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Understanding coercive control key to addressing DV

Understanding coercive control key to addressing DV

The attorney-general has released the government's plans to understand and tackle the role of coercive control in family and domestic violence.

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

The new chief of Qantas has apologised to Australians for poor service as a Senate inquiry was told the airline had acted like it was "above the law".

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Transparency advocate Rex Patrick will renew a fight to cut delays in freedom of information requests, which he claims are intentionally slowed by underfunding.

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Aust stocks end worst week of the year with rebound

Aust stocks end worst week of the year with rebound

The local share market has finished the week down 2.9 per cent in its worst this year, but ended the day slightly higher after recouping heavy early losses.

Comm Bank defends deposit fee hike for businesses

Comm Bank defends deposit fee hike for businesses

Small businesses will soon be hit with additional charges if they choose to make cash deposits at the Commonwealth Bank.

Rex cuts flights, blaming rivals 'pillaging' pilots

Rex cuts flights, blaming rivals 'pillaging' pilots

Regional carrier Rex Airlines is blaming Qantas and other competitors for "pillaging" pilots as it further reduces flights between country towns and the cities.

Call to dismiss actor's sexual discrimination lawsuit

Call to dismiss actor's sexual discrimination lawsuit

A theatrical company being sued by an actor who alleges she faced discrimination after making a sexual harassment claim says her case has come too late.

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From dictator to trailblazer, MPs react to Murdoch move

From dictator to trailblazer, MPs react to Murdoch move

From dictator to trailblazer, MPs react to Murdoch move

From dictator to trailblazer, MPs react to Murdoch move

Politicians, many of whom have been in the firing line of Rupert Murdoch's media empire, have given mixed reactions to news of his retirement.

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Two neighbouring households have used placards and paint to produce a striking metaphor of the opposing views on an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Parmis in peril as chicken workers strike at Inghams

Parmis in peril as chicken workers strike at Inghams

Parmis in peril as chicken workers strike at Inghams

Parmis in peril as chicken workers strike at Inghams

Workers demanding more pay have walked off the job at a major poultry producer, potentially limiting the supply of chickens at brands like McDonald's and KFC.

EnergyAustralia in court for alleged misleading conduct

EnergyAustralia in court for alleged misleading conduct

EnergyAustralia in court for alleged misleading conduct

EnergyAustralia in court for alleged misleading conduct

One of Australia's biggest energy providers is in the ACCC's firing line for allegedly misleading customers and breaking an industry code.

Ampol reveals plans to take biodiesel on the road

Ampol reveals plans to take biodiesel on the road

Ampol reveals plans to take biodiesel on the road

Ampol reveals plans to take biodiesel on the road

Heavy trucks could be fuelled by renewable diesel in future after one of Australia's largest energy companies revealed a two-month trial of the fuel.

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.

Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years

Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years

Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years

Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years

The Labor federal government has smashed its earlier forecasts for a budget surplus, although the treasurer says deficits are expected in coming years.

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Fed govt invests in new deployable disaster shelters

Australia will soon have a national stockpile of emergency shelters that can be deployed anywhere in the country when floods, fires and other disasters strike.

'Repeat offender' NAB fined $2m over unauthorised fees

For more more than 18 months, NAB "obviously" prioritised its commercial interests over its duties to its customers, a judge says.

Refugees race against time in new Australian TV series

A new teen ABC series is putting the experience of refugees on temporary visas front and centre on Australian screens for the first time.

RBA governor could chair two boards under restructure

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there are still a handful of issues the Reserve Bank and the government are working through from the review into the central bank.

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'Positive, constructive meeting' with Israeli FM: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met with her Israeli counterpart after the government reversed Australia's stance on the conflict with Palestinians.

Australia committed to pursuing justice over MH17: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed the government's resolve to pursue justice for Australians who were killed when their plane was downed over Ukraine.

Aust stocks hit 10-week low after Fed's 'hawkish pause'

The local share market has fallen 1.4 per cent to close at its lowest level since early July after the Federal Reserve sounded hawkish on interest rates.

Cyclists and pedestrian deaths rise on Australian roads

Australia has recorded its highest August road toll in the past five years, with fatal accidents for cyclists and pedestrians rising sharply.

Rights chief pans delay in releasing UN report on jails

A confidential UN report on conditions inside Australian jails and detention centres must be released by the government, the human rights commissioner says.

Price-setting 'missing' in the inflation story: Fels

Former competition watchdog chair Allan Fels is scrutinising the connection between corporate price setting and profits and current high inflation.

More cash needed for social housing: rental inquiry

A parliamentary inquiry has called for stronger rental protections and continued funding for social housing in an interim report on Australia's rental crisis.

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