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Chinese ambassador says wine tariff review on track

Chinese ambassador says wine tariff review on track

The Chinese ambassador and the Australian trade minister are both hopeful a Chinese review into tariffs on Australian wine is moving in the right direction.

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Voters in Cook will head to the polls next month in a by-election to choose a replacement in parliament for former prime minister Scott Morrison.

Task Group to be acquired by US firm for $310 million

Task Group to be acquired by US firm for $310 million

Task Group to be acquired by US firm for $310 million

Task Group to be acquired by US firm for $310 million

PAR Technology will pay a 103 per cent premium to gain control of Task Group, which makes customer loyalty apps for fast food restaurants.

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Why electric car dreams are becoming 'suburban reality'

Why electric car dreams are becoming 'suburban reality'

Outer suburbs are becoming hotspots for electric vehicles, with new figures showing the low-emission cars are more popular there than inner-city suburbs.

Businesses to save as government scraps tariffs

Businesses to save as government scraps tariffs

Hundreds of nuisance tariffs on everyday items like tools, clothing, dishwashers and more will be scrapped in a move that will save businesses millions.

House prices surge in years since pandemic

House prices surge in years since pandemic

House prices have risen by more than 30 per cent across Australia in the four years since the outbreak of COVID-19, a report has revealed.

Population shift prompts blood donor plea

Population shift prompts blood donor plea

There's been a shift in blood types across Australia, prompting a plea for more people who come from a variety of backgrounds to roll up their sleeves.

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Consumers paying the price for 'slow' data right scheme

Consumers paying the price for 'slow' data right scheme

Consumers paying the price for 'slow' data right scheme

Consumers paying the price for 'slow' data right scheme

The economy would get a $16.7 billion boost within decades and almost 50,000 new jobs if consumers could give the nod to sharing more data, economists say.

Australia facing investment 'drought', review needed

Australia facing investment 'drought', review needed

Australia facing investment 'drought', review needed

Australia facing investment 'drought', review needed

Australia's peak business body is warning the nation faces an "investment drought" and could lose further economic opportunities unless changes are made.

Consultation opens to combat 'malicious' practice

Consultation opens to combat 'malicious' practice

Consultation opens to combat 'malicious' practice

Consultation opens to combat 'malicious' practice

The community is being urged to provide feedback on new laws that will address the "deeply disturbing" issue of doxxing, as public consultation gets underway.

Labor open to 'sensible' changes to fuel standards

Labor open to 'sensible' changes to fuel standards

Labor open to 'sensible' changes to fuel standards

Labor open to 'sensible' changes to fuel standards

The Albanese government will consider "good faith" suggestions for its proposed fuel efficiency standards, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

Blood-based marker can identify sleep deprivation

Blood-based marker can identify sleep deprivation

Blood-based marker can identify sleep deprivation

Blood-based marker can identify sleep deprivation

Researchers have found a way to test sleep deprivation with one simple blood test, which could help reduce road and workplace deaths.

Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia still expects China to complete its review of tariffs on wine exports by the end of the month, the federal government says.

Birthing on Country means best start in life for babies

Birthing on Country means best start in life for babies

Birthing on Country means best start in life for babies

Birthing on Country means best start in life for babies

The Molly Wardaguga Research Centre is scaling up its Birthing on Country program to help improve wellbeing and lives of First Nations mothers and babies.

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Australian Bitcoin buffs say 'bull run' just beginning

Australian cryptocurrency enthusiasts are confident "it's a brand new world" after Bitcoin hit the highest price in its 15-year history.

Back roads inspire The Whitlams' alt-country detour

Singer-songwriter Tim Freedman was driving on deserted rural roads when he dreamt up a country album. The result is The Whitlams Black Stump debut Kookaburra.

Test for consumer sector as optimism creeps back in

The state of the consumer and business sectors will be on display this week, with a speech from a Reserve Bank of Australia official also of interest.

Cortnee Vine stars as Sydney FC overcome Western United

Sydney FC have landed a big punch in the fight for the A-League Women premiership, while a dramatic late strike earned the Wanderers a draw at Canberra.

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Festivals and events cancelled as southeast swelters

Millions of people are sweltering through an autumn scorcher in Australia's southeast, with a heatwave warning issued for four states.

Australian mines 'cleanest and greenest in the world'

Aussie mines are the world's cleanest and greenest, Resources Minister Madeleine King says during a quest to lure investment away from a rival commodity giant.

Fatal flaws: grim warnings about fire ant program

An inquiry aired serious concerns about efforts to eradicate fire ants - a hyper-aggressive super pest that could change what it's like to live in Australia.

Brad Cox keeping it down home as he hits the road solo

Country music star Brad Cox learnt about having a yarn from the best: Australian farmers. Now he's taking those stories to the stage on a solo regional tour.

Rental affordability rate drops to lowest level

A new report has shown the affordability of rental properties for those on median incomes has fallen to the worst level since records began.

Lawyers call for uni debt cuts to fix bush shortages

Australia's peak law body is warning regional and remote communities are missing out on legal advice - and suggesting a plan to address the shortages.

Mass coral bleaching occurring on most of barrier reef

Climate change is driving another mass coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef - the fifth in eight years.

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