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Miners and energy lift stocks but Iran risks remain

Miners and energy lift stocks but Iran risks remain

Gold, copper and oil prices have handed the local stock exchange a boost, but with nine sectors in the red it's clear that risk sentiment remains fragile.

How Rebel Wilson won her star-studded defamation trial

How Rebel Wilson won her star-studded defamation trial

How Rebel Wilson won her star-studded defamation trial

How Rebel Wilson won her star-studded defamation trial

Rebel Wilson's fiery defamation battle was triggered by the star of her directorial debut, but it was the Hollywood A-lister who came out gleaming.

'It's not working': premier wants ciggy tax stubbed out

'It's not working': premier wants ciggy tax stubbed out

'It's not working': premier wants ciggy tax stubbed out

'It's not working': premier wants ciggy tax stubbed out

A Labor leader is urging a rethink on tobacco taxes, while a law enforcement expert warns the war on illicit smokes must be coupled with lowering the excise.

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Rot in jail: minister's blunt message to 'Doctor Jihad'

Rot in jail: minister's blunt message to 'Doctor Jihad'

The notorious Australian "Doctor Jihad", who is wanted by the AFP on terrorism charges after travelling to Syria to join Islamic State, may try to return home.

Federal boost to help jet fuel refinery take off

Federal boost to help jet fuel refinery take off

Australia's first new refinery in 40 years is a step closer after funding was announced to help a biofuel company turn forestry waste into jet fuel.

Innovative tech funded to deliver energy transition

Innovative tech funded to deliver energy transition

Australian energy companies have received federal funding to address complex problems associated with the energy transition.

Aussies spending over $500 a year on streaming services

Aussies spending over $500 a year on streaming services

Australians are spending more than ever on streaming services, with one in 10 users supporting five or more platforms each month.

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Hanson blasted for 'atrocious' family violence comment

Hanson blasted for 'atrocious' family violence comment

Hanson blasted for 'atrocious' family violence comment

Hanson blasted for 'atrocious' family violence comment

One Nation is seeking to tidy up after a series of controversial comments from its parliamentarians in recent days put the populist party under the spotlight.

Ex-Socceroos captain receives devastating CTE diagnosis

Ex-Socceroos captain receives devastating CTE diagnosis

Ex-Socceroos captain receives devastating CTE diagnosis

Ex-Socceroos captain receives devastating CTE diagnosis

Paul Wade says it's scary knowing his memory is going and he is experiencing mood swings due to the repeated head knocks he copped during his soccer career.

Emergency alerts could trigger domestic violence risks

Emergency alerts could trigger domestic violence risks

Emergency alerts could trigger domestic violence risks

Emergency alerts could trigger domestic violence risks

Australia's new emergency warning system may sever a vital link between domestic violence victim-survivors and their support networks, an expert says.

Hack of energy giant could expose data of millions

Hack of energy giant could expose data of millions

Hack of energy giant could expose data of millions

Hack of energy giant could expose data of millions

An Australian energy provider that services nearly five million customers is probing a potential data breach and has informed police and cyber investigators.

PM hails Labor evolution as members push for change

PM hails Labor evolution as members push for change

PM hails Labor evolution as members push for change

PM hails Labor evolution as members push for change

Taxes on gas and gambling reform will be among items up for debate on the conference floor when thousands gather for Labor's national conference.

How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

Increased knowledge and trust in the Reserve Bank correlates with lower expectations of inflation, which has implications for setting interest rates.

Betting agency acknowledges fine, commits to improving

Betting agency acknowledges fine, commits to improving

Betting agency acknowledges fine, commits to improving

Betting agency acknowledges fine, commits to improving

A major gambling company has committed to deliver a 'whole of business transformation' following ongoing scrutiny from the communications watchdog.

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Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

While there is greater uptake of abortion pills across Australia, many complexities remain for women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, research shows.

Serious assaults on health workers double in a decade

Patients are increasingly lashing out at health care workers, with the number of hospitalisations following an assault doubling over the past decade.

Home-building costs rise, but not as much as feared

The cost of building a home in Australia increased by one per cent in the June quarter, as higher oil prices and supply chain disruptions hurt builders.

Israeli denies bid to interfere with Australian policy

Policies should not just target "one side", Israel says, as it pushes back on a draft Labor document on the Middle East before the party's national conference.

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AI an existential challenge for news, media chief warns

The head of one of the world's largest news agencies says news media have to swim or sink in the age of AI as readers are bombarded with unverified content.

Damning report highlights red flags before girl’s death

Sweeping changes have been recommended for a child protection system after a review found safety threats were missed before a little girl's death.

Minister presses Laos over backpacker poisoning deaths

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed disappointment over Laos failing to press serious charges over the methanol poisoning deaths of two teen backpackers.

Less than four per cent of social housing target built

There is "considerable uncertainty" the government's signature social housing program will deliver as many homes as promised by the end of the decade.

Hanson lines up candidate to sniff out by-election win

One Nation candidate Luke Herdegen has defended himself as an ideal MP, despite admitting to drug use, saying he shared his story to inspire people.

Aussie shares trim losses, gold bounces on truce hopes

Rising gold prices have helped support the Australian stock exchange following reports US and Iranian mediators are in talks to secure a new ceasefire.

Minister 'bias' in major gas project extension approval

A federal minister has been accused in court of favouring an energy giant over the environment by agreeing to extend the life of a major gas project.

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