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More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

Australian producers have been urged to game plan for a drier, warmer winter and spring, but not panic, following the declaration of an active El Nino.

Small business, payments system brace for payday super

Small business, payments system brace for payday super

Small business, payments system brace for payday super

Small business, payments system brace for payday super

Australia's superannuation payment system is set for a major shake-up but small businesses warn unnecessary penalties could mar the road ahead.

Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawthorn star Josh Weddle faces a three-match suspension after his late hit on Daniel Rioli, with Gold Coast's Sam Clohesy also charged for rough conduct.

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Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.

Major theatre show axed amid cost pressures

Major theatre show axed amid cost pressures

The Broadway adaptation of Beetlejuice has been axed midway through an Australian tour with rising costs to blame.

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

Asked whether a decision is likely on an extension to the federal government's fuel tax discount, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a call is days away.

Socceroos fan suffers flare to face in World Cup chaos

Socceroos fan suffers flare to face in World Cup chaos

Multiple people have been arrested after crowds stormed barriers and dozens of flares were set off in chaotic scenes as Socceroos fans flocked to live sites.

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The Boys Light Up: Australian Crawl back after 40 years

The Boys Light Up: Australian Crawl back after 40 years

The Boys Light Up: Australian Crawl back after 40 years

The Boys Light Up: Australian Crawl back after 40 years

After a stoush over who owns "Australian Crawl", James Reyne and Simon Binks are finally reuniting under the legendary Oz rock band's banner.

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

A post office in a small Tasmanian township is proving that the community that exercises (and laughs) together, stays together.

Disabled people urge reflection as key report delayed

Disabled people urge reflection as key report delayed

Disabled people urge reflection as key report delayed

Disabled people urge reflection as key report delayed

Disability advocates are urging the federal government to consider making changes to their planned reform of the NDIS as a final report is again delayed.

Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.

'Betrayed' families want answers after chopper tragedy

'Betrayed' families want answers after chopper tragedy

'Betrayed' families want answers after chopper tragedy

'Betrayed' families want answers after chopper tragedy

The heartbroken families of soldiers killed in a helicopter crash are demanding answers almost three years later, with calls for defence to face prosecution.

Aussie shares scrape positive week despite mining rout

Aussie shares scrape positive week despite mining rout

Aussie shares scrape positive week despite mining rout

Aussie shares scrape positive week despite mining rout

Rising global inflation has lifted the odds more central banks will have to hike interest rates, fomenting dark clouds over future earnings growth.

'Missed opportunity': tax findings land as talks go on

'Missed opportunity': tax findings land as talks go on

'Missed opportunity': tax findings land as talks go on

'Missed opportunity': tax findings land as talks go on

Labor, the coalition and Greens predictably differed on their assessment of the government's contentious tax changes in a lightning-speed parliamentary inquiry.

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'We've made mistakes': KPMG bosses face interrogation

Past and present KPMG executives have had a tough day defending the firm under intense questioning from senators over an audit leak and whistleblower scandal.

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

Professionals at the coal face of the domestic violence response have divulged spotty instruction and systemic failures to a parliamentary inquiry.

'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

Contentious changes to the NDIS remain up in the air, with a final report into the reforms still to be released as another deadline is missed.

How boxing great helped Tim Tszyu get 'mentally right'

Tim Tszyu stopped enjoying boxing and simply wasn't happy, but Jeff Fenech has helped turn things around and plot a path back to the sport's summit.

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One Nation lauds fundraiser as stoking tax 'backflip'

The right-wing party says its rise in the polls was a factor in the government's decision to pare back contentious tax changes.

Shock jock Sandilands reveals One Nation link, new show

Former shock jock Kyle Sandilands claims he spent days discussing politics with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, calling her one of his favourite people.

'Dark fleets' brought to light by world-first ocean map

For the price of a working internet connection, conservationists and the maritime-curious will get an almost real-time look at global fishing activities.

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia has committed an extra $100 million in assistance to Ukraine to help procure critical military equipment, years on from Russia's full-scale invasion.

Click check: social network urges users to find fakes

Digital platforms are being flooded with AI-generated misinformation and many Australians are not checking before spreading it further.

Tax carve-out backdown fails to cut it with businesses

Policy reversals mean innovative startups will have access to a 50 per cent capital gains discount and a mooted minimum tax on discretionary trusts will be cut.

Aussie shares snap four-day win streak as miners weigh

Miners, energy, real estate and IT stocks have dragged on the Australian stock exchange, amid a repricing of US interest rate expectations.

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