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One Nation monoculture claim red-carded as 'nonsense'

One Nation monoculture claim red-carded as 'nonsense'

Anthony Albanese has pushed back on Pauline Hanson's call for Australia to be a monoculture, citing the nation's World Cup squad as proof of its diversity.

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Researchers are installing more underwater microphones to track whale migration in Australia and they are already hearing out-of-this-world calls.

KPMG chairman, partners to exit scandal-tainted firm

KPMG chairman, partners to exit scandal-tainted firm

KPMG chairman, partners to exit scandal-tainted firm

KPMG chairman, partners to exit scandal-tainted firm

Two KPMG audit partners who allegedly accessed confidential information are leaving the accounting firm, along with its national chairman.

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UK PM's political demise 'hard to watch' for Aussie MPs

UK PM's political demise 'hard to watch' for Aussie MPs

Keir Starmer's resignation as British prime minister has drawn a mixed reaction from Australia's political leaders.

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Crisis interventions for young people seeking counselling have more than tripled in recent years with kids still worried about the stigma of seeking help.

Up sticks: great escape to the country at record high

Up sticks: great escape to the country at record high

For every four people moving from the capital cities to the regions, there are only three going in the other direction, new migration figures show.

US no longer viewed as Australia's most important ally

US no longer viewed as Australia's most important ally

A majority of Australians believe the nation's relationship with the United States has been superseded by ties with another world power, polling suggests.

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Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

The poultry industry and authorities are preparing for the possible spread of a deadly avian flu strain and the impact it could have on egg and chicken prices.

Aussie shares edge lower as WiseTech leads IT sell-off

Aussie shares edge lower as WiseTech leads IT sell-off

Aussie shares edge lower as WiseTech leads IT sell-off

Aussie shares edge lower as WiseTech leads IT sell-off

Modest gains in financials, consumer discretionaries and industrials have softened the blow of an IT and health care stock sell-off in a weak start to the week.

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party.

Australia's Eddie aims to go even faster in Glasgow

Australia's Eddie aims to go even faster in Glasgow

Australia's Eddie aims to go even faster in Glasgow

Australia's Eddie aims to go even faster in Glasgow

Eddie Nketia produced some eye-opening 100m sprint times recently. He wants more on debut in a strong Australian Commonwealth Games athletics team.

Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return

Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return

Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return

Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return

Drivers will pay 16 cents a litre more for petrol and diesel from July as battles over taxes on fuel open up on multiple fronts.

Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

A major partner will buy Australia's world-leading radar system under a multibillion-dollar deal, making it the nation's largest defence export agreement.

Supplier sees signs illegal tobacco crackdown hits mark

Supplier sees signs illegal tobacco crackdown hits mark

Supplier sees signs illegal tobacco crackdown hits mark

Supplier sees signs illegal tobacco crackdown hits mark

Metcash is shrugging off a fairly lacklustre trading year triggered by geopolitical uncertainty and cost-of-living pressures by reporting signs of a pick-up.

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Master sevens coach Walsh lands vital new RA role

Rio Olympics gold medal-winning sevens coach Tim Walsh has been unveiled as Rugby Australia's new women's high-performance boss.

Shoe chain tells UK share predator offer is 'rejected'

The owner of some of Australia's best-known footwear store chains has rejected a zero-premium takeover offer from a British retailer.

The house price question tying politicians in knots

Political leaders insist they want house prices to keep growing as interest rate hikes and new tax changes take a toll on the market.

Deepfakes and campaign disinformation in crosshairs

Independent MP Zali Steggall is making a fresh bid to regulate untruthful and deceptive political advertising and claims popular support for the laws.

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Australian economy 'drifting' despite natural gifts

Weak productivity growth and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths, a think tank claims.

No referee: the online traps costing Aussies millions

Locked out of accounts, charged unfairly or unable to get help, a study has found most Australians suffer online disputes every year.

Opposition leader takes shot at 'inhumane' brumby culls

Communities in the Snowy Mountains region should be given back power to manage feral horse populations, the opposition leader says.

Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, putting the poultry industry on high alert for a potential outbreak.

Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges

Liberals are being promised a democratic push within the party amid reports former prime minister Tony Abbott is phoning members to stop them from leaving.

Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will this week release inflation and employment figures for May and a senior Reserve Bank official will speak.

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

Motorists will receive an extended discount on fuel but the savings will be lower as the government weighs budget costs against higher bowser prices.

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