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Uni scholarship paves way for Iranian refugee's success

Uni scholarship paves way for Iranian refugee's success

An Iranian asylum seeker who was held in detention centres as a teen is working for the NSW government thanks to a university scholarship that opened doors.

Consumer confidence in the spotlight this week

Consumer confidence in the spotlight this week

Consumer confidence in the spotlight this week

Consumer confidence in the spotlight this week

A peak inside the minds of consumers, courtesy of two major surveys due this week, will reveal how households are faring as the economic challenges mount.

World Cup heavyweights raring for knockout stage

World Cup heavyweights raring for knockout stage

World Cup heavyweights raring for knockout stage

World Cup heavyweights raring for knockout stage

The Netherlands hope to remind everyone of their quality when they face South Africa in the Women's World Cup round of 16, while Sweden can knock out the USA.

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Fowler prepared to step up in Women's World Cup

Fowler prepared to step up in Women's World Cup

Young gun Mary Fowler will likely have a key role again in Australia's attack against Denmark and plans to take the opportunity with both hands.

Truckies hit the road to demand transport reforms

Truckies hit the road to demand transport reforms

Transport workers have taken to major cities to demand the federal government implement better standards following a spate of workers' deaths.

Australia's indefinite detention laws under scrutiny

Australia's indefinite detention laws under scrutiny

The United Nations and other high-powered organisations are demanding an immediate end to Australia's indefinite detention of refugees and immigrants.

Teachers say mounting workload affecting students

Teachers say mounting workload affecting students

A national survey sheds light on the views of teachers, parents and students of the school system which will feed into an education overhaul.

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Wine on the menu after China drops barley tariffs

Wine on the menu after China drops barley tariffs

Wine on the menu after China drops barley tariffs

Wine on the menu after China drops barley tariffs

The federal government hopes China will lift tariffs on Australian wine after China confirmed it will drop duties on barley.

'We are the glue': rural women's network marks 30 years

'We are the glue': rural women's network marks 30 years

'We are the glue': rural women's network marks 30 years

'We are the glue': rural women's network marks 30 years

Women are the glue that holds rural communities together, something the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network is celebrating in its 30th year.

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port

An American Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine has docked in Australia for the first time since the AUKUS deal was signed.

Short campaign on the cards for voice referendum

Short campaign on the cards for voice referendum

Short campaign on the cards for voice referendum

Short campaign on the cards for voice referendum

Anthony Albanese won't announce the date for the voice referendum at the Garma Festival but will instead use the event to discuss the benefits to communities.

Australian stocks edge higher but finish the week down

Australian stocks edge higher but finish the week down

Australian stocks edge higher but finish the week down

Australian stocks edge higher but finish the week down

The local share market finished the day up 0.2 per cent after the Reserve Bank left most of its quarterly economic forecasts unchanged from May.

Economy to limp along as rate hikes sting households

Economy to limp along as rate hikes sting households

Economy to limp along as rate hikes sting households

Economy to limp along as rate hikes sting households

The latest set of forecasts from the Reserve Bank paints a more downbeat picture of Australia's growth through to the end of the year.

Aussie barley ready for China brewers with tariffs axed

Aussie barley ready for China brewers with tariffs axed

Aussie barley ready for China brewers with tariffs axed

Aussie barley ready for China brewers with tariffs axed

Growers have welcomed the Chinese government's decision to lift tariffs on Australian barley imports, which were effectively shut out of the key export market.

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Criticism, possible damages claim after Lehrmann report

Bruce Lehrmann says he plans to sue the ACT government, which is dealing with the fall-out from the leaking of a report into the handling of his rape case.

Police appeal for public's help to combat child abuse

Senior police say people can provide crucial leads in child abuse investigations by identifying objects in the background of images.

Police probe into PwC could take years to resolve

The head of the Australian Federal Police says investigations into matters such as an alleged tax leak at big-four consultancy firm PwC are challenging.

Matildas ready to seize opportunity as WWC opens up

Australia are determined to seize the opportunity of a lifetime at their home Women's World Cup as big names bomb out early.

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AFP chief denies conflict of interest with PwC partner

A parliamentary inquiry has grilled Australian Federal Police chief Reece Kershaw about his relationship with PwC partner Mick Fuller, an ex-NSW Police boss.

Police backflip on details of Dutton's Nauru briefing

Senior police have admitted Peter Dutton was not briefed about a bribery investigation of a businessman whose company was later awarded a home affairs contract.

Clean energy and 'green' cotton sprout from seed money

Decarbonising cotton has begun in the NSW Gwydir Valley as an agribusiness sows the seed for customers to trace products from the paddock to the shopping bag.

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Resource companies have told a Senate inquiry a lack of new supply for gas was a factor in rising energy prices.

Norway welcome striker headache ahead of Japan clash

Star striker Ada Hegerberg could return for Norway against Japan while Spain take on Switzerland in the Women's World Cup round of 16.

Woodside hits out at protest-bid arrests at head's home

A Woodside executive says the company's boss has been shaken by an alleged attempt to stage a protest at her Perth home.

Volunteer groups get extra support as numbers decline

Grants to help volunteers buy equipment or reimburse training costs aim to boost the the dropping number of Aussies who are serving their communities.

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