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Cash delivery not part and parcel of Australia Post

Cash delivery not part and parcel of Australia Post

The head of Australia Post has ruled out the corporation stepping in to replace companies delivering currency to businesses following a decline in cash usage.

Australians among the most worried about misinformation

Australians among the most worried about misinformation

Australians among the most worried about misinformation

Australians among the most worried about misinformation

The voice referendum and wars abroad have helped spur a steep rise in concern among Australians about online misinformation well above the global average.

'Concerning' lack of transparency over toxic pollution

'Concerning' lack of transparency over toxic pollution

'Concerning' lack of transparency over toxic pollution

'Concerning' lack of transparency over toxic pollution

A fossil fuel company neglected to tell residents that a nearby gas plant was emitting elevated levels of cancer-causing chemicals for more than a year.

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Regions can benefit from untapped skilled refugee pool

Regions can benefit from untapped skilled refugee pool

Skilled refugees can plug the chronic labour shortages in regional Australia with around 80,000 jobs advertised monthly across the regions this year.

Rebuffed BHP wired for bigger Aussie 'copper province'

Rebuffed BHP wired for bigger Aussie 'copper province'

South Africa's Anglo American may have rejected BHP's recent bid but the energy transition will drive copper demand for decades, including from South Australia.

Abandoning emissions targets could 'decimate' economy

Abandoning emissions targets could 'decimate' economy

If Australia scraps its climate targets on a promise of nuclear power, the economy may suffer as other nations will tax Australian exports, a mining CEO warns.

Outcry ends move to resume cracking backs of babies

Outcry ends move to resume cracking backs of babies

Health ministers have demanded chiropractors not use spinal manipulation on babies, prompting them to reverse a decision to resume the treatment.

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Stubborn economic challenges hang over RBA rates call

Stubborn economic challenges hang over RBA rates call

Stubborn economic challenges hang over RBA rates call

Stubborn economic challenges hang over RBA rates call

A June interest rate meeting comes as the federal government defends its budget management in an economy facing slow growth and persistent inflation.

Australian shares finish lower as RBA decides on rates

Australian shares finish lower as RBA decides on rates

Australian shares finish lower as RBA decides on rates

Australian shares finish lower as RBA decides on rates

The ASX200 has fallen 0.3 per cent, with losses for uranium producers and gains for goldminers, as investors await the outcome of the RBA's two-day meeting.

Bizarre scenes as Chinese officials block journalist

Bizarre scenes as Chinese officials block journalist

Bizarre scenes as Chinese officials block journalist

Bizarre scenes as Chinese officials block journalist

China's disregard of press freedom resurfaced when officials attempted to block Australian journalist and former prisoner Cheng Lei's view of a media event.

Menopause leave bad for women at work: Liberal senator

Menopause leave bad for women at work: Liberal senator

Menopause leave bad for women at work: Liberal senator

Menopause leave bad for women at work: Liberal senator

The number of different types of leave available to workers is becoming "ridiculous", a Liberal senator has told a parliamentary inquiry.

Regional radiology chains agree to $857m merger

Regional radiology chains agree to $857m merger

Regional radiology chains agree to $857m merger

Regional radiology chains agree to $857m merger

Integral Diagnostics and Capitol Health have agreed to join forces and create a 155-clinic diagnostic imaging company.

'Deep bonds': Australia, China talk up renewed rapport

'Deep bonds': Australia, China talk up renewed rapport

'Deep bonds': Australia, China talk up renewed rapport

'Deep bonds': Australia, China talk up renewed rapport

Australia's relationship with China is steadily improving, Beijing's second-most powerful leader says, following talks between leaders of both countries.

Protesters cast light on human rights amid China talks

Protesters cast light on human rights amid China talks

Protesters cast light on human rights amid China talks

Protesters cast light on human rights amid China talks

Pro-democracy activists and Beijing loyalists lent a colourful backdrop to talks between Chinese 2IC Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Readying refugees for when natural disasters strike

A Somali refugee in Townsville is leading the way in educating newly arrived groups about disaster resilience preparing for Queensland's summer cyclone season.

Push for transparent national hate-crime database

A push is underway for an independent, national database to track hate-motivated crime data and keep pace with the risks and threats extremists pose.

Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor on the economy and protecting borders.

Lies, bad ads, no rules - social media under scrutiny

Academics at six universities are teaming up to create a national body to investigate online misinformation, social media risks and missing regulations.

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Reject mines to protect koalas: environmental groups

More than 50 environmental groups have called for the federal government to reject new mining developments which would encroach on koala habitat.

Ex-AFL CEO McLachlan to head gambling giant Tabcorp

Former AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has been announced as the new head of gambling company Tabcorp.

Why Australia is hosting an electric vehicle price war

Thousands of dollars are being cut from the price of some electric cars as brands battle to lead the market and Chinese automakers face global taxes.

Saving your brains for the good stuff, not 'grunt work'

Artificial intelligence tools can take the "grunt work" out of safeguarding vital systems against weakness and loss, according to energy companies and banks.

Cash can't crash: why physical money is here to stay

Experts say notes and coins are not about to vanish from circulation, despite more Australians choosing to go cashless at the counter and online.

Wong links PNG diplomacy to climate change in Pacific

Canberra's commitment to engaging the Pacific region on climate change is demonstrated by a delegation to Papua New Guinea this week, the foreign minister says.

China pledges new pandas, Wong vows firm stance on ties

China’s premier has announced new pair of pandas will replace the much loved but childless couple at Adelaide Zoo, as Penny Wong pushes back on diplomacy.

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