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Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Funding community climate resilience and repairs via a fossil fuel company levy has been formally endorsed by local governments at an annual conference.

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.

Aussies frothing over mid-strength as beer of choice

Aussies frothing over mid-strength as beer of choice

Aussies frothing over mid-strength as beer of choice

Aussies frothing over mid-strength as beer of choice

A quiet revolution is taking place in the beer-drinking habits of Australians as one-time favourites are overtaken and an old-style brew regains popularity.

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Shares snap losing steak but inflation threats remain

Shares snap losing steak but inflation threats remain

Monetary policy continues to loom large over markets as sticky local price growth weighs on confidence and a hawkish US rates outlook drags on metals prices.

Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition

Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition

The opposition has bristled at the assertion Australia must choose between trading with China and keeping in lock step with Washington on defence.

Death or divorce: owners could miss out on tax breaks

Death or divorce: owners could miss out on tax breaks

The federal government is being accused of a crucial oversight as it tries to ram its overhaul of taxes on investments through parliament.

Inflation lying in wait to strike another rate blow

Inflation lying in wait to strike another rate blow

Despite a fall in headline inflation, a larger-than-expected rise in the underlying figure leaves the door open to more Reserve Bank rate hikes.

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The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent

The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent

The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent

The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent

More businesses are investing in artificial intelligence to boost productivity but a leading tech firm says they are not all getting investments right.

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

While communities around Australia's largest river system want to support both the environment and industry, debate continues over climate risks and water use.

Cost-of-living crunch hits spending on baby goods

Cost-of-living crunch hits spending on baby goods

Cost-of-living crunch hits spending on baby goods

Cost-of-living crunch hits spending on baby goods

Rising interest rates and petrol prices led to parents buying fewer prams and car seats at Baby Bunting, pushing down its full-year earnings guidance.

Labor launches One Nation attack on paid parental leave

Labor launches One Nation attack on paid parental leave

Labor launches One Nation attack on paid parental leave

Labor launches One Nation attack on paid parental leave

Six months of government-funded paid parental could eventually be extended, as Labor seizes on Pauline Hanson's attacks on the scheme.

Australia's car loan trap: industry warned to be 'fair'

Australia's car loan trap: industry warned to be 'fair'

Australia's car loan trap: industry warned to be 'fair'

Australia's car loan trap: industry warned to be 'fair'

The findings of a major report on car financing in Australia aren't pretty, leaving the industry body to make clear that customers must be treated fairly.

Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.

Aussies snub convention as cost of dying skyrockets

Aussies snub convention as cost of dying skyrockets

Aussies snub convention as cost of dying skyrockets

Aussies snub convention as cost of dying skyrockets

More Australians are turning to online fundraisers to help cover the rising cost of a loved one's funeral, raising $28 million in the previous year alone.

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As Aussie waistlines expand, so do treatment costs

Most adult Australians are actually overweight or obese and that number is rising, research shows, with the problem taking a growing toll on health systems.

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

The stories of those who have served their nation are being shared as a major new gallery opens at the Australian War Memorial.

Australia's biggest class action settlement approved

More than $2.4 billion in class action settlements relating to Robodebt are set to be paid out after a protracted approval process.

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

No more cases of a deadly bird flu strain have been detected with tests continuing as sick or dead seabirds are discovered on beaches.

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Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Australians with diabetes, heart disease, obesity and menopause paid thousands and spoke with fake doctors who said their lives were at risk, a watchdog claims.

'Lehrmann guy' attempts to transform defamation case

A former producer has accused media giants of conspiracy and tried to have the justice in the Bruce Lehrmann case subpoenaed before his own defamation trial.

Australian shares dip as slump in miners drags on

Easing oil prices and stronger bank stocks have not been enough to lift the local bourse, as weak metals prices continue to weigh on the mining sector.

Health fears after weedkiller approved for ongoing use

A decision to approve the ongoing use of toxic weedkillers has been slammed by an advocacy group which warns it leaves people at risk of deadly diseases.

Long, expensive 'slog' between health studies and work

Unpaid prac placements for health students, amounting to hundreds of hours of free work, are in the crosshairs of independent MPs and 43,000 petitioners.

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Controversial changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will get a parliamentary green light after Labor made a handful of concessions.

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

The rights to life, family and home are under threat from fossil fuel expansion by Australia and other nations, argue claimants of a landmark climate case.

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