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Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.

Denmark has the word on energy but are we listening?

Denmark has the word on energy but are we listening?

Denmark has the word on energy but are we listening?

Denmark has the word on energy but are we listening?

Australia will receive a masterclass from Denmark on its green energy transition when Queen Mary arrives for a state visit with a business delegation in tow.

Banks, miners the winners of a resilient earning season

Banks, miners the winners of a resilient earning season

Banks, miners the winners of a resilient earning season

Banks, miners the winners of a resilient earning season

After three years of declining profits, Australian corporations as a whole returned to growth this reporting season, led by banks including CBA and NAB.

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French ships visit Hobart amid regional tensions

French ships visit Hobart amid regional tensions

Amid wars in both Europe and the Middle East, two French ships visited an Australian capital city to promote freedom of navigation and scientific exploration.

China closes in on Australian helicopter in Yellow Sea

China closes in on Australian helicopter in Yellow Sea

A Chinese helicopter has flown too close to an Australian aircraft in the Yellow Sea in an incident described as "unsafe and unprofessional".

Middle East war wipes $120b from local share market

Middle East war wipes $120b from local share market

Australia's share market has posted its worst weekly drop in almost a year, as oil prices continue to surge on the back of widening conflict in the Middle East.

Billion-dollar suicide strategy failing, audit finds

Billion-dollar suicide strategy failing, audit finds

Almost $1 billion is being poured into suicide prevention but the government is failing to measure its impact or develop effective policies, an audit has found.

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Carney's coalition vision depends on others stepping up

Carney's coalition vision depends on others stepping up

Carney's coalition vision depends on others stepping up

Carney's coalition vision depends on others stepping up

Mark Carney's visit to Australia came at a strategic time to continue his push for middle power co-operation and strike critical minerals investments.

Aged care bed funding boost, but 'more needed'

Aged care bed funding boost, but 'more needed'

Aged care bed funding boost, but 'more needed'

Aged care bed funding boost, but 'more needed'

The federal government will spend an additional $115 million to boost residential aged care capacity in selected hotspots across the nation.

Star casinos case: appeal decision a long way off

Star casinos case: appeal decision a long way off

Star casinos case: appeal decision a long way off

Star casinos case: appeal decision a long way off

The outcome may not pass the pub test but the outgoing head of the corporate regulator says it was justified in taking on the Star casinos case.

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Outlawing a radical Islamist group pushing "appalling" ideologies does nothing to address the issue of extremist beliefs held by members, experts say.

Troubled smelter faces shutdown move by regulator

Troubled smelter faces shutdown move by regulator

Troubled smelter faces shutdown move by regulator

Troubled smelter faces shutdown move by regulator

The national corporate regulator has moved to wind up a major smelter over failures to lodge annual financial reports.

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

Caps on political donations should be removed for independent candidates, Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court says, arguing reforms favour major parties.

Senator defends travel claim during defamation case

Senator defends travel claim during defamation case

Senator defends travel claim during defamation case

Senator defends travel claim during defamation case

The use of travel expense claims by federal politicians is in the spotlight again with two prominent senators defending their use of the entitlements.

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Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike

More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.

Gender equality 'crossroads' shows growing friction

Australia is at a critical juncture on gender equality, with many believing efforts have gone far enough while analysis shows there's still work to be done.

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

A court's reprimand of Star casino's management for failing to avoid likely criminal and financial risks has put corporate boards across the nation on notice.

'Galling': Aussies set to pass up another gas windfall

War in the Middle East could drive energy prices towards record highs, but a failure to fix gas taxes means Australians will miss out on their share of profits.

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Wavering households ease urgency for more rate hikes

Economic data released this week will leave the Reserve Bank a little less concerned about underlying momentum in consumer demand, an economist says.

Australian shares bounce on talk of Iran war slowdown

Hopes of potential de-escalation in the Middle East and US assurances around crude supply have supported a lift in equities, despite a fresh wave of attacks.

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

Star's ex-boss knew of potential criminal links to lucrative overseas junkets in casinos but failed to promptly inform the casino's board, a judge has said.

Hundreds more Aussies flee 'volatile' Middle East

A second Australia-bound flight has left Dubai with hundreds of citizens on board as tens of thousands more remain stuck in the Middle East.

Racism inquiry urged to produce 'results, not rhetoric'

A parliamentary inquiry to address racism must drive action, not diagnose the already well-known problems facing First Nations people, advocates say.

Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

A four-way contest is expected for a by-election triggered by former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation from federal parliament.

Canada's call for Australia to exploit 'rare power'

The Canadian prime minister has made a direct pitch to Australian leaders to help his nation and other "middle powers" counter superpowers' coercive influence.

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