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WA stares down 'east coast clowns' over costly GST deal

WA stares down 'east coast clowns' over costly GST deal

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has promised to fight any move to strip his state of its lucrative GST deal, saying changes could cost it billions.

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders.

Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall

Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall

Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall

Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall

Rural people rely on fundraising, grants and donations from mining companies to keep their health services running, as an inquiry hears of Medicare shortfalls.

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Fashion, sports website posts strong earnings growth

Fashion, sports website posts strong earnings growth

The Iconic saw sales rise and earnings climb, in part thanks to its new online marketplace and a new tool that adjusts pricing in real time.

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.

Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row

Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row

Turmoil is continuing at a major airport with a third incident in three weeks, after a jet was cleared to take off while another planned to cross the runway.

Half a million and counting: Aussies power battery boom

Half a million and counting: Aussies power battery boom

Australians have installed more than 500,000 household batteries in a move experts say will keep putting downward pressure on power bills.

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The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

Melinda Cilento, head of economic think tank CEDA, will become the newest member of the nine-person board responsible for setting interest rates in Australia.

Nap time over for baby goods giant as profits jump

Nap time over for baby goods giant as profits jump

Nap time over for baby goods giant as profits jump

Nap time over for baby goods giant as profits jump

Australia's biggest retailer of baby goods has gone all-in on its slick new stores, bringing its previously nerve-wracking sales figures out of the wilderness.

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

The prime minister has urged for a curtailing of inducements that keep people gambling online, arguing it feeds addictions.

Huge swath of land returned to Traditional Owners

Huge swath of land returned to Traditional Owners

Huge swath of land returned to Traditional Owners

Huge swath of land returned to Traditional Owners

A Federal Court ruling has granted Traditional Owners native title for more than 170,000 hectares in northern Australia as part of a decades‑long campaign.

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

The National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector says many complainants to the federal watchdog have been left flat by long waits to hear back on their cases.

Albanese says his 'melons' hand gestures misinterpreted

Albanese says his 'melons' hand gestures misinterpreted

Albanese says his 'melons' hand gestures misinterpreted

Albanese says his 'melons' hand gestures misinterpreted

The prime minister insists his comments and hand gestures about the Japanese prime minister gifting him two melons have been incorrectly characterised.

'Despondent': neurological patients face treatment maze

'Despondent': neurological patients face treatment maze

'Despondent': neurological patients face treatment maze

'Despondent': neurological patients face treatment maze

A nationwide survey has found the health system is failing Australians with neurological conditions, with almost a third waiting four years for a diagnosis.

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Fighting frailty: push for strength training for oldies

Motivated by personal experience, a health advocate has launched National Strength Day urging greater focus on strength in health care.

Crows make six changes, Freo young gun to miss big game

Adelaide have managed Taylor Walker amid a whopping six changes for their massive game against top side Fremantle, as the Dockers confirm a key injury.

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

Thousands of students have taken to the streets nationwide, ditching school to voice opposition to Pauline Hanson as plans are hatched for a second strike.

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

A former army lawyer has walked out of jail on parole more than two years into his sentence for stealing secret defence documents.

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Nationals push for stronger parental leave for fathers

The party representing regional Australia wants more babies and has developed a policy to ensure men are present for life’s big moment.

Liberal senator rebuked for personal policy 'Odyssey'

The coalition's housing spokesman has come under fire for comments suggesting those on lower incomes should accept living in poorly built homes.

Aussie shares fall as CommBank, miners drag on market

The ASX has continued to grind lower during earnings season, but there are signs investors are tipping the exchange will soon head higher.

Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs

A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.

AI boom, productivity malaise making RBA's job harder

Investment in AI is supporting demand in the economy at a time when the Reserve Bank wants it to cool, but the housing downturn should help get inflation down.

Energy giant isn't sweating after warmer winter

Weather woes and energy market shake-ups aren't weighing heavily on Australia's biggest electricity retailer.

'Accountability taken': Telstra execs pay outage price

Telstra's CEO is among 10 senior leaders paying the price for a major nationwide outage as the telco's board docks executive pay by nearly $2 million.

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