroyed an Allied warship in Newcastle in 1942 might have been found off the coast of Coffs Harbour.

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

Liberals win close seat as ousted MP hints at comeback

Liberal candidate Tim Wilson has been declared the winner of a hard-fought battleground seat following a partial ballot recount.

Parents spending thousands to choose baby's sex

Australian parents are spending tens of thousands of dollars to travel overseas and access IVF and sex selection in order to balance out their families.

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