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No quick fix for rural brain drain as Abbie leaves town

No quick fix for rural brain drain as Abbie leaves town

An acclaimed young change-maker leaving her outback town amid intense abuse highlights one of many "brain drain" issues depriving the bush of people and talent.

Refugees attune to new life as Ukraine war grinds on

Refugees attune to new life as Ukraine war grinds on

Refugees attune to new life as Ukraine war grinds on

Refugees attune to new life as Ukraine war grinds on

Entering the third year of war with loved ones still fighting, a Ukrainian mother and daughter are picking up the pieces in Australia with a fresh start.

Consumer guide aims to spark even more rooftop solar

Consumer guide aims to spark even more rooftop solar

Consumer guide aims to spark even more rooftop solar

Consumer guide aims to spark even more rooftop solar

A solar panel and batteries guide for consumers has been released to give households more bang for their buck and keep Australia in top spot for solar uptake.

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'Concerning' NT land council referred to integrity body

'Concerning' NT land council referred to integrity body

The federal government is set to investigate allegations of misconduct at the Anindilyakwa Land Council after a damning audit.

Taylor urged to fight for the swifties of the sky

Taylor urged to fight for the swifties of the sky

A federal senator has urged Taylor Swift to join the life-and-death fight for swifties of the feathered kind.

Discovery of deadly opioid in US wastewater bodes ill

Discovery of deadly opioid in US wastewater bodes ill

Australian scientists have detected an opioid that is three times more potent than fentanyl in wastewater in the United States, in a worrying discovery.

Battle rages on as fire destroys at least one home

Battle rages on as fire destroys at least one home

Fire crews are set to fight a massive bushfire in western Victoria for days before another spike in severe conditions is forecast.

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Tech tops as international surge bypasses local market

Tech tops as international surge bypasses local market

Tech tops as international surge bypasses local market

Tech tops as international surge bypasses local market

The Australian share market finished 0.4 per cent higher on Friday, following double-digit gains for Block, Aussie Broadband, Brainchip and Appen.

Students to get greater rights over uni sexual assaults

Students to get greater rights over uni sexual assaults

Students to get greater rights over uni sexual assaults

Students to get greater rights over uni sexual assaults

An independent student ombudsman will oversee the handling of sexual assault and harassment complaints cases at universities in a bid to bolster safety.

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

A national guide puts First Nations at the heart of clean energy development to overcome an "embarrassing" lack of respect for traditional owners in Australia.

Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Deals between tech giants has caused Australians to shell out more for their favourite homegrown shows, including hit children's cartoon Bluey.

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Unions and sector representatives are calling for an increase in homelessness support funding as demand continues to rise.

On a wing and a prayer: flying medicos have record year

On a wing and a prayer: flying medicos have record year

On a wing and a prayer: flying medicos have record year

On a wing and a prayer: flying medicos have record year

As the aeromedical charity CareFight clocks up its busiest year on record, mum Madelaine Hart recalls what happened when she became one of its 9600 patients.

Foxtel boss decries 'murkiness' between free, paid TV

Foxtel boss decries 'murkiness' between free, paid TV

Foxtel boss decries 'murkiness' between free, paid TV

Foxtel boss decries 'murkiness' between free, paid TV

Blurred vision between free-to-air channels and the paid services owned by their parent companies could undermine attempts to improve sports access.

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Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia

Ukraine says a long term aid plan with Australia could provide more certainty and help the embattled nation expel the Russian invasion.

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Lingiari MP Marion Scrymgour has called for a tough love approach to managing the issue of "out of control" youth crime in central Australia.

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

Aboriginal health experts at the Heart Research Institute are warning about atrial fibrillation, as a pilot study aims to help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Electric vehicle charging sparks concern among drivers

More than two in three Australians think the nation needs more electric vehicle charging stations even though their number almost doubled last year.

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Multiple communities in the path of raging bushfire

Almost 30 communities are expected to be impacted by a bushfire in western Victoria as authorities warn conditions will get worse before they get better.

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

High prices and loyal Chinese demand for Fortescue Group's iron ore has delivered a stellar profit and cash pile to bankroll ambitious emission-busting plans.

Australians lobby as Assange awaits extradition ruling

Australians at home and abroad are continuing to call for Julian Assange's release as he awaits a decision on extradition from London to the Unites States.

Medibank keeps up fight after complaint probe bid loss

The Federal Court has dismissed Medibank's bid to halt an investigation into a data breach that compromised personal details of millions of Australians.

Former governors want power to overrule RBA to stay

Resistance is building to the federal government's plan to scrap a never used power to intervene in Reserve Bank decision making.

Australian shares finish flat, missing Nvidia rally

The local share market finished basically unchanged, as Fortescue, Qantas, Medibank Private, Tabcorp, Lovisa, Nine Entertainment and others reported earnings.

Working from home under spotlight as flexibility fades

As corporations begin limiting pandemic-era work arrangements, the government is examining whether Australian workers should have a right to work from home.

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