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UN tips slow and steady inflation progress in Australia

UN tips slow and steady inflation progress in Australia

The United Nations says the world economy is in for another tough year, with Australia and other developed economies in Asia facing strong headwinds.

More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam

More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam

More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam

More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam

More rain is on the way but Australian Defence Force troops have arrived to assist a massive recovery effort across a storm-lashed southeast Queensland.

Number of Aussies on burning Japanese plane downgraded

Number of Aussies on burning Japanese plane downgraded

Number of Aussies on burning Japanese plane downgraded

Number of Aussies on burning Japanese plane downgraded

There were four fewer Australians on the Japan Airlines flight that burst into flames after landing than originally feared but all are safe and accounted for.

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Australian shares fall a second day as sentiment cools

Australian shares fall a second day as sentiment cools

The local share market has slipped again as traders digested Federal Reserve minutes and more clashes in the Middle East.

Australians think $345,000 income needed to feel rich

Australians think $345,000 income needed to feel rich

The rising cost of housing, groceries and other goods may help explain the vast gap between normal earnings and how much it would take to feel wealthy.

Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024

Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024

Voters in Qld, the ACT and the NT will head to the polls in 2024, with a tight by-election contest in a federal Victorian seat also taking place.

Mullets and revheads descend on capital for Summernats

Mullets and revheads descend on capital for Summernats

High-octane vehicles and low-hanging mullets are underpinning car festival Summernats as tens of thousands of revheads descend on the nation's capital.

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PM must answer for Qantas boss meeting: opposition

PM must answer for Qantas boss meeting: opposition

PM must answer for Qantas boss meeting: opposition

PM must answer for Qantas boss meeting: opposition

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says the prime minister must be transparent about his meeting with former Qantas chief Alan Joyce.

CA take up fight for longer series to preserve Tests

CA take up fight for longer series to preserve Tests

CA take up fight for longer series to preserve Tests

CA take up fight for longer series to preserve Tests

Calls from skipper Pat Cummins and national team coach Andrew McDonald for minimum three-Test series will be worked through with the ICC by Cricket Australia.

Cost of living no roadblock as car sales smash record

Cost of living no roadblock as car sales smash record

Cost of living no roadblock as car sales smash record

Cost of living no roadblock as car sales smash record

Australians bought a record number of new cars in 2023 as the COVID comeback continued but cost-of-living pressures have auto makers preparing for a slowdown.

Million cow vaccines sent to protect Australian herds

Million cow vaccines sent to protect Australian herds

Million cow vaccines sent to protect Australian herds

Million cow vaccines sent to protect Australian herds

One million doses of lumpy skin disease vaccine have reached Indonesia as part of an Australian bid to protect its own cattle from the ailment.

Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks

Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks

Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks

Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks

In a multi-national statement, Australia has condemned Yemeni rebels' attacks on ships in the Red Sea as violence in Gaza stretches toward its fourth month.

Troops charge in for $50K bonus to stick with army life

Troops charge in for $50K bonus to stick with army life

Troops charge in for $50K bonus to stick with army life

Troops charge in for $50K bonus to stick with army life

About 85 per cent of eligible Defence personnel have signed on for a $50,00 bonus to stay in uniform for another three years, the minister says.

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Thousands of Queensland and Victorian homes remain without power as thunderstorms and flooding continue to wreak havoc in parts of eastern Australia.

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Skipper Cummins claims five, Pakistan fight back late

Pat Cummins has enjoyed another red-letter day as Australia's premier quick with his third straight five-wicket haul helping dismiss Pakistan for 313 in Sydney.

Australian shares plunge after weeks of strong gains

After its near-record start to 2024, the local share market has finished down 1.4 per cent, its worst one-day drop since July, with losses across every sector.

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months

Authorities have warned it could take months for one of Queensland's worst-hit regions to recover from damaging storms.

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Cost of living relief on table but cash handouts vetoed

Finely-tuned government assistance could be on its way for households struggling under cost of living pressures, the prime minister says.

Board reshuffle signals end to hostilities at Endeavour

A protracted board feud at BWS owner Endeavour appears to be over after chairman Peter Hearl and activist shareholder Bruce Mathieson Jr stepped down.

Albanese calls for MPs to stay in parliament longer

The prime minister wants four-year fixed terms for federal parliament, but admits the limits are unlikely to change soon.

Missing Iraq War documents prompt independent review

A failure by the former Morrison government to provide Iraq War documents to the National Archives will be investigated.

Ukraine request for coal shipments being considered: PM

Ukraine has asked for shipments of Australian coal to help its citizens avoid freezing in winter, with the federal government considering the request.

Australians safe after deadly Japanese plane collision

Twelve Australians were on board a Japan Airlines flight that went up in flames following a collision on a runway.

Big Bash First Nations round pays tribute to culture

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will be at the forefront when the Big Bash League's annual First Nations round gets under way.

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