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Australian ski resorts hardest hit by snow loss: study

Australian ski resorts hardest hit by snow loss: study

Reduced snow cover due to climate change may push ski resorts to higher remote areas, potentially threatening alpine plants and animals, a study warns.

McDonald's meals Happy again after tech issues resolved

McDonald's meals Happy again after tech issues resolved

McDonald's meals Happy again after tech issues resolved

McDonald's meals Happy again after tech issues resolved

McDonald's restaurants have reopened across Australia after a technology outage caused problems with the fast food giant's app, check-out and website.

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Australians support a vehicle efficiency standard but even more are feeling the pressure of fuel costs on household budgets.

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Australian shares suffer worst week in five months

Australian shares suffer worst week in five months

The ASX200 dropped 2.3 per cent for the week, but recovered from most of its heavy Friday morning losses in the afternoon.

Flood survivors stress about insurance and future risks

Flood survivors stress about insurance and future risks

Relief funding shortfalls and rising insurance costs are fuelling concerns from households impacted by natural disasters including floods.

Department pulling its weight on veteran health: chief

Department pulling its weight on veteran health: chief

The head of the department for veteran affairs says the agency works closely alongside community groups to support the mental health of ex-servicemen and women.

Aged care workers get big pay bump in 'win for dignity'

Aged care workers get big pay bump in 'win for dignity'

Australia's aged care workers are celebrating a substantial pay rise after a years-long campaign their union says will usher a "new era of decency and dignity".

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Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness

Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness

Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness

Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness

More than 80 organisations from across Australia have called on the federal government to address youth homelessness as the budget approaches.

'He is a tool': GST war escalates as states trade barbs

'He is a tool': GST war escalates as states trade barbs

'He is a tool': GST war escalates as states trade barbs

'He is a tool': GST war escalates as states trade barbs

The Victorian and NSW treasurers have come face to face as the Labor-run states publicly butt heads over the latest controversial carve-up of GST.

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia has reinstated funding to a Palestinian refugee agency providing aid in Gaza but the move has been slammed by groups representing Jewish communities.

Australian who died in Bali landslide identified

Australian who died in Bali landslide identified

Australian who died in Bali landslide identified

Australian who died in Bali landslide identified

A woman who died in Bali following a landslide has been named by Indonesian media.

CSIRO boss defends scientists after Dutton attack

CSIRO boss defends scientists after Dutton attack

CSIRO boss defends scientists after Dutton attack

CSIRO boss defends scientists after Dutton attack

CSIRO chief executive officer Douglas Hilton has issued a rare public statement to urge politicians to "resist the temptation to disparage science".

Amazon plans to recruit 'a handful' of small businesses

Amazon plans to recruit 'a handful' of small businesses

Amazon plans to recruit 'a handful' of small businesses

Amazon plans to recruit 'a handful' of small businesses

US retail giant Amazon has revealed plans to expand its delivery network in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane using local small businesses.

Schmidt brings Laurie Fisher back into Wallabies' camp

Schmidt brings Laurie Fisher back into Wallabies' camp

Schmidt brings Laurie Fisher back into Wallabies' camp

Schmidt brings Laurie Fisher back into Wallabies' camp

Joe Schmidt has brought veteran Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher back into the Wallabies' fold as one of his assistants.

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Electric vehicles double amid calls for faster progress

Almost 100,000 new electric cars hit Australian roads last year but a new report is calling for faster adoption to meet climate targets.

Fight to keep unrepentant terrorists behind bars

The right thresholds are in place to keep convicted terrorists in jail after they have served their time, a federal police chief says.

'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney

The first 43 vehicles from Australia's largest electric truck trial have been unveiled in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a "game-changer".

Tabcorp CEO resigns after alleged offensive comment

Tabcorp chief Adam Rytenskild says he doesn't remember making the alleged comment but is stepping down immediately.

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No budget 'cash splash' as inflation still main game

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has managed expectations for cost of living relief ahead of the May budget and played down the possibility of a sizeable second surplus.

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Victorian senator Linda White has been hailed as a fierce and passionate advocate, following her death in February.

Australian shares edge lower as big banks weigh

The ASX200 finished 0.2 per cent lower in its third straight day of quiet trading, with heavy losses for the Big Four retail banks.

Farmland value doubles in a decade but fewer sales

Australian farmland has more than doubled in price per hectare during the past decade, according to the latest data from ABARES.

PM denies 'favourites' in under-fire GST carve-up

A GST carve-up system lambasted by a state treasurer as "absurd" does not play favourites despite repeat claims of unfairness, the prime minister insists.

AFL great Tredrea has unfair dismissal claim thrown out

Channel Nine was entitled to fire broadcaster and former AFL star Warren Tredrea for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination, the Federal Court has ruled.

Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

The US has asked partner nations to help set up a new port to bring aid into Gaza, as Australia cancels the visas of Palestinians fleeing the war.

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