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Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

After taking aim at landlords and real estate agents, internet sensation Jordan 'purplepingers' van den Lamb has his eyes on a new target: the Senate.

Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation

Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation

Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation

Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation

Passengers could be reimbursed for cancelled or delayed flights under a charter of rights for airline travellers, but the measures are some way in the distance.

Aussie shares resume winning ways as dollar surges

Aussie shares resume winning ways as dollar surges

Aussie shares resume winning ways as dollar surges

Aussie shares resume winning ways as dollar surges

The ASX200 has climbed 0.8 per cent as the local currency neared 68 US cents after Fed chairman Jerome Powell declared "the time had come" for US rate cuts.

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'Dangerous' building cladding used despite fire risks

'Dangerous' building cladding used despite fire risks

Building owners are seeking millions in damages over combustible cladding that could rain flaming debris on those below, like during the Grenfell Tower blaze.

Anger over handling of major reef health report

Anger over handling of major reef health report

The latest government cash splash for the Great Barrier Reef failed to mention a major report about its "very poor" prospects was about to drop.

Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers

Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers

Executives from major household brands will front an inquiry into competition practices as the nation's leaders aim to make products cheaper for Australians.

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.

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Nib profit growth misses as claims expenses rise

Nib profit growth misses as claims expenses rise

Nib profit growth misses as claims expenses rise

Nib profit growth misses as claims expenses rise

Health insurance company nib has reported a $257.5 million underlying operating profit and a 9.3 per cent rise in group revenue, to $3.3 billion.

Aussie lithium leader digs in as price slump deepens

Aussie lithium leader digs in as price slump deepens

Aussie lithium leader digs in as price slump deepens

Aussie lithium leader digs in as price slump deepens

The world's largest hard-rock lithium producer outside China is preparing to ride out the latest price slump and remains positive about long-term prospects.

Servo chain slams black market tobacco, wage inflation

Servo chain slams black market tobacco, wage inflation

Servo chain slams black market tobacco, wage inflation

Servo chain slams black market tobacco, wage inflation

Servo operator Viva Energy says cost of living pressures and black market tobacco are hitting stores but posted rising fuel sales and a bigger half-year profit.

Bendigo Bank profit falls but assets still healthy

Bendigo Bank profit falls but assets still healthy

Bendigo Bank profit falls but assets still healthy

Bendigo Bank profit falls but assets still healthy

Regional lender Bendigo and Adelaide Bank says mortgage holders are keeping ahead of repayments and expects conditions to improve for borrowers next year.

Higher interest rates hit on Endeavour Group's profit

Higher interest rates hit on Endeavour Group's profit

Higher interest rates hit on Endeavour Group's profit

Higher interest rates hit on Endeavour Group's profit

Endeavour Group says sales were up in 2023/24 but its profit dropped 3.2 per cent to $512 million as it paid more to service its $1.9 billion debt.

Labor to examine NT fallout ahead of federal poll: PM

Labor to examine NT fallout ahead of federal poll: PM

Labor to examine NT fallout ahead of federal poll: PM

Labor to examine NT fallout ahead of federal poll: PM

Anthony Albanese says the federal government will examine the implications of NT Labor's loss in the territory election, ahead of next year's national vote.

Chief scientist to lead new methane emissions body

Chief scientist to lead new methane emissions body

Chief scientist to lead new methane emissions body

Chief scientist to lead new methane emissions body

A federal task force will be set up to make sure the reporting of Australia's methane emissions is more accurate.

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Water minister backs tap as PFAS inquiry launched

Permissible levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are being reviewed amid concern Australia is well behind tougher US standards.

Renegade senator to 'stir the pot' after LNP defection

Former LNP senator Gerard Rennick wants to use his independence to push for tax reform, making super voluntary and scrapping a generous defined benefits scheme.

'May take a while': Maggie Beer recovering after fall

One of Australia's most beloved food icons, Maggie Beer, has apologised for cancelling her appearances after falling at her home in South Australia.

Sweet side of waste: sugarcane turned into packaging

A team of Australian scientists has developed bio-packaging from agricultural waste that preserves the shelf life of food while reducing plastic pollution.

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Insurance hikes are leaving struggle street unprotected

Natural disasters exacerbated by climate change are resulting in higher home insurance costs with about 1.6 million households now under home insurance stress.

Green hydrogen developer pumped as partners ink deal

A development partnership for green hydrogen production at the Port of Brisbane could be a blueprint for refuelling facilities in the eastern states.

Renegade senator quits LNP to start his own party

Queensland LNP Senator Gerard Rennick says he is creating his own political party to bring "bread and butter" issues into Senate debates.

LGBTQI people to be 'rendered invisible' in 2026 census

The next census won't ask questions about sexual orientation or variations of sex characteristics despite an outcry from the LGBTQI community.

Ousted MPs in talks for new deal with minority premier

Tasmania's minority Liberal government will hang on to its grip on power, with two newly independent MPs working on another deal with Premier Jeremy Rockliff.

Cost-of-living relief to show up in inflation readout

Economists will dig into the details of the latest consumer price index as temporary energy bill relief pulls the headline figure lower.

NT election loss an 'indictment' on crime and disunity

As a federal election looms, Labor has been urged to take lessons following its devastating defeat in Saturday's Northern Territory contest .

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