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Budget billions to flow for neglected Sydney roads

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.

Optus appoints telco veteran as new CEO

Optus appoints telco veteran as new CEO

Optus appoints telco veteran as new CEO

Optus appoints telco veteran as new CEO

After two major public relations disasters, Optus has appointed a new chief executive following the departure of Kelly Bayer Rosmarin.

Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations

Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations

Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations

Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations

Labor won't receive as much tax revenue compared with previous years, but a surplus still remains within reach for the federal budget.

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Recycling idea gave Indigenous communities plastic hope

Recycling idea gave Indigenous communities plastic hope

A recycling system for plastics recovered from waterways that offered Indigenous rangers jobs cleaning up country over-promised and under-delivered.

Rents hit record high as housing shortfall bites hard

Rents hit record high as housing shortfall bites hard

Landlords are charging more on the fringes of capital cities as migration meets a shortfall in new housing, driving rents up even further.

Rooftop solar, electric cars could solve energy puzzle

Rooftop solar, electric cars could solve energy puzzle

Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.

Relief for students with $3b of HECS debt eliminated

Relief for students with $3b of HECS debt eliminated

About $3 billion worth of student debt will be wiped for more than three million Australians struggling through the cost-of-living crisis.

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A fraction of promised DV support workers delivered

A fraction of promised DV support workers delivered

A fraction of promised DV support workers delivered

A fraction of promised DV support workers delivered

A shortfall of hundreds of promised domestic violence workers is down to recruitment issues, with the women's minister admitting more needs to be done.

Spotlight on RBA after concerning inflation data

Spotlight on RBA after concerning inflation data

Spotlight on RBA after concerning inflation data

Spotlight on RBA after concerning inflation data

No change in the official cash rate is expected this week, with the Reserve Bank's reaction to a stronger inflation print the main point of interest.

Finding savings in budget getting 'harder': Labor

Finding savings in budget getting 'harder': Labor

Finding savings in budget getting 'harder': Labor

Finding savings in budget getting 'harder': Labor

The upcoming federal budget may contain more government spending than economists would like as they warn not to place more pressure on inflation.

Child protection a 'disgrace' say mental health experts

Child protection a 'disgrace' say mental health experts

Child protection a 'disgrace' say mental health experts

Child protection a 'disgrace' say mental health experts

The leading cause of death for First Nations children and young people is taking their own lives, with experts calling for more investment in prevention.

Reef in crisis: scientists despair as corals perish

Reef in crisis: scientists despair as corals perish

Reef in crisis: scientists despair as corals perish

Reef in crisis: scientists despair as corals perish

Scientists from three research stations on the Great Barrier Reef have shared sobering accounts of the damage inflicted by the latest marine heatwave.

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Australia's superannuation funds, as long-term investors, are increasingly making decisions based on the best returns for members in a decarbonising world.

Greens urge housing funds for women fleeing violence

Greens urge housing funds for women fleeing violence

Greens urge housing funds for women fleeing violence

Greens urge housing funds for women fleeing violence

The Greens want to ply states and territories with billions in extra funding to pave the way for more social housing for women and children fleeing violence.

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Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers

Mexican authorities have found three bodies on Baja Peninsula, where two Australian brothers and a friend went missing.

Broadway legend won't shy away on Australian stage

Audra McDonald is bringing her experiences, views and vocals developed from decades on Broadway to an Australian audience.

'Disgraceful': how domestic abuse grips rural Australia

People in rural Australia are 24 times more likely to be hospitalised by domestic violence. Recent deaths have brought a long-standing crisis into sharp focus.

Police sexual offence investigations inadequate: report

Sexual assault charge rates are down because police are not doing enough to investigate allegations, a damning Australian report has found.

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Carers offered more work flexibility in employment push

Australian carers who receive government support payments will be provided better work flexibility in an effort to boost workforce participation.

No bailout for Bonza as more than 300 staff stood down

Passengers and more than 300 staff are in limbo after administrators grounded Bonza's planes, with the government rejecting a bailout for the penniless airline.

Disaster operations delayed training for army aviation

An inquiry into a fatal chopper crash that killed four ADF members has been told of the impact domestic operations has had on the military.

Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage

Changes to a national apprenticeship scheme could have more mechanics learning to fix electric vehicles at a critical time for the industry, experts say.

'Only path to peace': minister backs two-state solution

The only way out of the Middle East's cycle of violence is ultimately ensuring a two-state solution, Australia's foreign minister says.

Australian shares rise as risk appetite returns

The ASX200 closed the day 0.6 per cent higher, with all sectors gaining ground, to finish the week 0.7 per cent higher.

Tents, ute linked to missing Australian brothers

Officials say all lines of investigation remain open in the search for Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, who are missing on a Mexican surfing trip.

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