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These are the drones ag is looking for in venture fund

These are the drones ag is looking for in venture fund

Drones that imitate bees are among the ag-tech advances a $60 million venture fund is hoping to back, as Australia's fruit and vegetable prices hit a slump.

Deputy PM chief of staff sues boss over bullying claim

Deputy PM chief of staff sues boss over bullying claim

Deputy PM chief of staff sues boss over bullying claim

Deputy PM chief of staff sues boss over bullying claim

Richard Marles' chief of staff has commenced legal action after alleging she had been stood down from her role after claims she was bullied.

Thousands of PFAS chemicals unmonitored, research finds

Thousands of PFAS chemicals unmonitored, research finds

Thousands of PFAS chemicals unmonitored, research finds

Thousands of PFAS chemicals unmonitored, research finds

There is an urgent need to identify levels of "forever chemicals", according to scientists who found concentrations of one could double in the environment.

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Aged care revamp to shake up Australians' golden years

Aged care revamp to shake up Australians' golden years

Older Australians will be able to live at home for longer and receive better protections in aged care after a sector overhaul passed parliament.

Kat in the hat scores half-century as a politician

Kat in the hat scores half-century as a politician

A stalwart of federal parliament and one of its most well-known figures, Bob Katter has marked a half-century in public office.

'Dangerous' misinformation bill dumped from agenda

'Dangerous' misinformation bill dumped from agenda

An unsuccessful push to crack down on misinformation and disinformation has been lauded a win for democracy, with calls to permanently ditch the proposal.

'All about jobs': minister spruiks net zero tax breaks

'All about jobs': minister spruiks net zero tax breaks

The Labor government is playing hardball on its production tax incentives, arguing opposing the policy will cost jobs and Australia's global competitiveness.

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'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

The government has been accused of letting down Australian communities after its long-awaited gambling advertising policy was officially delayed.

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

A supporter of one of the Bali Nine drug smugglers says returning the group to Australia to be with loved ones will make a difference in their rehabilitation.

Australian visa scheme a 'breeding ground' for slavery

Australian visa scheme a 'breeding ground' for slavery

Australian visa scheme a 'breeding ground' for slavery

Australian visa scheme a 'breeding ground' for slavery

Exploitation and working conditions likened to modern slavery have been alleged within a Pacific islander working visa scheme run by Australia.

Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas friendlies

Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas friendlies

Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas friendlies

Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas friendlies

Matildas star Mary Fowler has withdrawn from international friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei, citing mental and physical fatigue.

'Not in vain': families demand poisoning deaths answers

'Not in vain': families demand poisoning deaths answers

'Not in vain': families demand poisoning deaths answers

'Not in vain': families demand poisoning deaths answers

The families of Australians Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones are demanding the Laos government fully investigate a mass poisoning event that claimed their lives.

Australian activists pan 'shameful' global climate deal

Australian activists pan 'shameful' global climate deal

Australian activists pan 'shameful' global climate deal

Australian activists pan 'shameful' global climate deal

Australian campaigners are slamming fossil fuel-emitting rich countries for betraying climate-vulnerable nations in a "shameful" global summit deal.

Australia-wide study ordered into school bullying

Australia-wide study ordered into school bullying

Australia-wide study ordered into school bullying

Australia-wide study ordered into school bullying

Bullying in Australian schools will be put under a microscope as the federal government looks to tackle the behaviour in the real world.

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Spotlight on monthly inflation numbers

Inflation figures and a speech from the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia will dominate the economic agenda this week.

Misinformation crackdown officially on scrap heap

The federal government has walked away from its misinformation bill intended to stop the spread of conspiracy theories.

Bali Nine members could continue sentences in Australia

The remaining members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling ring are expected to continuing serving their sentences in Australia, a federal minister has confirmed.

Young Congolese refugee paints new Australian life

A creative arts program is nurturing refugee talents, such as Congolese teenager Ezra, to crack the at times elitist Australian art scene with industry skills.

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Why your words and photos might already be training AI

More tech companies are introducing AI features to their services, and authors and experts warn it can be hard – if not impossible – to opt out.

Australia-Canada to fast track missile defence research

Defence ministers have announced a five-year collaboration in research against threats from potential adversaries, including hypersonic weapons.

'Gone too soon': grieving community mourns two teens

Tributes are flowing as a community mourns two Melbourne teenagers who died from suspected methanol poisoning while on holiday in Laos.

Swimming changing lives for those with cerebral palsy

A groundbreaking competitive swimming program designed for young people with severe cerebral palsy is reversing the motor decline associated with the condition.

'You've saved our lives': 100 years of caring for kids

Nancy Bird Walton, Queen Elizabeth and a desperate rural mum are some of the people touched by the work of a charity that's cared for rural children since 1924.

Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air

Australians are being told they will have more of a say compared to billionaires in future elections but some say there's a bitter pill hidden among the sweets.

Capital project: plugging in profits from a big battery

Powering Australia's capital for generations to come, a big battery will deliver profits to locals to share the benefits of rising demand for clean energy.

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