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GYG's first earnings give investors food for thought

GYG's first earnings give investors food for thought

Investors ate up better-than-expected sales at fast food chain Guzman Y Gomez, which hit a record high following its first earnings result since going public.

Aussie shares dip as banks drag, BHP and Woodside gain

Aussie shares dip as banks drag, BHP and Woodside gain

Aussie shares dip as banks drag, BHP and Woodside gain

Aussie shares dip as banks drag, BHP and Woodside gain

The ASX200 has fallen 0.2 per cent as BHP, Woodside, Coles, Johns Lyng Group, Lovisa and others report earnings.

Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Australia's employers are being urged to dob in any workers who downed tools and took unprotected industrial action for the powerful construction union.

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BHP's climate transition 'more than window dressing'

BHP's climate transition 'more than window dressing'

Resources giant BHP has defended the carbon footprint of its mining operations even as demand for traditional commodities and future-facing products expands.

Coles looking to grow already strong online sales

Coles looking to grow already strong online sales

Grocery giant Coles has detailed plans to shift deliveries from stores to automated warehouses after posting a rise in profit.

Class action seeks 'fullest relief' over dodgy cladding

Class action seeks 'fullest relief' over dodgy cladding

A group of building owners has asked a judge for the maximum relief possible after spending millions replacing combustible cladding that caused a fire risk.

The great divide: treasurer's Dutton spray sparks row

The great divide: treasurer's Dutton spray sparks row

Peter Dutton has hit back at comments by the treasurer labelling him as the most divisive leader in Australia's political history.

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Home Affairs refuses apology to detainee over treatment

Home Affairs refuses apology to detainee over treatment

Home Affairs refuses apology to detainee over treatment

Home Affairs refuses apology to detainee over treatment

An immigration detainee held on Christmas Island was subject to unjustified force by security officers, but the Australian government will not apologise.

Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages

Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages

Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages

Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages

Telcos will be given updated rules for communicating with their customers during network-wide outages.

More cash to recycle soft plastic after REDcycle fiasco

More cash to recycle soft plastic after REDcycle fiasco

More cash to recycle soft plastic after REDcycle fiasco

More cash to recycle soft plastic after REDcycle fiasco

More than 43,000 tonnes of hard to recycle plastics will be diverted from Victorian dumps each year under a $15.6 million investment program.

PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts

PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts

PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts

PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts

After reports the coalition has identified up to $100 billion in budget savings, Anthony Albanese has urged Peter Dutton to explain where they would be made.

Couple nabbed with 6kg MDMA boarding Spirit of Tasmania

Couple nabbed with 6kg MDMA boarding Spirit of Tasmania

Couple nabbed with 6kg MDMA boarding Spirit of Tasmania

Couple nabbed with 6kg MDMA boarding Spirit of Tasmania

A man and a woman have been caught allegedly trying to smuggle 6kg of party drug MDMA onto the Spirit of Tasmania as police launch a major crackdown on drugs.

Woodside profits slip as energy prices dip

Woodside profits slip as energy prices dip

Woodside profits slip as energy prices dip

Woodside profits slip as energy prices dip

Australia's largest oil and gas producer, Woodside, has reported lower profits due to falling energy prices but has made progress on key growth projects.

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Wealth inequality is exacerbated through housing tax breaks geared toward higher income earners while poorer Australians struggle to pay rent, Anglicare says.

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Non-partisan group aims to change political debate

A new community-focused, non-partisan organisation that lets people share their ideas and opinions aims to help people better shape political policy.

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Israeli Defence Force officers were reprimanded and dismissed over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom but her brother wants to see more action.

Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord

Australians now have a right to disconnect from work after hours but business groups harbour concerns about the new protocols.

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.

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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

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.

'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

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

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

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.

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.

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