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Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss

Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss

Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

A panel of experts tasked with urgently investigating Australia's gender-based violence crisis has recommended gambling advertising and alcohol restrictions.

Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy

Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy

Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy

Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy

A mother and daughter on temporary visas have been arrested over an alleged people-smuggling scheme after non-citizens were discovered in Australia's northwest.

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Aussie shares dip slightly, ending 10-day win streak

Aussie shares dip slightly, ending 10-day win streak

The ASX200 has finished three points lower, just enough to snap its longest winning streak since early-2015.

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

Family courts can inflame gender violence, inquiry told

There are widespread fears family court proceedings can expose women and children experiencing domestic violence to further harm.

CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting

CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting

A possible court challenge could threaten the government's attempt to tackle the CFMEU's alleged corrupt behaviour and criminal links.

Woolies trims chicken deal but Inghams says it's paltry

Woolies trims chicken deal but Inghams says it's paltry

A rise in supermarket sales offset less consumers buying fast-food chicken but poultry giant Inghams has revealed its biggest customer has now cut its orders.

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Climate disclosure for companies to support investment

Climate disclosure for companies to support investment

Climate disclosure for companies to support investment

Climate disclosure for companies to support investment

The largest companies and financial institutions must account for climate and nature-based risks from January, which experts say will support investment.

Australia to command Red Sea protection task force

Australia to command Red Sea protection task force

Australia to command Red Sea protection task force

Australia to command Red Sea protection task force

Australia will assume command of an international mission protecting maritime security in a contested region for the first time.

Rex sale on track, despite managers' call for more time

Rex sale on track, despite managers' call for more time

Rex sale on track, despite managers' call for more time

Rex sale on track, despite managers' call for more time

The administrators of cash-strapped carrier Rex have asked the Federal Court for an extension of time even though they hope to have a buyer in the coming month.

Court's landmark 'trans women are women' verdict lauded

Court's landmark 'trans women are women' verdict lauded

Court's landmark 'trans women are women' verdict lauded

Court's landmark 'trans women are women' verdict lauded

The founder of a women-only app has been ordered to pay compensation for unlawfully discriminating against a transgender user as a landmark case concluded.

$100m Powerball winner almost lost her ticket

$100m Powerball winner almost lost her ticket

$100m Powerball winner almost lost her ticket

$100m Powerball winner almost lost her ticket

A Brisbane mother who won the third-biggest lottery prize in Australian history revealed she thought she had lost the winning ticket.

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

The federal treasurer has shifted on key opposition demands in order to secure support for changes to modernise and strengthen the Reserve Bank.

Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Run-off has threatened the Great Barrier Reef's plants and animal species for years, but this could change as the government funds water quality programs.

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Economic lifeline for energy workers as plants close

Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws.

'Investment in disabled lives': NDIS costs curb pledge

Changes aimed at reining in costs of the NDIS are being criticised by advocates but people on the disability scheme are being assured their needs will be met.

'Beyond urgent': clock ticking on changes to aged care

Time is running out to enact sweeping changes to aged care, and nursing home residents are anxious about any deals done in federal parliament, advocates warn.

Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word

Youth Minister Anne Aly came the closest among federal ministers to compare treating family violence offenders like terrorism suspects.

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Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Labor and Liberal senators have criticised China's attempt to claim sovereignty over Taiwan and accused Beijing of misrepresenting Australia's stance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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