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Billionaire's bill for Ben Roberts-Smith's failed suit

Billionaire's bill for Ben Roberts-Smith's failed suit

The private investment vehicle of Seven Network chairman Kerry Stokes will have to contribute to a mammoth legal bill after helping bankroll the former soldier.

'I could not have consented': Higgins to colleague

'I could not have consented': Higgins to colleague

'I could not have consented': Higgins to colleague

'I could not have consented': Higgins to colleague

A court heard Brittany Higgins was a 'broken soul' after being allegedly raped by Bruce Lehrmann and insisted she cannot have consented to have sex with him.

Government debt now fastest-growing spending pressure

Government debt now fastest-growing spending pressure

Government debt now fastest-growing spending pressure

Government debt now fastest-growing spending pressure

The federal government's debt bill is set to balloon as higher interest rates push up the cost of borrowing.

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Migration overhaul targets students and dodgy employers

Migration overhaul targets students and dodgy employers

A plan to fix a faltering migration system will take aim at bogus international students and unscrupulous employers while trying to reduce overall migration.

All-embracing migration plan endorsed by peak bodies

All-embracing migration plan endorsed by peak bodies

Peak bodies have welcomed the government's migration strategy for the benefits it will bring to workers and industries suffering labour shortages.

Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid

Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid

Australia's energy grid is a complex machine designed to adapt to peak demand through deadly heatwaves and storms, but blackouts remain a risk this summer.

Chemist Warehouse to land on ASX via merger with Sigma

Chemist Warehouse to land on ASX via merger with Sigma

Privately held Chemist Warehouse has agreed to merge with Sigma Healthcare in a deal that will create a retailer worth around $9 billion.

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Travellers warned about new drug-mule scam

Travellers warned about new drug-mule scam

Travellers warned about new drug-mule scam

Travellers warned about new drug-mule scam

Australian travellers are being warned to be vigilant about scam by drug traffickers purporting to be from the United Nations.

Remote communities get connected under federal funding

Remote communities get connected under federal funding

Remote communities get connected under federal funding

Remote communities get connected under federal funding

Remote communities are set to get better access to wi-fi and phone services, months after research revealed the digital divide among Indigenous communities.

New COVID-19 vaccines hit pharmacy shelves

New COVID-19 vaccines hit pharmacy shelves

New COVID-19 vaccines hit pharmacy shelves

New COVID-19 vaccines hit pharmacy shelves

Two new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the new Omicron variant of the virus are now available in Australian pharmacies around the nation.

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

A global alliance of farmers led by Australia says agriculture must be at the centre of global efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Drug traffickers risk lives and freedom in pivot to sea

Drug traffickers risk lives and freedom in pivot to sea

Drug traffickers risk lives and freedom in pivot to sea

Drug traffickers risk lives and freedom in pivot to sea

Drug cartels are increasingly using the oceans to import drugs into Australia, leading to more calls for help when smugglers run into trouble on the water.

Tax hikes for foreigners investing in Australian homes

Tax hikes for foreigners investing in Australian homes

Tax hikes for foreigners investing in Australian homes

Tax hikes for foreigners investing in Australian homes

Australia will hike taxes and fees for foreign investors who buy existing houses and leave them empty in a bid to address housing stocks.

Jobs data, mid-year budget update to dominate agenda

Jobs data, mid-year budget update to dominate agenda

Jobs data, mid-year budget update to dominate agenda

Jobs data, mid-year budget update to dominate agenda

The state of the labour market and the public purse will be on display this week, as well as the health of the business and consumer sectors.

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Universal screen for developmental delays on the cards

Children with developmental delays could learn to manage their disabilities earlier after a review into the NDIS suggested implementing foundational supports.

Two nabbed over botched 560kg cocaine import off WA

Two men have been charged over a botched attempt to import 560kg of cocaine which came undone when one of them needed rescuing off the WA coast.

Christmas Island hydroponic farm dishes up fresh greens

Cost of living bites Christmas Islanders particularly hard with all their food imported but a budding hydroponic farm could grow into a sustainable solution

Tax changes flagged to bolster system integrity

The Albanese government has announced a consultation process as part of its tranche of reforms to strengthen integrity and accountability in the tax system.

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Albanese flags immigration system overhaul

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flagged plans to return immigration to a more sustainable level following a "once-in-a-generation" review.

Australian barley back in China after lifted tariffs

China's customs agency has released data on Australian barley imports for the first time in three years.

Energy barons face-off over clean gas at climate summit

As negotiators gather for the final week of a milestone climate summit, the gas lobby says Australia's sector is already years ahead on emissions reduction.

Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Just one in four new cars sold in Australia will be electric by 2030, according to new forecasts that experts say should inspire urgent change.

Rate hike cycle claims $25,000 toll, say researchers

The average home loan borrower who hasn't refinanced has paid more than $25,000 extra since the start of the interest rate hiking cycle, research shows.

Wheatley Records stages a comeback with fresh signing

The record label that represented John Farnham and Delta Goodrem is making a comeback, with its first signing under the leadership of Tim Wheatley.

PM will be hoping there's time to reset going into 2024

After a difficult end to the parliamentary year, Anthony Albanese will be hoping the summer break will give his government time to refresh going into 2024.

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