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Treasurer digs critical minerals, ships plan to Senate

Treasurer digs critical minerals, ships plan to Senate

A plan to revitalise Australian manufacturing by making more things here with clean energy and resources has cleared a hurdle but the path ahead looks rocky.

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

Defence personnel need greater support to transition from military service to civilian life and access ongoing assistance, a royal commission recommends.

Self-serving CFMEU leaders ruined union: McManus

Self-serving CFMEU leaders ruined union: McManus

Self-serving CFMEU leaders ruined union: McManus

Self-serving CFMEU leaders ruined union: McManus

ACTU secretary Sally McManus has launched a scathing attack on former CFMEU leaders who she said refused to stand down despite allegations against them.

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Federal minister's lack of control on logging 'absurd'

Federal minister's lack of control on logging 'absurd'

Federal independents are mounting a renewed push to get the environment minister to deal with state-based logging threats to endangered species.

'Misinformation' blamed for missing question on census

'Misinformation' blamed for missing question on census

The next census will include questions on sexual orientation and gender but not about intersex people, which is being criticised by some stakeholder groups.

Australian shares rebound but still lose ground

Australian shares rebound but still lose ground

The ASX200 has finished 0.3 per cent lower, recovering ground after being down by as much as 1.2 per cent in early trading.

Women ditching part-time as COVID redefines flexibility

Women ditching part-time as COVID redefines flexibility

Part-time work is fading as the go-to way of meeting flexibility needs and this could open up opportunities to narrow gender-based economic disadvantage.

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Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

Australia is targeting 1.2 million new homes by 2029, but a major construction body says only significant reform can overcome a huge shortfall.

Love on the Spectrum wins hearts with two more Emmys

Love on the Spectrum wins hearts with two more Emmys

Love on the Spectrum wins hearts with two more Emmys

Love on the Spectrum wins hearts with two more Emmys

Australian production house Northern Pictures has beaten RuPaul's Drag Race to win two more Emmys for its reality show Love on the Spectrum.

Calls to address 'unspoken cost' of reproductive health

Calls to address 'unspoken cost' of reproductive health

Calls to address 'unspoken cost' of reproductive health

Calls to address 'unspoken cost' of reproductive health

Australian workers could be offered 12 more days off under a union push to expand access to reproductive leave.

Westpac names business and wealth head as next CEO

Westpac names business and wealth head as next CEO

Westpac names business and wealth head as next CEO

Westpac names business and wealth head as next CEO

Westpac says Anthony Miller will succeed Peter King who is retiring as chief executive officer and managing director after three decades with the bank.

X doesn't mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine

X doesn't mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine

X doesn't mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine

X doesn't mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine

X Corp should not be responsible for fines issued to Twitter by the Australian eSafety Commissioner, its lawyers argued, as they are different companies.

'Unacceptable': MPs told to lift standards, lower tone

'Unacceptable': MPs told to lift standards, lower tone

'Unacceptable': MPs told to lift standards, lower tone

'Unacceptable': MPs told to lift standards, lower tone

As one Liberal member called for quotas for women in parliament, MPs have been urged to ease back anger in political debate amid rising social tensions.

Just Group fires Smiggle boss over alleged misconduct

Just Group fires Smiggle boss over alleged misconduct

Just Group fires Smiggle boss over alleged misconduct

Just Group fires Smiggle boss over alleged misconduct

Just Group's board alleges that John Cheston engaged in "serious misconduct and a serious breach of his employment terms."

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Childcare shortage crippling country families' finances

Eighty-six per cent of families in regional, rural and remote communities are struggling to access childcare, creating financial stress, a report has warned.

Tourist hotspots face climate change 'peril'

A report from a global insurance giant reveals half of Australia's tourist hotspots face high risks, and possible "natural peril" from climate change.

Economic woes to cast shadow as parliament returns

Labor is bracing for an attack on its economic management after the latest figures laid bare the hip pocket pain being felt across Australian households.

Struggle for Aussies on income support 'national shame'

Almost three-quarters of Australians receiving income support are cutting back on essentials including food due to the rising cost of living, a survey shows.

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Call for net zero by 2035 to be a global climate leader

Australia has been urged to harden its emissions reduction targets at a "critical juncture" in the fight against climate change as leaders gather for a forum.

Housing sustainability framework stands up to scrutiny

With one in seven forecast to be living in community housing within decades, a review finds foundations are in place as pressure builds for broader standards.

Census to include sexual orientation, gender topics

The 2026 census will include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity, following backlash against the federal government by the LGBTIQ+ community.

Emissions blowout flagged if coal, gas extended: govt

Australia's emissions could blow out by an additional 1.7 billion tonnes should coal and gas be extended, government analysis has found.

Treasurer backs inflation target, despite rates risk

Jim Chalmers has acknowledged there's tension between fiscal and monetary policy, but argues the government and the central bank have the same objective.

K-pop phenomenon continues meteoric rise in Australia

The rise and rise of K-pop shows no sign of wavering in Australia, with fans hungry for more show, more fashion and more dance routines.

More than moon dust: Space architect prints new habitat

Off-planet habitats could be 3D-printed from moon dust or Martian "soil", a space architect says, and teach Earthians a valuable lesson in sustainable living.

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