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Take control of your social media: body image activist

Take control of your social media: body image activist

Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt says people should take control of social media to remove harmful content and improve their online experiences.

RBA warns of looming financial stability risks

RBA warns of looming financial stability risks

RBA warns of looming financial stability risks

RBA warns of looming financial stability risks

Australia faces a number of emerging risks to financial stability that look quite different to those of recent decades, RBA assistant governor Brad Jones says.

Broader reforms needed to fix housing crisis: industry

Broader reforms needed to fix housing crisis: industry

Broader reforms needed to fix housing crisis: industry

Broader reforms needed to fix housing crisis: industry

A $10 billion housing fund which will build tens of thousands homes has been welcomed, but the industry wants further changes to drive investment.

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High-purity silicon from Townsville to power the world

High-purity silicon from Townsville to power the world

Silicon for solar panels and batteries will be part of a green precinct for high-tech manufacturing to kickstart new supply chains and end China's dominance.

Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings

Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings

A review of the response by insurers into the widespread and catastrophic flooding on the nation's east coast has found multiple weaknesses in the industry.

Toyota, Hyundai team to drive faster hydrogen rollout

Toyota, Hyundai team to drive faster hydrogen rollout

Major car brands and energy companies have partnered to develop hydrogen refuelling stations for the nation's capital in a bid to boost next-gen vehicles.

Voluntary assisted dying laws introduced in ACT

Voluntary assisted dying laws introduced in ACT

Laws to allow people intolerably suffering from a terminal illness to voluntarily end their own life have been introduced into the ACT Legislative Assembly.

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Treasury buys luxury Californian vineyard in $1.6b deal

Treasury buys luxury Californian vineyard in $1.6b deal

Treasury buys luxury Californian vineyard in $1.6b deal

Treasury buys luxury Californian vineyard in $1.6b deal

Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates will acquire Californian luxury wine brand DAOU Vineyards for a deal worth up to $1.6 billion as it eyes a US expansion.

Beetaloo 'climate bomb' cannot be offset, inquiry told

Beetaloo 'climate bomb' cannot be offset, inquiry told

Beetaloo 'climate bomb' cannot be offset, inquiry told

Beetaloo 'climate bomb' cannot be offset, inquiry told

Independent modelling suggests governments have underestimated emissions from the Northern Territory's proposed Beetaloo Basin project and a Darwin Harbour hub.

Interest-free loans to power up demand for clean energy

Interest-free loans to power up demand for clean energy

Interest-free loans to power up demand for clean energy

Interest-free loans to power up demand for clean energy

Interest-free loans on solar panels and batteries will be offered by one major bank in a bid to make renewable energy affordable to more households.

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Scammers are trying to impersonate companies online but businesses using Facebook or Instagram can trial a tool that could protect consumers and reputations.

Worrying shift in Australian attitudes to democracy

Worrying shift in Australian attitudes to democracy

Worrying shift in Australian attitudes to democracy

Worrying shift in Australian attitudes to democracy

New research from a leading university has uncovered shifting attitudes towards democracy among Australians.

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

Some of Australia's most well-known super funds have been accused of faking it on supposed "climate action" against the expansion of oil and gas.

Australia supreme in Pacific funding as China retreats

Australia supreme in Pacific funding as China retreats

Australia supreme in Pacific funding as China retreats

Australia supreme in Pacific funding as China retreats

China is strategically targeting aid in the Pacific towards certain nations while Australia still dramatically leads spending in the region, new analysis shows.

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Mixed response to consultation on new laws for nature

Stakeholders have been given an overview of Australia's new environment laws, and there appears to be little movement on climate change threats.

Voice result a 'judgment' on Indigenous people: Grant

Prominent broadcaster Stan Grant has broken his silence over the voice referendum defeat, saying it was a cold-hearted 'no' from Australians.

Boozers reach for cheap hooch as sales lag at Endeavour

Liquor retailer Endeavour Group says shoppers are switching to cheaper products at Dan Murphy's and BWS as the company struggles to keep up with competitors.

PM's seat would go under Nats' plan for next election

As the electoral commission considers which federal seat to cut in NSW, the Nationals have offered up Anthony Albanese's as Labor and Liberal also suggest foes.

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Workplace bill won't force workers off casual contracts

Casual workers will not be forced off their contracts if the government's workplace reforms pass after hospitality bodies secured an amendment to the bill.

Croc block - traditional medicine provides pain relief

When John Watson lost his finger to a crocodile he treated the pain with traditional medicine from the Kimberley, which his people are working to commercialise.

Aust shares wobble as investors fear wider Mideast war

The local share market has closed 0.8 per cent lower amid fears the conflict in the oil-rich Middle East could spread to neighbouring countries.

Industry backs patience on high-quality EU trade deal

Talks on a landmark free trade agreement between the European Union and Australia have collapsed following the latest round of negotiations.

Retail sales dig in with hotter than expected growth

The new iPhone model, government policies and unseasonably warm weather have all helped prop up retail sales ahead of a much-anticipated cash rate decision.

Optimism China might lift more export trade bans

There is growing optimism China could lift further tariffs on Australian products as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit the country.

Six former prime ministers urge end to religious hatred

Former Australian prime ministers from both sides of the political divide are calling for the community to unite behind Israelis and Palestinians.

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