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Missing cabinet documents on Iraq War to be released

Missing cabinet documents on Iraq War to be released

Previously lost cabinet documents on the Iraq War are set to be made public by the National Archives.

WA ranked first, Vic last on economic performance: IPA

WA ranked first, Vic last on economic performance: IPA

WA ranked first, Vic last on economic performance: IPA

WA ranked first, Vic last on economic performance: IPA

A new report has ranked states on their performance across 10 economic indicators, crowning WA as the nation's best performer while Victoria came last.

Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images

Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images

Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images

Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images

New rules for search engines will ban child abuse and terrorist content in Australia but will also seek to prevent abuse images being created by AI tools.

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NAPLAN results to arrive within weeks of testing

NAPLAN results to arrive within weeks of testing

Schools hosting NAPLAN examinations will receive marks within weeks, in what will be the fastest results delivery in the tests' history.

Investment expert warns prices 'rollercoaster' possible

Investment expert warns prices 'rollercoaster' possible

Unwinding pandemic effects will cause inflation to fall quickly, a key investment strategist expects, before supply shocks keep it higher over the long term.

Aust shares plunge 1.8 pct in worst loss in a year

Aust shares plunge 1.8 pct in worst loss in a year

Every sector has lost ground in broad-based selling ahead of another important US inflation readout seen as key in determining the speed of rate cuts.

Vietnam War monument vandalised with Gaza message

Vietnam War monument vandalised with Gaza message

A memorial for Vietnam War veterans has been defaced with graffiti about the conflict in Gaza, with the RSL urging protesters to rethink their approach.

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Ball in BA's court as NBL owner looks to buy into WNBL

Ball in BA's court as NBL owner looks to buy into WNBL

Ball in BA's court as NBL owner looks to buy into WNBL

Ball in BA's court as NBL owner looks to buy into WNBL

Chief executive David Stevenson saying it's in basketball's interest for the NBL and WNBL to be run by the same body.

Chinese ambassador says wine tariff review on track

Chinese ambassador says wine tariff review on track

Chinese ambassador says wine tariff review on track

Chinese ambassador says wine tariff review on track

The Chinese ambassador and the Australian trade minister are both hopeful a Chinese review into tariffs on Australian wine is moving in the right direction.

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Voters in Cook will head to the polls next month in a by-election to choose a replacement in parliament for former prime minister Scott Morrison.

Task Group to be acquired by US firm for $310 million

Task Group to be acquired by US firm for $310 million

Task Group to be acquired by US firm for $310 million

Task Group to be acquired by US firm for $310 million

PAR Technology will pay a 103 per cent premium to gain control of Task Group, which makes customer loyalty apps for fast food restaurants.

Why electric car dreams are becoming 'suburban reality'

Why electric car dreams are becoming 'suburban reality'

Why electric car dreams are becoming 'suburban reality'

Why electric car dreams are becoming 'suburban reality'

Outer suburbs are becoming hotspots for electric vehicles, with new figures showing the low-emission cars are more popular there than inner-city suburbs.

Businesses to save as government scraps tariffs

Businesses to save as government scraps tariffs

Businesses to save as government scraps tariffs

Businesses to save as government scraps tariffs

Hundreds of nuisance tariffs on everyday items like tools, clothing, dishwashers and more will be scrapped in a move that will save businesses millions.

House prices surge in years since pandemic

House prices surge in years since pandemic

House prices surge in years since pandemic

House prices surge in years since pandemic

House prices have risen by more than 30 per cent across Australia in the four years since the outbreak of COVID-19, a report has revealed.

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Population shift prompts blood donor plea

There's been a shift in blood types across Australia, prompting a plea for more people who come from a variety of backgrounds to roll up their sleeves.

Australia facing investment 'drought', review needed

Australia's peak business body is warning the nation faces an "investment drought" and could lose further economic opportunities unless changes are made.

Consumers paying the price for 'slow' data right scheme

The economy would get a $16.7 billion boost within decades and almost 50,000 new jobs if consumers could give the nod to sharing more data, economists say.

Consultation opens to combat 'malicious' practice

The community is being urged to provide feedback on new laws that will address the "deeply disturbing" issue of doxxing, as public consultation gets underway.

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Labor open to 'sensible' changes to fuel standards

The Albanese government will consider "good faith" suggestions for its proposed fuel efficiency standards, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

Blood-based marker can identify sleep deprivation

Researchers have found a way to test sleep deprivation with one simple blood test, which could help reduce road and workplace deaths.

Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia still expects China to complete its review of tariffs on wine exports by the end of the month, the federal government says.

Birthing on Country means best start in life for babies

The Molly Wardaguga Research Centre is scaling up its Birthing on Country program to help improve wellbeing and lives of First Nations mothers and babies.

Australian Bitcoin buffs say 'bull run' just beginning

Australian cryptocurrency enthusiasts are confident "it's a brand new world" after Bitcoin hit the highest price in its 15-year history.

Back roads inspire The Whitlams' alt-country detour

Singer-songwriter Tim Freedman was driving on deserted rural roads when he dreamt up a country album. The result is The Whitlams Black Stump debut Kookaburra.

Test for consumer sector as optimism creeps back in

The state of the consumer and business sectors will be on display this week, with a speech from a Reserve Bank of Australia official also of interest.

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