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Commission warned more coal, more insurance pain

Commission warned more coal, more insurance pain

Insurance bills of up to $14,000 to cover flood-prone homes have been used to argue against a major coal mine extension in the same region.

Small business owners urged to act early on tax debt

Small business owners urged to act early on tax debt

Small business owners urged to act early on tax debt

Small business owners urged to act early on tax debt

Conditions appear tougher than ever for small owner-operators, with a two-speed economy emerging and smaller players being forced into tough decisions.

Famed actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia

Famed actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia

Famed actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia

Famed actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia

The death of acclaimed Kiwi actor Sam Neill has triggered an outpouring of grief with his long-time agent revealing his cause of death.

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Medical network hack further erodes trust for patients

Medical network hack further erodes trust for patients

An orchestrated cyber attack that exposed sensitive personal information of patients at a network of health clinics could lead to an erosion of trust.

Electorate honour set for Indigenous resistance 'hero'

Electorate honour set for Indigenous resistance 'hero'

Tasmania's status as the only state without an Indigenous-named electorate is set to end after the electoral commission ticked off on re-badging Franklin.

Grieving dad backs testing tool for invisible killer

Grieving dad backs testing tool for invisible killer

Researchers have developed laser technology that can detect deadly chemicals such as methanol in sealed alcohol bottles.

'I'm the big fish': superstar Spence's warning to Tszyu

'I'm the big fish': superstar Spence's warning to Tszyu

Undefeated American superstar Errol Spence Jr has arrived in Sydney with a word of warning to Australian rival Tim Tszyu ahead of their blockbuster bout.

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Young investors bet the house on dialling up their risk

Young investors bet the house on dialling up their risk

Young investors bet the house on dialling up their risk

Young investors bet the house on dialling up their risk

Priced out of the housing market for years, young Australians are looking to the stock market to build wealth, and they're not afraid of taking on risk.

Corporate regulators told not to hinder nation's growth

Corporate regulators told not to hinder nation's growth

Corporate regulators told not to hinder nation's growth

Corporate regulators told not to hinder nation's growth

Corporate regulators ASIC and APRA have been directed to prioritise economic growth and productivity, in new guidance provided by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Aboriginal conservation deal boosts environmental goals

Aboriginal conservation deal boosts environmental goals

Aboriginal conservation deal boosts environmental goals

Aboriginal conservation deal boosts environmental goals

A huge swath of the Simpson Desert in the Northern Territory is now protected through Aboriginal management, meeting a major environment target.

Australia 'at risk' without greater polar focus

Australia 'at risk' without greater polar focus

Australia 'at risk' without greater polar focus

Australia 'at risk' without greater polar focus

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has examined potential risks faced by Australia if it doesn't increase its focus on Antarctica and the Arctic.

Red letter day for baby books as health gaps emerge

Red letter day for baby books as health gaps emerge

Red letter day for baby books as health gaps emerge

Red letter day for baby books as health gaps emerge

Paper records, workforce shortages and distance are among the many barriers stopping Australian children getting crucial checks in the first five years of life.

Soaring meth abuse at work prompts warning to bosses

Soaring meth abuse at work prompts warning to bosses

Soaring meth abuse at work prompts warning to bosses

Soaring meth abuse at work prompts warning to bosses

The workplace use of drugs, particularly methamphetamine and cocaine, is rising and remains a real safety risk for employers.

Home sellers shy away from auctions as demand dips

Home sellers shy away from auctions as demand dips

Home sellers shy away from auctions as demand dips

Home sellers shy away from auctions as demand dips

More people are looking to sell their homes on the private market as low clearance rates scare vendors away from going to auction.

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Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Private information of patients has been hacked in a data breach that has hit a medical company's clinics around the country.

Flaws in aged-care reform laid bare by $1800 crutches

Aged-care reforms are failing to rein in costs and are puting at risk elderly Australians' right to die with dignity, the sector's inspector-general says.

'Bastions of free speech' grapple with protest tensions

University officials have used various measures to limit pro-Palestine protests on campuses while defending their approaches to academic and student freedom.

BHP leads Australian shares higher as retail sells off

A rally for Australia's largest company has helped soften a poor day for local shares, as the Persian Gulf conflict keeps upward pressure on oil prices.

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Energy rollercoaster: Australian bills to fall and rise

Australian households can expect lower electricity costs in the coming years, a report says, but they shouldn't get used to them.

Leaders want Pacific voices heard on climate change

Pacific and First Nation Australians are presenting their lived experience in hopes that their voices can be at the centre of COP31 negotiations.

'Unflattering history' embraced in return of remains

The Australian Museum has formally returned the remains of several Rapa Nui ancestors to Easter Island after purchasing them more than 140 years ago.

Bird handling 'confusion' as new case confirmed

A suspected bird flu case in Queensland has been cleared, but wildlife rescuers have complained of mixed messages and scarce facilities regarding sick birds.

New rules for AI as critics lash 'energy vampires'

Australia will introduce laws to govern artificial intelligence and data centres in less than a year, but they can't come soon enough for some advocates.

Burnt, buried, dumped: call to mandate tyre recycling

Old tyres were being burnt to make cheap fuel and buried on mining sites rather than recycled, an inquiry has been told, creating a missed opportunity.

Top company bosses earning 45 times more than workers

The heads of Australia's top companies are taking home bigger pay packets due to bonuses and share-based incentives, even as their base wage stagnates.

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