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New chair to take reins as Costello quits Nine board

New chair to take reins as Costello quits Nine board

Nine Entertainment deputy chair Catherine West will take over as chair of the major media company following Peter Costello's exit.

Minister blasts Greens over Israel defence export deals

Minister blasts Greens over Israel defence export deals

Minister blasts Greens over Israel defence export deals

Minister blasts Greens over Israel defence export deals

A senior minister has hit out at the Greens for claiming Australia exports weapons to Israel, suggesting the minor party lied for political advantage.

Boomers won't give up retirement dreams for kids

Boomers won't give up retirement dreams for kids

Boomers won't give up retirement dreams for kids

Boomers won't give up retirement dreams for kids

While most older Australians believe their kids face bigger financial struggles than they did, most won't help out at the cost of their retirement lifestyle.

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Australian workers lead AI race but do not trust it

Australian workers lead AI race but do not trust it

More office workers are testing artificial intelligence technology in Australia than in many other nations, a survey has found, but most do not trust it.

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Research on women in media reveals a growing dissatisfaction with the industry, driven by concerns about pay and a lack of promotional opportunities.

Banks joining fight to win the 'war' against scammers

Banks joining fight to win the 'war' against scammers

Representatives from Australian banks will meet with officials and business executives from Singapore and New Zealand in a regional crackdown on scammers.

From accidental doctor to Indigenous health trailblazer

From accidental doctor to Indigenous health trailblazer

An outback doctor who linked poor drinking water to higher rates of disease in remote Indigenous communities is among those honoured on the King's Birthday.

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Labor ex leaders take top honours for King's Birthday

Labor ex leaders take top honours for King's Birthday

Labor ex leaders take top honours for King's Birthday

Labor ex leaders take top honours for King's Birthday

Two controversial premiers, sporting heroes and the incoming governor-general feature in the King's Birthday 2024 Honours List.

Hamish Blake, Jimmy Rees forget King's birthday gift

Hamish Blake, Jimmy Rees forget King's birthday gift

Hamish Blake, Jimmy Rees forget King's birthday gift

Hamish Blake, Jimmy Rees forget King's birthday gift

Hamish Blake and Jimmy Rees are among hundreds of people on the King's Birthday Honours List, although neither comedian remembered to get the monarch a gift.

'Grateful to contribute': honour for humble local hero

'Grateful to contribute': honour for humble local hero

'Grateful to contribute': honour for humble local hero

'Grateful to contribute': honour for humble local hero

A Sydneysider who found her calling working with community groups after moving to a small Wheatbelt town for love has been honoured for four decades of service.

Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

An amateur Australian Rules player who became a self-described accidental activist is among sporting recipients in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist

Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist

Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist

Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist

Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has stepped down as chairman of media company Nine Entertainment days after allegedly colliding with a reporter.

Hostile group pelt police as Palestine rally turns ugly

Hostile group pelt police as Palestine rally turns ugly

Hostile group pelt police as Palestine rally turns ugly

Hostile group pelt police as Palestine rally turns ugly

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police have clashed at a rally in Melbourne with officers using pepper spray after a group allegedly threw bottles and signs.

Climate groups take aim at Dutton call to scrap target

Climate groups take aim at Dutton call to scrap target

Climate groups take aim at Dutton call to scrap target

Climate groups take aim at Dutton call to scrap target

Peter Dutton's pledge to scrap an emissions target would leave Australia in the dust of the race to stop global warming, climate groups and the government say.

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Jobs market put to test in sluggish economy

Economists expect another relatively robust jobs report for the month of May even as higher interest rates knock the economy around.

Kids under 16 shouldn't be on social media: Coalition

Children under 16 should be banned from social media and an enforceable system of age verification is needed, the opposition communications spokesman says.

First Nations people key to blue carbon projects: study

Indigenous people have rights to undertake carbon projects along most of Australia's coast, but opportunities to enter the market are limited, a study has found

Great wealth transfer raises the inheritance stakes

The "great wealth transfer" is getting started and with more to leave behind, discussing the difficult topic with loved ones has never been more important.

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Wanted: Geoscientists for jobs in old and new energy

Energy leaders are warning of a shortage of geoscientists for oil and gas exploration and carbon storage and a skills gap for seismic surveys for offshore wind.

Dutton's climate target opposition labelled 'disaster'

Peter Dutton says he'll not pursue the government's climate target, risking Australia's membership in the Paris Agreement.

Former senator re-elected to United Nations committee

A former Australian senator has secured another term on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

Circus school flies high in its 46th year

Australia's only full-time youth circus school is bounding from strength to strength ahead of an upcoming performance at the Sydney Opera House.

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

A gusty $20 billion in investment will blow in from a mere three offshore wind projects that one team plans to build to help rewire industrial heartlands.

Champion racehorse Winx immortalised in new documentary

A new film, A Horse Named Winx, has premiered in Sydney, with generations to come to learn about the champion mare and her historic winning streak.

Visa cancellation changes risk refugee harm, separation

Rights groups have slammed a federal government change to the way visa cancellations are considered, warning vulnerable refugees could be put in harm's way.

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