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UN observer slams Australia over toxic threats, climate

UN observer slams Australia over toxic threats, climate

Australia has been scolded over contaminated sites, new oil and gas projects and a "reactive" environmental protection framework by a UN investigator.

Coalition won't be departing from net zero: Dutton

Coalition won't be departing from net zero: Dutton

Coalition won't be departing from net zero: Dutton

Coalition won't be departing from net zero: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has slapped down a National Party push to abandon a commitment to net zero emissions.

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

The Australian War Memorial has added a message to a display acknowledging Ben Roberts-Smith was found to have unlawfully killed people in Afghanistan.

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Ita Buttrose tells media women to persevere with career

Ita Buttrose tells media women to persevere with career

Ita Buttrose says she is "not thinking of doing nothing" after leaving the helm of the ABC, a position the doyenne describes as the culmination of her career.

Call to 'fix the system, not the girls' for tech future

Call to 'fix the system, not the girls' for tech future

Award billions of dollars in federal technology contracts to firms trying to change the industry, a high-profile group of women have told a federal review.

History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire

History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire

Former foreign minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from federal parliament, describing her time in politics as an extraordinary honour.

Albanese's China visit 'appropriate', Dutton says

Albanese's China visit 'appropriate', Dutton says

A visit by the prime minister to China, despite unresolved issues including the detention of Australians, will be supported by the opposition.

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Strong winds in east as storms down trees, damage homes

Strong winds in east as storms down trees, damage homes

Strong winds in east as storms down trees, damage homes

Strong winds in east as storms down trees, damage homes

Powerful wind gusts have been recorded in parts of NSW and Victoria, leading to a series of call-outs for damage in Sydney overnight as the weather heads north.

Volunteers warn of 'uncertain' future for Landcare work

Volunteers warn of 'uncertain' future for Landcare work

Volunteers warn of 'uncertain' future for Landcare work

Volunteers warn of 'uncertain' future for Landcare work

Funding uncertainty for Landcare is putting the movement under threat, with volunteers claiming not enough money is reaching those on the frontline.

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

AustralianSuper charged members the same set of fees multiple times and failed to consolidate duplicate accounts, the financial services regulator alleges.

No timeline for Dutton's recognition referendum plan

No timeline for Dutton's recognition referendum plan

No timeline for Dutton's recognition referendum plan

No timeline for Dutton's recognition referendum plan

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has failed to commit to a timeline for when a second referendum for constitutional recognition would be held.

PM confirms China trip in 'frank and constructive' talk

PM confirms China trip in 'frank and constructive' talk

PM confirms China trip in 'frank and constructive' talk

PM confirms China trip in 'frank and constructive' talk

Anthony Albanese has confirmed accepting an invitation to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, following talks with the country's premier.

Disability groups come together to inform about voice

Disability groups come together to inform about voice

Disability groups come together to inform about voice

Disability groups come together to inform about voice

Disability representative organisations have formed a collective to ensure their members have access to information about the referendum on an Indigenous voice.

Australian shares suffer worst loss in three weeks

Australian shares suffer worst loss in three weeks

Australian shares suffer worst loss in three weeks

Australian shares suffer worst loss in three weeks

The local share market has closed 1.2 per cent lower after strong service-sector data in the United States renewed fears about inflation there.

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Artists painting the streets to lose height cover

Changes to an insurance policy used by thousands of artists could leave them unable to install large projects or work on public art.

Bill to close labour hire loopholes pushed into 2024

The reporting date for an inquiry into laws to close labour hire loopholes has been pushed into next year, effectively ending its chances of passing this year.

Government 'helping hand' ideal to control prices: Lowe

A bigger role for government in managing economic cycles and acting on sluggish productivity features on Philip Lowe's wish list for a stronger Australia.

'I did not feel safe': MP decries political aggression

Independent MP Kylea Tink has condemned the behaviour of fellow politicians and accused them of creating a hostile and unsafe environment.

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Republic support growing, one year after Queen's death

A new poll has found support is growing for Australia to swiftly become a republic, one year after the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Strip search of women 'context' for Qatar refusal: King

Catherine King says the mistreatment of a group of Australian women was linked to her decision to block Qatar Airways' request for more flights.

Grok takes full stake in massive solar project SunCable

SunCable is now wholly owned by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes' Grok Ventures after a dispute threatened to throw the massive solar project into disarray.

Sweet deal for sugar exporters as UK drops tariffs

Australian raw sugar is heading to the UK tariff-free for the first time in 50 years under the free trade agreement between the two nations.

eHarmony accused of toxic relationship with customers

Dating site eHarmony is facing court action after hundreds of singles complained to the consumer watchdog over subscription traps and misleading pricing.

'Fingers crossed' European trade deal will come through

Australia and the EU could hold further talks on a free trade agreement in coming weeks, but the trade minister insists it must be in the national interest.

Greens tag low investor appetite for building new homes

New analysis shows the majority of housing investment is pumped into existing dwellings, sparking calls for rental reform with new supply stalling.

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