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Shamed Aussies shun financial help for debt struggles

Shamed Aussies shun financial help for debt struggles

Millions of Australians struggling to make loan or debt repayments feel too embarrassed to ask for financial hardship assistance, new research has found.

Small group of Aussies still stranded in New Caledonia

Small group of Aussies still stranded in New Caledonia

Small group of Aussies still stranded in New Caledonia

Small group of Aussies still stranded in New Caledonia

More than 450 Australians and their families have been returned with government assistance from New Caledonia as order is restored following deadly riots.

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.

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Bookseller Booktopia takes desperate steps to survive

Bookseller Booktopia takes desperate steps to survive

Booktopia's chief executive has resigned, 50 roles are being eliminated and it is paying $660,000 to establish a $1 million debt facility at 18 per cent rates.

Billion-dollar deal the right prescription for chemists

Billion-dollar deal the right prescription for chemists

After drawn-out negotiations, the government and pharmacies have locked in a five-year deal that will provide an extra $3 billion to the sector.

Actors, writers, voice artists call for urgent AI laws

Actors, writers, voice artists call for urgent AI laws

Almost three in four workers in Australia's creative industries are calling on the government to restrict the use of AI, with many fearing for their jobs.

Communities divided over renewable energy development

Communities divided over renewable energy development

A 12-month study of community opinions on the renewable energy rollout points to a divided nation as battle lines are drawn for another climate election.

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Liberal urges inquiry into anti-Semitism on campuses

Liberal urges inquiry into anti-Semitism on campuses

Liberal urges inquiry into anti-Semitism on campuses

Liberal urges inquiry into anti-Semitism on campuses

An opposition MP has put forward laws to set up an inquiry examining rising levels of anti-Semitism at universities.

Ministers shoot down Defence funding shortfall report

Ministers shoot down Defence funding shortfall report

Ministers shoot down Defence funding shortfall report

Ministers shoot down Defence funding shortfall report

Labor has defended its $50 billion injection to the defence budget over a decade after analysis found it doesn't adequately prepare the military for war.

Champion refugee wrestler seeks to represent Australia

Champion refugee wrestler seeks to represent Australia

Champion refugee wrestler seeks to represent Australia

Champion refugee wrestler seeks to represent Australia

Afghan asylum-seeker and Australian wrestling champion Mustafa Nikqadam cannot compete at the Olympics because he has not been granted permanent protection.

Mixed emotions over possible Frydenberg revival

Mixed emotions over possible Frydenberg revival

Mixed emotions over possible Frydenberg revival

Mixed emotions over possible Frydenberg revival

Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg is reportedly reconsidering taking a tilt at the seat he lost at the last election despite a woman being pre-selected.

National accounts likely to reveal a subdued economy

National accounts likely to reveal a subdued economy

National accounts likely to reveal a subdued economy

National accounts likely to reveal a subdued economy

The Australian economy will probably post a weak economic growth result for the first three months of 2024 to reflect ongoing interest-rate pain.

Community safety to be elevated in visa cancellations

Community safety to be elevated in visa cancellations

Community safety to be elevated in visa cancellations

Community safety to be elevated in visa cancellations

The safety of the community will take precedence over how long a criminal has spent in Australia when it comes to deciding on visa cancellations.

Australia raises military run ins with Chinese minister

Australia raises military run ins with Chinese minister

Australia raises military run ins with Chinese minister

Australia raises military run ins with Chinese minister

Defence Minister Richard Marles has described a meeting with his Chinese counterpart as "frank" after he raised unprofessional and unsafe conduct from Beijing.

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Board game champ paves road to victory, piece by piece

Elliot Yap will launch his title defence on the national stage before he takes his mastery over sheep, brick, ore and wood to the World Catan Championships.

Invasive species a dire problem for country, culture

Invasive species are threatening Indigenous lands, particularly in Australia's eastern states, prompting calls for a caring for country commissioner.

Calls for vigilance after Ticketek 'cyber incident'

A federal minister has called for vigilance after details belonging to some Ticketek customers were reported as being stolen in an apparent breach.

Charm offensive on Aussie carbon dump for net-zero Asia

Costly carbon capture and storage could be the price Australia must pay for retaining emissions-intensive industrial jobs without pumping out more pollution.

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Why Google is recruiting Aussies for AI breakthroughs

Some of Google's most promising artificial intelligence projects are happening in Australia, the firm's research boss says, and the results could change lives.

Rural Australians left up in the air as banks shut down

Up to 600 Australian towns no longer have a bank, forcing country people to go to extraordinary lengths to manage their money.

Rallies decry Rafah offensive as police probe vandalism

More pro-Palestine rallies are expected in Sydney and Melbourne after MPs' offices and a US consulate were vandalised, prompting police to investigate.

Defeating Russia doesn't mean we attack China: minister

Defence Minister Richard Marles will use a major speech to call on China to put greater pressure on Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.

Reform call as student debt hiked by thousands of bucks

Those with student debts will have their outstanding amount increased due to indexation but changes to the scheme will reduce the balance later this year.

Motivated gang crims expanding beyond drugs: AFP boss

Federal police are concerned about organised criminals expanding to exploit Australians amid threats to democracy, the AFP commissioner told senate estimates.

Hundreds of visas reinstated on 'Australian connection'

More than 180 visa cancellations were overturned by a tribunal after the government ordered foreign nationals' connections with Australia be made a priority.

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