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Rooftop solar surge eases wholesale electricity prices

Rooftop solar surge eases wholesale electricity prices

Rooftop solar is reducing wholesale electricity prices but the market operator warns more transmission is needed to keep the lights on in a post-coal system.

Aussie-Italian battery supply chain on starting blocks

Aussie-Italian battery supply chain on starting blocks

Aussie-Italian battery supply chain on starting blocks

Aussie-Italian battery supply chain on starting blocks

Australian engineers have teamed up with an Italian automotive firm on a safe rechargeable battery for cars and energy storage with a smaller carbon footprint.

Aust shares at five-month high as inflation drops again

Aust shares at five-month high as inflation drops again

Aust shares at five-month high as inflation drops again

Aust shares at five-month high as inflation drops again

Australian shares have climbed as traders bet a smaller-than-expected rise in consumer prices would keep rates on hold.

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Justice system 'protects the bad guys' in rape cases

Justice system 'protects the bad guys' in rape cases

The delicate balance between protecting an accused's right to innocence and a complainant's right to justice in rape cases is being examined by parliament.

Aged care task force considers all funding options

Aged care task force considers all funding options

An expert group tasked with examining aged care will seek community feedback on potential changes to boost funding levels and strengthen the sector.

Coach backs Matildas' attack without concussed Fowler

Coach backs Matildas' attack without concussed Fowler

The Matildas are prepared to reshuffle when they take on Nigeria in the Women's World Cup without concussed young gun Mary Fowler and star striker Sam Kerr.

'Business as usual': Closing the Gap efforts inadequate

'Business as usual': Closing the Gap efforts inadequate

Australia is failing to make meaningful progress in implementing key priority reforms to improve the lives of Indigenous people.

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'Talk is cheap': Defence on notice over veteran suicide

'Talk is cheap': Defence on notice over veteran suicide

'Talk is cheap': Defence on notice over veteran suicide

'Talk is cheap': Defence on notice over veteran suicide

Efforts by Australia's military to combat suicide within its ranks have been questioned by an inquiry commissioner who said "talk is cheap".

Cooling inflation could keep interest rates on ice

Cooling inflation could keep interest rates on ice

Cooling inflation could keep interest rates on ice

Cooling inflation could keep interest rates on ice

A solid slowdown in the inflation rate could be enough to convince the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold for a second consecutive month.

Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths

Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths

Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths

Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths

Fifty-two whales are dead after stranding themselves on a remote WA beach and rescuers are preparing to lead the rest of the pod back into deep waters.

Julie Bishop weighs in on China ties and Taiwan peace

Julie Bishop weighs in on China ties and Taiwan peace

Julie Bishop weighs in on China ties and Taiwan peace

Julie Bishop weighs in on China ties and Taiwan peace

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has called on Australia to step up in preventing a conflict over Taiwan, while offering advice on disputes with China.

Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

The rental market is recording solid price increases as demand for housing outstrips supply in most parts of Australia.

Meta fined $20m over misleading data protection claims

Meta fined $20m over misleading data protection claims

Meta fined $20m over misleading data protection claims

Meta fined $20m over misleading data protection claims

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has been fined $20 million after an app that claimed to protect user data was found to have leveraged it for commercial gain.

Kogan.com returned to growth in 2H after cost-cutting

Kogan.com returned to growth in 2H after cost-cutting

Kogan.com returned to growth in 2H after cost-cutting

Kogan.com returned to growth in 2H after cost-cutting

Kogan.com has beaten earnings expectations despite a 22 per cent decline in sales, as efforts to control costs paid off.

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FIFA counters on Indigenous rights at Women's World Cup

FIFA has responded to a letter from Indigenous Football Australia, calling for inclusion in the strategic plan for the legacy of the Women's World Cup.

A step in the right direction: Julie Bishop backs voice

Julie Bishop is backing the Indigenous voice to parliament, saying communities deserve to help provide solutions to reduce disparity and inequality.

TikTok suspends millions of underage users

The social media giant is open to the idea of a government-run age verification database to stop children lying about their age to access the app.

Startups graduate from the lab as tech funder tops $1b

A deep technology funder that brings Aussie startups to life has achieved a $1 billion investment milestone with "mylk", cyber and infinitely recycled plastic.

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Healthy outlook for global economy but risks linger

Stronger growth and lower inflation suggest the global economy is heading in the right direction, but the International Monetary Fund warns challenges remain.

Author's shock, tears, disbelief at Miles Franklin win

A lawyer and mother of four has won the prestigious Miles Franklin literary award with a novel she didn't think would be published in Australia.

Attitude overhaul the key to improving women's safety

Women's safety champions want improvements to sexual consent education, regulated pornography and guidelines for schools to respond to student perpetrators.

Worker influx could aid 'softest of economic landings'

A surge in new workers since Australia's borders reopened in 2021 could help deliver a gentle economic landing by taking heat out of the economy's supply side.

Miners keep ASX in the green as China unveils stimulus

The local share market has finished up 0.5 per cent, with the mining sector rising 2.7 per cent in its best single-day performance since March 2.

Tactical switch in battle to eradicate fire ant menace

A new "horseshoe" configuration will be deployed in the fight to contain and eradicate a destructive invasive insect species marching south.

Not impossible: UK looks to British troops in Darwin

A British minister says the potential stationing of troops in Australia is a regular topic of conversation despite no official proposal being made.

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