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Fresh bid to aid Aussies with neurological conditions

Fresh bid to aid Aussies with neurological conditions

A national summit being held in Canberra aims to assist millions of Australians suffering from incurable and often degenerative neurological conditions.

Anger as pay soars to $709,000 for new governor-general

Anger as pay soars to $709,000 for new governor-general

Anger as pay soars to $709,000 for new governor-general

Anger as pay soars to $709,000 for new governor-general

Sam Mostyn will get a salary more than 40 per cent higher than that of her predecessor when she becomes the next Australian governor-general.

Nuclear 'fantasy' comes under scrutiny in parliament

Nuclear 'fantasy' comes under scrutiny in parliament

Nuclear 'fantasy' comes under scrutiny in parliament

Nuclear 'fantasy' comes under scrutiny in parliament

An opposition proposal to build nuclear reactors has dominated parliamentary debate as politicians return to Canberra, with the plan labelled a "fantasy".

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China-based network pushed for Aust Sikh protests: Meta

China-based network pushed for Aust Sikh protests: Meta

Dozens of Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to China that encouraged Sikh protests in Australia have been deleted by social media giant Meta.

Australian shares stumble ahead of key inflation data

Australian shares stumble ahead of key inflation data

The ASX200 has fallen 0.8 per cent to wipe away the previous week's gains as traders brace for more worrying inflation data.

Banks put on notice over workers' overseas remittances

Banks put on notice over workers' overseas remittances

Fixing a key issue in money transfers could provide Pacific nations with millions of extra dollars in remittances as Labor puts the big four banks on notice.

Bird flu misinformation spreading faster than virus

Bird flu misinformation spreading faster than virus

Experts have hosed down fears about bird flu outbreaks in Australia and overseas being stoked on social media.

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Foreign states spread New Caledonia 'misinformation'

Foreign states spread New Caledonia 'misinformation'

Foreign states spread New Caledonia 'misinformation'

Foreign states spread New Caledonia 'misinformation'

Experts say some foreign states have used misinformation to exploit the recent unrest in neighbouring New Caledonia.

'Duttonheimer': Qld protesters lash LNP's nuclear plan

'Duttonheimer': Qld protesters lash LNP's nuclear plan

'Duttonheimer': Qld protesters lash LNP's nuclear plan

'Duttonheimer': Qld protesters lash LNP's nuclear plan

Protesters have rallied outside LNP headquarters in Brisbane against a nuclear future proposed by federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body

Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body

Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body

Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body

The new chair of the Climate Change Authority will be former NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean, who has said he will base his approach on facts and science.

CFMEU on path for split under federal laws

CFMEU on path for split under federal laws

CFMEU on path for split under federal laws

CFMEU on path for split under federal laws

Laws allowing one of Australia's most powerful unions to be split up have been introduced to federal parliament.

Shoppers urged not to scramble with egg-supply shortage

Shoppers urged not to scramble with egg-supply shortage

Shoppers urged not to scramble with egg-supply shortage

Shoppers urged not to scramble with egg-supply shortage

More than a million chickens are due to be destroyed to fight a growing bird flu outbreak, posing risks to egg supply chains.

Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

Supermarkets could be hit with millions in fines in a government bid to make prices fairer for farmers and shoppers.

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Australia's battery recycling scheme has started accepting lithium batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters and is urging riders to research their disposal.

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Independent MPs push to make housing a human right

Laws introduced to federal parliament would force governments to meet targets to build new homes and improve affordability, under an independent proposal.

Myer looks to expand with Just Jeans, Jay Jays purchase

Department store Myer has proposed to acquire brands including Just Jeans from Premier Investments in an audacious expansion of its clothing retail business.

Audio, eBook creators to be paid in a funding first

Those who help bring books to life will receive millions in government support to compensate for losses incurred when their works are borrowed from libraries.

'Climate denialist': former PM goes nuclear on Dutton

Paul Keating has described Peter Dutton as a 'peddler of danger' and says building nuclear plants undermines the work already done to establish renewables.

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Inflation gauge to offer cold comfort for borrowers

May consumer price data gives the Reserve Bank another glimpse of how interest rate levels are working to bring inflation to heel.

Tales could be lost to time as rural funding falters

Family history projects, arts programs and small hall upgrades have a profound effect in country towns. But a major foundation says funding is hard to come by.

Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

As more residents take to social media complaining about cold homes, experts warn chilly interiors can impact people's health and wellbeing even if they rug up.

Tax cuts to see families pocket an extra $60 a week

The latest tax cuts will see families with children pocket more than $60 a week on average, Treasury analysis shows.

Nuclear showdown set to atomise federal parliament

Heated debates over nuclear reactors, energy bills and the cost of living will ignite Parliament House as both houses return for the sitting week.

Dutton doubles down on nuclear, sledges PM

The prime minister is a “child in a man’s body”, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, as he ensures nuclear energy policy will be a centrepiece of the election.

Dutton promises back-to-basics economic election plan

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to rein in unnecessary spending and get the budget back on track if the coalition wins the next election.

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