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Family wants new probe into aid worker deaths in Israel

Family wants new probe into aid worker deaths in Israel

An Australian aid worker's family wants more answers after a report into her death and that of six colleagues found the attack was "not deliberately directed".

Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale'

Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale'

Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale'

Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale'

Brittany Higgins made allegations of ill-treatment, ostracism, bullying and harassment but none of it was true, Senator Linda Reynolds' lawyer told a court.

Former PwC head grilled over role in tax scandal

Former PwC head grilled over role in tax scandal

Former PwC head grilled over role in tax scandal

Former PwC head grilled over role in tax scandal

The former boss of PwC in Australia, Tom Seymour, has made his first public comments since resigning due to the tax advice scandal.

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AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025

AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025

After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.

Australian shares suffer worst drop in more than a year

Australian shares suffer worst drop in more than a year

The ASX200 has dropped 2.1 per cent in its worst performance in 16 months, just two days after its biggest jump in 20 months.

Rising property prices push loan sizes through the roof

Rising property prices push loan sizes through the roof

Soaring real estate prices in mid-sized capitals has pushed the average new owner-occupier mortgage to record levels.

'Landmark' greenwashing case slugs super giant $11.3m

'Landmark' greenwashing case slugs super giant $11.3m

A superannuation company has been fined more than $11 million for engaging in greenwashing by misleading consumers about the sustainability of its investments.

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Advisors called in as taxpayer bailout weighed for Rex

Advisors called in as taxpayer bailout weighed for Rex

Advisors called in as taxpayer bailout weighed for Rex

Advisors called in as taxpayer bailout weighed for Rex

The federal government has engaged three external consultants as it considers its options in coming to the aid of cash-strapped regional carrier Rex.

Maimed Gaza artist in NSW after 10 of his family killed

Maimed Gaza artist in NSW after 10 of his family killed

Maimed Gaza artist in NSW after 10 of his family killed

Maimed Gaza artist in NSW after 10 of his family killed

A prominent visual artist from Gaza who lost 10 members of his family in one night is waiting on surgery in Sydney but cannot erase the psychological scars.

Weight-loss drugs not lights out for ResMed: CEO

Weight-loss drugs not lights out for ResMed: CEO

Weight-loss drugs not lights out for ResMed: CEO

Weight-loss drugs not lights out for ResMed: CEO

Sleep apnoea device manufacturer ResMed has continued to see revenue and net income grow, despite short-sellers claiming weight loss drugs threaten its market.

Aussies delay dental treatment as cost of living bites

Aussies delay dental treatment as cost of living bites

Aussies delay dental treatment as cost of living bites

Aussies delay dental treatment as cost of living bites

Only one-in-three Australians visits the dentist regularly as costs keep them away, while the dental association calls on government to expand subsidies.

Ore-some state tipped to win race for green steel jobs

Ore-some state tipped to win race for green steel jobs

Ore-some state tipped to win race for green steel jobs

Ore-some state tipped to win race for green steel jobs

Higher-grade iron ore, deep water ports and a 100-per cent renewable energy grid give South Australia the edge on other states chasing future green steel jobs.

Vanguard faces fine for greenwashing 'ethical' fund

Vanguard faces fine for greenwashing 'ethical' fund

Vanguard faces fine for greenwashing 'ethical' fund

Vanguard faces fine for greenwashing 'ethical' fund

Investment firm could have to pay fines amounting to all, or most, of it's annual profits after misleading consumers by promoting an "ethical" investment fund.

Praiseworthy author Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin

Praiseworthy author Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin

Praiseworthy author Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin

Praiseworthy author Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin

Author Alexis Wright has become a two-time winner of the prestigious $60,000 Miles Franklin Literary Award, with her epic novel Praiseworthy.

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Telcos to proceed with 3G closure despite inquiry fears

Threats to safety from the 3G mobile network shutdown are "too great to ignore", an inquiry warns, but Telstra and Optus are pressing ahead with their plans.

Relief in sight as rates focus switches to cuts

Mortgage-holders appear to have avoided another interest rate hike, in a welcome development for the federal government with an election on the horizon.

Australian shares reach another milestone on dovish Fed

The ASX200 gained 0.3 per cent to close above 8,100 for the first time after Fed chairman Jay Powell talked up a September rate cut in the United States.

Price cuts may recharge Aussie electric vehicle market

Some of Australia's biggest electric vehicle brands have cut the price of their models, with one setting a record cost for low-emission cars.

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Australia's Antarctic research needs '100-year plan'

An inquiry into the importance of Antarctica to Australia's interests has been told of the need for longer-term funding and issues around competing interests.

Housing 'defining issue' for economy, says treasurer

Rents remain a lingering source of inflation weighing heavily on household budgets, with the federal government keen to see more homes built to ease pressures.

PM downplays airline duopoly as Rex waits for lifeline

A competition tsar has taken issue with the prime minister's suggestion that regional airline Rex engineered its own demise by targeting capital-city routes.

Disability reform chance squandered, say advocates

Claims it is delaying reforms recommended by the disability royal commission have been rejected by the federal government, despite concern from advocates.

Call for Woodside to extract more value, not more gas

Woodside Energy is under fire for its management of climate risk and capital as activist investors slam recent "high-cost, high-emission" acquisitions.

Aussies told to leave Lebanon as contingencies prepped

Australians in Lebanon have been told to leave immediately as the security situation deteriorates and commercial flights are at risk of being grounded.

Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Another 500 electric vehicles will be made available for rideshare drivers as part of a $20 million investment in the industry.

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