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'Scary': move to crack the backs of babies sparks alarm

'Scary': move to crack the backs of babies sparks alarm

A controversial decision by Australia's chiropractic board to allow practitioners to resume spinal manipulation on children has been met with fierce backlash.

Australian shares gain ground as US inflation cools

Australian shares gain ground as US inflation cools

Australian shares gain ground as US inflation cools

Australian shares gain ground as US inflation cools

The ASX200 has finished 0.4 per cent higher after US inflation eased in May, even as the Federal Reserve predicted just one rate cut in 2024.

Weakness creeping into labour market as hiring slows

Weakness creeping into labour market as hiring slows

Weakness creeping into labour market as hiring slows

Weakness creeping into labour market as hiring slows

Australia's labour market is slowly softening but the Reserve Bank is unlikely to be bothered by the latest jobs numbers ahead of its next board meeting.

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Australia 'gravely concerned' at Israel-Gaza war crimes

Australia 'gravely concerned' at Israel-Gaza war crimes

An inquiry into the Israel-Hamas war that found both sides have committed war crimes has been branded "gravely concerning" by Australia.

Foreign student crackdown tightens visa restrictions

Foreign student crackdown tightens visa restrictions

Many migrants already in Australia will not be able to apply for a student visa in a bid to prevent "visa hopping" and curb migration numbers.

'Please explain' for watchdog's robodebt probe decision

'Please explain' for watchdog's robodebt probe decision

About 900 complaints have been made since the federal corruption watchdog announced it wouldn't investigate six public officials connected to an illegal scheme.

Domestic gas inquiry gives itself more time on deficit

Domestic gas inquiry gives itself more time on deficit

Facing a possible domestic gas deficit, export powerhouse Western Australia has delayed putting the squeeze on producers with a crucial inquiry given more time.

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Emissions target on chopping board as climate wars rage

Emissions target on chopping board as climate wars rage

Emissions target on chopping board as climate wars rage

Emissions target on chopping board as climate wars rage

Australians are mobilising for a climate battle at the federal election with voters pouring money into a climate lobby group as politicians scrap targets.

ACCC flags concerns over $8.8b Chemist Warehouse merger

ACCC flags concerns over $8.8b Chemist Warehouse merger

ACCC flags concerns over $8.8b Chemist Warehouse merger

ACCC flags concerns over $8.8b Chemist Warehouse merger

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it has preliminary competition concerns about the $8.8 billion merger, and is soliciting feedback.

Social media ban for children under 16 on the cards

Social media ban for children under 16 on the cards

Social media ban for children under 16 on the cards

Social media ban for children under 16 on the cards

Social media fuels cyberbullying and mental health issues among young Australians and the opposition has vowed to address the 'scourge'.

Farm waste may help power Australia's biofuel future

Farm waste may help power Australia's biofuel future

Farm waste may help power Australia's biofuel future

Farm waste may help power Australia's biofuel future

Tax breaks and emission targets will be considered as part of a consultation into Australia's emerging biofuel industry that could power air and road travel.

The world 'deserves the truth' behind PwC scandal

The world 'deserves the truth' behind PwC scandal

The world 'deserves the truth' behind PwC scandal

The world 'deserves the truth' behind PwC scandal

The PwC tax leak scandal has gone beyond Australian borders and everyone deserves to know who exactly was involved, a senator says.

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

More gas secured for Australia's east coast market

A new deal to shore up gas supply along Australia's east coast market is being touted as a pathway to cheaper power prices during the transition to renewables.

Hysterectomies fall as options for heavy periods grow

Hysterectomies fall as options for heavy periods grow

Hysterectomies fall as options for heavy periods grow

Hysterectomies fall as options for heavy periods grow

Women opting for less-invasive treatments to manage heavy periods could be a reason for falling hysterectomy rates.

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Many meetings could be emails: survey finds work waste

Many work meetings are wasting workers' time, according to a global study by Atlassian, and companies are too slow to use AI tools despite their benefits.

Industries becoming more 'reliant' on unpaid overtime

Australian workers are doing more and more hours of unpaid overtime and are scared saying 'no' will limit their career opportunities, a survey shows.

'Never been harder': job seekers barely scraping by

The cost of rent, food, and petrol are taking a toll on people living on Centrelink payments and forcing them to skip meals and make other difficult choices.

Billions spent on consultants amid integrity concerns

Australia is spending billions on consulting services despite transparency issues and conflicts of interests, prompting calls to regulate the industry.

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'Concerning precedent' but animal welfare risk too high

Banning live sheep shipments is a "concerning precedent" for other live animal exports but vets say animal welfare risks remain unacceptable, an inquiry hears.

Aust shares fall again ahead of Fed meeting, CPI report

The ASX200 finished down 0.5 per cent, with every sector except for energy in the red ahead of a US inflation readout and a Federal Reserve meeting.

PM weighs in on fresh push for free or cheap childcare

Anthony Albanese has welcomed an expert proposal for free or low-cost childcare but parents hoping for an immediate reprieve are likely to be disappointed.

Not the size of the energy build, but how we use it

Many households are reducing their carbon footprint but without efficient homes or smart meters they may not be getting the best value out of clean energy.

Coalition roasted over 2030 emission target backtrack

Some opposition MPs have been caught off-guard by coalition plans to drop 2030 emission reduction targets, as the prime minister hits out at the move.

Dry weather in some states dampens farmer confidence

Farmer confidence has taken a U-turn in the latest quarter in the face of economic pressures and mixed seasonal conditions across Australia.

Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism

The pressure on Australia's economy from higher interest rates justifies the decision not to deliver a "slash and burn" budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

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