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RBA interest rate hold prompts stock upswing

RBA interest rate hold prompts stock upswing

The ASX200 finished up across the board after the Reserve Bank elected to hold fire on raising interest rates despite fears of lingering inflation.

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

A green group says drivers should be given more information about the vehicles brought to Australia under the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.

Ambitious plan for Aussie kids needs action: advocates

Ambitious plan for Aussie kids needs action: advocates

Ambitious plan for Aussie kids needs action: advocates

Ambitious plan for Aussie kids needs action: advocates

A decade long blueprint for Australia's early childhood system has been released with well-being advocates calling for real action.

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Bonza cancels more flights as fleet poised to soar away

Bonza cancels more flights as fleet poised to soar away

A creditors' meeting for cash-strapped airline Bonza is due to be held within days after its administrators applied to a court.

Australia has a beef with looming EU trade rules

Australia has a beef with looming EU trade rules

Australia is concerned proposed deforestation laws in the European Union could impact agricultural trade and wants a delay in the new rules.

High steaks: PM launches drought fund at Beef Week

High steaks: PM launches drought fund at Beef Week

More than half a billion dollars will be allocated for projects helping farmers prepare for drought and to boost their capacity to adapt to climate change.

'It all floated out the door': insurers add to trauma

'It all floated out the door': insurers add to trauma

Insurers offered small cash payouts to flood victims and quibbled over minor issues, worsening trauma for people who lost everything, an inquiry has heard.

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Defence parachute drills resume after soldier tragedy

Defence parachute drills resume after soldier tragedy

Defence parachute drills resume after soldier tragedy

Defence parachute drills resume after soldier tragedy

The Australian Defence Force is resuming parachute training after the tragic death of special forces soldier Jack Fitzgibbon, following a jump.

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

A potentially globally significant Australian rare earths producer has criticised China for "weaponising" the market and holding back vital western development.

Australia's housing woes to be focus in federal budget

Australia's housing woes to be focus in federal budget

Australia's housing woes to be focus in federal budget

Australia's housing woes to be focus in federal budget

The plight of struggling renters will be addressed in the upcoming federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

This year's federal budget will include the biggest cash injection in active transport options in more than a decade.

De-radicalisation programs work despite attacks: expert

De-radicalisation programs work despite attacks: expert

De-radicalisation programs work despite attacks: expert

De-radicalisation programs work despite attacks: expert

A terrorism expert turned federal minister has backed de-radicalisation programs helping at risk young people despite recent knife attacks.

Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Workers are being warned to be wary of cold callers using dodgy tactics to bait them into switching super products at the detriment of their retirement savings.

Aussie telcos dial in to family violence action plans

Aussie telcos dial in to family violence action plans

Aussie telcos dial in to family violence action plans

Aussie telcos dial in to family violence action plans

As mobile phones emerge as both threats and boons to women's safety, telcos are implementing plans to help customers escaping family or domestic violence.

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Israel warned of 'grave concerns' as PM calls for unity

Protests about the war in Gaza at universities across the nation are impacting social cohesion, the prime minister warns, as Australia sends Israel a message.

Mexico 'deeply regrets' death of Aussie brothers

Mexico has offered its condolences after three bodies were identified as missing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend.

Telstra's 3G shutdown delayed over triple zero concerns

Telstra has delayed its 3G shutdown for two months, with about 200,000 customers still relying on the network, over concerns it will impact emergency calls.

Aussie shares rise on renewed hope for rate cuts

The ASX200 has finished up 0.7 per cent with gains led by property sector after a weak US jobs report renewed hopes for an earlier rate cut.

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'Under the pump': expenses help for battling families

Cost-of-living support will be a key focus in the Albanese government's third federal budget, which will be handed down next week.

'Unacceptable': phantom flights cost Qantas $120m

Qantas has been fined $100 million and will be forced to pay customers a further $20 million for selling tickets for flights that were already cancelled.

Aspiring teachers, nurses to be paid during placements

For the first time, students training for jobs in industries with workforce shortages will be paid during their compulsory work placements.

Defamation case dropped over MP corruption reports

A consulting firm and its chief have dropped a defamation case against Nine over reports they engaged in corrupt practices with former federal MP Stuart Robert.

'Tool of violence': calls to reform child support

Perpetrators of violence can weaponise the child support system to withhold payments and continue their abuse, prompting calls for change.

Anti-money laundering, terrorism get budget boost

More than $166 million in the federal budget will expand money laundering rules so lawyers, real estate agents and other professions have to report.

Budget billions to flow for neglected Sydney roads

The federal government has pledged $1.9 billion for road works in Sydney's west after fears the area would lose out due to a infrastructure spending shake-up.

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