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LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade

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

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

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

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'.

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.

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'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is unable to say if inflation can come back down without a rise in unemployment but declined to comment on the RBA's July rate decision.

Change in carbon calculations could help manage buffalo

Change in carbon calculations could help manage buffalo

Pest species cause environmental damage across the Top End but new research is looking at ways to protect country and create investment in Aboriginal projects.

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

The government's mandatory gas code is expected to have little impact on bills for households and small businesses, with exemptions covering the bulk of supply.

Indigenous artists use stars to navigate digital design

Indigenous artists use stars to navigate digital design

Indigenous artists from three different cultures have come together to design a digital artwork for a limited edition wrap to be used on laptops and tablets.

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Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

The official jobless rate could start to show some signs of lifting, as domestic economic conditions continue to deteriorate and weigh on hiring decisions.

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Western nations need to boost intelligence gathering in the Pacific and expose Chinese corruption to protect democracy in the region, a leading academic says.

Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.

New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk

New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk

New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk

New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk

A leading economist says the Reserve Bank's new governor brings monetary policy credibility while the treasurer praises her leadership and communication skills.

These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

Consumers want the good oil, not more harm to dwindling fish stocks, which means a new brew of marine and soil bacteria could catch on as a food supplement.

Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge

Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge

Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge

Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge

Australian drivers are adopting electric vehicles faster than expected but, while cutting pollution, the trend is driving challenges for public charging.

Cross-cultural map is as functional as it is beautiful

Cross-cultural map is as functional as it is beautiful

Cross-cultural map is as functional as it is beautiful

Cross-cultural map is as functional as it is beautiful

In the Northern Territory desert, traditional knowledge and art are meeting Western science in a double-pronged approach to biodiversity conservation.

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Aussie filming stalls over US actors' strike

Actors have called "cut" on the filming of a movie in Australia as the cast stand in solidarity with striking Hollywood colleagues.

Australia raises Solomons policing deal with China

Australia's foreign minister has met with a top Chinese diplomat to discuss issues including Beijing's policing deal with the Solomon Islands.

Voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' cases for all to see

The voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' cases will be put up on the Australian Electoral Commission website as people prepare to vote.

ASX marches higher to end best week of the year

The ASX rose 0.8 per cent to end its best week since November after another dove bearing soft US inflation data signalled the end of rate rises is nigh.

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New RBA boss to follow Lowe's lead on interest rates

Philip Lowe will leave his post as head of the Reserve Bank, with Michele Bullock promoted to the top job as the first woman to lead Australia's central bank.

'Country girl' elevated to vital national economic role

The Reserve Bank of Australia will have a new governor from September in veteran central bank official Michelle Bullock.

Dubious 'greenwashing' in sights of consumer watchdog

Environmental groups say the government needs to be tough on businesses to avoid misleading consumers over green claims.

Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has released a damning report into mismanagement at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

NAB staff secure better pay, working from home rights

NAB staff will have specific working from home rights as part of an enterprise agreement to be struck, which includes pay rises totalling 17.5 per cent.

Murray crays and fish head home after flood rescues

More than 1500 crayfish and hundreds of native fish are back home after they were rescued from the Murray River flood and sent on unscheduled holidays.

Major car rental firm swaps petrol for hybrids

All passenger vehicles rented by Toyota-owned car-sharing service Kinto will be hybrid models after customers demanded greener options.

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