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Tabcorp CEO resigns after alleged offensive comment

Tabcorp CEO resigns after alleged offensive comment

Tabcorp chief Adam Rytenskild says he doesn't remember making the alleged comment but is stepping down immediately.

No budget 'cash splash' as inflation still main game

No budget 'cash splash' as inflation still main game

No budget 'cash splash' as inflation still main game

No budget 'cash splash' as inflation still main game

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has managed expectations for cost of living relief ahead of the May budget and played down the possibility of a sizeable second surplus.

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Victorian senator Linda White has been hailed as a fierce and passionate advocate, following her death in February.

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Australian shares edge lower as big banks weigh

Australian shares edge lower as big banks weigh

The ASX200 finished 0.2 per cent lower in its third straight day of quiet trading, with heavy losses for the Big Four retail banks.

Farmland value doubles in a decade but fewer sales

Farmland value doubles in a decade but fewer sales

Australian farmland has more than doubled in price per hectare during the past decade, according to the latest data from ABARES.

PM denies 'favourites' in under-fire GST carve-up

PM denies 'favourites' in under-fire GST carve-up

A GST carve-up system lambasted by a state treasurer as "absurd" does not play favourites despite repeat claims of unfairness, the prime minister insists.

AFL great Tredrea has unfair dismissal claim thrown out

AFL great Tredrea has unfair dismissal claim thrown out

Channel Nine was entitled to fire broadcaster and former AFL star Warren Tredrea for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination, the Federal Court has ruled.

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Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

The US has asked partner nations to help set up a new port to bring aid into Gaza, as Australia cancels the visas of Palestinians fleeing the war.

Traditional owners 'sick of being bullied' by gas firms

Traditional owners 'sick of being bullied' by gas firms

Traditional owners 'sick of being bullied' by gas firms

Traditional owners 'sick of being bullied' by gas firms

A Senate inquiry has heard traditional owners feel disrespected by gas firms seeking offshore approvals but the industry says it needs clarity and certainty.

From talk to torque: sovereign steel for solar economy

From talk to torque: sovereign steel for solar economy

From talk to torque: sovereign steel for solar economy

From talk to torque: sovereign steel for solar economy

Manufacturer Orrcon Steel has joined forces with a global energy firm to supply torque tubes made from 100 per cent Australian steel for solar panel tracking.

Secret Iraq War cabinet documents released publicly

Secret Iraq War cabinet documents released publicly

Secret Iraq War cabinet documents released publicly

Secret Iraq War cabinet documents released publicly

Cabinet documents have revealed concerns Australia would not be able to contribute to peacekeeping efforts after the Iraq War.

No plans for TikTok ban in Australia despite US moves

No plans for TikTok ban in Australia despite US moves

No plans for TikTok ban in Australia despite US moves

No plans for TikTok ban in Australia despite US moves

As TikTok faces a potential ban in the US, the company says the move is "not based in fact", welcoming Anthony Albanese's more moderate comments.

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

The federal government has continued its big spend-up in the Northern Territory with a funding package of up to $840 million for a rare earths mining project.

ASIC loses case over comparison site's crypto service

ASIC loses case over comparison site's crypto service

ASIC loses case over comparison site's crypto service

ASIC loses case over comparison site's crypto service

Finder has successfully defended a lawsuit brought by the corporate regulator, which was seeking penalties over its crypto asset-related product.

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Myer names ex-Qantas exec Olivia Wirth as its next CEO

The former chief executive of Qantas Loyalty will become the next Myer chief executive when current CEO John King retires in June.

Pharmacy deal breakthrough after script stand-off

More than $3 billion will be provided to community pharmacies as part of a new agreement between the sector and the federal government.

Tariffs, human rights on agenda for Chinese visit

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will host Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Beijing prepares to remove trade impediments against Australian wine.

Biden bid to cut submarine 'no fatal blow' to Australia

Doubts have been cast that the AUKUS pact is in jeopardy as Joe Biden moves to cut submarine production, which could hurt the future sale of one to Australia.

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Coalition plan to tackle online glorification of crime

Criminals who boast about violence or drug and property offences online would be jailed for up to two years under a proposal put forward by the coalition.

Aussie shares up as traders shrug off inflation report

The ASX has closed 0.2 per cent higher, climbing for a second day despite a consumer price index report showing inflation creeping up in the US.

'No care factor' as banks abandon remote communities

Business owners are having to fly with bags of cash to city banks after a remote branch closed its doors, amid reports of robberies, scams and elder abuse.

Former Greek minister's wishlist for Australia

The economist's call for a nationwide tax overhaul comes as part of a demand to counteract the concentration of power among large technological corporations.

Australia faces subs challenge in US, nuclear at home

Australia is contending with a backed up US production line for its nuclear-powered submarine while the government works to put in place safeguards at home.

Lockdowns should be included in COVID-19 inquiry

Australia's peak employers body says a potential royal commission into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic should examine lockdowns and border closures.

Farmer confidence takes root after two-year downturn

Rising commodity prices and strong seasonal conditions have farmers in most states looking on the bright side again.

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