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How a mother's death from tsunami birthed an activist

How a mother's death from tsunami birthed an activist

Listening to local elders after a tsunami in Samoa killed her mother, Steph Hodgins-May went from environmental lawyer to senator to fight for climate justice.

Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia

Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia

Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia

Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia

Julian Assange has winged his way to Australia and is likely to play a role in pushing for transparency and whistleblower rights after his return.

Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs

Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs

Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs

Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs

Carlton have re-signed Blake Acres until the end of 2027, while Rhylee West's career-best year has been rewarded at the Western Bulldogs.

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Domestic inflation 'shocker' sinks Australian shares

Domestic inflation 'shocker' sinks Australian shares

The ASX200 finished down 0.7 per cent after domestic inflation came in hotter than expected for May.

Health professionals welcome vape ban as smoke settles

Health professionals welcome vape ban as smoke settles

New laws that will put vapes behind the counter at chemists but not require a doctor's script to buy has been welcomed by doctors but criticised by pharmacists.

'Painful squeeze': inflation spike renews heat on rates

'Painful squeeze': inflation spike renews heat on rates

Surprisingly strong inflation has resurrected the possibility of another interest rate hike in an unsettling development for squeezed borrowers.

Tourism bouncing back with record visitor spending

Tourism bouncing back with record visitor spending

International visitors are spending the most since 2019 as the tourism industry inches closer to recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail

Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail

Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail

Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to arrive in Australia after clearing his last legal obstacle and securing his freedom.

NDIS provider to be made example with man's death case

NDIS provider to be made example with man's death case

NDIS provider to be made example with man's death case

NDIS provider to be made example with man's death case

A judge will let a shuttered NDIS provider continue being sued over a disabled man's death in order to promote compliance with the relevant laws.

Gunn sets eyes on breaking opinions with Paris 2024

Gunn sets eyes on breaking opinions with Paris 2024

Gunn sets eyes on breaking opinions with Paris 2024

Gunn sets eyes on breaking opinions with Paris 2024

Breakdancer Rachael Gunn is using her unexpected trip to the Paris Games as an opportunity to change perceptions around the new Olympic sport.

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.

Australia to aid Solomons police, seeks to block China

Australia to aid Solomons police, seeks to block China

Australia to aid Solomons police, seeks to block China

Australia to aid Solomons police, seeks to block China

Australia will work with the Solomon Islands to double police force numbers under a staged plan to ensure security and stability in the Pacific nation.

Why your online buys could arrive by electric tuk-tuk

Why your online buys could arrive by electric tuk-tuk

Why your online buys could arrive by electric tuk-tuk

Why your online buys could arrive by electric tuk-tuk

A transport company has revealed plans to add more than 100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet as part of a $45 million project.

Ban on live sheep exports clears lower house

Ban on live sheep exports clears lower house

Ban on live sheep exports clears lower house

Ban on live sheep exports clears lower house

Laws imposing a ban on live sheep exports has passed parliament's lower house, despite concerns the contentious proposal was being rushed through parliament.

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Ex-Crown boss takes reins of under-fire Star casinos

The Star has appointed a chief executive to come on board weeks before a crucial report into its suitability for a lucrative Sydney licence is handed down.

BHP rejects hydrogen and hybrids, backs electric trucks

Investors have been warned that BHP's carbon footprint will get worse before it gets better as production ramps up to meet global demand.

SMS ID register to crack down on text-based scams

A federal register will make it harder for scammers to impersonate businesses and organisations over text messages.

Aussies feel social media fails to stop 'scam war'

One in five Australians believe social media giants are encouraging scams to occur on the platforms, a new survey reveals.

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Flipping good deal: property profits hit a 14-year high

More than 94 per cent of national home sales in the first three months of 2024 recorded a nominal gain, the highest profitability rate since 2010.

Maggot-munching goannas can help sheep with flystrike

Australia's giant lizards can reduce flystrike in sheep by clearing maggot-ridden animal carcasses from the landscape, according to Australian and UK research.

'Elated ... incredible': wife hails Assange freedom

The wife of Julian Assange says his release from prison has been a "whirlwind of emotions" as the Wikileaks founder prepares to sign a plea deal.

Labor senator crosses floor for Palestine, risks exile

A defiant Fatima Payman voted in line with her convictions to support Palestinian statehood as she risked her spot as a Labor senator to do so.

Foxtel gambles fines after Kayo by media watchdog

Sport streaming service Kayo has been found to have broken gambling advertising rules as research shows more young Australians than ever are betting on sport.

Australian shares rally to two-week high as EOFY looms

The ASX200 finished up 1.4 per cent to close at its highest level since June 7, with every sector in the green.

Power plan would nuke manufacturing, warns Albanese

Local jobs and the push towards renewables will be threatened by the coalition's nuclear energy policy, the prime minister says.

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