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Treasurer hoses down calls to carve up his tax revamp

Treasurer hoses down calls to carve up his tax revamp

Business groups are urging the federal government to have a major rethink over its capital gains tax measures but Jim Chalmers is remaining steadfast.

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

The shortlist to take over the ailing Whyalla steelworks has narrowed, while a buyer is entering exclusive talks to purchase Australia's only manganese smelter.

Liquor firm cuts back on wine to focus on pubs growth

Liquor firm cuts back on wine to focus on pubs growth

Liquor firm cuts back on wine to focus on pubs growth

Liquor firm cuts back on wine to focus on pubs growth

Endeavour Group, which owns Dan Murphy's, BWS, and hundreds of pubs, plans to take $300 million in costs out of the business to support its future growth.

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'Bit of a monster': Lehrmann fights to recover diaries

'Bit of a monster': Lehrmann fights to recover diaries

Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann is locked in a tussle with the federal corruption watchdog over the seizure and alleged distribution of his personal diary.

Mandatory recycling could help tyres go round and round

Mandatory recycling could help tyres go round and round

Australia's roads could be paved using rubber from abandoned tyres, an inquiry has been told, but only if regulators can find a way to fund it.

Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call

Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call

A report by Greenpeace has challenged claims Australia's AI-fuelled data centre boom can support rather than undermine the clean energy transition.

The $180m bill to calculate the Inland Rail blow-out

The $180m bill to calculate the Inland Rail blow-out

The man who first pitched Inland Rail wants a quick private sector takeover, as it is revealed consultants were paid $180m to estimate the budget blow-out.

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Roberts-Smith arrest leak referred to corruption body

Roberts-Smith arrest leak referred to corruption body

Roberts-Smith arrest leak referred to corruption body

Roberts-Smith arrest leak referred to corruption body

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has been asked to investigate how the media were told of Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest ahead of time.

University class 'explosion' short-changing students

University class 'explosion' short-changing students

University class 'explosion' short-changing students

University class 'explosion' short-changing students

Universities have been accused of compromising Australian education, with a major report showing class sizes have skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global capital eyes $50b water market, raising stakes

Global capital eyes $50b water market, raising stakes

Global capital eyes $50b water market, raising stakes

Global capital eyes $50b water market, raising stakes

International investors are wading into Australia's water market, and while scarcity ensures decent returns, droughts could leave some producers high and dry.

Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost

Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost

Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost

Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost

The federal government is showing its support for women's rugby league and the 2026 World Cup, tipping more than $12 million into the three-pronged tournament.

Second 'ISIS bride' group touches down in Australia

Second 'ISIS bride' group touches down in Australia

Second 'ISIS bride' group touches down in Australia

Second 'ISIS bride' group touches down in Australia

A second group of women and children linked to Islamic State has returned to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp.

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Australia's top corruption fighter has likened questions over his defence force ties to asking what church he attends, during a fiery parliamentary hearing.

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Residents in Aboriginal town camps like the one Kumanjayi Little Baby was allegedly abducted in want better economic security, an inquiry heard.

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'Different environment' for police since Bondi attack

The deadly Bondi terror attack has changed the face of policing, with the NSW force now carrying long arm rifles in public in response to terrorism threats.

Liberal, One Nation on attack over discrimination laws

The Liberal and One Nation parties have launched a broadside against the Human Rights Commission over their advocacy for trans Australians.

ASX slips after US strikes Iran but insists deal intact

Financials, utilities and energy stocks have weighed on the local bourse after tensions flared in the Persian Gulf, prompting a tentative trading session.

Governments warned not to hold back AI, tech start-ups

The AI sector is attracting trillions of dollars in investment a year globally - a pool that Australia needs to tap into, a tech entrepreneur says.

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Antarctic icebreaker refuelling solution no closer

For years, the nation's icebreaker has been forced to travel hundreds of extra kilometres to refuel because safety issues prevent it from going under a bridge.

Blow for academics sued over alleged anti-Semitic posts

Jewish academics have won a bid to amend discrimination claims against their colleagues over allegedly anti-Semitic social media posts.

Renewables pushing out rivals to give power bill relief

Solar and batteries are helping to deliver households relief on their electricity bills, but elevated network costs are thought to be tempering price falls.

'Poison pill': coalition attacks Labor's tax 'wedge'

The coalition will still vote against the government's budget tax changes, even though it means voting against a $250 tax offset for working Australians.

More young Aussies understand AI but they still fear it

Artificial intelligence is helping young people complete their homework but they are concerned it may also fill in their future jobs.

No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal

Australia's former US ambassador Joe Hockey has raised concerns about Washington's capacity to sell promised nuclear-powered submarines promised under AUKUS.

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.

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