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Australia's love of big vehicles comes with big costs

Australia's love of big vehicles comes with big costs

The popularity of large SUVs and utes is driving higher costs, a report reveals the average household's annual spending on transport has risen by 10 per cent.

Israel urged to abandon 'devastating' invasion on Rafah

Israel urged to abandon 'devastating' invasion on Rafah

Israel urged to abandon 'devastating' invasion on Rafah

Israel urged to abandon 'devastating' invasion on Rafah

Australia's foreign minister has urged Israel to cancel its ground invasion of Rafah, amid concerns of devastating impacts on Palestinian civilians.

Markets simmering as five-day rally peters out

Markets simmering as five-day rally peters out

Markets simmering as five-day rally peters out

Markets simmering as five-day rally peters out

The ASX200 closed marginally higher across most sectors as a medical tech company recorded eight per cent growth in one day.

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China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia

The prime minister has stuck to his guns calling out China's unsafe actions after an incident between a warplane and helicopter despite Beijing's rejection.

Missile, drone battles show future of military build-up

Missile, drone battles show future of military build-up

Australia has to adapt to new threats to its national security with competition between China and the US being strongest in the Pacific, top defence brass say.

Treasurer worried about home building pipeline

Treasurer worried about home building pipeline

Not nearly enough houses are being built to meet growing demand but the federal government is still confident it can meet its 1.2 million homes target.

'Truly loved': parents pay tribute to murdered sons

'Truly loved': parents pay tribute to murdered sons

The parents of two Australian brothers murdered in Mexico have mourned their beloved sons as they prepare to bring them home.

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Hundreds of millions to incentivise clean energy future

Hundreds of millions to incentivise clean energy future

Hundreds of millions to incentivise clean energy future

Hundreds of millions to incentivise clean energy future

A $566 million commitment is part of Australia's long-term plan to incentivise clean energy investment and turn the nation into a renewables superpower.

Regional cabinet could stop the bush singing for supper

Regional cabinet could stop the bush singing for supper

Regional cabinet could stop the bush singing for supper

Regional cabinet could stop the bush singing for supper

Health, housing and childcare need investment if regional Australia is to lead the way on new clean energy industries, as rural groups lobby for budget support.

Commonwealth liable for sacred site damage: High Court

Commonwealth liable for sacred site damage: High Court

Commonwealth liable for sacred site damage: High Court

Commonwealth liable for sacred site damage: High Court

A long-running legal dispute over damage to an Indigenous sacred site in Kakadu National Park has been brought to a close, ruling the Commonwealth is liable.

Lehrmann lawyers to receive no payment for failed case

Lehrmann lawyers to receive no payment for failed case

Lehrmann lawyers to receive no payment for failed case

Lehrmann lawyers to receive no payment for failed case

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers agreed not to charge any fees if he lost a defamation suit against Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, which led to him being declared a rapist.

Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Electric trucks, utes and vans are part of plans to re-industrialise and join emission-busting supply chains, if the upcoming budget is bold, a think tank says.

More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom

More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom

More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom

More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom

As Australia struggles through a housing shortage driven by workforce issues, the government has committed $90 million to training future construction tradies.

Australia could cut global emissions with green metals

Australia could cut global emissions with green metals

Australia could cut global emissions with green metals

Australia could cut global emissions with green metals

Australia could remove much more than its share of greenhouse gas emissions by using its natural advantages, a business leader argues.

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Australia unmasks, bans prolific Russian cybercriminal

A Russian man who has played a key role in some of the world's biggest ransomware crimes has been named and sanctioned after an international campaign.

Grocery prices temper as supermarket scrutiny grows

Price inflation has moderated as the supermarkets contend with criticism, including a government report that recommends breaking up the industry's big players.

Laughs, love and The Oils on Sydney Film Festival slate

The 2024 Sydney Film Festival program features more comedy that usual, including the latest feature from Oscar-winning director Yorgos Lanthimos.

NSW could lose hundreds of species, grim report warns

Biodiversity continues to fall across NSW on almost every measure, with damaged and degraded landscapes less able to support life, a new report reveals.

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Foreign minister Wong to lead bipartisan trip to Tuvalu

In a show of deep commitment to the Pacific region, Foreign Minister Penny Wong will lead a bipartisan visit to Tuvalu.

'Stop provocations':China warns Australia over incident

China has fired back at Australia after a dangerous incident over the Yellow Sea, accusing Canberra of provocative behaviour.

Researchers cheer quantum leap on silicon breakthrough

University researchers say they have made a breakthrough in quantum technology that could pave the way for reliable, powerful computers.

Rates on hold but RBA 'vigilant' to inflation risks

Mortgage holders have been spared more interest rate pain but emerging inflation risks have the Reserve Bank on high alert.

Deportation bill held up as major High Court case looms

A Senate committee is split over laws threatening foreigners with jail time if they don't comply with deportation orders as a significant High Court case nears.

Missed opportunity to fix 'fatally flawed' lobby laws

A lobbying inquiry's recommendation to hold another inquiry has been derided by critics for failing to provide urgent and much-needed reforms.

Groceries inquiry backs breaking up major supermarkets

Supermarket price gouging should be illegal and there must be laws to break up major retailers that abuse their market power, a Senate committee has found.

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