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Warnings kids are exposed to 'extremist poison' online

Warnings kids are exposed to 'extremist poison' online

As children spend more time online, the federal police boss warns they are being exposed to extremist content, fuelling calls for age verification systems.

Slow progress on inflation tempers interest rate hopes

Slow progress on inflation tempers interest rate hopes

Slow progress on inflation tempers interest rate hopes

Slow progress on inflation tempers interest rate hopes

Australia's annual inflation rate has sunk to a two-year low but is slightly above expectations, which might lengthen the wait time for rate cuts.

Bishop wants stabbing videos kept online, X tells court

Bishop wants stabbing videos kept online, X tells court

Bishop wants stabbing videos kept online, X tells court

Bishop wants stabbing videos kept online, X tells court

Elon Musk's X has taken its fight against Australia's internet safety watchdog to court, arguing the online regulator cannot police what global users see.

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Nuns join Citi protest over Indigenous rights breaches

Nuns join Citi protest over Indigenous rights breaches

Citi faces protests around the world, including Sydney, Melbourne and New York over support for oil, gas and coal projects and violation of Indigenous rights.

Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads

Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads

The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.

'Untenable' student debt hikes by thousands of dollars

'Untenable' student debt hikes by thousands of dollars

The average student with about $26,500 in HECS debts will owe the government more than $1250 extra due to indexation.

Government to require sustainability of contractors

Government to require sustainability of contractors

As Australia attempts to transition towards a circular economy, the government will prioritise contractors that meet sustainability benchmarks.

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More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

Almost one in three motorists who intend to buy a car in the next year will shop for an electric model, but high prices are slowing adoption rates.

Next generation air, missile shield enters next phase

Next generation air, missile shield enters next phase

Next generation air, missile shield enters next phase

Next generation air, missile shield enters next phase

An air and missile shield capable of shooting down threats will enter its next phase, with the project expected to support hundreds of defence industry jobs.

Australia's healthcare system delivers value for money

Australia's healthcare system delivers value for money

Australia's healthcare system delivers value for money

Australia's healthcare system delivers value for money

The Productivity Commission has released a new report on the nation's healthcare system which concludes it is delivering significant returns on investment.

'Jam packed with love': the story of the Anzac biscuit

'Jam packed with love': the story of the Anzac biscuit

'Jam packed with love': the story of the Anzac biscuit

'Jam packed with love': the story of the Anzac biscuit

Young soldiers wrote to their families grateful for sweet biscuits sent to the front lines, with the oat-filled treat becoming part of Anzac history.

Refugees on healing path 30 years after Rwanda genocide

Refugees on healing path 30 years after Rwanda genocide

Refugees on healing path 30 years after Rwanda genocide

Refugees on healing path 30 years after Rwanda genocide

Survivors of the Rwanda genocide in Australia have gathered to provide testimonies of their journeys three decades after 800,000 people were killed in 100 days.

Road deaths surge as crucial data shrouded in secrecy

Road deaths surge as crucial data shrouded in secrecy

Road deaths surge as crucial data shrouded in secrecy

Road deaths surge as crucial data shrouded in secrecy

Deaths on Australian roads are increasing but a blackout on critical road data means the best practice solutions are not being shared to reduce fatalities.

Fifty-year vision drawn up for Murray Darling Basin

Fifty-year vision drawn up for Murray Darling Basin

Fifty-year vision drawn up for Murray Darling Basin

Fifty-year vision drawn up for Murray Darling Basin

Urgent research is needed and a national water body must be reinstated to ensure the health of Australia's biggest river network, according to experts.

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Industrial sites set for emissions reduction grants

Nine sites will share in $330 million of federal funding as part of efforts to decarbonise and go to cleaner energy.

Electric cars to make bigger impact than electric homes

Laws to reduce vehicle emissions are on track to make a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting gas appliances, according to a study.

Tests for skilled migrants set for overhaul

A review of the points test for migrants in Australia will be carried out as part of immigration system changes.

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.

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Australian shares rise again even as gold slips

The ASX200 finished up 0.45 per cent, although goldminers, coalminers and uranium developers all ended well into the red.

Senators want property tax reforms back on the agenda

Modest tax changes could save the budget billions and help "turn the ship around" for first-home buyers, senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie say.

X threatened with fines over graphic material

If social media site X doesn't remove graphic content relating to a stabbing, the online safety watchdog warned it would seek hundreds of thousands in fines.

'Fear and embarrassment': 'King' Lewis' battle with CTE

Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has opened up on his battle with brain injury CTE, in a call for funding and more research into the disease.

Men, boys urged to discuss DV as demand for help surges

Men and boys must be included in discussions about gender-based violence, the prime minister has said, as demand for domestic violence advice surges.

Funding boost to help people with disability into jobs

Though Australians with disability will be supported into employment with a $26 million funding boost, they might not be paid the national minimum wage.

Defence land could be weak spot in ant war

The discovery of fire ants on a defence base west of Brisbane has raised serious concerns about whether other defence sites are harbouring the super pest.

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