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Spending wanes as consumers wait for next big event

Spending wanes as consumers wait for next big event

Major events have been keeping spending elevated, with consumption in retreat throughout a quieter month.

ANZ joins this banking season's $7b earnings club

ANZ joins this banking season's $7b earnings club

ANZ joins this banking season's $7b earnings club

ANZ joins this banking season's $7b earnings club

Environmental groups are calling out ANZ's climate commitments while analysts said $7.4 billion in profit was a slight miss to consensus estimates.

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

As parliament marked the fifth anniversary of the apology to child sexual abuse survivors, new laws will expand access to the national redress scheme.

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Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Hundreds of officers are being deployed to major rallies over the war in Gaza, leading states to foot the bill.

Dozens of refugees released from detention

Dozens of refugees released from detention

In the wake of a landmark decision by the High Court, 80 detainees have been released from immigration detention.

MPs call on parliament to end grant pork barrelling

MPs call on parliament to end grant pork barrelling

Independent MP Helen Haines is pushing for stricter reporting regulations and grant criteria in an attempt to end pork barrelling.

Federal Labor faces cost of living backlash from voters

Federal Labor faces cost of living backlash from voters

Cost of living is the biggest issue facing Australian voters, despite Labor's reassurances it's providing relief, a poll published by Nine newspapers shows.

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A 140km trip for childcare as rural families miss out

A 140km trip for childcare as rural families miss out

A 140km trip for childcare as rural families miss out

A 140km trip for childcare as rural families miss out

A shortage of childcare and early education services across the regions is leaving parents, children and entire communities behind, a national report shows.

Back to domestic politics for globetrotting PM

Back to domestic politics for globetrotting PM

Back to domestic politics for globetrotting PM

Back to domestic politics for globetrotting PM

Contentious workplace laws are expected to dominate federal parliament when both houses return for a sitting week.

Pothole-riddled country roads need 'urgent' $1b fix

Pothole-riddled country roads need 'urgent' $1b fix

Pothole-riddled country roads need 'urgent' $1b fix

Pothole-riddled country roads need 'urgent' $1b fix

The federal government needs to spend an extra $1 billion a year to help country councils fix and maintain 680,000km of local roads, a report has urged.

NRL grand finalists set for early-season clash in 2024

NRL grand finalists set for early-season clash in 2024

NRL grand finalists set for early-season clash in 2024

NRL grand finalists set for early-season clash in 2024

Penrith and Brisbane will not have to wait long for a grand final rematch, with last season's NRL heavyweights set to clash in round three of the 2024 campaign.

Virgin cabin crew applying to vote on strike action

Virgin cabin crew applying to vote on strike action

Virgin cabin crew applying to vote on strike action

Virgin cabin crew applying to vote on strike action

Virgin cabin crew will apply for a protected action ballot to vote on taking possible industrial action, including strikes, over pay and conditions.

Phoenix crush Western United to continue hot ALW form

Phoenix crush Western United to continue hot ALW form

Phoenix crush Western United to continue hot ALW form

Phoenix crush Western United to continue hot ALW form

Wellington Phoenix have crushed Western United 3-1 in the ALW, while Melbourne Victory's 4-0 victory over Newcastle has come at a cost.

Rallies support Palestine, vigil honours Israel victims

Rallies support Palestine, vigil honours Israel victims

Rallies support Palestine, vigil honours Israel victims

Rallies support Palestine, vigil honours Israel victims

Thousands have rallied in support of Palestine across the country, with a vigil also commemorating Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.

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Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong

Other Pacific countries could follow Tuvalu's lead and sign security agreements with Australia, with Penny Wong saying the offer is open.

Flyers end Fire's WNBL streak as Boomers keep rolling

The Southside Flyers have brought Townsville's 17-game winning run to an end as Melbourne and Perth kept their unbeaten starts to the WNBL season alive.

Wong stresses safety ahead of release of detainees

Penny Wong says community safety was the top priority ahead of the release of detainees from immigration detention.

Robust wage print expected as one-off pay bumps hit

Workers' wages have been growing strongly in a tight labour market, with new data set to show how quickly pay packets are expanding.

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Australia seeks more stability from China ties: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says more work was needed to stabilise the relationship between Australia and China following recent leader talks.

What Westpac zero deforestation pledge means for ag

A zero deforestation target for agriculture set by Westpac has been described as "enormous" by the conservation movement but condemned by farmers.

Can Australia be more than backup for big tech?

A tech giant has its eyes on Aussie talent and warns governments against thwarting emerging players who may already be coding the future.

'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

The NSW village of Eugowra was almost razed by a sudden flash flood on November 14. A year on there are reminders of the disaster on every corner, every face.

Major port operator working to resolve cyber incident

Container terminal manager DP World Australia says it is continuing to deal with a cybersecurity incident that has impacted its operations around the country.

Silent reflection for the fallen on Remembrance Day

Australia has paused to remember those who have served the nation in wartime, with Remembrance Day services taking place across the country.

Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype

A van powered by three hydrogen tanks will be tested in Australia after Toyota chose the nation as the best place to trial the technology.

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