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Return of artefacts after 50 years 'will be remembered'

Return of artefacts after 50 years 'will be remembered'

Two dozen significant objects have been returned to Warlpiri people, who say the artefacts will be instrumental in preserving and continuing cultural practice.

Billionaire CEO steps down amid legal investigation

Billionaire CEO steps down amid legal investigation

Billionaire CEO steps down amid legal investigation

Billionaire CEO steps down amid legal investigation

Billionaire Richard White will step down as CEO of Wistetech Global, but after a brief leave will transition into a full-time consultant on the same pay.

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Australia and wealthier Commonwealth nations are being told to pay the rent on climate action as the Pacific faces an existential threat from rising sea levels.

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No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years

No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years

Establishing nuclear power plants in Australia may take more than a decade, an inquiry has heard, and dealing with radioactive waste might be longer.

Australian share market edges lower on mixed trading

Australian share market edges lower on mixed trading

The ASX200 has finished the day slightly down, with bigger companies doing better than smaller ones.

Holey moley! Massive Ouroboros sculpture eats limelight

Holey moley! Massive Ouroboros sculpture eats limelight

A massive metal sculpture has been unveiled at the National Gallery of Australia, with artist Lindy Lee relieved it turned out better than she imagined.

Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions

Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions

Easing lending requirements so more first homebuyers can get a mortgage has received mixed reviews, with warnings more borrowers would face crippling debt.

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Increased heat linked to suicidal thoughts in the young

Increased heat linked to suicidal thoughts in the young

Increased heat linked to suicidal thoughts in the young

Increased heat linked to suicidal thoughts in the young

Higher temperatures have been linked to more young people presenting to hospital with suicidal thoughts, prompting calls for swifter action on climate change.

Insurer's disaster claims running well under budget

Insurer's disaster claims running well under budget

Insurer's disaster claims running well under budget

Insurer's disaster claims running well under budget

Insurer IAG had relatively fewer natural peril claims in the first quarter of 2024/25, but CEO Nick Hawkins says everyone realises how quickly that can change.

'No doubt' inflation is moderating: finance minister

'No doubt' inflation is moderating: finance minister

'No doubt' inflation is moderating: finance minister

'No doubt' inflation is moderating: finance minister

Much is riding on quarterly inflation data out next week as Australia's slow progress by international standards has Labor defending its economic record.

One ASIC more than enough, says corporate cop chief

One ASIC more than enough, says corporate cop chief

One ASIC more than enough, says corporate cop chief

One ASIC more than enough, says corporate cop chief

Splitting the Australian Securities and Investments Commission doesn't have the backing of the chairman who says a funding boost is needed to catch more crooks.

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe has confirmed she swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth's 'hairs', rather than heirs, when taking office.

Abortion access still a lottery for the disadvantaged

Abortion access still a lottery for the disadvantaged

Abortion access still a lottery for the disadvantaged

Abortion access still a lottery for the disadvantaged

When it comes to abortion access, Victorians face a 'postcode lottery' with those in disadvantaged and regional areas confronting barriers to the service.

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Subtle changes in the words used by generative AI tools could act as a virtual watermark for the text they produce to tip off readers, research has found.

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Departing royals leave crowds and controversy behind

King Charles and Queen Camilla have left Australia after a whirlwind tour that featured cheering masses and a run-in that made international headlines.

Off the scale: intruder crashes campaign crime pitch

Accused of being a policy chameleon, Queensland's opposition leader has stared down a scaly interloper while talking tough on crime on the campaign trail.

Parks Australia hit with $200k fine over sacred site

Gunlom Falls will again welcome visitors after Parks Australia was ordered to pay a $200,000 fine for disturbing a sacred site in Kakadu National Park.

Aussie share market rises slightly after big selloff

The ASX200 finished 0.1 per cent higher, recouping just a fraction of Tuesday's 1.7 per cent drop, its worst performance since early September.

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UAE cash for minerals, but China dominance sparks angst

A free trade deal between Australia and the United Arab Emirates provides a pathway for significant investment in critical minerals and mining.

Hey big Spender: teal MP wants consumption tax re-think

The tax system should be made fairer for young people by lowering income tax, reducing concessions and raising consumption taxes, teal MP Allegra Spender says.

Coles, Woolies call price check on ACCC discount claim

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths will fight the consumer watchdog over accusations of dodgy "price drop" campaigns.

Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste

Millions of meals that are being dumped in landfill could instead end up on the plates of vulnerable Australians who need them, under proposed tax changes.

Push for urgent delivery of support for midwives crisis

More than a third of midwives around the nation are considering quitting the profession and graduate numbers need to be boosted, a survey has found.

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy officials warn of "stubbornly high" power prices as coal plants stutter towards an exit, with no guarantee bills will fall in the next five years.

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

A pay increase will help bolster the childcare sector but there are warnings more must be done to address market concentration and keep costs low for families.

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