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Philippine leader to address parliament ahead of ASEAN

Philippine leader to address parliament ahead of ASEAN

Ferdinand Marcos Jnr will address federal parliament in a joint sitting, ahead of other world leaders visiting Australia for a special ASEAN summit.

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australian government officials have confirmed they are developing guidelines for solar equipment after warnings about potential security vulnerabilities.

CSL's potential heart attack drug a dud in huge trial

CSL's potential heart attack drug a dud in huge trial

CSL's potential heart attack drug a dud in huge trial

CSL's potential heart attack drug a dud in huge trial

CSL shares have fallen after a blockbuster drug candidate that aimed to prevent secondary heart attacks failed in a major clinical trial.

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'No one knows': passes to halls of power under scrutiny

'No one knows': passes to halls of power under scrutiny

An unknown number of lobbyists roam parliament every day with no public register of who they are, leading to calls for transparency.

Joyce returns to parliament after viral video emerges

Joyce returns to parliament after viral video emerges

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has returned to federal parliament after video came to light of him lying on the pavement in a busy Canberra street.

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

A bid to give hopeful homeowners a foot in the door could be in danger unless Labor takes steps to scale back property investor tax breaks.

Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

A protection authority that offers whistleblowers greater protections and support, would help improve Australia's integrity and bolster transparency.

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Stamp duty costs climb as home buyers struggle to save

Stamp duty costs climb as home buyers struggle to save

Stamp duty costs climb as home buyers struggle to save

Stamp duty costs climb as home buyers struggle to save

Market analysis has revealed the rising cost of stamp duty on property purchases - and its impact on people trying to break into the housing market.

Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

A federal audit will examine Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $2.2 billion election commitment toward the Victorian government's Suburban Rail Loop project.

Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise

Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise

Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise

Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise

Medibank says workers' stress has fallen and some teams are taking markedly fewer sick days as a result of its four-day working week trial.

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Employees will be able to legally disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes cleared the House of Representatives.

Truth behind viral photo of 'diesel-powered' EV charger

Truth behind viral photo of 'diesel-powered' EV charger

Truth behind viral photo of 'diesel-powered' EV charger

Truth behind viral photo of 'diesel-powered' EV charger

An outback electric vehicle charger that went viral has yet to use its diesel generator backup to recharge one car, the Senate has heard.

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Disability providers who overcharge and under-service Australians are in the government's sights as it announces a task force to look at the NDIS registry.

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Bullying and harassment have been uncovered through a staff survey into the workplace culture at Parliament House.

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Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

A public policy think tank wants governments to commit to a six-step "reading guarantee" or risk leaving children behind.

Anger turns to sadness for a Darling 'beyond repair'

Anger has turned to sadness in the NSW town of Menindee as some locals fear water quality will never return, amid fears of further river fish kills.

End to VET as 'poorer cousin' key to reskill workforce

The quality of the VET sector needs to be elevated to meet Australia's future skills demand due to a bias towards universities, the skills minister says.

JB Hi-Fi beats expectations despite H1 profit fall

JB Hi-Fi shares rose five per cent in early trading after the consumer electronics retailer announced its net profit dropped 20 per cent in the first half.

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Woodside's climate aspirations 'hoodwink' communities

Woodside has been accused of trying to "hoodwink" communities, governments and investors with misleading net-zero goals, while expanding oil and gas production.

Property investors won't lose tax deductions: Treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says property investors will continue to enjoy their tax breaks, while ruling out the prospect of changes to negative gearing.

All eyes on employment market as more roles open up

An update on the jobs market will dominate the economic agenda this week, with business and consumer health checks also expected.

Coalition would dump right to disconnect law: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says a coalition government would repeal government changes to workplace laws allowing employees the right to disconnect.

Silo art paints portrait of pride in tiny country towns

Grain silos have become the canvas for impressive artwork for tiny country towns across Australia, painting a path to pride as well as prosperity.

Key roles for women scientists in invasive pest battle

Women scientists are playing key roles in protecting Australian agriculture against invasive species while changing the face of a male-dominated sector.

Newsreader, Deadloch win big as Margot's Barbie sizzles

It's still a Barbie world with Margot Robbie and her smash hit movie winning an armful of screen awards as two productions dominated local categories.

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