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Australian shares dip but sneak into the green for week

Australian shares dip but sneak into the green for week

The local bourse closed the day 0.1 per cent lower to finish the week slightly higher, after alternating between gains and losses all week.

Lift-off for wharfies to strike as pay row hopes sink

Lift-off for wharfies to strike as pay row hopes sink

Lift-off for wharfies to strike as pay row hopes sink

Lift-off for wharfies to strike as pay row hopes sink

Dock workers have permission to strike at some of Australia's busiest terminals in what could trigger major disruptions to the country's supply chains.

Aldi joins Woolies in dumping Australia Day merchandise

Aldi joins Woolies in dumping Australia Day merchandise

Aldi joins Woolies in dumping Australia Day merchandise

Aldi joins Woolies in dumping Australia Day merchandise

Another supermarket chain has joined Woolworths in choosing not to sell Australia Day merchandise in a move that sparked opposition calls for a boycott.

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'Mature' Medvedev to turn over new leaf in Melbourne

'Mature' Medvedev to turn over new leaf in Melbourne

Daniil Medvedev has happily played the villain at the Australian Open but the world No.3 insists he's matured and will be trying to keep his head down in 2024.

Energy producers welcome new look at offshore approvals

Energy producers welcome new look at offshore approvals

The federal government is examining the consultation process for offshore oil and gas projects after court decisions in favour of traditional owners.

Fast as a snake, Elvis acts use their animal instinct

Fast as a snake, Elvis acts use their animal instinct

US Elvis tribute artists get all shook up as they're warned to look out for a deadly eastern brown snake named Frank at the Parkes Elvis Festival in rural NSW.

Australia involved in strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen

Australia involved in strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen

Australia has participated in strikes launched by the US and the UK on Houthi rebels in Yemen, after they blocked a key maritime trading route.

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'Softer' year ahead as spending and loan growth slow

'Softer' year ahead as spending and loan growth slow

'Softer' year ahead as spending and loan growth slow

'Softer' year ahead as spending and loan growth slow

After a year of surging rental prices and cost-of-living expenses, relief could be on the cards for borrowers with economists raising hopes for a soft landing.

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia has been recognised as a vibrant democracy that protects human rights but has been urged to provide greater support to refugees and Indigenous people.

PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest

Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.

Farmers, shoppers bear brunt of supermarket pricing

Farmers, shoppers bear brunt of supermarket pricing

Farmers, shoppers bear brunt of supermarket pricing

Farmers, shoppers bear brunt of supermarket pricing

Farmers have called for a consumer watchdog inquiry, rather than a review, into the supermarket sector after accusing it of failing producers and consumers.

Draft laws usher in compulsory climate risk disclosure

Draft laws usher in compulsory climate risk disclosure

Draft laws usher in compulsory climate risk disclosure

Draft laws usher in compulsory climate risk disclosure

Draft laws for mandatory reporting of climate-related risks have been released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Aussies celebrate 'our Mary' becoming Denmark's Queen

Aussies celebrate 'our Mary' becoming Denmark's Queen

Aussies celebrate 'our Mary' becoming Denmark's Queen

Aussies celebrate 'our Mary' becoming Denmark's Queen

Excitement is building in Australia as Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary prepares to be proclaimed Queen of Denmark.

Parkes is jumpin' as the town begins to swing for Elvis

Parkes is jumpin' as the town begins to swing for Elvis

Parkes is jumpin' as the town begins to swing for Elvis

Parkes is jumpin' as the town begins to swing for Elvis

The Parkes Elvis Festival is off to a hot and sweaty start, as thousands of fans spend a summer weekend in rural NSW to celebrate the king.

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Australia urged to name heatwaves to highlight threats

Spain started giving names to heatwaves in 2022 in a bid to better engage the public and save lives. Now some say Australia should follow suit.

Plastic tax could fix growing 'tsunami of waste': study

A European-style tax on businesses that import or manufacture plastic could solve Australia's waste problem while also raising billions, researchers say.

Emotional Millman retires after Open qualifying exit

One-time Roger Federer slayer and US Open quarter-finalist John Millman has played his last professional tennis match after confirming his retirement.

'One pull of the trigger': Higgins' fiance to Wilkinson

Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz discussed going after the "Liberal Party machine" in an initial email sent to Lisa Wilkinson about breaking the story.

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Banks, retailers help push Australian shares higher

The local bourse has finished up 0.5 per cent, with retailers such as JB-Hi Fi and Accent Group doing well amid signs of an uptick in consumer spending.

New wind giant Forrest backs in temporary gas terminal

As he turns the first sod on a massive new wind farm, Andrew Forrest has backed the development of a gas facility to help Australia transition from fossil fuel.

Minister slams Dutton over calls for Woolworths boycott

The federal opposition has been condemned for "fighting a culture war" after supermarket giant Woolworths pulled Australia Day paraphernalia from shelves.

Palestinian envoy urges Australia to back genocide case

A top Palestinian diplomat has contacted the foreign minister urging Australia to support an investigation into potential genocidal actions in Gaza.

'Crypto Christmas' - Aussie Bitcoiners cheer US ETFs

Many Australian cryptocurrency enthusiasts are cheering after the US securities regulator approved 11 exchanged-traded Bitcoin funds in a landmark decision.

Wider Pacific unrest fears downplayed as riots rock PNG

Australia is monitoring unrest and violence in neighbouring Papua New Guinea with reports law and order are slowly being re-introduced in Port Moresby.

Uber to serve electric car rides at Australian Open

An electric vehicle ride-sharing service is finally on the cards for Australia after sales of the cars more than doubled during 2023.

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