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Aussie lake among world's worst for plastic pollution

Aussie lake among world's worst for plastic pollution

A new international study has found some freshwater lakes are more affected by microplastics than the ocean, with one in Australia among the most polluted.

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Australia to donate dozens more bushmasters to Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy at the NATO summit, announcing more military aid.

PwC fronts up over conflict of interest breach

PwC fronts up over conflict of interest breach

PwC fronts up over conflict of interest breach

PwC fronts up over conflict of interest breach

PwC has disclosed a conflict of interest breach from 2018, while other consulting firms have revealed they fired partners and staff over integrity issues.

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Union takes Commonwealth Bank to Fair Work on WFH rules

Union takes Commonwealth Bank to Fair Work on WFH rules

The Finance Sector Union is going to the Fair Work Commission over a Commonwealth Bank edict for staff to return to the office instead of working from home.

Another big Aussie telco signs with Elon Musk's SpaceX

Another big Aussie telco signs with Elon Musk's SpaceX

Australian mobile phone users are being promised greater coverage after Optus announced a partnership with SpaceX to boost its reach.

Australian shares up as commodities lift energy, miners

Australian shares up as commodities lift energy, miners

The local share market has finished 0.4 per cent higher after a positive lead from the US, with rising commodity prices benefiting energy and materials sectors.

Police unearth largest Australian seizure of ketamine

Police unearth largest Australian seizure of ketamine

Three men face life in prison after being arrested and charged over the largest seizure of the illicit drug ketamine in Australia's history.

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Resilient home loan borrowers surprise big bank bosses

Resilient home loan borrowers surprise big bank bosses

Resilient home loan borrowers surprise big bank bosses

Resilient home loan borrowers surprise big bank bosses

Top executives from ANZ and NAB say their customers are faring pretty well as interest rates rise and economic conditions decline.

Streaming quotas a fight for culture, Bryan Brown says

Streaming quotas a fight for culture, Bryan Brown says

Streaming quotas a fight for culture, Bryan Brown says

Streaming quotas a fight for culture, Bryan Brown says

Decorated actor Bryan Brown has pushed for tougher rules on streaming giants at an address to the National Press Club.

TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency

TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency

TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency

TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency

The Australian Signals Directorate says TikTok's ability to gather user information was partly behind the reason for its ban from federal devices.

Inquiry calls for shake-up of insolvency laws

Inquiry calls for shake-up of insolvency laws

Inquiry calls for shake-up of insolvency laws

Inquiry calls for shake-up of insolvency laws

A parliamentary committee is calling on the government overhaul corporate and personal insolvency laws.

First Nations school students get taste of campus life

First Nations school students get taste of campus life

First Nations school students get taste of campus life

First Nations school students get taste of campus life

Indigenous high school students from around the country are taking part in a week-long university experience based on their future study interests.

Australia unable to seal EU trade deal as talks stall

Australia unable to seal EU trade deal as talks stall

Australia unable to seal EU trade deal as talks stall

Australia unable to seal EU trade deal as talks stall

Talks for a free trade deal with the EU have stalled over Australia's demands for greater access for its agricultural products into European markets.

Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups

Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups

Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups

Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups

The Australian chair of an electric vehicle giant says the nation must drive tech startups and renewable energy or risk being left behind.

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Rate rises still on cards but RBA chief softens stance

The head of the Reserve Bank says more interest rate rises are possible to get inflation under control, but the July pause was appropriate.

How to make net zero happen: 'Get on with it and adapt'

Nuclear power is too expensive and slow to build, while offshore wind will be crucial to achieving climate and energy targets, a net zero report finds.

Reserve Bank governor pledges 'significant' overhaul

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has laid out a major shake-up of the central bank in the wake of a wide-ranging review into the institution.

Elections body fears low voter turnout in Fadden

The Australian Electoral Commission is taking action to encourage people to vote in the upcoming Fadden by-election.

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Aboriginal man frustrated after loss in age pension bid

Aboriginal man Dennis James Fisher has lost a Federal Court case arguing he should have access to age pension sooner because of his shorter life expectancy.

Alumina refinery trial swapping gas power for hydrogen

The federal government is contributing $32 million to a trial project swapping gas for hydrogen to power the emissions-intensive alumina refining process.

Deal triggers global rush as state seeks 500 new cops

Thousands of overseas police have expressed interest in joining Queensland's ranks and hundreds will soon begin training under the state's recruitment drive.

Voice talked up to help close gaps in disadvantage

The First Nations voice to parliament will help the nation meet Closing the Gap targets, the Minister for Indigenous Australians says, as its progress updates.

Wind power zone declared for NSW Hunter region

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has declared Australia's second offshore wind zone, off the NSW Hunter region, as the government seeks to boost renewable energy.

Aussie wastewater still flush with illicit drugs

Cocaine, fentanyl and other illicit drug use jumped over summer while cannabis consumption is now officially twice that of methylamphetamine.

More help for Ukraine as Albanese prepares for NATO

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed in Lithuania for the NATO summit, where he will hold a number of meetings with world leaders on the sidelines.

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