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Australian shares extend winning streak to 10 days

Australian shares extend winning streak to 10 days

The ASX200 rose 0.2 per cent after Federal Reserve minutes all but confirmed the US central bank will cut rates in September.

Crying poor claim as insurers accused of price gouging

Crying poor claim as insurers accused of price gouging

Crying poor claim as insurers accused of price gouging

Crying poor claim as insurers accused of price gouging

A crackdown on how insurers respond to climate change has been declared by the corporate watchdog, as a union accuses some of the biggest firms of crying poor.

Customers cut health insurance in cost-of-living crisis

Customers cut health insurance in cost-of-living crisis

Customers cut health insurance in cost-of-living crisis

Customers cut health insurance in cost-of-living crisis

Financial pressures and stiff competition have limited the number of Australian customers signing up to health insurance policies.

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Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls

Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls

A weaker labour market is felt unevenly by different industries and demographics, with older workers and those new to the workforce most at risk.

Japan's steel giants dig deep for Australian coal

Japan's steel giants dig deep for Australian coal

Production at one of Australia's biggest coal mines could be extended beyond 50 years under joint venture deals, with the buyers warned to brace for backlash.

ABC boss to stand down after no confidence vote

ABC boss to stand down after no confidence vote

Australia's public broadcaster is on the hunt for new boss after ABC managing director David Anderson signalled he would step down.

Blocked goldminer 'shattered' by rising sovereign risk

Blocked goldminer 'shattered' by rising sovereign risk

Regis Resources will fight a federal block on a $1 billion gold project it says has cost almost 1000 jobs and sours Australia's reputation as a place to invest.

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'Forever chemicals' to fall under the microscope

'Forever chemicals' to fall under the microscope

'Forever chemicals' to fall under the microscope

'Forever chemicals' to fall under the microscope

Synthetic chemicals linked to cancer and other worrying health impacts could soon be better understood as parliament launches an inquiry into PFAS substances.

Airfare spike fears after Rex's flight from capitals

Airfare spike fears after Rex's flight from capitals

Airfare spike fears after Rex's flight from capitals

Airfare spike fears after Rex's flight from capitals

With no Australian airline route featuring more than two companies, the competition watchdog says prices could spike with the exit of cash-strapped Rex.

Super on parental leave to reduce 'motherhood penalty'

Super on parental leave to reduce 'motherhood penalty'

Super on parental leave to reduce 'motherhood penalty'

Super on parental leave to reduce 'motherhood penalty'

Parents will get an extra $3000 in their super balance while on government-funded paid parental leave under laws introduced to federal parliament.

Long-range missiles to be built in new weapons facility

Long-range missiles to be built in new weapons facility

Long-range missiles to be built in new weapons facility

Long-range missiles to be built in new weapons facility

A local weapons factory will produce long-range missiles capable of destroying enemy ships in a partnership the government says will improve maritime defences.

'Put up and shut up' attitude in remote housing tested

'Put up and shut up' attitude in remote housing tested

'Put up and shut up' attitude in remote housing tested

'Put up and shut up' attitude in remote housing tested

Aboriginal people in remote communities have been expected to "put up and shut up" about poor housing for too long, say lawyers behind a major class action.

Supercheap Auto owner zooms ahead on record $3.9b sales

Supercheap Auto owner zooms ahead on record $3.9b sales

Supercheap Auto owner zooms ahead on record $3.9b sales

Supercheap Auto owner zooms ahead on record $3.9b sales

New stores have boosted Supercheap Auto with its owner reporting record full-year sales across its retail chains despite cost pressures and dampened consumers.

'Kept my child secret': gay teacher calls for change

'Kept my child secret': gay teacher calls for change

'Kept my child secret': gay teacher calls for change

'Kept my child secret': gay teacher calls for change

A Catholic school teacher who felt forced to quit because of a same-sex relationship is sharing her experience to try and secure stronger legal protections.

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Gen X, older millennials ride housing boom to the bank

Older millennials and generation X are among the biggest winners from Australia's real estate boom as profits from sales hit their highest level in 10 years.

Deepfake porn laws to target sharing of sexual images

Federal parliament is cracking down on the sharing of fake or digitally altered pornographic images without consent.

'A path paved with hope': Burney farewells parliament

Outgoing MP Linda Burney has used a valedictory speech to parliament to express hope for Indigenous people.

PM issues Greens challenge on manufacturing plan

Anthony Albanese has called on the Greens to support the government's signature Future Made in Australian plan, as negotiations begin on the proposal's future.

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'Blood on his hands': advocates slam NDIS reforms

Access and funding levels are set to change for people on disability support services after the government struck a controversial deal to revamp the NDIS.

Calls for family violence funding to be election issue

A report card on Australia's progress in ending gender-based violence concludes more funding is needed, especially in crisis areas.

Aussie shares in late comeback to extend winning streak

After being down as much as 0.5 per cent in morning trading, the ASX200 gained steadily in the afternoon to finish slightly in the green and above 8,000.

MPs behaving badly face fines under code of conduct

Federal MPs have been urged to lift behavioural standards, as laws are introduced to enforce a code of conduct for elected officials.

Governments urged to 'be honest' on youth justice

Indigenous children's organisations are urging governments to 'be honest' about Australia's youth justice system, and invest in community-led solutions.

Redress 'got it wrong' for people who experienced abuse

Australians seeking compensation over institutional childhood abuse have found the national redress process re-traumatising, patronising and 'incredibly awful'.

Start date questions heat up over $30b solar mega-farm

Approval of a huge renewable-energy project could establish Australia as a leader in the field, but there's no start date in sight for the solar farm.

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