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Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

The federal opposition has sought to pressure the government to hold a royal commission into sexual abuse in Indigenous communities following the voice defeat.

Jobs market 'softens around the edges' after rate rises

Jobs market 'softens around the edges' after rate rises

Jobs market 'softens around the edges' after rate rises

Jobs market 'softens around the edges' after rate rises

The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.6 per cent from 3.7 per cent, according to official data, after a modest 7000 jobs were added to the economy.

Reserve Bank of Australia records $6b loss for 2022/23

Reserve Bank of Australia records $6b loss for 2022/23

Reserve Bank of Australia records $6b loss for 2022/23

Reserve Bank of Australia records $6b loss for 2022/23

The Reserve Bank of Australia has reported a loss of $6 billion for 2022/23, including valuation losses from higher bond yields.

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Gas giant Santos taken to court for auction breaches

Gas giant Santos taken to court for auction breaches

The energy regulator has accused Santos of breaching record-keeping obligations for pipeline capacity but the gas company says the rules were too complex.

Climate and security on agenda for Albanese-Biden talks

Climate and security on agenda for Albanese-Biden talks

US President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House next week, with global security, climate and jobs high on the agenda.

Travellers advised to avoid Lebanon as violence spreads

Travellers advised to avoid Lebanon as violence spreads

The federal government has updated its travel advice for Lebanon, telling Australians not to travel to the country as tensions in the Middle East escalate.

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners from three First Nations have been fighting gas giant Santos for years and now they're asking super funds to act on their objections.

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Qantas gives up on acquiring Alliance Aviation

Qantas gives up on acquiring Alliance Aviation

Qantas gives up on acquiring Alliance Aviation

Qantas gives up on acquiring Alliance Aviation

Qantas has thrown in the towel on its attempt to buy charter operator Alliance Aviation after the deal was opposed by the ACCC.

High Court allows government to appeal Yunupingu's case

High Court allows government to appeal Yunupingu's case

High Court allows government to appeal Yunupingu's case

High Court allows government to appeal Yunupingu's case

The federal government has been granted leave to appeal late Gumatj leader Yunupingu's final case regarding compensation for mining in northeast Arnhem Land.

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

A High Court decision to rule Victoria's electric vehicle tax constitutionally invalid could leave similar levies vulnerable to legal challenge.

More women and young people join agricultural workforce

More women and young people join agricultural workforce

More women and young people join agricultural workforce

More women and young people join agricultural workforce

Analysis of the 2021 census shows more women, young people and those from a culturally diverse background are choosing to work in agriculture.

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

An Aussie-inspired app lets people pre-pay before a group event, hens' night or holiday so there's no need to waste time chasing up freeloading mates.

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

An attempt by the shadow attorney-general to overrule ACT drug decriminalisation laws has been rejected in the Senate.

'Confronting' disability findings to be tackled quickly

'Confronting' disability findings to be tackled quickly

'Confronting' disability findings to be tackled quickly

'Confronting' disability findings to be tackled quickly

The federal government has vowed to act in a practical way on the findings and recommendations from the disability royal commission.

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Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Greenpeace has issued a report card for the world’s top 15 traditional car makers and some of Australia's most popular brands scored low marks.

Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices

Energy demand plunged as mild winter temperatures and record high rooftop solar output slashed wholesale electricity and gas prices, the latest data shows.

Transurban sees highest-ever traffic in first quarter

Transurban says 2.5 million motorists used its roads on average each day in the July to September period, up from 2.4 million in 2022/23.

Gaza blast underlines the need to protect civilians: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is calling for the protection of civilians in Gaza following a hospital blast that killed hundreds of people.

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Whitehaven to buy two coal mines for up to $6.4b

Whitehaven will pay up to $6.4 billion for BHP's Daunia and Blackwater coking coal mines in Queensland, transforming itself into a metallurgical coal player.

'Shock, after shock' poses inflation risk: RBA boss

The global economic shocks just keep coming and Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock is concerned about the impact on the outlook for inflation.

Warming climate gives reef devouring starfish a leg up

Scientists have more bad news for the Great Barrier Reef - baby crown-of-thorns starfish are very good at dealing with the heat climate change is dishing out.

Government won't rush next steps after voice

The coalition has questioned the government's commitment to Indigenous people, as Labor lets community leaders digest the referendum result.

Australian stocks rise as China's economy rebounds

The local share market has climbed for a second straight day, rising 0.3 per cent as China announced its economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter.

Watchdog eyes airlines to ensure cheaper tickets

Measures are being put in place to ensure Australian travellers are getting the best bang for their buck with the consumer watchdog set upon the airline sector.

Buddy up to boost supply chains and economy, academic

Economics Professor Richard Holden says Australia can stay on its path of 'economic exceptionalism' but reform will be necessary.

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