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Tech tops as international surge bypasses local market

Tech tops as international surge bypasses local market

The Australian share market finished 0.4 per cent higher on Friday, following double-digit gains for Block, Aussie Broadband, Brainchip and Appen.

Students to get greater rights over uni sexual assaults

Students to get greater rights over uni sexual assaults

Students to get greater rights over uni sexual assaults

Students to get greater rights over uni sexual assaults

An independent student ombudsman will oversee the handling of sexual assault and harassment complaints cases at universities in a bid to bolster safety.

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

A national guide puts First Nations at the heart of clean energy development to overcome an "embarrassing" lack of respect for traditional owners in Australia.

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Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Deals between tech giants has caused Australians to shell out more for their favourite homegrown shows, including hit children's cartoon Bluey.

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Unions and sector representatives are calling for an increase in homelessness support funding as demand continues to rise.

On a wing and a prayer: flying medicos have record year

On a wing and a prayer: flying medicos have record year

As the aeromedical charity CareFight clocks up its busiest year on record, mum Madelaine Hart recalls what happened when she became one of its 9600 patients.

Foxtel boss decries 'murkiness' between free, paid TV

Foxtel boss decries 'murkiness' between free, paid TV

Blurred vision between free-to-air channels and the paid services owned by their parent companies could undermine attempts to improve sports access.

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Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia

Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia

Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia

Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia

Ukraine says a long term aid plan with Australia could provide more certainty and help the embattled nation expel the Russian invasion.

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Lingiari MP Marion Scrymgour has called for a tough love approach to managing the issue of "out of control" youth crime in central Australia.

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

Aboriginal health experts at the Heart Research Institute are warning about atrial fibrillation, as a pilot study aims to help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Electric vehicle charging sparks concern among drivers

Electric vehicle charging sparks concern among drivers

Electric vehicle charging sparks concern among drivers

Electric vehicle charging sparks concern among drivers

More than two in three Australians think the nation needs more electric vehicle charging stations even though their number almost doubled last year.

Multiple communities in the path of raging bushfire

Multiple communities in the path of raging bushfire

Multiple communities in the path of raging bushfire

Multiple communities in the path of raging bushfire

Almost 30 communities are expected to be impacted by a bushfire in western Victoria as authorities warn conditions will get worse before they get better.

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

High prices and loyal Chinese demand for Fortescue Group's iron ore has delivered a stellar profit and cash pile to bankroll ambitious emission-busting plans.

Australians lobby as Assange awaits extradition ruling

Australians lobby as Assange awaits extradition ruling

Australians lobby as Assange awaits extradition ruling

Australians lobby as Assange awaits extradition ruling

Australians at home and abroad are continuing to call for Julian Assange's release as he awaits a decision on extradition from London to the Unites States.

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Medibank keeps up fight after complaint probe bid loss

The Federal Court has dismissed Medibank's bid to halt an investigation into a data breach that compromised personal details of millions of Australians.

Former governors want power to overrule RBA to stay

Resistance is building to the federal government's plan to scrap a never used power to intervene in Reserve Bank decision making.

Australian shares finish flat, missing Nvidia rally

The local share market finished basically unchanged, as Fortescue, Qantas, Medibank Private, Tabcorp, Lovisa, Nine Entertainment and others reported earnings.

Working from home under spotlight as flexibility fades

As corporations begin limiting pandemic-era work arrangements, the government is examining whether Australian workers should have a right to work from home.

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Australia must back up warning to Israel 'with action'

Australia is being called to reinstate humanitarian aid and take stronger action against Israel as it ignores international concern about a ground invasion.

First reports of severe coral bleaching on reef

Corals are dying from severe bleaching around the Keppel Islands on the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say.

Police officer who tackled Iran protester avoids charge

Neither an Australian Federal Police officer nor a protester he tackled will face criminal charges despite the latter ending up in hospital after the incident.

'Brick wall': Young people express climate action anger

Medical professionals, young people and scientists have backed a push to legislate a duty of care for children when considering climate-related decisions.

Penalties shake-up push for former Defence workers

Australia's peak industry body has called for proportionate offences for restricted people who breach laws regulating work for foreign bodies or militaries.

Class action launched over 'unfair' Toyota dealer loans

A Melbourne law firm is seeking compensation for Toyota customers who it says were ripped off by unfair loans through car dealers.

Drive-by charging on the cards for electric trucks

A world-first research project will attempt to recharge heavy-duty trucks wirelessly while they drive along roads in regional Australia.

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