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National ban on engineered stone 'will save lives'

National ban on engineered stone 'will save lives'

Engineered stone products will be banned from sale from July over significant health risks to workers following an agreement of workplace ministers.

'No proof' Higgins would lose job for rape complaint

'No proof' Higgins would lose job for rape complaint

'No proof' Higgins would lose job for rape complaint

'No proof' Higgins would lose job for rape complaint

A Ten producer has admitted there was no proof Brittany Higgins would lose her parliamentary job if she told police of her alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann.

Howarth inks two-year deal with forward-thinking Pies

Howarth inks two-year deal with forward-thinking Pies

Howarth inks two-year deal with forward-thinking Pies

Howarth inks two-year deal with forward-thinking Pies

Gold Coast AFLW star Kalinda Howarth has signed a two-year deal with Collingwood, leaving room for young Brisbane midfielder Ella Smith to join the Suns.

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Australian shares continue streak as US inflation eases

Australian shares continue streak as US inflation eases

The local share market rose 0.3 per cent, with Fortescue and Rio Tinto hitting new highs while a drop in oil prices pressured producers.

Cars will need to be twice as green to avoid luxury tax

Cars will need to be twice as green to avoid luxury tax

High-end vehicles will need to become more fuel-efficient to avoid a 33 per cent tax under changes in a federal budget update.

Australia pursues trade deal with UAE after EU failure

Australia pursues trade deal with UAE after EU failure

Australia will hold talks with the United Arab Emirates in the new year to negotiate a free trade deal, after discussions with the European Union fell over.

Passport prices flying high thanks to 15 per cent hike

Passport prices flying high thanks to 15 per cent hike

Australians looking to travel the globe have been stung with another increase in passport application fees, a move the opposition says will hurt the regions.

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Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas

Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas

Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas

Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas

Recent actions by Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea have been described as unsafe and unprofessional by Australia's defence minister.

Stubbornly high inflation will eat into real wage gains

Stubbornly high inflation will eat into real wage gains

Stubbornly high inflation will eat into real wage gains

Stubbornly high inflation will eat into real wage gains

The federal budget is looking healthy thanks to a surprise revenue boost but inflation is proving persistent and is continuing to hurt household finances.

Australia votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire at UN

Australia votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire at UN

Australia votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire at UN

Australia votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire at UN

A UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza has been adopted after receiving the support of Australia and 152 other nations.

Major projects funding to be slashed by billions

Major projects funding to be slashed by billions

Major projects funding to be slashed by billions

Major projects funding to be slashed by billions

Billions of dollars in funding for Australia's major infrastructure projects will decrease over the next four years, as the government re-prioritises money.

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

A four-year court battle over new car fuel consumption labels has been resolved in the High Court, with Mitsubishi emerging as the winner.

Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress

Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress

Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress

Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress

The federal budget update acknowledges more must be done to secure and wire up renewables, with clean energy "superpower" status remaining a work in progress.

Online predator warning as kids plug in Christmas gifts

Online predator warning as kids plug in Christmas gifts

Online predator warning as kids plug in Christmas gifts

Online predator warning as kids plug in Christmas gifts

Child exploitation incidents spike online during holiday periods and authorities are calling for parents to be wary of seemingly benign apps and games.

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Arts groups get $170m govt funding, but some miss out

Creative Australia will distribute $170m to 159 arts organisations, funding an extra 45 groups. But Brisbane's Metro Arts is among those that have missed out.

COVID-19 pandemic response continues to press on budget

Continuing to pay for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments will cost Australians hundreds of millions of dollars, with the threat posed by the virus far from over.

Boost for Aussie troops training Ukrainian soldiers

Extra funding will enable Australian soldiers to continue to train Ukrainians in the UK to help them fight against Russia's invasion.

Released immigration detainees spur $255m spend

The government has allocated $255 million for "community safety measures" in response to a court ruling that freed some 150 people from immigration detention.

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Firms still hiring but professional services ads fall

Workers still have many jobs to choose from though ad numbers are dropping off as hiring starts to wind down.

Indigenous kids over-represented in juvenile detention

Indigenous kids are grossly over-represented in juvenile detention and while reducing the numbers is a Closing the Gap target, the figures are getting worse.

'Broken' biodiversity protections in need of overhaul

Urgent changes are needed to Australia's biodiversity offsets system, which is failing to stem the rapid destruction of the environment, experts warn.

Climate change key concern for farmers

A survey of more than 700 people working in the agriculture sector found climate change poses the biggest threat to their business.

Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report

A Network Ten producer says Brittany Higgins' allegations of parliamentary interference weakened "very strong" claims she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann.

Aust shares hit 3-month high ahead of US inflation data

The ASX200 rose 0.5 per cent to finish at a 13-week high, with every sector rising except for mining, which was flat.

China eases trade beef but abattoirs chase bigger stake

Three major Australian abattoirs will be allowed to start exporting beef to China after Beijing lifted suspensions but bans remain on eight other processors.

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