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Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty

Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty

A huge difference between the most and least efficient cars has been shown in a study of more than 650 models with some guzzling almost $4000 in fuel each year.

Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east

Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east

Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east

Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east

High temperatures are forecast for SA, Victoria and NSW over the weekend and experts are warning of the risk of heat-related illness.

Caution over psychedelic meds in new approach to trauma

Caution over psychedelic meds in new approach to trauma

Caution over psychedelic meds in new approach to trauma

Caution over psychedelic meds in new approach to trauma

The rollout of psychedelic medication in the treatment of severe mental illness is offering new hope while also posing broader questions on issues like equity.

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Farmer turns actor in film exploring bush mental health

Farmer turns actor in film exploring bush mental health

Prominent actors and the farming industry have rallied to a novice filmmaker's project that shines a light on mental health issues in the bush.

Legal centre defunding threat 'hurts small end of town'

Legal centre defunding threat 'hurts small end of town'

Experts warn against defunding Australia's primary environmental litigation group after a judge found it confected evidence in a case against an energy giant.

Switching off from work could become a legal right

Switching off from work could become a legal right

There is growing support to introduce a "right to disconnect" for Australian employees, which could change the way people approach their work and life balance.

Grants for Australians harmed in Hamas attack on Israel

Grants for Australians harmed in Hamas attack on Israel

Up to $75,000 is available to Australians harmed in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, as the Australian and US foreign ministers hold talks.

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Logging changes put gliders in peril, experts warn

Logging changes put gliders in peril, experts warn

Logging changes put gliders in peril, experts warn

Logging changes put gliders in peril, experts warn

Greater glider ecologists say the endangered species is in deeper trouble after NSW's watchdog for nature changed the rules that apply to logging.

Meta reveals plans to launch AI services in Australia

Meta reveals plans to launch AI services in Australia

Meta reveals plans to launch AI services in Australia

Meta reveals plans to launch AI services in Australia

The firm behind Facebook has bold ambitions for artificial intelligence, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to create the world's most popular AI services.

Aust shares surge after big tech beats boost sentiment

Aust shares surge after big tech beats boost sentiment

Aust shares surge after big tech beats boost sentiment

Aust shares surge after big tech beats boost sentiment

The domestic bourse has hit a fresh all-time high after Amazon, Meta, and Apple all exceeded earnings expectations, raising investor risk appetite.

Home lending sinks but a stronger 2024 on the horizon

Home lending sinks but a stronger 2024 on the horizon

Home lending sinks but a stronger 2024 on the horizon

Home lending sinks but a stronger 2024 on the horizon

New home loan activity has dipped after a promising few months but improving economic conditions should pave the way for a better 2024.

Store shelves will replenish as port dispute resolves

Store shelves will replenish as port dispute resolves

Store shelves will replenish as port dispute resolves

Store shelves will replenish as port dispute resolves

With DP World's bargaining dispute at an end, deliveries and supermarket stock could soon return to normal but one expert warns this could be short lived.

Higgins feared being 'passenger' in rape story: fiance

Higgins feared being 'passenger' in rape story: fiance

Higgins feared being 'passenger' in rape story: fiance

Higgins feared being 'passenger' in rape story: fiance

Brittany Higgins' consent was taken away in an alleged Parliament House rape and she needed to feel like she was back in control, her fiance told a journalist.

'Everyone deserves to arrive home': plan for safer rail

'Everyone deserves to arrive home': plan for safer rail

'Everyone deserves to arrive home': plan for safer rail

'Everyone deserves to arrive home': plan for safer rail

Better technology and education are part of a new national strategy to eliminate deaths and injury at Australia's 22,000 level crossings.

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Dutton signals support for Labor's changes to tax cuts

Australians in need of greater assistance are soon expected to get some relief, with signs the coalition is unlikely to oppose reworked tax cuts.

Hunt over for second winner after record $200m jackpot

A Queensland woman cancelled her gym class while a NSW woman plans to quit her job after winning a stake in the unprecedented $200 million Powerball jackpot.

Insurers warned, but nation must mitigate for disasters

Insurers are being warned to do the right thing by customers devastated by natural disasters, but the nation must also invest in mitigation measures.

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

Military co-operation between Australia, the United States and Japan has been bolstered by defence force personnel joining Exercise Keen Edge in the Pacific.

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China hits out at Australia-NZ 'seamless' military goal

China says Australia and New Zealand risk going "further down the wrong and dangerous path" after the trans-Tasman allies agreed on deeper military integration.

'Trackless trams' tipped to save emissions and budgets

A leading urban planner says more Australian cities should adopt "trackless tram" technology to reduce suburban traffic and transport pollution.

Free hotline providing hope to those hit hard by war

With distressing images of war dominating news feeds, a multilingual hotline is providing counselling to anyone in Australia affected by global conflicts.

AI heightens privacy, data and security risks: report

AI presents immense benefits for Australia's productivity but the emerging technology needs to be carefully regulated, the Productivity Commission says.

Rubbish reveals Australian habits, fads and stories

As vapes make up a growing portion of litter and the prominence of face masks diminishes, Australia's rubbish reveals a lot about the ways locals behave.

Australia sends reef health update to UNESCO

Australia has submitted a progress report to UNESCO as part of ongoing efforts to ward off an in-danger listing for the Great Barrier Reef.

Probe into release of Football Aust player and fan data

The personal details of players and fans are believed to have been exposed as part of a Football Australia data leak.

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