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Australian CEOs chart decarbonisation path for peers

Australian CEOs chart decarbonisation path for peers

A group of chief executive officers already on the decarbonisation journey have offered their thoughts on credibly decarbonising business operations.

Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

The Australian government has been urged not to give up on Indigenous truth telling and treaty after the failed voice referendum.

Judges unanimous in controversial detainee ruling

Judges unanimous in controversial detainee ruling

Judges unanimous in controversial detainee ruling

Judges unanimous in controversial detainee ruling

A High Court ruling that led to the release of more than 140 detainees was unanimous among judges who found their indefinite detention was unlawful.

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'Beyond a joke': Senate erupts over workplace laws

'Beyond a joke': Senate erupts over workplace laws

The cross bench is urging Labor to pass its own laws to help trauma-affected first responders after the government refused to split workplace reforms.

Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump

Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump

A nuclear submarine deal with America and the United Kingdom is critical to Australia's national interests, the defence industry minister says.

War medic Down Under as Ukraine calls for more aid

War medic Down Under as Ukraine calls for more aid

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for more military help as his country heads into winter and continues to try and repel the Russian invasion.

Aussie shares gain, $A climbs above 66 US cents

Aussie shares gain, $A climbs above 66 US cents

The Australian share market finished up 0.4 per cent, while the local currency hit its highest level against the greenback in four months.

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New Home Affairs head appointed after Pezzullo sacking

New Home Affairs head appointed after Pezzullo sacking

New Home Affairs head appointed after Pezzullo sacking

New Home Affairs head appointed after Pezzullo sacking

Stephanie Foster has been named as the new Home Affairs department secretary after former boss Mike Pezzullo was sacked.

Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers' legal costs

Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers' legal costs

Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers' legal costs

Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers' legal costs

Ben Roberts-Smith has been ordered to pay the legal costs of newspapers that published allegations he committed war crimes, following a failed defamation suit.

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

Environmental groups are deeply worried about proposed laws they say will take national protections backwards and do little to stop new gas and coal mines.

Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday

Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday

Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday

Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday

Consumers hit the pause button on spending in the lead up to the Black Friday sales period, official retail trade data suggests.

Did someone say KFC: cost of living fails to fry profit

Did someone say KFC: cost of living fails to fry profit

Did someone say KFC: cost of living fails to fry profit

Did someone say KFC: cost of living fails to fry profit

Cost of living pressures haven't eaten into profits at KFC, as Australia's love of the fast food chain propelled Collins Foods to $522.9 million in sales.

Detainee freed after High Court ruling 'uncontactable'

Detainee freed after High Court ruling 'uncontactable'

Detainee freed after High Court ruling 'uncontactable'

Detainee freed after High Court ruling 'uncontactable'

A person released from indefinite immigration detention following a landmark High Court ruling has refused to wear an ankle bracelet and cannot be contacted.

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.

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Digging in to improve Australia's poor soil health

A national action plan aims to address the long-term security of Australia's soil, considered among the oldest and most nutrient poor in the world.

Live sheep export ban could cost WA economy $128m

A report commissioned by a group of West Australian councils has found a live sheep export ban could cost the state up to $128 million over two decades.

Navy 'comfortable' with response to China warship clash

Australia's chief of navy has spoken about a dangerous incident involving a Chinese warship and Australian military divers.

Disposable vape ban will not punish users

The federal government will begin cracking down on single-use, disposable vapes after a growing number of young Australians began taking up the habit.

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Cummins 'no doubt' on captaincy after World Cup triumph

Riding the high of Australia's sixth Cricket World Cup triumph, a "buzzing" Pat Cummins says he is constantly improving in the captaincy role.

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

A large cohort of business, political and community leaders have signed a letter condemning racism after an uptick in vilification incidents.

'This country failed them': calls for detention inquiry

Refugees, politicians and asylum seeker advocates are urging the Albanese government to establish a royal commission into immigration detention.

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

A popular crowdfunding platform is raising capital to fund its own operations after another year of supporting innovative and often quirky Australian startups.

Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws

The federal government is set to introduce laws to drive its "Help to Buy" housing program, which the industry says will be effective.

Ban on gambling ads a certain winner, say MPs

Two independent MPs and an anti-betting lobbyist are calling on the government to ban gambling advertisements.

Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop 'glorifying hatred'

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says there's no place for glorifying hatred in Australia as he moves to ban the Nazi salute.

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