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'Security levy': Jewish parents face extra schools cost

'Security levy': Jewish parents face extra schools cost

Parents are absorbing the costs of hiring armed guards at Jewish schools, with an inquiry told government funding caveats are complicating security efforts.

'Fully visible': sexuality, gender questions in census

'Fully visible': sexuality, gender questions in census

'Fully visible': sexuality, gender questions in census

'Fully visible': sexuality, gender questions in census

The final question list for the upcoming census has been revealed, with the survey to be completed by households across the country.

Investors returning after budget blow to housing breaks

Investors returning after budget blow to housing breaks

Investors returning after budget blow to housing breaks

Investors returning after budget blow to housing breaks

The share of homes bought by investors compared to owner-occupiers is returning to levels seen prior to the federal budget.

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Supermarket giant fights watchdog over new powers

Supermarket giant fights watchdog over new powers

Theories of harm used to block a major supermarket chain from opening a new store in a regional city were not substantiated, a judge has heard.

'Done it tough': Hanson defends her billionaire backer

'Done it tough': Hanson defends her billionaire backer

Pauline Hanson has defended her relationship with billionaire donor Gina Rinehart, also declaring taxpayers didn't fund her Italy trip with the mining magnate.

Scandal-hit accounting firm names new chief executive

Scandal-hit accounting firm names new chief executive

KPMG Australia chief financial officer John Sams will take over as its next chief executive, amid fallout from the misuse of confidential client data.

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

A company that's been operating for almost six decades is about to reward investors who hung around for its journey as it heads towards a significant milestone.

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One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.

Workers 'forced' to accept AI systems or leave jobs

Workers 'forced' to accept AI systems or leave jobs

Workers 'forced' to accept AI systems or leave jobs

Workers 'forced' to accept AI systems or leave jobs

The federal government's plans for AI are unrealistic and could put Australian workers at risk, including through unethical practices, an expert warns.

'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

Calls for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports could come to a head on the floor of Labor's national conference, as advocates say momentum is growing for the move.

'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

A rally in energy stocks has helped counter a weak day for Australia's stock exchange, as conflict in the Persian Gulf weighs on investor confidence.

Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has headed to the Philippines for an ASEAN meeting, where maintaining regional peace will be a key topic.

Hanson's billionaire friendship could prompt backlash

Hanson's billionaire friendship could prompt backlash

Hanson's billionaire friendship could prompt backlash

Hanson's billionaire friendship could prompt backlash

An unlikely alliance between Pauline Hanson and a billionaire benefactor threatens to undermine her relationships with colleagues, a political expert warns.

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Labor urged to hasten work on whistleblower reforms

Dozens of whistleblowers, their advocates and regulators have gathered for a symposium assessing the state of public disclosure in Australia.

'Win-win': quick fix to stamp out AI-fuelled loan fraud

Allowing the tax office to share lenders' financial information with banks could help counter a surge in loan fraud fuelled by artificial intelligence.

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

Famous faces from across the media have sent off Derryn Hinch, with the broadcasting giant remembered as a fearless journalist and ladies' man.

Public service to get AI guardrails for fairer system

The use of artificial intelligence in the public service and federal agencies will be regulated under new rules to provide a transparent and fair service.

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Trailblazing Indigenous leader honoured with electorate

The Australian Electoral Commission is renaming the South Australian federal seat of Grey as O'Donoghue, in honour of an Indigenous rights advocate.

Asylum-seekers on Nauru face food, water shortages

Asylum seekers in community detention in Nauru are struggling to access enough food and most are rarely about to afford fresh items, a report says.

Australia urged to boost military stance in key region

Australia is being encouraged to seize the moment and use the environment caused by the Iran war to help shape a key trading region.

PM grilled on AFL team, Garma snub in first Tiwi trip

Anthony Albanese has defended his decision not to attend a major Indigenous festival during a historic maiden trip to the Tiwi Islands as prime minister.

New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

Social media companies would be compelled to name and shame anonymous online abusers under state-first legal protections to help guard kids online.

Energy red tape could 'stall AI data centre boom'

Australia can rekindle the strong productivity growth of previous decades if it speeds up the adoption of AI, tech giant Anthropic says.

Heat on Hanson for 'insane' trans, migration comments

Backlash is growing over One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's comments on transgender rights and migration during her address at a poorly attended London event.

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