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'Game changer': facility sheds light on plants' future

'Game changer': facility sheds light on plants' future

Agricultural researchers will mimic climate change at a new Queensland facility to help food growers prepare for global warming.

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Politicians will return to Canberra as tensions simmer over escalating conflict involving Gaza, Lebanon, Israel and Iran.

Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks

Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks

Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks

Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks

Researchers have released a comprehensive study into the long-term effects of daylight saving on sleep, debunking myths it makes people ill.

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PM quizzes premiers on social media and phone use rules

PM quizzes premiers on social media and phone use rules

The prime minister has written to premiers and chief ministers asking for their input and assistance in implementing a minimum age for social media access.

Household spending flat despite retail boost, tax cuts

Household spending flat despite retail boost, tax cuts

The economy is still struggling along with flat household spending despite an uptick in retail turnover and income tax cuts beginning to flow.

Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon

Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon

Australians in Lebanon will be transported by two mercy Qantas flights from Cyprus to Sydney as tensions in the region remain ongoing.

Aussie shares drop after Biden's offhand comment

Aussie shares drop after Biden's offhand comment

The ASX200 fell 0.7 per cent on Friday after Joe Biden made an off-the-cuff remark suggesting Israel might attack Iran's oilfields.

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Anniversary protests to 'set back' Gaza cause, PM says

Anniversary protests to 'set back' Gaza cause, PM says

Anniversary protests to 'set back' Gaza cause, PM says

Anniversary protests to 'set back' Gaza cause, PM says

As the Israeli community prepares to commemorate a day of deaths not seen since the Holocaust, political leaders are discouraging planned pro-Palestine vigils.

Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband's contacts

Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband's contacts

Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband's contacts

Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband's contacts

Women who allegedly had relationships with the husband of a mother-of-three, whose body was found near a ride-on lawnmower, have been asked to contact police.

Woolworths lands apartment tower deal for prime site

Woolworths lands apartment tower deal for prime site

Woolworths lands apartment tower deal for prime site

Woolworths lands apartment tower deal for prime site

A vacant inner-city site bought by Woolworths' development arm in 2020 will become a multi-storey apartment complex anchored by the supermarket.

Miner breached environmental laws in 'almighty' blast

Miner breached environmental laws in 'almighty' blast

Miner breached environmental laws in 'almighty' blast

Miner breached environmental laws in 'almighty' blast

Maules Creek Coal has been found guilty of failing to comply with environmental protections over a blast that shook locals and sent two workers to hospital.

Nature 'taken for granted' sparks calls for change

Nature 'taken for granted' sparks calls for change

Nature 'taken for granted' sparks calls for change

Nature 'taken for granted' sparks calls for change

Environmentalists, insurers and industry groups have aligned to warn Australia must address biodiversity loss to meet global promises and protect the economy.

Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Former Fortescue researchers being sued for intellectual property theft maintain searches of their homes and businesses were "massive over-reach" by the miner.

Social media dubbed 'a time suck' amid youth-ban push

Social media dubbed 'a time suck' amid youth-ban push

Social media dubbed 'a time suck' amid youth-ban push

Social media dubbed 'a time suck' amid youth-ban push

Results of a large survey suggest Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat all trail another digital platform when it comes to younger users.

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Aussie researchers turn wine into green battery tech

Australian university researchers have won a patent for using food acids to create a major component of battery technology.

Parliament House raided by anti-corruption commission

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed a raid took place at Parliament House but did not relate to a current or former politician.

Supercars returns to Ipswich, Tailem Bend in 2025

Ipswich and The Bend will return to an expanded Supercars calendar in 2025 but the Newcastle street circuit's future is in doubt after being omitted again.

Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat

Australia is looking at vaccinations for bird flu as environment ministers are called to a special meeting to discuss the threat to wildlife.

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New commissioner established: 'our children deserve it'

A national commissioner to promote the rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people will be appointed by the federal government.

Police go-ahead for contentious pro-Palestine rally

Police and pro-Palestine protesters have reached agreement allowing a rally to go ahead in Sydney over the weekend, after the dispute reached the Supreme Court.

Rising grocery prices makes feeding kids a challenge

Australian shoppers say it has become harder to provide kids with nutritious food and it's time for the government to crack down on supermarkets.

'Overdoses will grow': calls for more injecting rooms

Drug safety advocates are calling for more medically supervised drug injection services and other measures to reduce overdose deaths.

Aussie shares edge higher amid growing Mideast conflict

The ASX200 has finished 0.1 per cent higher, with attention still focused on the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Aged care reforms may not alleviate long waiting times

The inspector-general for aged care has told an inquiry older Australians may still be forced to wait long periods to access support despite sector reforms.

Hybrid vehicles in fast lane, as petrol cars slow down

Australians are buying fewer new cars as the economy bites but hybrid vehicles are bucking the trend, sales figures have revealed.

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