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Frustration at 'ugly, divisive' Australia Day debate

Frustration at 'ugly, divisive' Australia Day debate

Australians must be prepared to listen to each other if they want to have a serious conversation about the country's national day, Indigenous leaders say.

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

An avian flu outbreak in NSW has been eradicated, health authorities say, as the state joins Victoria in lifting restrictions on poultry and egg producers.

PM caves on school funding after 'tortuous' talks

PM caves on school funding after 'tortuous' talks

PM caves on school funding after 'tortuous' talks

PM caves on school funding after 'tortuous' talks

An extra $3.5 billion in federal cash will be ponied up by the Albanese government after protracted public school funding negotiations with two hold-out states.

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'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election

'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election

Selling a vision for the future, rather than dwelling on past achievements, is the prime minister's blueprint for winning over voters to secure a second term.

The 'existential' threat facing the corporate watchdog

The 'existential' threat facing the corporate watchdog

Corporations and regulators are struggling to adapt to modern business conditions and regular Australians are suffering as a result, says ASIC boss Joe Longo.

'Opportune' ads lure quitting interstate psychiatrists

'Opportune' ads lure quitting interstate psychiatrists

Dissatisfied public hospital psychiatrists who have quit over pay and conditions are being enticed across the border with a job-ad blitz in major newspapers.

Union demands rejected as airport workers strike

Union demands rejected as airport workers strike

A global service provider rejects union pay demands citing economic concerns as over 1000 airport ground workers strike across major Australian airports.

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Sun never sets on Tamworth for this hometown girl

Sun never sets on Tamworth for this hometown girl

Sun never sets on Tamworth for this hometown girl

Sun never sets on Tamworth for this hometown girl

A third-generation country musician with three Golden Guitar nominations says she felt a responsibility to be honest and vulnerable in her reflective new album.

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Health sensors could track even more vital signs from your skin in future, including your blood sugar levels and vegetable intake.

When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

The Wolfe Brothers might collaborate with The Wiggles, play NRL half-time shows and top the charts, but they're no strangers to the cost-of-living crisis.

Push to rein in and probe 'lawless' university sector

Push to rein in and probe 'lawless' university sector

Push to rein in and probe 'lawless' university sector

Push to rein in and probe 'lawless' university sector

Well-paid university heads could be dragged into the public eye and grilled over the sector's scandals as the government tries to establish an investigation.

Lift-off for new Rex sale after $50m taxpayer lifeline

Lift-off for new Rex sale after $50m taxpayer lifeline

Lift-off for new Rex sale after $50m taxpayer lifeline

Lift-off for new Rex sale after $50m taxpayer lifeline

Taxpayers will fork out a $50 million debt lifeline to Rex, with the federal government stepping in for a second bid to sell the embattled airline.

Australian shares drop as Trump rally loses steam

Australian shares drop as Trump rally loses steam

Australian shares drop as Trump rally loses steam

Australian shares drop as Trump rally loses steam

The ASX200 has snapped its three-day winning streak with a 0.6 per cent drop, while the Australian dollar was close to a one-month high.

Music festival Splendour in the Grass to stay off stage

Music festival Splendour in the Grass to stay off stage

Music festival Splendour in the Grass to stay off stage

Music festival Splendour in the Grass to stay off stage

Annual music festival Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled for a second year running as organisers say the event needs more time to "recharge".

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Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb anti-Semitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn.

Dutton shuts down Nationals' call for gender debate

There are no plans to change the coalition's position on transgender rights, Peter Dutton says, following US President Donald Trump's executive orders.

Rivers' stores to close after no buyer found

Iconic clothing and footwear brand Rivers will close its doors after more than 40 years, after failing to find a buyer.

Myer gets tick of approval for clothing brand merger

Myer Holdings will get much bigger on Sunday, after shareholders approved its acquisition of 719 apparel stores, including Just Jeans and Jay Jays.

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Ageing 'coal clunkers' posing power outage risk

Many of the nation's coal power generators are more than four decades old and posing reliability risks, analysis suggests.

Tax cuts not enough to sway voter economic worries

The treasurer has brushed off polling showing voters are pessimistic about their finances despite cost-of-living relief measures.

Why more AI agents are coming for your pocket in 2025

The world’s biggest smartphone maker is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence features, paving the way for fierce competition.

Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime

As authorities investigate whether foreign actors are paying Australians to commit acts of anti-Semitism, experts are warning they won't be easy to track down.

Clean energy incentives must not 'support injustices'

A centrepiece Labor policy will be put to the test months before an election as mining companies, clean energy groups and unions comb through its implications.

Australian shares rise again as Trump fuels optimism

Optimism about the Trump presidency's implications for markets and the economy has driven Australian shares to further gains as the ASX200 rises 0.4 per cent.

$1.9m hit in biggest NDIS fine after 'terrible' death

An NDIS provider has been hit with the highest ever civil penalty of its kind over failures that led an at-risk man to die after choking on a toasted sandwich.

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