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Telstra signs deal with NBN rival, Elon Musk's Starlink

Telstra signs deal with NBN rival, Elon Musk's Starlink

Australia's biggest telco will team up with satellite broadband provider Starlink to connect households and businesses in remote locations.

Expert unit tackles 'scamdemic' bilking Aussie millions

Expert unit tackles 'scamdemic' bilking Aussie millions

Expert unit tackles 'scamdemic' bilking Aussie millions

Expert unit tackles 'scamdemic' bilking Aussie millions

While the federal government has assembled a team of scam-busting experts to target investment swindles, a consumer group says alternative action is needed.

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

The nation's anti-corruption watchdog has already received 44 online referrals and is chasing up a further five phone calls.

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Record gas exports plump energy and resources windfall

Record gas exports plump energy and resources windfall

Fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a strong US dollar have helped deliver estimated record earnings for Australian resource and energy exports.

Bushfire warning as El Nino threat looms large

Bushfire warning as El Nino threat looms large

El Nino conditions will likely make 2024 the world’s hottest year on record, leaving Australia in a precarious position for bushfires.

PwC identifies eight partners involved in tax leak

PwC identifies eight partners involved in tax leak

The names of eight sacked partners from embattled consultancy firm PwC have been revealed as the investigation into the tax leak scandal continues.

Jobs slashed as miner Aurora enters administration

Jobs slashed as miner Aurora enters administration

Administrators have been called in to oversee struggling miner Aurora Metals' Queensland assets, with the future of 45 employees in the balance.

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Grant funds clear runway for pollution-busting biofuels

Grant funds clear runway for pollution-busting biofuels

Grant funds clear runway for pollution-busting biofuels

Grant funds clear runway for pollution-busting biofuels

Reducing emissions from flights is the aim of $30 million in grant funding with a recent report calling sustainable fuel the "only viable near-term option".

Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election

Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election

Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election

Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election

Pre-polling has opened in the Fadden by-election with the Liberal National Party seeking to defend the Gold Coast seat vacated by former minister Stuart Robert.

Gender pay gap is lower in commonwealth public service

Gender pay gap is lower in commonwealth public service

Gender pay gap is lower in commonwealth public service

Gender pay gap is lower in commonwealth public service

The gender pay gap in the commonwealth public service is half that for the private sector, a snapshot released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency shows.

Big yes campaign push nationwide for voice

Big yes campaign push nationwide for voice

Big yes campaign push nationwide for voice

Big yes campaign push nationwide for voice

Large crowds have attended "Come Together for Yes" rallies nationwide to promote the vote for an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Dutton hits out at corporates for backing 'yes' vote

Dutton hits out at corporates for backing 'yes' vote

Dutton hits out at corporates for backing 'yes' vote

Dutton hits out at corporates for backing 'yes' vote

The opposition leader has taken aim at big companies for donating to the 'yes' campaign and accused firms of trying to "please people in the Twittersphere".

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

The Reserve Bank board is set to meet on Tuesday for what is likely to be another finely balanced interest rate decision in the fight against inflation.

PwC matter referred to federal anti-corruption watchdog

PwC matter referred to federal anti-corruption watchdog

PwC matter referred to federal anti-corruption watchdog

PwC matter referred to federal anti-corruption watchdog

The Greens have wasted no time in putting the PwC tax leak debacle on the new anti-corruption watchdog's radar.

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Dutton says Labor can't take credit for budget surplus

The Labor government needs to produce more than one surplus, says the opposition leader, to prove it's serious about responsible budget management.

EU offer on trade deal 'not good enough'

Agricultural producers hoping for easier access to the European market will have longer to wait as talks on the EU free trade deal continue.

Companies sense opportunity in psychedelic legalisation

Millions of Australians live with mental ill health and companies are gearing up to take advantage of new psychedelics-as-medicine rules.

Heavy burden: why concerns are growing about big cars

More Australian drivers are getting behind the wheel of bigger and heavier vehicles and experts say it's not electric cars to blame for the growing trend.

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Moon mining: ground zero for doing things differently

Mining on the moon is starting small as Australia and NASA prepare to develop self-sustaining habitats to support a giant leap to Mars.

'Yes' for Indigenous kids, says Life Without Barriers

On Sunday thousands of people across the country will attend community events hosted by Yes 23 to learn about the upcoming referendum on a First Nations voice.

Poppy seeds alert by Coles after customer falls ill

Coles customers are being urged not to consume potentially poisonous poppy seeds after some batches remained on the shelves despite a recall in November.

Pharmacies receive $377m medication sweetener

Pharmacies will be paid thousands more to dispense medicines from July 1 as part of a government funding boost.

World-first psychedelic treatment plan launches

In a world first, Australian psychiatrists are now able to prescribe ecstasy and magic mushrooms to certain eligible patients.

NDIS marks 10 years with tricky road of reforms ahead

As the National Disability Insurance Scheme marks 10 years since it began operating, major reforms are on the table to ensure it continues for decades to come.

Borrowers on red alert as inflation fight rakes economy

Economists and experts have identified groups at higher risk of serious financial stress and pain as interest rate hikes battle stubborn inflation.

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