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University student safety watchdog set for 2025 entry

University student safety watchdog set for 2025 entry

A new student ombudsman who will be able to handle complaints about how universities respond to sexual assault and other issues is slated to start in 2025.

Australia's first hydrogen tractor to be trialled

Australia's first hydrogen tractor to be trialled

Australia's first hydrogen tractor to be trialled

Australia's first hydrogen tractor to be trialled

Australia's first hydrogen-fuelled tractor should arrive mid-2024 as part of a leading agricultural university's investment in sustainability research.

AFP terror plotter still holds 'animosity' to police

AFP terror plotter still holds 'animosity' to police

AFP terror plotter still holds 'animosity' to police

AFP terror plotter still holds 'animosity' to police

A court will decide whether to impose ongoing restrictions on convicted terror plotter Ibrahim Ghazzawy, who a court heard still holds a grudge against police.

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Tech firm enters Australia's electric car charging race

Tech firm enters Australia's electric car charging race

A technology services company behind the NBN rollout has revealed plans to focus on electric car infrastructure after identifying it as 'the next big thing'.

Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms

Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms

Voters in a southeast Melbourne electorate have captured the attention of Australia's most important politicians as a tough but crucial by-election looms.

Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Opponents of a homebuyer scheme that would split upfront costs with the government are being urged to back the plan to help more people buy their first house.

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Electricians at Parliament House are walking off the job for 24 hours to protest against pay rates but a department insists it is negotiating in good faith.

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Higher interest rates clip Endeavour Group profit

Higher interest rates clip Endeavour Group profit

Higher interest rates clip Endeavour Group profit

Higher interest rates clip Endeavour Group profit

Endeavour Group's sales were up in the first half, but so were borrowing and lease costs for the Dan Murphy's and BWS bottle shop operator.

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Driving lessons for Afghan refugee women in Dari and swimming classes could be among the keys to unlocking the resettlement process for traumatised refugees.

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

A bill that aims to crack down on political pork barrelling in the grants process has been introduced to federal parliament by Independent MP Helen Haines.

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Lynas Rare Earths commits to working with Australian and United States governments on developing sovereign supplies during a period of "sustained low pricing".

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

The coalition has flagged a tax policy that would let people keep more of what they earn if elected as it prepares to support Labor's revamped reforms.

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership needs to be made accountable and called out for cultural issues, a senator has declared.

Australia sanctions Russians involved in Navalny death

Australia sanctions Russians involved in Navalny death

Australia sanctions Russians involved in Navalny death

Australia sanctions Russians involved in Navalny death

Seven Russian prison officials involved in the mistreatment of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in jail, have been sanctioned by Australia.

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Australia enters diplomatic rush for Pacific: report

China, the US and Australia are all jostling for influence in the small, but strategically-placed Pacific Islands as the region's diplomatic role evolves.

Fires and floods harm kids, costing $6bn a year: report

Children who experience natural disasters are more likely to earn less and face a mood or substance use disorder, costing the economy billions per year.

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

A sweeping new blueprint could make higher education easier to attain as Australia grapples with demand for skills of the future.

Saving first languages a mission to preserve cultures

Elders, professors and others are working to preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages, and the ancient cultures they maintain.

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'Tough fight': by-election campaign enters final week

Less than one week out from the Dunkley by-election, the confidence of both major parties remains shaken as they note the difficult battle ahead.

Pulse to be taken on inflation, retail and home prices

A key monthly inflation indicator is expected to inch a little higher but such a result is unlikely to worry the Reserve Bank as it ponders interest rates.

Spotlight on hospital care at Indigenous death inquest

An inquest will examine whether prejudice was a factor in treatment of an Indigenous man who died from perforated ulcers after being discharged from hospital.

Refugee and former smuggler stars in Australian film

From refugee to demonised people smuggler and years in detention, Ali Al Jenabi has now taken on the role of actor in an Australian feature film.

Melbourne thrash poor Knights outfit in Fiji NRL trial

The Melbourne Storm have tuned up for the start of the NRL season with a 28-10 win against Newcastle in Fiji on Saturday afternoon.

No quick fix for rural brain drain as Abbie leaves town

An acclaimed young change-maker leaving her outback town amid intense abuse highlights one of many "brain drain" issues depriving the bush of people and talent.

Refugees attune to new life as Ukraine war grinds on

Entering the third year of war with loved ones still fighting, a Ukrainian mother and daughter are picking up the pieces in Australia with a fresh start.

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