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Property giant Lendlease to lay off 740 employees

Property giant Lendlease to lay off 740 employees

ASX-listed real estate company Lendlease says it will trim its workforce globally by 10 per cent, with five per cent of its Australian staff to lose their jobs.

Australia won't waste chance to fix recycling system

Australia won't waste chance to fix recycling system

Australia won't waste chance to fix recycling system

Australia won't waste chance to fix recycling system

Tracing product life cycles is among a string of proposals to improve Australia's stagnant recycling rates, with $60 million on the table for businesses.

Australia, Europe challenge to end US World Cup streak

Australia, Europe challenge to end US World Cup streak

Australia, Europe challenge to end US World Cup streak

Australia, Europe challenge to end US World Cup streak

The United States are the favourites for the Women's World Cup but they face a growing chasing pack, including Australia and a plethora of European nations.

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Mary Fowler ready for her moment in World Cup spotlight

Mary Fowler ready for her moment in World Cup spotlight

Matildas young gun Mary Fowler is ready to seize her chance on the global stage in Australia's Women's World Cup opener against Ireland.

Queenslander signs deal to create $10m battery factory

Queenslander signs deal to create $10m battery factory

Batteries to store solar power and power vehicles will be created in the Philippines as part of a new deal signed by a Queensland energy investor.

Staff want meaningful tasks to fill time saved by tech

Staff want meaningful tasks to fill time saved by tech

Employees want to spend the time saved by AI and automation on meaningful work instead of "demonstrative" meetings and emails just to prove they are on the job.

RBA governor stresses slow productivity at G20 talks

RBA governor stresses slow productivity at G20 talks

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe says weak productivity growth could be a bigger but less immediate problem than inflation.

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Australian shares flat as Chinese GDP underwhelms

Australian shares flat as Chinese GDP underwhelms

Australian shares flat as Chinese GDP underwhelms

Australian shares flat as Chinese GDP underwhelms

The local share market has finished down ever so slightly as traders digested weaker-than-expected gross domestic product figures from China.

World record electric motorcycle climb set in Australia

World record electric motorcycle climb set in Australia

World record electric motorcycle climb set in Australia

World record electric motorcycle climb set in Australia

An Australian man has claimed the world record for highest climb on an electric motorbike after riding up Mt Kosciuszko in a journey that cost less than $20.

First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

The incoming governor of the Reserve Bank, Michele Bullock, will have a full plate overhauling the major institution and laying out new ground rules.

PM to hold his tongue on date for voice referendum

PM to hold his tongue on date for voice referendum

PM to hold his tongue on date for voice referendum

PM to hold his tongue on date for voice referendum

Anthony Albanese says he won't make an early announcement about the date for a voice referendum because voters don't like long campaigns.

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

A meeting between Anthony Albanese and the Chinese president is likely this year with officials discussing arrangements, the prime minister says.

Former partner calls for consultancy royal commission

Former partner calls for consultancy royal commission

Former partner calls for consultancy royal commission

Former partner calls for consultancy royal commission

The big four consultancy firms should not enjoy legal protections offered to the industry, an ex-partner for one of the companies has told an inquiry.

By-election, polling show federal Labor under pressure

By-election, polling show federal Labor under pressure

By-election, polling show federal Labor under pressure

By-election, polling show federal Labor under pressure

Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote is at its lowest level since the election, with the coalition also losing ground but quietly confident.

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Defence veteran suicides a national tragedy: inquiry

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told the military community has suffered a "tidal wave" of loss due to high rates of suicide.

Sun Cable to add wind as owners prepare to take charge

A consortium led by Mike Cannon-Brookes' investment arm will add wind to a potentially nation-building solar project in the Northern Territory.

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

A Senate committee investigating foreign interference through social media has asked WeChat for answers about its links to the Chinese government.

Twiggy investigated after anonymous letter to Fortescue

After an anonymous complaint, Fortescue Metals hired a law firm to investigate executive chairman Andrew Forrest, who was cleared of wrongdoing.

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Benchmark renewable energy deal struck on country in WA

A $1 billion-plus partnership has been struck to develop renewable energy assets on vast Yindjibarndi country in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Truckies to open up on struggles while on the open road

One truckie wants to get his fellow drivers to open up about their demons on the road, as the industry faces a mental health crisis.

Employees with disability tiny fraction of senior staff

Australia has one of the lowest employment rates for people with disability in the OECD and the Business Council believes the untapped talent is an opportunity.

One in three media women are thinking about quitting

Women in media are calling for better pay and career progress as a survey shows one in three are considering quitting their jobs in the industry.

Coalition to target 'Albo-nomics' after Fadden win

Following an LNP win in a Queensland by-election, Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley will spearhead a coalition attack on Labor's economic management.

LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade

Labor has attempted to position the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "lethargic" by using a little-known metric.

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Some 55 farm workers died on Australian farms last year, sparking a new campaign to encourage agricultural workers to 'stay on the safe side'.

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