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'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

A man credited with sharing his Indigenous culture with the world has received the highest honour in Australian music, as his family reveal their pride.

Female founders to gain access to new financial backing

Female founders to gain access to new financial backing

Female founders to gain access to new financial backing

Female founders to gain access to new financial backing

Female founders will have greater access to venture capital funding under a new program designed to help tackle the gender gap in start-ups.

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.

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Teal MP first to launch reconciliation action plan

Teal MP first to launch reconciliation action plan

Teal Independent Zali Steggall hopes other MPs will follow her example and adopt a reconciliation action plan to listen to First Nations' voices.

Teens’ mental health worsening due to social media

Teens’ mental health worsening due to social media

Young girls face the greatest psychological risk of all adolescents from using social media for extended periods, a decade-long Australian study has found.

NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry

NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry

State leaders, stakeholders and the opposition are hardening their criticism of NDIS reforms with just weeks to go until the government hopes to pass them.

Belief high for swim star at Comm Games trials

Belief high for swim star at Comm Games trials

Inspired by Cameron McEvoy’s world record, Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers is adamant he can set a new personal best en route to the Commonwealth Games.

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Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Six Australian acts that have shone over decades-long careers have joined ARIA's Hall of Fame as it celebrates four decades of music.

Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation

Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation

Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation

Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation

Pauline Hanson has brought in an auditor in a bid to prove a massive fundraising blitz was legitimate after Labor attempted to cast doubt on the cash influx.

Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

The owner of the Seven Network is slashing hundreds of jobs, downgrading its guidance and writing off millions of dollars from a burdensome TV content contract.

Shares creep lower as BHP rebounds, Iran worries remain

Shares creep lower as BHP rebounds, Iran worries remain

Shares creep lower as BHP rebounds, Iran worries remain

Shares creep lower as BHP rebounds, Iran worries remain

A resumption of attacks between the US and Iran have put upward pressure on oil prices, dampening risk sentiment as investors weigh an extended energy shock.

Compo cost unknown after High Court detention ruling

Compo cost unknown after High Court detention ruling

Compo cost unknown after High Court detention ruling

Compo cost unknown after High Court detention ruling

Just how much taxpayers will be billed following a High Court ruling on unlawful detention is still being examined.

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

A former Labor foreign affairs minister has decried Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a bad decision that will undermine security.

CGT share changes will ease home prices, treasurer says

CGT share changes will ease home prices, treasurer says

CGT share changes will ease home prices, treasurer says

CGT share changes will ease home prices, treasurer says

The treasurer has warned leaving a 50 per cent capital gains tax discount for shares could perversely funnel more investor money into existing housing.

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'No agreement': states take aim at Labor over NDIS cuts

State and territory ministers have attacked the federal government over its planned NDIS changes, warning it risks leaving disabled people stranded.

Popular goods retailer eyes regions for store expansion

Super Retail Group, which owns Supercheap Auto, Macpac, BCF and Rebel, is expanding its store footprint to 900 within five years under a new growth plan.

Charities under strain as expenses outpace growth

Charities across Australia are struggling to keep pace with rising demand and higher outgoing costs, forcing many to rely on volunteers more than ever before.

Pope's AI warning endorsed as Australia plans future

Australia is hoping to dictate the construction of data centres on its own terms, as the Pope, communities and environment advocates raise concerns about AI.

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'Hello, anyone there?' Mobile phone complaints spike

Thousands of Australians are reporting trouble with their mobile phone service, with smartphone snags responsible for almost half of all ombudsman complaints.

Funding mission aims to offers hope for arthritis cure

A multimillion-dollar research centre to combat arthritis is being heralded as a massive boost for the huge number of Australians who suffer from the disease.

Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy

Neale Daniher has handed the baton of finding a cure for motor neurone disease to his family and all he has inspired through his 13 years of tireless advocacy.

Nation-first stamp duty cut gains federal endorsement

The ACT has abolished stamp duty for first home buyers, prompting calls for other states and territories to follow suit.

'A bit messy': jury still out on child social media ban

There is no verdict on the benefits of barring under 16-year-olds from using social media, months after the controversial changes came into effect.

Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

AFL legend and motor neurone disease crusader Neale Daniher has been given a final farewell with a long guard of honour following an emotional funeral.

Data centres set to suck up more water than breweries

The amount of water required to cure dry throats with thousands of pints will pale in comparison when data centres become the top user of water.

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