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Australian shares quiet as Bitcoin and gold surge

Australian shares quiet as Bitcoin and gold surge

The local share market has finished down 0.15 per cent, while Bitcoin and gold were close to breaking their all-time record highs against the US dollar.

Economy unlikely to have contracted but growth muted

Economy unlikely to have contracted but growth muted

Economy unlikely to have contracted but growth muted

Economy unlikely to have contracted but growth muted

The Australian economy looks to have narrowly missed a quarter in decline based on economic indicators released ahead of official growth figures.

Spy agency hits out at 'misleading' claim about top gun

Spy agency hits out at 'misleading' claim about top gun

Spy agency hits out at 'misleading' claim about top gun

Spy agency hits out at 'misleading' claim about top gun

ASIO says it has been cleared of allegations related to Dan Duggan, but the ex-US fighter pilot's family has pointed to a watchdog noting some impropriety.

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Some green shoots ahead for agricultural production

Some green shoots ahead for agricultural production

Agricultural production is expected to rebound slightly for 2024/25 following predicted falls of 15 per cent to $80 billion for 2023/24.

East Timor confident of settling years-long gas dispute

East Timor confident of settling years-long gas dispute

East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão says Australia is more "open-minded" under Anthony Albanese about the future of the Greater Sunrise gas project.

Australian broadband to get a speed boost, but slowly

Australian broadband to get a speed boost, but slowly

More than nine million households and businesses could get a significant boost to their broadband connection later in 2024 following fibre upgrades.

Calls for health insurance oversight after premium rise

Calls for health insurance oversight after premium rise

The largest increase in health insurance premiums for five years has been signed off on by the federal government.

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Fire ants could cost 'half a COVID' every year

Fire ants could cost 'half a COVID' every year

Fire ants could cost 'half a COVID' every year

Fire ants could cost 'half a COVID' every year

Analysts have offered a staggering new assessment of what Australia could lose to fire ants.

Interim PwC boss 'disappointed' to leave mid-crisis

Interim PwC boss 'disappointed' to leave mid-crisis

Interim PwC boss 'disappointed' to leave mid-crisis

Interim PwC boss 'disappointed' to leave mid-crisis

The former acting head of PwC says she'd wanted to lead the company after a tax leak scandal, but wasn't surprised an international recruit was brought in.

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Consultant Simon Kennedy has been pre-selected by the Liberals to contest former prime minister Scott Morrison's seat of Cook ahead of an upcoming by-election.

Coalition reshuffle portfolios after by-election loss

Coalition reshuffle portfolios after by-election loss

Coalition reshuffle portfolios after by-election loss

Coalition reshuffle portfolios after by-election loss

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled his shadow leadership team, rejigging portfolios to fill vacant spots in portfolio allocations.

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Big end of town ready but push back on climate regime

Most directors are worried about climate change risks but could get extra time to prepare for more thorough financial disclosure and transition planning.

International court referral has 'no credibility': PM

International court referral has 'no credibility': PM

International court referral has 'no credibility': PM

International court referral has 'no credibility': PM

A legal referral accusing the federal government of supporting alleged war crimes in the Middle East has been rejected by the prime minister.

Older Australians may win big from homebuyer scheme

Older Australians may win big from homebuyer scheme

Older Australians may win big from homebuyer scheme

Older Australians may win big from homebuyer scheme

Australians expected to retire in the next decade could avoid the renting on a pension thanks to the government's first homebuyer scheme.

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Electric cars crash Aussie records but utes top charts

Australians snapped up more electric cars during February than ever before, new figures show, but diesel utes dominated the ranks of most popular models.

Orphan's masterpiece comes to life in rural Australia

An orphan named Agatha was left at a Venice orphanage in 1712, when Vivaldi was teaching children. Her unearthed music is finding a home in regional Victoria.

Doctors, nurses make emergency call on federal budget

More than 40 health groups have called on the government to make climate and health funding a priority after services were challenged by extreme weather.

Simon Kennedy to run for former PM Morrison's seat

Liberal Party faithful have pre-selected Simon Kennedy to contest the federal seat of Cook at a by-election triggered by the resignation of Scott Morrison.

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ASEAN kicks off with a cash splash, talks and protests

Australia and a major regional player signed new agreements, leaders held high level talks and protesters staged noisy rallies as the ASEAN summit kicked off.

Aussie shares take a break after hitting all-time high

The local share market closed down 0.1 per cent, consolidating after the ASX200 finished at its highest level on Friday.

Malaysia happy to reopen search for missing MH370

Any fresh evidence in the search for the MH370 flight that mysteriously disappeared a decade ago could compel a fresh operation, Malaysia's leader says.

Nine sued over 'highly damaging' reports on Liberal MP

Reports that ex-federal MP Stuart Robert gave secret advice about government contracts to consulting firm Synergy 360 will be defended by Nine in court.

Energy firm drives heavy duty electric vehicle plans

One of the nation's biggest power distributors has started adopting electric trucks as part of a plan to drive change in other firms.

Fashion retailer sued over 'frustrating' parcel delays

The owner of Katies, Rivers and Noni B has said it will defend a "flawed" lawsuit brought by the consumer watchdog over the alleged slow delivery of parcels.

Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor

Communications between the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial and a journalist from The Australian gave rise to an "apprehension of bias".

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