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Time for 'rubber to hit the road' in Closing the Gap

Time for 'rubber to hit the road' in Closing the Gap

A plan to reduce disadvantage among Indigenous people is at risk of not meeting targets, as Indigenous leaders call for funding to back programs.

'A huge event here': Aussies pack pubs for Super Bowl

'A huge event here': Aussies pack pubs for Super Bowl

'A huge event here': Aussies pack pubs for Super Bowl

'A huge event here': Aussies pack pubs for Super Bowl

Thousands of sports fans have packed Australian pubs and clubs to watch the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia

Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia

Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia

Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attempt to secure Australian companies an exemption from US tariffs in a direct phone call with President Donald Trump.

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Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft caps and thresholds for federal election spending will increase as Labor negotiates with the Liberals to pass electoral reform before parliament rises.

Five bucks an hour may solve crisis in disability care

Five bucks an hour may solve crisis in disability care

Australians with disability could face worsening support and resources as the workforce struggles to retain and attract talent.

Man accused of raping Virgin worker in Fiji gets bail

Man accused of raping Virgin worker in Fiji gets bail

A Fijian man accused of raping and sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day has been granted bail, with some strict conditions.

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

A national survey will map the impact of a deadly mite to safeguard Australia's honey bee population and the many growers that rely on pollination.

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Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Live losses displayed in betting apps has been proposed as a measure to help punters track how much they're in the red to prevent excessive spending.

Star heads accused of turning blind eye to illicit cash

Star heads accused of turning blind eye to illicit cash

Star heads accused of turning blind eye to illicit cash

Star heads accused of turning blind eye to illicit cash

Executives at troubled gambling firm The Star allegedly put profit over risk management by ignoring the potential criminal cash washing through its casinos.

Whistleblowing reform urged to prevent dark chapters

Whistleblowing reform urged to prevent dark chapters

Whistleblowing reform urged to prevent dark chapters

Whistleblowing reform urged to prevent dark chapters

Australia needs an independent whistleblower protection authority to help guide those who expose wrongdoing through a fraught legal system, crossbenchers say.

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Star Entertainment has confirmed it's in talks to sell its stake in one of Australia's largest entertainment precincts, amid continued financial woes.

JB Hi-Fi group sales nudging double-digit growth

JB Hi-Fi group sales nudging double-digit growth

JB Hi-Fi group sales nudging double-digit growth

JB Hi-Fi group sales nudging double-digit growth

Sales at JB Hi-Fi and its The Good Guys and e&s brands climbed 9.8 per cent to $5.7 billion in the six months to December 31.

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Australia is still not luring business arrivals in pre-pandemic numbers but conferences are back in vogue, bringing much-needed stimulus to the tourism sector.

Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership falls

Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership falls

Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership falls

Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership falls

As home ownership falls, rents grow and the cost of living continues to surge, older renters will need more help when they enter retirement, a report has found.

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Flowers in bloom as lovers splurge on Valentine's gifts

Cost-of-living pressures take a back seat when it comes to Valentine's Day as younger adults set a trend in a tried and true gift for their special someone.

Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Advocates are calling for a bipartisan solution to Australia's housing crisis, with consideration for the specific needs of women and gender-diverse people.

Homelessness services struggling as demand soars

As an increasing number of Australians seek help during a housing crisis, frontline services are being stretched to breaking point.

Hollywood star brings Bridget Down Under for premiere

Almost a quarter of a century after the original Bridget Jones film hit screens, Renee Zellweger is in Australia promoting the franchise’s latest chapter.

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Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.

Dissenting Jews add voice to Gaza protest

A two-sided protest has taken place with a contingent of anti-Zionist Jews rallying several dozen metres away from Israel supporters at Victoria's parliament.

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Confidence is rising as consumers and businesses hold out hopes for interest rate relief in 2025, surveys are expected to show.

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

The federal government says its approach to the cost of living will not change despite a big swing to the Liberals in a state seat once considered a stronghold.

Cost relief hailed as right prescription for menopause

Women's health specialists say hormone therapy subsidies are a significant step forward in treating the often prolonged and severe symptoms of menopause.

Blending classical with country, all for love of music

Adding a classical flavour to her country-pop fan favourites is the latest passion project for an Indigenous singer-songwriter renowned for blending styles.

How workplace rudeness can snowball into toxic culture

Acceptance of low-level bad behaviour allows bullying to spread like a disease, warns a workplace safety expert who says managers need to nip it in the bud.

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