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Concerns over Meta's plan to take news out of News Feed

Concerns over Meta's plan to take news out of News Feed

Social media users, as well as small and specialised news outlets, could be the big losers from Meta's plan to remove more news from Facebook, experts say.

Crowds shell out for seafood as Easter egg prices crack

Crowds shell out for seafood as Easter egg prices crack

Crowds shell out for seafood as Easter egg prices crack

Crowds shell out for seafood as Easter egg prices crack

Australians have flocked to fish markets for the traditional Good Friday shopping spree but cheaper species are expected to be high on the menu this year.

'Never welcome': AFL condemns Betts' racist attack

'Never welcome': AFL condemns Betts' racist attack

'Never welcome': AFL condemns Betts' racist attack

'Never welcome': AFL condemns Betts' racist attack

The AFL has condemned distressing footage of ex-player Eddie Betts' children being racially abused as police confirm they are investigating the incident.

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Rebuilding Chinese wine market may take a decade

Rebuilding Chinese wine market may take a decade

As Australian wine producers celebrate China's decision to remove punitive sanctions on imports, the industry is warning the recovery will take time.

Lambie takes senator's shock resignation on the chin

Lambie takes senator's shock resignation on the chin

As her party in the upper house halved due to a resignation by Tammy Tyrrell, Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has responded.

Whether environment laws can stop extinction examined

Whether environment laws can stop extinction examined

The environment minister's work to reform biodiversity laws will be scrutinised as the Greens call for more action on protecting wildlife.

Manufacturers' time to shine as nation reindustrialises

Manufacturers' time to shine as nation reindustrialises

It's hoped a billion-dollar investment in solar panel manufacturing will usher in a new age of industrialisation for the Australian economy.

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Armaguard seeks new talks after $26m deal rejected

Armaguard seeks new talks after $26m deal rejected

Armaguard seeks new talks after $26m deal rejected

Armaguard seeks new talks after $26m deal rejected

Armaguard is still keen to negotiate a cash injection from some of the nation's biggest banks and retailers after rejecting a $26 million deal.

Festivals probe tackles not so splendour music scene

Festivals probe tackles not so splendour music scene

Festivals probe tackles not so splendour music scene

Festivals probe tackles not so splendour music scene

A federal bid to help salvage Australia's live music scene has been launched after Splendour in the Grass cancelled its July event.

China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China has abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine that were imposed at the height of diplomatic tensions in 2020.

Aust shares rally to new record, finish just below 7900

Aust shares rally to new record, finish just below 7900

Aust shares rally to new record, finish just below 7900

Aust shares rally to new record, finish just below 7900

The ASX200 rose 1.0 per cent to finish at 7,897 after trading above 7,900 for the first time ever on the last day of the March quarter.

ADF spells 'disruptive' life for struggling members

ADF spells 'disruptive' life for struggling members

ADF spells 'disruptive' life for struggling members

ADF spells 'disruptive' life for struggling members

The Australian Defence Force chief says he is "committed to doing better" by families who have been let down by the failures of the military.

Home builders want training costs reflected in pay call

Home builders want training costs reflected in pay call

Home builders want training costs reflected in pay call

Home builders want training costs reflected in pay call

The minimum wage decision should take into account the cost of training workers to plug skills gaps, a key home building lobby group says.

Armaguard rejects deal, Coles resumes cash deliveries

Armaguard rejects deal, Coles resumes cash deliveries

Armaguard rejects deal, Coles resumes cash deliveries

Armaguard rejects deal, Coles resumes cash deliveries

Lindsay Fox's Linfox will pump millions of dollars into Armaguard, after concerns about the currency delivery business prompted Coles to pause cash orders.

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New plans to protect bilbies from extinction

Introduced predators such as foxes and feral cats will be targeted in programs designed to help save the bilby from extinction.

Olympic chiefs play down Brisbane Games progress fears

Time is on the side of organisers for the Brisbane 2032 Games and there is no need to panic over progress, the International Olympic Committee says.

New water agreement to tap into Indigenous knowledge

The national water initiative will be updated for the first time in 20 years, with climate change and Indigenous knowledge to be better considered.

Swift blip hides weak consumer that bodes well for RBA

Cost-of-living pressures are forcing consumers to rein in their spending across most goods and services to afford one-off cash splashes.

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Labor pushed to explain rush on new deportation powers

A push to coerce people who refuse to co-operate with their deportation from Australia has been stalled as politicians ask why Labor is trying to rush new laws.

Plan to block people from countries could backfire: UN

Australia's push to block people from countries that won't accept the return of asylum seekers will have a negative impact, a UN-related agency says.

Solar largesse shines on coal industry in sunset

Australia's former fossil fuel hubs could play a significant role in the nation's energy transition as the government makes a major manufacturing commitment.

Easter trouble for workers 'just doing their jobs'

One shopper's Easter egg is another retail worker's dreaded shift as last minute shopping risks more verbal abuse from customers, a retail union warns.

EV owners urged to change charging behaviour for Easter

Charge early and plan ahead: experts are advising electric vehicle drivers to be mindful of others to avoid queues during a record-breaking Easter holiday.

Households struggle in face of increasing grocery costs

Australians are feeling the pinch from "sharp increases" in living costs amid rising grocery prices, a national consumer survey shows.

Minister sinks talk of Trump torpedo for nuclear subs

Cold water has been poured on claims a Donald Trump presidency would threaten Australia's acquisition of nuclear powered submarines.

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