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One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

It's one of three electric vehicles to launch in Australia for less than $40,000 and Carsales has named the MG4 as the best new car of 2023.

Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in next five years

Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in next five years

Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in next five years

Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in next five years

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' latest Health of the Nation report calls for measures to help retain and increase the GP workforce.

Atlassian issues AI advice to prevent 'oops' moments

Atlassian issues AI advice to prevent 'oops' moments

Atlassian issues AI advice to prevent 'oops' moments

Atlassian issues AI advice to prevent 'oops' moments

Software giant Atlassian will issue guidance to firms considering the use generative AI tools in their businesses to avoid unintended outcomes.

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Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Reports of cybercrime have surged in the last 12 months but a government intelligence agency says there are many more instances not reported.

Social fabric strained amid growing financial pain

Social fabric strained amid growing financial pain

Australia's social cohesion is under pressure on multiple fronts, including financial stress and worsening economic inequality.

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

As the housing crisis continues and rents rise, a coalition of housing and homelessness organisations is calling for specific measures to help young people.

Pacific workers gain new government benefits

Pacific workers gain new government benefits

Eligible Pacific islanders and their families living and working in Australia are set to gain access to government benefits.

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Consumers still being hammered on meat prices

Consumers still being hammered on meat prices

Consumers still being hammered on meat prices

Consumers still being hammered on meat prices

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt wants the supermarkets to do more about dropping meat prices but hasn't supported calls for the ACCC to investigate.

Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Proposed new laws will make it easier for Australia, the US and UK to share military technology and harder for the tech to fall into foreign hands.

Australian shares lift to move back above key marker

Australian shares lift to move back above key marker

Australian shares lift to move back above key marker

Australian shares lift to move back above key marker

The ASX200 rose 0.8 per cent to climb back above the 7,000 level amid strong gains by the energy and mining sectors.

Credit card gambling ban passes lower house

Credit card gambling ban passes lower house

Credit card gambling ban passes lower house

Credit card gambling ban passes lower house

Gambling reform measures to ban the use of credit cards to place wagers have been passed by the House of Representatives.

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

The United Nations special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory Francesca Albanese says Israel cannot claim self-defence as it occupies Gaza.

Court greenlights $110m deal over AMP 'misconduct'

Court greenlights $110m deal over AMP 'misconduct'

Court greenlights $110m deal over AMP 'misconduct'

Court greenlights $110m deal over AMP 'misconduct'

A court has signed off on a $110 million class action settlement supported by shareholders stung by financial giant AMP charging people fees for no service.

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

As the prime minister outlined to caucus his approach to the Middle East conflict, a poll has found 36 per cent of Australians believe the country is less safe.

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'Not happy': states to pay more for infrastructure

States will be required to go 50-50 with the federal government on infrastructure projects, angering premiers who believe the changes are unfair.

Better wages, protections: voters want workplace reform

Newly released polling shows strong support for key elements of the government's workplace reforms despite mounting lobbying efforts from business bodies.

Bunnings to ditch silicosis-causing engineered stone

Hardware chain Bunnings will stop selling engineered stone from the end of the year as a campaign continues to ban the material.

Consumers, businesses still wary about the future

Consumer confidence has taken a hit after another round of interest rate pain, with businesses also cautious about the outlook despite economic resilience.

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Military shouldn't 'blindly follow orders', court hears

Lawyers for David McBride are defending his leaking of classified information about war crime allegations, saying it was in the public interest.

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Battery-powered boats could cut pollution and diesel fuel costs, according to a former Olympian visiting Australia to promote the technology.

Disendorsed veteran Liberal MP heads to crossbench

Veteran Liberal MP Russell Broadbent will sit on the crossbench before his retirement at the next election after quitting the party.

Australia's rental market woes go from bad to worse

Regional areas in the Sunshine State are now the most unaffordable places for renters to live, as affordable housing concerns spread beyond capital cities.

Pay rise key to boosting childcare workforce: advocates

Advocates want the federal government to tackle the workforce crisis in the early childhood education and care sector.

CBA posts $2.5b in 1Q24 profit as arrears stay low

Australia's biggest bank says there was just a modest increase in late payments in the September quarter, despite the impact of higher interest rates.

Kid Laroi promises 'whole new level' with stadium tour

Award-winning rapper The Kid Laroi is returning to Australia for a stadium tour, after launching his much-anticipated studio album.

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