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Birch AFLW move looms as teammates traded to Hawks

Birch AFLW move looms as teammates traded to Hawks

AFLW rivals have started to raid Melbourne with Eliza West and Casey Sherriff traded to Hawthorn and Libby Birch poised to head to North Melbourne.

Aust shares rebound, ending best week in six

Aust shares rebound, ending best week in six

Aust shares rebound, ending best week in six

Aust shares rebound, ending best week in six

The ASX200 has overcome its morning losses to close the day 0.3 per cent higher and rise 1.7 per cent for the week.

RBA backs resilient borrowers to ride out rate rises

RBA backs resilient borrowers to ride out rate rises

RBA backs resilient borrowers to ride out rate rises

RBA backs resilient borrowers to ride out rate rises

Australians are making painful adjustments to cost of living pressures and higher interest rates but are overall proving resilient.

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Higgins in 'tug of war' between job and rape complaint

Higgins in 'tug of war' between job and rape complaint

Brittany Higgins felt she could not keep her parliamentary job and go to police with an allegation she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann, her counsellor has said.

Foreign minister plans to visit Israel within weeks

Foreign minister plans to visit Israel within weeks

Penny Wong will visit the Middle East within weeks, following a bipartisan delegation travelling to Israel.

States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars

States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars

A heatwave across four states has left Australians sweltering and placed firefighters on high alert, as schools closed and thousands of people lost power.

Defence 'disdain' for openness labelled a safety risk

Defence 'disdain' for openness labelled a safety risk

The release of documents assessing potential safety risks of the dumped Taipan helicopter fleet were blocked by the Australian Defence Force.

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Suspended NDIS 'scapegoat' reinstated after ABC report

Suspended NDIS 'scapegoat' reinstated after ABC report

Suspended NDIS 'scapegoat' reinstated after ABC report

Suspended NDIS 'scapegoat' reinstated after ABC report

An NDIS employee claims he was "thrown under the bus" by the organisation after concerning practices at an autism care provider were publicly revealed.

'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review

'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review

'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review

'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review

Bill Shorten has issued a warning to NDIS providers looking to make a quick profit off the scheme following the handing down of a landmark review.

Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

A domestic violence helpline will expand its services to text messaging in a bid to ensure victim-survivors are better able to access support and counselling.

Australia should delay AI laws, productivity boss warns

Australia should delay AI laws, productivity boss warns

Australia should delay AI laws, productivity boss warns

Australia should delay AI laws, productivity boss warns

A business summit has heard Australia should not introduce laws around the use of artificial intelligence or it could risk being left behind other countries.

International factors driving petrol price pain

International factors driving petrol price pain

International factors driving petrol price pain

International factors driving petrol price pain

Higher international fuel prices driven by oil production cuts and strong demand, combined with a lower US dollar exchange rate, are pushing up petrol prices.

Digital platforms urged to adopt code for complaints

Digital platforms urged to adopt code for complaints

Digital platforms urged to adopt code for complaints

Digital platforms urged to adopt code for complaints

Digital platforms such as Facebook, Google and YouTube have been urged by the government to implement a voluntary code to handle user complaints.

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia has pledged support for vulnerable Pacific neighbours on the frontline of climate change as the Albanese government rejoins a global climate fund.

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White collar staff among first to face AI wave: report

Professions likely to feel the early impact of artificial intelligence have been identified by a report that warns training must adapt to fit the technology.

Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

The threat posed by right-wing extremism and ways to counter young people being radicalised will be examined in a parliamentary inquiry.

'Keep fighting': school students' promise for Palestine

Students say they will not let up with their demands as hundreds skipped school in support of Palestine and an end to the conflict in Gaza.

Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing

A parliamentary inquiry has called for continued funding for social housing in a comprehensive report on Australia's rental crisis.

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Higgins 'very broken' after alleged parliamentary rape

A close confidant of Brittany Higgins has told a court she was sobbing in his arms days after being allegedly raped by Bruce Lehrmann on a minister's couch.

ASX edges lower amid late energy sector resurgence

The Australian share market recovered to finish just 0.1 per cent down after whipsawing oil prices sent energy stocks on a wild rollercoaster ride.

Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal

Frontline workers will soon be given extra protections after Labor struck a deal with the Senate cross bench to pass several industrial relations reforms.

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Calls from rural Australians have doubled in the past year to a phone counselling service founded to help tradies, truckies and other blue collar workers.

Australia welcomes nuclear subs sale breakthrough

A deal that paves the way for US legislation to pass and enable the sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has been welcomed.

AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action

A major concussion class action against the AFL relies on a medical report from the code in the '90s, as new details of Max Rooke's injuries were revealed.

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