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Two-month window for sale of grounded airline Bonza

Two-month window for sale of grounded airline Bonza

Out-of-pocket staff and other creditors of cash-strapped budget carrier Bonza will be better off if the company is sold rather than wound up, a court has heard.

New driver takes the wheel at electric car lobby group

New driver takes the wheel at electric car lobby group

New driver takes the wheel at electric car lobby group

New driver takes the wheel at electric car lobby group

The former head of Polestar Australia is set to drive Australia's peak electric vehicle body after its first chief executive stepped down from the role.

Greens warn coal and gas undermine future industries

Greens warn coal and gas undermine future industries

Greens warn coal and gas undermine future industries

Greens warn coal and gas undermine future industries

Labor's plan to turbocharge critical minerals and hydrogen industries faces a dismissive opposition and calls from the Greens to ban new coal and gas.

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New hate speech laws in focus as social cohesion frays

New hate speech laws in focus as social cohesion frays

The government is edging closer to finalising laws to better protect minorities from hate speech as a Jewish school is daubed with anti-Semitic graffiti.

New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud

New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud

A new multi-million-dollar advertising campaign asks adults to brush up on their understanding of consent before discussing it with each other and young people.

Opposition migration policy 'revenue neutral'

Opposition migration policy 'revenue neutral'

Angus Taylor says the coalition's migration policy won't damage public finances or the economy and will get the balance right between immigration and housing.

Playing until the cows came home key to Harry's success

Playing until the cows came home key to Harry's success

Harry Macpherson is one of a handful of rural musicians in the Australian Youth Orchestra. The prestigious ensemble is urging more country kids to apply.

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Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the history of the Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation says as it calls for more support for survivors.

Narrators call for laws to prevent losing their voice

Narrators call for laws to prevent losing their voice

Narrators call for laws to prevent losing their voice

Narrators call for laws to prevent losing their voice

Australian voice actors are already losing animation, audiobook and ad voiceovers to AI creations and they're calling for regulations to protect the industry.

All eyes on inflation data for clues to next rates move

All eyes on inflation data for clues to next rates move

All eyes on inflation data for clues to next rates move

All eyes on inflation data for clues to next rates move

Inflation numbers due this week will capture the attention of financial markets as the central bank continues to weigh the effectiveness of its rate hikes.

Dutton dodging nuclear policy fallout: energy minister

Dutton dodging nuclear policy fallout: energy minister

Dutton dodging nuclear policy fallout: energy minister

Dutton dodging nuclear policy fallout: energy minister

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is yet to name the sites the coalition will earmark for nuclear power stations, despite claiming communities would welcome them.

More flights to evacuate Aussies from New Caledonia

More flights to evacuate Aussies from New Caledonia

More flights to evacuate Aussies from New Caledonia

More flights to evacuate Aussies from New Caledonia

The Australian government is organising more flights to evacuate Australians stranded in New Caledonia following deadly riots.

Australia urges Israel to abide by 'binding' ruling

Australia urges Israel to abide by 'binding' ruling

Australia urges Israel to abide by 'binding' ruling

Australia urges Israel to abide by 'binding' ruling

A senior Australian minister called on Israel to abide by a "binding" world court ruling over action in Rafah as supporters of Palestine staged rallies.

Giving back opens up doors for Afghan refugee

Giving back opens up doors for Afghan refugee

Giving back opens up doors for Afghan refugee

Giving back opens up doors for Afghan refugee

An Afghan refugee credits volunteering for creating opportunities in Australia, saying it's an essential pathway for others trying to establish themselves.

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More funding is needed for critical, complex computers

The federal government has poured money into the global race for cutting-edge computing technology, but it may need to broaden its horizon.

Climate shuffles forward as a major election priority

Climate action is set to be a major election battleground as the coalition puts the finishing touches on its nuclear policy and Climate 200 lists target seats.

Supermarkets defend salmon supplies with skate on skids

With extinction a real possibility for an ancient Tasmanian species, supermarkets are defending the credentials of the farmed salmon it accepts from the state.

Aust shares drop again, snapping four-week win streak

The ASX200 has finished down 1.1 per cent and suffered similar losses for the week as expectations for US rate cuts were pushed back again.

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Court puts ex-top gun's extradition fate in A-G's hands

The wife of an ex-fighter pilot ruled eligible for US extradition has called for federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to intervene in her husband's case.

Residents will be fine with nuclear plants, says Dutton

Australians with homes near coal and gas facilities would be receptive to living close to nuclear power plants, the federal opposition says.

ASIC victory in four-year pursuit of high-fee lenders

Two Gold Coast lenders could face hefty fines after charging over $70 million in fees for less than half that amount in loans issued without a credit licence.

I haven't forgotten what it means to struggle: Albanese

As Labor faces criticism over the cost of living relief it has provided vulnerable Australians, the prime minister says he hasn't forgotten the struggle.

China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's military drills surrounding Taiwan following the inauguration of its new president are a "very coercive gesture" the Albanese government has declared.

Optus faces court as communications watchdog bites

Legal action has been taken against Optus after thousands of customers had sensitive information stolen and leaked online in a massive data breach.

More regulation urged for banks 'failing' rural towns

An inquiry into rural bank closures has handed down its final report after a year of hearings and 610 written submissions. It recommends tougher regulation.

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