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Cummins 'no doubt' on captaincy after World Cup triumph

Cummins 'no doubt' on captaincy after World Cup triumph

Riding the high of Australia's sixth Cricket World Cup triumph, a "buzzing" Pat Cummins says he is constantly improving in the captaincy role.

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

A large cohort of business, political and community leaders have signed a letter condemning racism after an uptick in vilification incidents.

'This country failed them': calls for detention inquiry

'This country failed them': calls for detention inquiry

'This country failed them': calls for detention inquiry

'This country failed them': calls for detention inquiry

Refugees, politicians and asylum seeker advocates are urging the Albanese government to establish a royal commission into immigration detention.

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Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

A popular crowdfunding platform is raising capital to fund its own operations after another year of supporting innovative and often quirky Australian startups.

Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws

Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws

The federal government is set to introduce laws to drive its "Help to Buy" housing program, which the industry says will be effective.

Ban on gambling ads a certain winner, say MPs

Ban on gambling ads a certain winner, say MPs

Two independent MPs and an anti-betting lobbyist are calling on the government to ban gambling advertisements.

Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop 'glorifying hatred'

Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop 'glorifying hatred'

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says there's no place for glorifying hatred in Australia as he moves to ban the Nazi salute.

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Ceasefire, aid calls for 'unprecedented crisis' in Gaza

Ceasefire, aid calls for 'unprecedented crisis' in Gaza

Ceasefire, aid calls for 'unprecedented crisis' in Gaza

Ceasefire, aid calls for 'unprecedented crisis' in Gaza

As hostilities pause in Gaza, humanitarian organisations are calling for aid to be greatly increased with fears fuel, food and water are running out.

Customer-owned bank unveils new name: People First Bank

Customer-owned bank unveils new name: People First Bank

Customer-owned bank unveils new name: People First Bank

Customer-owned bank unveils new name: People First Bank

The bank formed by the March merger between Heritage Bank and People's Choice Credit Union will rebrand under a single name.

PwC censured, fined almost $100,000 after tax leak

PwC censured, fined almost $100,000 after tax leak

PwC censured, fined almost $100,000 after tax leak

PwC censured, fined almost $100,000 after tax leak

PwC has been fined nearly $100,000 after a disciplinary tribunal found it brought discredit on the accounting profession.

$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

Former ACCC chairman Rod Sims says Australia is not accurately tracking greenhouse gas emissions and needs new technology to meet international standards.

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

The federal government has announced the terms of reference for its review of this month's Optus outage, with a focus on emergency calls and consumers.

Cultural stigma holds workplaces back as pay gap falls

Cultural stigma holds workplaces back as pay gap falls

Cultural stigma holds workplaces back as pay gap falls

Cultural stigma holds workplaces back as pay gap falls

An increase in the number of women in leadership roles has helped reduce the gender pay gap but cultural change is needed to eliminate it entirely, data shows.

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'Missing chapter' of history honoured after 80 years

The greatest loss of life in Australia's maritime history will be commemorated nine months after the shipwreck's discovery and 80 years after its sinking.

Strict new conditions for detainees pass lower house

Amendments to laws keeping tabs on people released from immigration detention have passed the House of Representatives.

UK central banker nabbed to take over as RBA deputy

Bank of England's Andrew Hauser will be the next deputy governor of Australia's central bank, bringing a "fresh, global perspective" to the key institution.

Wong welcomes hostages being freed, calls for peace

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has welcomed the release of more Israeli hostages and more humanitarian aid being delivered to Gaza.

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Financial hardship creeping into higher income brackets

More Australians are struggling to meet financial obligations such as paying for food and basic goods, mortgage repayments, or funding an emergency.

'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks

The reasons David McBride leaked information revealing alleged war crimes have been questioned, but a secret document has shone a light on his decision.

Australian shares drop back to two-week low

The ASX200 has fallen almost 0.8 per cent, with every sector except technology losing ground as China issued a warning on iron ore pricing.

Australian super funds invest big in UK energy switch

IFM Investors will pour billions into clean energy and large infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom via an agreement with the UK government.

Lehrmann sought cocaine after rape claim broadcast

Bruce Lehrmann says he sought hard drugs after watching a report on The Project where Brittany Higgins outlined her shock allegation of sexual assault.

Election probe calls for more politicians in Canberra

The number of senators in the ACT and Northern Territory should be doubled and voting enrolment extended, a review into the 2022 federal election has found.

Farmers and scientists at odds over Murray Darling plan

Farmers are fuming over a new deal struck between Labor and the Greens to try and keep the Murray Darling Basin plan afloat, while scientists welcomed the news.

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