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Labor dissenters look to implode nuclear submarine pact

Labor dissenters look to implode nuclear submarine pact

Defence Minister Richard Marles is working to have the Labor Party stamp the government's commitment to nuclear submarines amid an internal push against them.

Recycling firm fined for underpaying refugees $200K

Recycling firm fined for underpaying refugees $200K

Recycling firm fined for underpaying refugees $200K

Recycling firm fined for underpaying refugees $200K

The Federal Court has fined a Victorian recycling firm nearly $400,000 for wage theft of five refugees who were underpaid by about $200,000 over a year.

Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit

Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit

Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit

Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit

Origin Energy expects another tough year for cash-strapped customers after posting an FY23 net profit of $1.06 billion as it prepares for a foreign takeover.

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Confidence low among pharmacists after medicine change

Confidence low among pharmacists after medicine change

A new study has found confidence in the pharmacy industry has dropped to a decade low in the wake of a government policy change on the dispensing of medicines.

Telstra gets mobile and calls in full-year $2.1b profit

Telstra gets mobile and calls in full-year $2.1b profit

Telstra chief executive Vicky Brady says Telstra's T25 strategy is on pace to deliver most of its objectives.

Five Australian species at immediate risk of extinction

Five Australian species at immediate risk of extinction

Five Australian species are at immediate risk of extinction and another 41 are in so much strife they must be listed as critically endangered, experts say.

Deal for new dwellings to get nation's house in order

Deal for new dwellings to get nation's house in order

A new target of 1.2 million dwellings and rental and planning reforms are among steps agreed to by national cabinet to tackle Australia's housing crisis.

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Australia's pact with California a sign of the climes

Australia's pact with California a sign of the climes

Australia's pact with California a sign of the climes

Australia's pact with California a sign of the climes

Australia will work with one of America's sunniest states to tackle climate change, protect biodiversity and fuel the renewable energy transition.

Australian shares suffer worst losses in six weeks

Australian shares suffer worst losses in six weeks

Australian shares suffer worst losses in six weeks

Australian shares suffer worst losses in six weeks

The local share market has finished down 1.5 per cent, with the technology, financials and materials sectors suffering even greater losses.

Fans flock to live sites as Matilda-mania takes over

Fans flock to live sites as Matilda-mania takes over

Fans flock to live sites as Matilda-mania takes over

Fans flock to live sites as Matilda-mania takes over

Thousands of fans are expected to pack Stadium Australia for the Matildas' World Cup semi-final against England and millions more will tune in from home.

NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog

NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog

NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog

NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog

NBN Co has launched a revised pricing plan for broadband, after previous efforts were knocked back by the consumer watchdog.

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

Internal pressure is mounting over Labor policy relating to national security and the environment ahead of the party's national conference.

Improvements to health care on national cabinet agenda

Improvements to health care on national cabinet agenda

Improvements to health care on national cabinet agenda

Improvements to health care on national cabinet agenda

Reforming health across the country will be top of the agenda at the next national cabinet meeting later this year.

Surfers speak for first time on 'crazy 37 hours' at sea

Surfers speak for first time on 'crazy 37 hours' at sea

Surfers speak for first time on 'crazy 37 hours' at sea

Surfers speak for first time on 'crazy 37 hours' at sea

The four Australians who were found alive after floating off the coast of Indonesia for almost two days have broken their silence on their remarkable ordeal.

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Independent senator wants voice referendum called off

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has described the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament as a powerless body and wants the referendum to be abandoned.

WA domestic gas update to 'safeguard' supply, growth

The West Australian government has moved to secure the domestic supply of gas for industrial development, but the sector warns it will stymie investment.

Endeavour Group raises a glass as profit lifts to $529m

The company that owns Dan Murphy's, BWS and more than 300 licensed pubs in Australia has lifted its profit even as consumers grapple with economic pressures.

Push for green tariffs ushers in 'proxy carbon price'

Commodity-rich Australia is pushing the world closer to a 'proxy carbon price' as it moves to level the playing field for big emitters and keep jobs onshore.

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Seven West posts profit plunge after challenging year

Seven West Media Ltd has posted a 27 per cent fall in profits after what the company says was a challenging year.

Independent senator stands by decision to retire

Independent Lidia Thorpe says she won't be revisiting a decision to retire from parliament, taking aim at 'crusty politicians' who stick around too long.

Weakness in economy continues as rate rises bite

With the labour market at a "turning point", a leading index of Australia's economic activity has produced its longest run of negative results in seven years.

Matildas' belief sky-high for semi as WWC hype builds

Confidence is high and the Matildas are embracing the hype heading into their hotly anticipated Women's World Cup semi-final against England.

Targets set to end gender-based violence in Australia

A third of Australian women have experienced violence by a partner, other known person or a stranger and two national plans aim to reduce those statistics.

A-Leagues eye government funding to capitalise on WWC

The Matildas have captured Australia's attention and the domestic game's governing body is pushing for government funding to help enhance the A-League Women.

Not talks today on proposed WWC23 finals holiday: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't be discussing a proposed public holiday for the Matildas with state and territory leaders when national cabinet meets.

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