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Minister backs national overhaul of sexual consent laws

Minister backs national overhaul of sexual consent laws

The social services minister says there needs to be stronger sexual consent education and she will work with universities to reduce on-campus assaults.

JobSeeker lift coming as welfare recipients await rise

JobSeeker lift coming as welfare recipients await rise

JobSeeker lift coming as welfare recipients await rise

JobSeeker lift coming as welfare recipients await rise

The federal government is mulling how some welfare payments will be indexed as high inflation adds to cost-of-living pressures.

From Beyonce to rural Oz, choir brings songs of hope

From Beyonce to rural Oz, choir brings songs of hope

From Beyonce to rural Oz, choir brings songs of hope

From Beyonce to rural Oz, choir brings songs of hope

South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir will tour regional Australia from August, bringing culture and entertainment to communities that sometimes miss out.

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Sparks fly in debate over electric car charger demand

Sparks fly in debate over electric car charger demand

Some say Australia needs thousands more electric vehicle chargers by 2030 but others argue owning an EV is like having a petrol station in your garage.

Double dissolution threat looms as parliament returns

Double dissolution threat looms as parliament returns

Housing policy will be hotly debated as the government issues an early election ultimatum on the return of parliament after a five-week winter recess.

Refugee drummer beats a path to healing for students

Refugee drummer beats a path to healing for students

A music therapy course run by an Iraqi refugee drummer has proven a big hit with a diverse group of students in western Sydney.

Fast track from Summer Bay to the court of Louis XVI

Fast track from Summer Bay to the court of Louis XVI

A turn on Australia's most successful soap Home and Away has once again proved career-making, this time for one of the stars of Chevalier.

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Science program to boost Indigenous girls in tech

Science program to boost Indigenous girls in tech

Science program to boost Indigenous girls in tech

Science program to boost Indigenous girls in tech

A CSIRO initiative is aiming to address the lack of First Nations representation in Australia's STEM workforce through its young Indigenous women's academy.

Women in offshore wind join forces to build new energy

Women in offshore wind join forces to build new energy

Women in offshore wind join forces to build new energy

Women in offshore wind join forces to build new energy

Australian offshore wind projects will need large numbers of already in-demand workers, but encouraging more women into the sector could help plug gaps.

Say her name: inquiry reminded of women who have died

Say her name: inquiry reminded of women who have died

Say her name: inquiry reminded of women who have died

Say her name: inquiry reminded of women who have died

A public hearing into missing and murdered First Nations women and children across Australia heard from senior NSW police, public servants and advocates.

Australian stocks sink as Bank of Japan tweaks policy

Australian stocks sink as Bank of Japan tweaks policy

Australian stocks sink as Bank of Japan tweaks policy

Australian stocks sink as Bank of Japan tweaks policy

The local share market has fallen 0.7 per cent as Japan's central bank loosened its attempt to control bond yields, but has gained 1.2 per cent for the week.

Demon Grundy overlooked again for Tigers AFL clash

Demon Grundy overlooked again for Tigers AFL clash

Demon Grundy overlooked again for Tigers AFL clash

Demon Grundy overlooked again for Tigers AFL clash

Melbourne have recalled Harrison Petty for their AFL clash with Richmond, but Brodie Grundy will have to wait at least another week for a recall.

Crown switches focus to problem gambling prevention

Crown switches focus to problem gambling prevention

Crown switches focus to problem gambling prevention

Crown switches focus to problem gambling prevention

Crown says it is shifting its focus away from targeting problem gamblers and broadening its agenda to preventing gambling harm.

Victoria 2026 compensation could offset new host costs

Victoria 2026 compensation could offset new host costs

Victoria 2026 compensation could offset new host costs

Victoria 2026 compensation could offset new host costs

The 2026 Commonwealth Games could be held in Australia and any compensation from the Victorian government could go towards offsetting costs for the new host.

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Tesla scores top spot in greenest electric car ranking

An analysis of electric vehicles on sale in Australia has ranked Tesla, Volvo and Polestar cars as the greenest in the market amid some surprising ratings.

Brilliant Brazil face France in World Cup blockbuster

Heavyweights Brazil and France will face off in Brisbane in one of the most hotly anticipated group stage matches of the Women's World Cup.

Sinking retail trade bolsters case for cash rate pause

A sharp drop off in retail sales and weakening inflation could keep the Reserve Bank on the sidelines at the next board meeting.

PM throws down gauntlet on stalled social housing fund

The federal government's signature housing fund will be reintroduced to parliament, setting up a possible trigger for an early election.

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Assange supporters call for release ahead of US talks

Australian ministers have been urged to raise the case of Julian Assange when they meet their US counterparts for annual talks.

Aussie winter on track to be among hottest on record

Tasmania is on track for its warmest July on record, with the eastern seaboard also well above average for mid-winter.

Two in three new migrants and refugees unaware of voice

A survey of refugees and new migrants has found two thirds are not aware of the Indigenous voice to parliament proposal.

Massive Liontown lithium mine on track for 2024 opening

Liontown Resources says its Kathleen Valley Lithium Project in Western Australia remains on track to begin production in mid-2024.

Women, young people wanted to fill 70,000 rail jobs gap

Australia will need thousands more people working on rail over the next five years, with people holding digital skills, women and young workers in high demand.

Scams on the rise as financial complaints balloon

Nina Merrilees had little reason to suspect she was being scammed when her daughter messaged from overseas, saying her phone was broken and asking for money.

Pacific a major focus at Australian military exercises

More than 30,000 military personnel from several nations are war gaming in Australia, with a focus on co-operation in the Indo-Pacific.

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