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PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts

PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts

After reports the coalition has identified up to $100 billion in budget savings, Anthony Albanese has urged Peter Dutton to explain where they would be made.

Couple nabbed with 6kg MDMA boarding Spirit of Tasmania

Couple nabbed with 6kg MDMA boarding Spirit of Tasmania

Couple nabbed with 6kg MDMA boarding Spirit of Tasmania

Couple nabbed with 6kg MDMA boarding Spirit of Tasmania

A man and a woman have been caught allegedly trying to smuggle 6kg of party drug MDMA onto the Spirit of Tasmania as police launch a major crackdown on drugs.

Woodside profits slip as energy prices dip

Woodside profits slip as energy prices dip

Woodside profits slip as energy prices dip

Woodside profits slip as energy prices dip

Australia's largest oil and gas producer, Woodside, has reported lower profits due to falling energy prices but has made progress on key growth projects.

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Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Wealth inequality is exacerbated through housing tax breaks geared toward higher income earners while poorer Australians struggle to pay rent, Anglicare says.

Non-partisan group aims to change political debate

Non-partisan group aims to change political debate

A new community-focused, non-partisan organisation that lets people share their ideas and opinions aims to help people better shape political policy.

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Israeli Defence Force officers were reprimanded and dismissed over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom but her brother wants to see more action.

Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord

Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord

Australians now have a right to disconnect from work after hours but business groups harbour concerns about the new protocols.

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Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

After taking aim at landlords and real estate agents, internet sensation Jordan 'purplepingers' van den Lamb has his eyes on a new target: the Senate.

Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation

Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation

Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation

Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation

Passengers could be reimbursed for cancelled or delayed flights under a charter of rights for airline travellers, but the measures are some way in the distance.

Aussie shares resume winning ways as dollar surges

Aussie shares resume winning ways as dollar surges

Aussie shares resume winning ways as dollar surges

Aussie shares resume winning ways as dollar surges

The ASX200 has climbed 0.8 per cent as the local currency neared 68 US cents after Fed chairman Jerome Powell declared "the time had come" for US rate cuts.

'Dangerous' building cladding used despite fire risks

'Dangerous' building cladding used despite fire risks

'Dangerous' building cladding used despite fire risks

'Dangerous' building cladding used despite fire risks

Building owners are seeking millions in damages over combustible cladding that could rain flaming debris on those below, like during the Grenfell Tower blaze.

Anger over handling of major reef health report

Anger over handling of major reef health report

Anger over handling of major reef health report

Anger over handling of major reef health report

The latest government cash splash for the Great Barrier Reef failed to mention a major report about its "very poor" prospects was about to drop.

Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers

Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers

Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers

Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers

Executives from major household brands will front an inquiry into competition practices as the nation's leaders aim to make products cheaper for Australians.

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.

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Nib profit growth misses as claims expenses rise

Health insurance company nib has reported a $257.5 million underlying operating profit and a 9.3 per cent rise in group revenue, to $3.3 billion.

Aussie lithium leader digs in as price slump deepens

The world's largest hard-rock lithium producer outside China is preparing to ride out the latest price slump and remains positive about long-term prospects.

Servo chain slams black market tobacco, wage inflation

Servo operator Viva Energy says cost of living pressures and black market tobacco are hitting stores but posted rising fuel sales and a bigger half-year profit.

Bendigo Bank profit falls but assets still healthy

Regional lender Bendigo and Adelaide Bank says mortgage holders are keeping ahead of repayments and expects conditions to improve for borrowers next year.

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Higher interest rates hit on Endeavour Group's profit

Endeavour Group says sales were up in 2023/24 but its profit dropped 3.2 per cent to $512 million as it paid more to service its $1.9 billion debt.

Labor to examine NT fallout ahead of federal poll: PM

Anthony Albanese says the federal government will examine the implications of NT Labor's loss in the territory election, ahead of next year's national vote.

Chief scientist to lead new methane emissions body

A federal task force will be set up to make sure the reporting of Australia's methane emissions is more accurate.

Water minister backs tap as PFAS inquiry launched

Permissible levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are being reviewed amid concern Australia is well behind tougher US standards.

Renegade senator to 'stir the pot' after LNP defection

Former LNP senator Gerard Rennick wants to use his independence to push for tax reform, making super voluntary and scrapping a generous defined benefits scheme.

'May take a while': Maggie Beer recovering after fall

One of Australia's most beloved food icons, Maggie Beer, has apologised for cancelling her appearances after falling at her home in South Australia.

Sweet side of waste: sugarcane turned into packaging

A team of Australian scientists has developed bio-packaging from agricultural waste that preserves the shelf life of food while reducing plastic pollution.

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