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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'.

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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 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

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.

Industries becoming more 'reliant' on unpaid overtime

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.

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'Never been harder': job seekers barely scraping by

'Never been harder': job seekers barely scraping by

'Never been harder': job seekers barely scraping by

'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.

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.

Many meetings could be emails: survey finds work waste

Many meetings could be emails: survey finds work waste

Many meetings could be emails: survey finds work waste

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.

Billions spent on consultants amid integrity concerns

Billions spent on consultants amid integrity concerns

Billions spent on consultants amid integrity concerns

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.

'Concerning precedent' but animal welfare risk too high

'Concerning precedent' but animal welfare risk too high

'Concerning precedent' but animal welfare risk too high

'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

Aust shares fall again ahead of Fed meeting, CPI report

Aust shares fall again ahead of Fed meeting, CPI report

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

PM weighs in on fresh push for free or cheap childcare

PM weighs in on fresh push for free or cheap childcare

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.

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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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Dodgy landlords warned against 'double dipping' on tax

The tax office is warning property owners to keep their records up to date and beware of submitting property claims that could need fixing.

China visit could sway Australian voters at election

A successful visit by the Chinese premier could bode well for the government ahead of an election, with a third of voters expected to consider bilateral ties.

PM backs ceasefire as Australia boosts Gaza aid

The federal government has announced $10 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, as leaders meet for an emergency summit in Jordan on the issue.

Bosses pocket higher pay amid cost-of-living headaches

Chief executives have received an average earnings boost of 14 per cent, a new report shows, as the pay packets of general staff increased by five per cent.

Call to cut exports, not follow 'wrong' future gas plan

A phase-down of gas exports and reserving supplies for dwindling local use would be a "real future gas strategy" for Australia, according to a climate body.

'Beyond belief': cancer risk poses water rules queries

Experts want drinking water standards lifted after the US cracked down on the presence of chemicals linked to causing cancer.

Households keep falling behind as rate increases bite

Most borrowers are adapting to tough financial conditions but the number of people in hardship or struggling to meet repayments is growing.

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