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Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday

Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday

Consumers hit the pause button on spending in the lead up to the Black Friday sales period, official retail trade data suggests.

Did someone say KFC: cost of living fails to fry profit

Did someone say KFC: cost of living fails to fry profit

Did someone say KFC: cost of living fails to fry profit

Did someone say KFC: cost of living fails to fry profit

Cost of living pressures haven't eaten into profits at KFC, as Australia's love of the fast food chain propelled Collins Foods to $522.9 million in sales.

Detainee freed after High Court ruling 'uncontactable'

Detainee freed after High Court ruling 'uncontactable'

Detainee freed after High Court ruling 'uncontactable'

Detainee freed after High Court ruling 'uncontactable'

A person released from indefinite immigration detention following a landmark High Court ruling has refused to wear an ankle bracelet and cannot be contacted.

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Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.

Digging in to improve Australia's poor soil health

Digging in to improve Australia's poor soil health

A national action plan aims to address the long-term security of Australia's soil, considered among the oldest and most nutrient poor in the world.

Live sheep export ban could cost WA economy $128m

Live sheep export ban could cost WA economy $128m

A report commissioned by a group of West Australian councils has found a live sheep export ban could cost the state up to $128 million over two decades.

Navy 'comfortable' with response to China warship clash

Navy 'comfortable' with response to China warship clash

Australia's chief of navy has spoken about a dangerous incident involving a Chinese warship and Australian military divers.

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Disposable vape ban will not punish users

Disposable vape ban will not punish users

Disposable vape ban will not punish users

Disposable vape ban will not punish users

The federal government will begin cracking down on single-use, disposable vapes after a growing number of young Australians began taking up the habit.

Cummins 'no doubt' on captaincy after World Cup triumph

Cummins 'no doubt' on captaincy after World Cup triumph

Cummins 'no doubt' on captaincy after World Cup triumph

Cummins 'no doubt' on captaincy after World Cup triumph

Riding the high of Australia's sixth Cricket World Cup triumph, a "buzzing" Pat Cummins says he is constantly improving in the captaincy role.

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

A large cohort of business, political and community leaders have signed a letter condemning racism after an uptick in vilification incidents.

'This country failed them': calls for detention inquiry

'This country failed them': calls for detention inquiry

'This country failed them': calls for detention inquiry

'This country failed them': calls for detention inquiry

Refugees, politicians and asylum seeker advocates are urging the Albanese government to establish a royal commission into immigration detention.

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

A popular crowdfunding platform is raising capital to fund its own operations after another year of supporting innovative and often quirky Australian startups.

Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws

Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws

Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws

Government takes action on 'Help to Buy' housing laws

The federal government is set to introduce laws to drive its "Help to Buy" housing program, which the industry says will be effective.

Ban on gambling ads a certain winner, say MPs

Ban on gambling ads a certain winner, say MPs

Ban on gambling ads a certain winner, say MPs

Ban on gambling ads a certain winner, say MPs

Two independent MPs and an anti-betting lobbyist are calling on the government to ban gambling advertisements.

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Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop 'glorifying hatred'

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says there's no place for glorifying hatred in Australia as he moves to ban the Nazi salute.

Ceasefire, aid calls for 'unprecedented crisis' in Gaza

As hostilities pause in Gaza, humanitarian organisations are calling for aid to be greatly increased with fears fuel, food and water are running out.

Customer-owned bank unveils new name: People First Bank

The bank formed by the March merger between Heritage Bank and People's Choice Credit Union will rebrand under a single name.

PwC censured, fined almost $100,000 after tax leak

PwC has been fined nearly $100,000 after a disciplinary tribunal found it brought discredit on the accounting profession.

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$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

Former ACCC chairman Rod Sims says Australia is not accurately tracking greenhouse gas emissions and needs new technology to meet international standards.

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

The federal government has announced the terms of reference for its review of this month's Optus outage, with a focus on emergency calls and consumers.

Cultural stigma holds workplaces back as pay gap falls

An increase in the number of women in leadership roles has helped reduce the gender pay gap but cultural change is needed to eliminate it entirely, data shows.

'Missing chapter' of history honoured after 80 years

The greatest loss of life in Australia's maritime history will be commemorated nine months after the shipwreck's discovery and 80 years after its sinking.

Strict new conditions for detainees pass lower house

Amendments to laws keeping tabs on people released from immigration detention have passed the House of Representatives.

UK central banker nabbed to take over as RBA deputy

Bank of England's Andrew Hauser will be the next deputy governor of Australia's central bank, bringing a "fresh, global perspective" to the key institution.

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