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Australia isn't ready for ravages of bird flu: warning

Australia isn't ready for ravages of bird flu: warning

Australia's environment ministers are accused of being missing in action and doing little to get ready for the impacts of bird flu on native wildlife.

Porn linked to disturbing rates of sexual violence

Porn linked to disturbing rates of sexual violence

Porn linked to disturbing rates of sexual violence

Porn linked to disturbing rates of sexual violence

Easy access to pornography and a lack of consequences for perpetrators fuel high rates of sexual violence, a criminology study shows.

Australian shares dip after Fed chair's speech

Australian shares dip after Fed chair's speech

Australian shares dip after Fed chair's speech

Australian shares dip after Fed chair's speech

The ASX has clawed back most of its morning losses to finish 0.2 per cent lower after the US central bank chairman's testimony failed to sway rate expectations.

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Social media age limits 'likely to make things worse'

Social media age limits 'likely to make things worse'

Bringing in age restrictions for social media could make safety issues worse for young users, child protection organisations have told a parliamentary hearing.

Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

There aren't enough truckies to keep up with Australian demand and a leading transport group is warning that could put the nation's entire supply chain at risk.

'Not good enough': governments failing to act on racism

'Not good enough': governments failing to act on racism

As world affairs fuel discrimination within Australia, a report has found all governments are failing to stop racism and are even reluctant to name the issue.

Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east

Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east

Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.

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Telstra silent number failure placed customers at risk

Telstra silent number failure placed customers at risk

Telstra silent number failure placed customers at risk

Telstra silent number failure placed customers at risk

Silent phone numbers and addresses were published by Telstra in the online White Pages in a failing that put customer safety and privacy at risk.

Smart meters to keep the lights on, one home at a time

Smart meters to keep the lights on, one home at a time

Smart meters to keep the lights on, one home at a time

Smart meters to keep the lights on, one home at a time

Some $50 million for the latest home energy tech aims to help consumers save money by controlling car charging, solar panels, batteries, hot water and aircon.

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia has announced extra aid for Tuvalu's aviation and telecommunications sectors as the Pacific nation's prime minister arrives for a series of meetings.

Why land burials of whales dig a big hole for the ocean

Why land burials of whales dig a big hole for the ocean

Why land burials of whales dig a big hole for the ocean

Why land burials of whales dig a big hole for the ocean

Nature will be the big winner if Australia stops burying dead whales and gives the mighty creatures sea burials instead, researchers say.

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Sexual services can bolster the wellbeing of those with disability and organisations have condemned attempts to scrap them from the government support scheme.

Tactics targeting parents, kids in online junk food ads

Tactics targeting parents, kids in online junk food ads

Tactics targeting parents, kids in online junk food ads

Tactics targeting parents, kids in online junk food ads

Children’s characters and games are among the myriad of tactics being used by junk-food companies to convince parents, teens and kids to consume their products.

Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital

Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital

Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital

Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital

Australia's Ukrainian diaspora has condemned a deadly attack on a children's hospital as the nation's ambassador calls for aid and action against Russia.

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Aussie shares rally ahead of Fed chairman's testimony

The ASX200 finished up 0.86 per cent ahead of overnight congressional testimony by Fed chairman Jerome Powell.

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

The prime minister has expressed heartbreak over "futures torn away" by domestic violence but is facing criticism over the funding of frontline services.

Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation

Drug traffickers, terrorists and other criminal groups exploit Australia's extensive trade relations to mask illicit financial transactions, regulators warn.

'Get on with each other': envoy targets anti-Semitism

Businesswoman Jillian Segal has been appointed as a special envoy to combat anti-Semitism, with a similar role for for Islamophobia soon to follow.

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Gas before nuclear 'thought bubble' as coal reign ends

Gas will keep the lights on in Australia's most populous state, the NSW energy minister says, while dismissing a proposed nuclear power option.

China-backed hackers blamed for espionage, data theft

China has hit out at Australia over "groundless smears" after a state-sponsored group was accused of hacking attacks, renewing tensions between the nations.

Pacific banking bolstered with federal $6 million boost

Banking services in Pacific nations will be strengthened with $6.3 million from the federal government, as Australian financial services are urged to stay.

ANZ-Suncorp deal gets final stamp of approval

ANZ's multi-billion acquisition of Suncorp's banking arm and its 1.2 million customers will be completed within weeks.

Labor committed to Indigenous truth-telling: minister

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has reaffirmed the government's commitment to a truth-telling commission.

Push to expedite common anti-depressant amid shortages

The common anti-depressant Duloxetine is in short supply with pharmaceutical companies working to expedite shipments to address concerns about its availability.

GPs urge jabs as winter lurgies return with a vengeance

A spike in illness ranging from flu and whooping cough to gastro concerns doctors and health authorities who urge more people to get vaccinated.

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