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Wedding bells for PM after engagement to Jodie Haydon

Wedding bells for PM after engagement to Jodie Haydon

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to marry his partner Jodie Haydon, after announcing their engagement a day after Valentine's Day.

New exotic pest raises fears for rivers, water network

New exotic pest raises fears for rivers, water network

New exotic pest raises fears for rivers, water network

New exotic pest raises fears for rivers, water network

A highly invasive clam has been found in Australia for the first time and it could be bad news for river health and water infrastructure.

'More than just a vote': MPs demand action on Assange

'More than just a vote': MPs demand action on Assange

'More than just a vote': MPs demand action on Assange

'More than just a vote': MPs demand action on Assange

The government is running out of time to stop Julian Assange's extradition and must do whatever it can to bring the WikiLeaks founder home, MPs have urged.

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All options needed to save nickel industry: WA premier

All options needed to save nickel industry: WA premier

"All options" are under consideration to save nickel industry jobs after major employer BHP warned mines, processing and refining could be mothballed.

Indonesia beats NZ as top Aussie tourist destination

Indonesia beats NZ as top Aussie tourist destination

Indonesia is Australia's favourite overseas holiday destination, beating New Zealand for the first time since tourism records were kept.

Surging Kmart sales help Wesfarmers grow H1 profit

Surging Kmart sales help Wesfarmers grow H1 profit

Kmart's value proposition resonated with shoppers in the first half of 2023/24, helping Wesfarmers lift its profit by three per cent to $1.43 billion.

PM rules out alcohol tests for MPs after Joyce video

PM rules out alcohol tests for MPs after Joyce video

Anthony Albanese says federal politicians should not be subject to random alcohol tests at work in response to a video of Barnaby Joyce drunk in public.

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Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments

Apartment managers will be encouraged to restrict the use of e-scooter "cheap imports" in by-laws and educate residents about using technology safely.

Telstra profit up 11pct, to review enterprise business

Telstra profit up 11pct, to review enterprise business

Telstra profit up 11pct, to review enterprise business

Telstra profit up 11pct, to review enterprise business

Telecommunications giant Telstra says while its mobile business performed strongly in the first half, a review of its domestic enterprise division is underway.

Whitehaven H1 profit plunges after lower coal prices

Whitehaven H1 profit plunges after lower coal prices

Whitehaven H1 profit plunges after lower coal prices

Whitehaven H1 profit plunges after lower coal prices

Cheap Russian coal and the costs of an acquisition have hit Whitehaven Coal's first-half profit after the exporter reported a substantial fall.

'Tea and biscuit' time for fine dining public servants

'Tea and biscuit' time for fine dining public servants

'Tea and biscuit' time for fine dining public servants

'Tea and biscuit' time for fine dining public servants

A senior public servant has issued a forthright apology after it was revealed some of his staff spent up to $1800 of taxpayers' cash on a single dinner meeting.

Chaos events make gas more crucial, Origin Energy says

Chaos events make gas more crucial, Origin Energy says

Chaos events make gas more crucial, Origin Energy says

Chaos events make gas more crucial, Origin Energy says

Big batteries and fast-start gas plants will keep the lights on across Australia and help to stabilise highly volatile power costs, Origin Energy says.

Bosses won't be penalised for calling staff after hours

Bosses won't be penalised for calling staff after hours

Bosses won't be penalised for calling staff after hours

Bosses won't be penalised for calling staff after hours

Employers won't face criminal sanctions for contacting staff outside their rostered hours after the penalties were belatedly stripped from workplace reforms.

Banks closing on people who need them the most: report

Banks closing on people who need them the most: report

Banks closing on people who need them the most: report

Banks closing on people who need them the most: report

Digital affordability and skills gaps in regional Australia stop vulnerable and elderly people using online banking when local branches shut, a report says.

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Telcos on notice after sending millions of scam texts

The communications watchdog has acted against telcos for failing to comply with anti-scam and public safety rules after they were used to send scam texts.

Federal MPs push for release of Julian Assange

The lower house has passed a motion calling for the case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be resolved ahead of his final extradition hearing.

Little love for Aust shares in Valentine's Day sell-off

The local share market finished 0.7 per cent lower and the Australian dollar hit a three-month low following sticky US inflation figures.

'Micro weddings' at big house on the harbour

Dozens of couples have tied the knot on Valentine's day in 'micro weddings' at the Sydney Opera House.

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Inquiry chair denies special treatment for journalist

The chair of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial denies he gave preferential treatment to a particular journalist, despite prolonged contact.

Sheikh sparks romance better than Tinder in documentary

Forget dating apps ... Muslim, Hindu and Jewish matchmakers help singles in their community find love in a new SBS documentary.

Fossil fuel carbon levy would fund climate 'solutions'

A levy on fossil fuel carbon would help greener products to compete and fund initiatives to mitigate the impacts of climate change, a think tank says.

Ultra rare night parrot gives up secrets for survival

One of Australia's rarest birds has given up its genetic secrets and it could boost the elusive creature's chances of evading extinction.

'Isolated' Wilkinson vindicated in legal fight with Ten

Network Ten has been ordered to pay the legal costs for Lisa Wilkinson hiring her own legal representation in a defamation fight with Bruce Lehrmann.

Treasury eyes 'rare' full employment opportunity

No evidence of a wage price spiral suggests the jobless rate can stay lower than previously thought sustainable, says the top Treasury official.

Commonwealth Bank reports $5.02 billion H1 profit

Australia's biggest bank made $5 billion in profit in the first half, down three per cent from a year ago, but has raised its dividend.

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