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Listen to us not politicians, AMA tells COVID inquiry

Listen to us not politicians, AMA tells COVID inquiry

Australia's peak medical body has urged government leaders to listen to health experts in future pandemics as part of an inquiry into the response to COVID-19.

Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank

Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank

Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank

Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank

Australia is one of 14 nations condemning "record high" settler violence against Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank.

Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels

Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels

Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels

Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels

A small but expert manufacturer in an industrial suburb has developed high-tech fuel tanks for use in space in a breakthrough for future fuels transport.

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Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas

Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas

Safety experts have called on Christmas shoppers to choose e-bikes and e-scooters carefully after a growing number of lithium-ion battery fires.

British wind can unlock Australia's 'superpower' future

British wind can unlock Australia's 'superpower' future

Superior climate and energy policies have become a vote winner as well as an economic and security imperative, British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says.

Rural Australians 'crying out' as health gaps revealed

Rural Australians 'crying out' as health gaps revealed

Rural Australians are more likely to die earlier of preventable causes, according to data that shows the deep divide between the cities and the country.

Rural Australians dying earlier, from avoidable illness

Rural Australians dying earlier, from avoidable illness

A national snapshot has highlighted dire health outcomes for country Australians, including high levels of hospitalisation due to domestic violence.

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Australian shares gain, enjoy second-best week of 2023

Australian shares gain, enjoy second-best week of 2023

Australian shares gain, enjoy second-best week of 2023

Australian shares gain, enjoy second-best week of 2023

The local share market has finished Friday up 0.9 per cent to gain 3.4 per cent for the week after the Fed's dovish pivot.

Australia urged to act on 'shadow' China online network

Australia urged to act on 'shadow' China online network

Australia urged to act on 'shadow' China online network

Australia urged to act on 'shadow' China online network

Content from at least 30 channels in a "pro-China" network online is targeting English-speaking audiences, with Australia being called on to take action.

NAB chair defends bank's climate pledges at fiery talks

NAB chair defends bank's climate pledges at fiery talks

NAB chair defends bank's climate pledges at fiery talks

NAB chair defends bank's climate pledges at fiery talks

Shareholders have grilled NAB's chairman over the banking giant's commitment to climate change at a heated annual general meeting.

Wilkinson thought senator was 'lying through her teeth'

Wilkinson thought senator was 'lying through her teeth'

Wilkinson thought senator was 'lying through her teeth'

Wilkinson thought senator was 'lying through her teeth'

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson has faced a second day of grilling at a defamation trial over a broadcast that aired allegations of a rape in Parliament House.

'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled

'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled

'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled

'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled

The prime minister was among those who have paid their respects to passionate sports advocate and Labor MP Peta Murphy at her funeral in Melbourne.

Savers miss out as banks exploit 'consumer inertia'

Savers miss out as banks exploit 'consumer inertia'

Savers miss out as banks exploit 'consumer inertia'

Savers miss out as banks exploit 'consumer inertia'

The consumer watchdog says many bank customers are paying the loyalty tax on their savings accounts and could be earning more interest.

'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

Energy market tsars are out of step with the "rooftop revolution" and other household energy that could be harnessed in a clean, low-cost system, critics say.

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Gas shortfall forecast without significant demand drop

Extra costs for transporting Queensland gas south to other states are expected to hit the east coast gas market next year, adding to supply pressures.

Paris peak the target for world-beating Aussie sevens

Two wins to begin the world rugby sevens series has led Australia's women to go "back to the drawing board" in an effort to peak for the Paris Olympics.

Pathology company merger off after regulator opposition

Australian Clinical Labs has dropped a takeover bid for fellow pathology company Healius after the competition regulator opposed the move.

Call for education to combat rising anti-Semitism

Australia has recorded a sharp increase in anti-Semitic incidents since the outbreak of fighting in Gaza, which has led to protests and community tensions.

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Crackdown coming for million-dollar tax refund rort

Unsuspecting taxpayers are getting ripped off by unscrupulous crooks who steal personal information and hack their accounts.

Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos

Tiwi Islanders want National Australia Bank to stop funding gas company Santos, which is trying to build the Barossa project off the NT coast.

Plane 'corkscrewed' before crash killed man, grandkids

A report into a plane crash that killed a grandfather and three school-aged children found the aircraft had low or no power when it grounded in regional NSW.

Calls for minister to be upfront over warship decision

The government needs to be upfront about whether it will send a warship to the Middle East in response to a request from the US, the opposition says.

Super Netball confirms 2024 fixture after pay row ends

The Giants and West Coast will get the 2024 Super Netball season under way in April, before the Thunderbirds begin their title defence against the Firebirds.

Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM

The US will sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a final hurdle in Washington.

Christmas Islanders remember worst refugee boat crash

Zainal Abdul Majid remembers December 15 as a fateful day when over 50 asylum seekers died crashing onto Christmas Island as they sought refuge in Australia.

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