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Online predator warning as kids plug in Christmas gifts

Online predator warning as kids plug in Christmas gifts

Child exploitation incidents spike online during holiday periods and authorities are calling for parents to be wary of seemingly benign apps and games.

Arts groups get $170m govt funding, but some miss out

Arts groups get $170m govt funding, but some miss out

Arts groups get $170m govt funding, but some miss out

Arts groups get $170m govt funding, but some miss out

Creative Australia will distribute $170m to 159 arts organisations, funding an extra 45 groups. But Brisbane's Metro Arts is among those that have missed out.

COVID-19 pandemic response continues to press on budget

COVID-19 pandemic response continues to press on budget

COVID-19 pandemic response continues to press on budget

COVID-19 pandemic response continues to press on budget

Continuing to pay for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments will cost Australians hundreds of millions of dollars, with the threat posed by the virus far from over.

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Boost for Aussie troops training Ukrainian soldiers

Boost for Aussie troops training Ukrainian soldiers

Extra funding will enable Australian soldiers to continue to train Ukrainians in the UK to help them fight against Russia's invasion.

Released immigration detainees spur $255m spend

Released immigration detainees spur $255m spend

The government has allocated $255 million for "community safety measures" in response to a court ruling that freed some 150 people from immigration detention.

'Broken' biodiversity protections in need of overhaul

'Broken' biodiversity protections in need of overhaul

Urgent changes are needed to Australia's biodiversity offsets system, which is failing to stem the rapid destruction of the environment, experts warn.

Firms still hiring but professional services ads fall

Firms still hiring but professional services ads fall

Workers still have many jobs to choose from though ad numbers are dropping off as hiring starts to wind down.

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Indigenous kids over-represented in juvenile detention

Indigenous kids over-represented in juvenile detention

Indigenous kids over-represented in juvenile detention

Indigenous kids over-represented in juvenile detention

Indigenous kids are grossly over-represented in juvenile detention and while reducing the numbers is a Closing the Gap target, the figures are getting worse.

Climate change key concern for farmers

Climate change key concern for farmers

Climate change key concern for farmers

Climate change key concern for farmers

A survey of more than 700 people working in the agriculture sector found climate change poses the biggest threat to their business.

Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report

Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report

Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report

Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report

A Network Ten producer says Brittany Higgins' allegations of parliamentary interference weakened "very strong" claims she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann.

Aust shares hit 3-month high ahead of US inflation data

Aust shares hit 3-month high ahead of US inflation data

Aust shares hit 3-month high ahead of US inflation data

Aust shares hit 3-month high ahead of US inflation data

The ASX200 rose 0.5 per cent to finish at a 13-week high, with every sector rising except for mining, which was flat.

China eases trade beef but abattoirs chase bigger stake

China eases trade beef but abattoirs chase bigger stake

China eases trade beef but abattoirs chase bigger stake

China eases trade beef but abattoirs chase bigger stake

Three major Australian abattoirs will be allowed to start exporting beef to China after Beijing lifted suspensions but bans remain on eight other processors.

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Australia's Federal Court has issued Fitbit with an $11 million penalty for making misleading claims to customers who complained about faulty devices.

One critical and one serious after 30-car crash

One critical and one serious after 30-car crash

One critical and one serious after 30-car crash

One critical and one serious after 30-car crash

One person is in a critical condition in hospital and another has serioous injuries after at least 30 vehicles collided on a freeway in Victoria.

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Major jet aircraft joins the fight this bushfire season

Australia's largest water-bombing aircraft is ready for service as large swathes of Australia again face an increased risk of bushfire this summer.

Australia won't sign 'death certificate' climate deal

A draft deal from the world's biggest climate talks has been decried as a "death certificate" for island nations and Australia, the US and Japan won't sign it.

RBA boss hopeful for better year following hard 2023

Higher interest rates and cost of living pressures are hurting households and businesses, with the central bank governor acknowledging it's been a hard year.

National Parks' get-out-of-jail-free card in High Court

The High Court has begun hearing a case to decide whether the Commonwealth can avoid criminal penalties for damaging sacred sites in the Northern Territory.

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Savings found to cover billions in new federal spending

The federal government's mid-year review will show it has found budget savings to pay for new spending, such as the response to the robodebt royal commission.

Boost for AAP newswire as media diversity probed

Funding for independent newswire, AAP, is part of the federal government's latest move to boost media diversity and public-interest journalism.

Parents' income segregates Australian school students

Education ministers are working to tie school funding to better outcomes for all students as those from poor backgrounds fall behind.

Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite

A research project will look to eliminate diseases caused by a parasitic roundworm that is widespread in Aboriginal communities in Australia's north.

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

Almost $130 million in federal grants to end widespread use of plastics and cut methane emissions in farming are part of a push for a less harmful economy.

AFP seizes $160 million in assets from laundering ring

A money laundering investigation that led to seven members of an alleged organised crime syndicate being charged has also netted $160m in seized assets.

Infrastructure boom drives skills and labour shortage

Australia is facing a gap of more than 200,000 infrastructure workers, as booming investment leaves demand outstripping supply.

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