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Guzman y Gomez gives market something to taco 'bout

Guzman y Gomez gives market something to taco 'bout

The ASX finished flat in quiet trading with US markets closed for a public holiday, but Guzman y Gomez shares soared 36 per cent in its debut.

Talks spring hopes of path forward on water

Talks spring hopes of path forward on water

Talks spring hopes of path forward on water

Talks spring hopes of path forward on water

Despite two days and hundreds of voices from along the Murray Darling Basin, the future shape of the basin plan is as clear as mud.

AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season

AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season

AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season

AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season

The AFLW will hold a maiden national draft after the introduction of relocation allowances and minimum two-year contracts for draftees in the women's game.

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'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

A judge erred in ruling that Lisa Wilkinson acted unreasonably before reporting on allegations that Brittany Higgins was raped, the journalist's lawyers claim.

Spy chief scores new term as head of national agency

Spy chief scores new term as head of national agency

Mike Burgess has been re-appointed as the director general of ASIO and will lead the agency until 2029.

Aldi stores help keep prices down at Coles, Woolworths

Aldi stores help keep prices down at Coles, Woolworths

Research from consumer group Choice has revealed customers are paying $17 less for groceries on average at Aldi compared to major supermarkets.

States power up to shut down nuclear ambitions

States power up to shut down nuclear ambitions

As the federal opposition attempts to force the construction of nuclear reactors, state leaders say they will not go down without a fight.

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Finding peace in petals after horror of bombs in Gaza

Finding peace in petals after horror of bombs in Gaza

Finding peace in petals after horror of bombs in Gaza

Finding peace in petals after horror of bombs in Gaza

Two young women who fled the Israeli assault on Gaza a few months ago are the latest recruits in a Melbourne florist shop employing refugees and asylum-seekers.

Why Aussie homes could soon be powered by electric cars

Why Aussie homes could soon be powered by electric cars

Why Aussie homes could soon be powered by electric cars

Why Aussie homes could soon be powered by electric cars

More than 1000 electric vehicle owners will be invited to test whether they can power their homes from their cars as part of a $7.7 million trial.

Mortgage arrears hit three-year high amid uncertainty

Mortgage arrears hit three-year high amid uncertainty

Mortgage arrears hit three-year high amid uncertainty

Mortgage arrears hit three-year high amid uncertainty

The number of Australians behind on their mortgage has reached a three-year high with many making repayments by dipping into savings and working more.

Rising costs, rates cook record number of businesses

Rising costs, rates cook record number of businesses

Rising costs, rates cook record number of businesses

Rising costs, rates cook record number of businesses

Insolvencies for Australian businesses have reached a record high as high inflation, elevated interest rates and weaker consumer demand squeezes margins.

Australian house prices expected to spike again

Australian house prices expected to spike again

Australian house prices expected to spike again

Australian house prices expected to spike again

Australian home prices are set to hit new heights as population growth, construction challenges and borrowing power hits the market.

Flexibility a gender gap win for women in government

Flexibility a gender gap win for women in government

Flexibility a gender gap win for women in government

Flexibility a gender gap win for women in government

The public sector has a smaller gender pay gap than the private sector and is leading on flexible work, a report from the gender equality agency shows.

Climate catastrophe: mapping nation's disaster hotspots

Climate catastrophe: mapping nation's disaster hotspots

Climate catastrophe: mapping nation's disaster hotspots

Climate catastrophe: mapping nation's disaster hotspots

Former emergency services chiefs say it is time to pump serious money into disaster preparedness as a map reveals Australia's disaster hotspots.

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PNG reaffirms Australia ties after stalled China deal

Australia remains Papua New Guinea's security partner of choice as senior officials pour cold water on a policing deal offered by China.

Experts struggle to crack mystery new bird-flu outbreak

Australia does not do enough to protect its biosecurity, an expert has warned as authorities work overtime to contain the spread of bird flu in two states.

Women lumped with exes' debts after escaping abuse

Australian women are increasingly seeking help for financial abuse as partners lump them with crippling company tax debts.

Aust shares edge lower following RBA rate call hangover

The ASX200 has closed 0.1 per cent lower as markets reflect on a hawkish undertone in the Reserve Bank's interest-rate decision.

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Reflections reveal climate risk to Murray-Darling Basin

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has identified a drying climate as a key risk factor for Australia's largest river system and the people who depend on it.

Dutton goes nuclear in bid to blow open election race

Labor has blasted Peter Dutton's dream of powering Australia with nuclear energy as "economic insanity" but the mining lobby has backed the coalition's plan.

'Nightmare scenario': states slam Dutton's nuclear plan

State leaders have slapped down coalition plans to build seven nuclear power plants across the nation.

Inflation-wary Reserve Bank spells long wait for cuts

Stalling progress on inflation has the central bank on high alert as political sparring continues over the impact of state and federal budgets on prices.

One man's fight to educate girls and beat the Taliban

A newly arrived refugee and ex-interpreter for Australian troops set up underground schools in Afghanistan for girls banned from learning by the Taliban.

Rural Australians push back on coalition's nuclear plan

The coalition has a vision to build nuclear plants across regional Australia, but many communities already dealing with the energy transition are not on board.

Challenge worth $100m aims to lower solar energy cost

Australia will host a $100 million competition for innovators around the world to create ways to lower the cost of large-scale renewable energy.

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