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Consultants in firing line amid public servant stoush

Consultants in firing line amid public servant stoush

The coalition wants to slash public servant numbers but Labor says the alternative is costly consultants, as both sides lavish voters with cost-of-living help.

James Hardie shares hammered on $14b US merger deal

James Hardie shares hammered on $14b US merger deal

James Hardie shares hammered on $14b US merger deal

James Hardie shares hammered on $14b US merger deal

Shares in fibre cement manufacturer James Hardie have sunk on news of a merger with US-listed AZEK, as investors vote with their feet over the deal's value.

Labor's energy bill relief labelled 'band-aid solution'

Labor's energy bill relief labelled 'band-aid solution'

Labor's energy bill relief labelled 'band-aid solution'

Labor's energy bill relief labelled 'band-aid solution'

Australia should divert its uncontracted gas back to the domestic market in the face of supply issues and soaring costs for households, advocates say.

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Public service jobs on line as poll battlelines form

Public service jobs on line as poll battlelines form

The coalition has doubled down on plans to axe public service jobs if elected as the prime minister goes into bat for Australians working from home.

'Hip pocket help' on its way in pre-election sweetener

'Hip pocket help' on its way in pre-election sweetener

Australians will receive more energy bill relief in the federal budget but the Liberals argue it's only needed because Labor has allowed costs to blow out.

Budget week to bring inflation, cost-of-living news

Budget week to bring inflation, cost-of-living news

The Albanese government will look to further ease cost-of-living pressures without adding to inflation when it delivers its fourth budget.

Industry deflects blame as car insurance premiums soar

Industry deflects blame as car insurance premiums soar

Car insurance premiums have soared in recent years but the industry insists it's doing its part to reduce costs and wants government to step in.

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Climate fight here and now, and linked to living costs

Climate fight here and now, and linked to living costs

Climate fight here and now, and linked to living costs

Climate fight here and now, and linked to living costs

Fighting misinformation and communicating the link between cost of living and back-to-back weather disasters are key priorities for climate advocates.

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

The growing popularity of platforms such as OnlyFans has been linked to an increase in the number of Australians seeking help for pornography addiction.

Plans to help more into 'disaster' housing market

Plans to help more into 'disaster' housing market

Plans to help more into 'disaster' housing market

Plans to help more into 'disaster' housing market

Aspiring homeowners could secure a cheaper mortgage and lower deposit by letting the government take a stake, but Peter Dutton questions whether they want to.

Greens pledge home-made defence drones, climate 'army'

Greens pledge home-made defence drones, climate 'army'

Greens pledge home-made defence drones, climate 'army'

Greens pledge home-made defence drones, climate 'army'

The Greens want locally-made drones and missiles to reduce Australia's reliance on the US, while a new "army" addresses a growing defence force workload.

How a French artist inspired queens of Aussie fashion

How a French artist inspired queens of Aussie fashion

How a French artist inspired queens of Aussie fashion

How a French artist inspired queens of Aussie fashion

A show at the National Gallery of Australia explores how 1980s fashion darlings Linda Jackson and Jenny Kee were inspired by French artist Sonia Delaunay.

Nothing unnatural about Human Nature's homecoming tour

Nothing unnatural about Human Nature's homecoming tour

Nothing unnatural about Human Nature's homecoming tour

Nothing unnatural about Human Nature's homecoming tour

After performing together for over 35 years, one-time boy band Human Nature are back on home soil to celebrate a career-defining album.

Hold my chardy: how a warming world makes a cooler drop

Hold my chardy: how a warming world makes a cooler drop

Hold my chardy: how a warming world makes a cooler drop

Hold my chardy: how a warming world makes a cooler drop

A leading vigneron is encouraging Aussie drinkers to do the unthinkable and add ice to wine, as producers experiment with Italian styles in a changing climate.

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Suburbs turn back on coalition over work-from-home ban

Mortgage-belt electorates have shifted towards Labor after the coalition pledged to force public servants back to the office.

Regional shoppers paying price of supermarket dominance

Shoppers outside the cities will continue to pay higher prices for food and groceries without support to boost competition, a business council says.

Authors fume over claims stolen books used to fuel AI

Writers want legal changes and compensation after a tech giant allegedly used pirated books to train its artificial intelligence model.

Australian shares chalk up best weekly close for 2025

The local bourse had a bumpy early session before posting its first weekly gain in more than a month, but analysts warn there could be trouble ahead.

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Aussie invention may cut the cost of self-driving cars

A single camera powered by artificial intelligence software could help drive future autonomous cars, slashing thousands of dollars from their production cost.

Miller the unlikely face of Popovic's Socceroos revamp

Lewis Miller has overcome his Asian Cup horror show to make Australia's right back berth his own under the coaching of Tony Popovic.

Media laws to stay despite US tech giant threat

Social media companies have urged US President Donald Trump to punish Australia over laws forcing platforms to pay media outlets for content.

Premier promises pre-spinoff rebuild for Smiggle

Premier Investments shares have rallied after chair Solomon Lew promised to maximise value before spinning-off kids stationary brand Smiggle.

Coles, Woolies guilty of increasing margins: watchdog

Treasurer Jim Chalmers promised a crackdown on major supermarkets following a consumer watchdog report, but warned breaking them up would be counterproductive.

Nation needs greater protection from economic threats

A review of intelligence services has called for a system overhaul to combat a growing threat to Australia's economic security.

Major parties neck and neck as election draws closer

The latest YouGov poll shows the coalition has clawed back ground to be tied with the government on a two-party preferred basis.

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