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How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity

How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity

Chemicals giant Orica expects to be a winner in the latest boom because miners need tech to find new ore and explosives to blast critical minerals out of rock.

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

The Australian government has moved all refugees and asylum seekers off Nauru but will retain the capacity for offshore detention.

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Changes to backpacker visas will make it harder for farmers to find workers during harvest which may lead to higher produce prices, the industry warns.

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Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Australia's new anti-corruption watchdog has begun operating led by a former judge who investigated alleged war crimes by Australian troops in Afghanistan.

NDIS architect says scheme not working as intended

NDIS architect says scheme not working as intended

As the NDIS nears its 10th anniversary, one of the key designers of the scheme says there are still issues with how it has been implemented.

Changes kicking in for new financial year in Australia

Changes kicking in for new financial year in Australia

There are some major changes happening in the new financial year, with Australians to both benefit and be slugged with new costs.

Federal surplus to rocket past earlier forecasts

Federal surplus to rocket past earlier forecasts

The slender surplus forecast in the May budget is likely to be much more convincing as foreshadowed by new government data.

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Higher power prices locked in but relief elsewhere

Higher power prices locked in but relief elsewhere

Higher power prices locked in but relief elsewhere

Higher power prices locked in but relief elsewhere

Tweaks to the aged care pension, new places on the home guarantee scheme and higher super contributions are among the top changes coming into effect on July 1.

Illegal algorithm costs Insurance Australia $40 million

Illegal algorithm costs Insurance Australia $40 million

Illegal algorithm costs Insurance Australia $40 million

Illegal algorithm costs Insurance Australia $40 million

Insurance Australia Limited has been penalised $40 million by the Federal Court for misleading customers with NRMA insurance policies.

Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year

Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year

Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year

Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year

The Australian share market has finished 0.12 per cent higher on the financial year's last day of trading but uncertainty awaits investors.

Garth goes full-circle in Australian squad for Ireland

Garth goes full-circle in Australian squad for Ireland

Garth goes full-circle in Australian squad for Ireland

Garth goes full-circle in Australian squad for Ireland

Dublin-born former Irish star Kim Garth has been selected in Australia's ODI squad to play three internationals against Ireland.

Childcare fee hikes on watchdog's list as subsidy rises

Childcare fee hikes on watchdog's list as subsidy rises

Childcare fee hikes on watchdog's list as subsidy rises

Childcare fee hikes on watchdog's list as subsidy rises

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare says childcare centres lifting fees are in the sights of the ACCC as subsidies for parents increase.

Energy regulator sues AGL over standby power breaches

Energy regulator sues AGL over standby power breaches

Energy regulator sues AGL over standby power breaches

Energy regulator sues AGL over standby power breaches

The Australian Energy Regulator says AGL was paid to be on standby from 2018 to 2020 but failed to be ready as needed.

Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract

Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract

Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract

Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract

Downer will supply Queensland with 65 six-car passenger trains as the state invests in public transport in advance of the 2032 Brisbane Games.

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Call for national rules to sort out plastic recycling

Australians continue to incorrectly recycle plastic waste, with calls for the federal government to implement consistent guidelines nationwide.

Fast-track funding to fix flood-affected roads, bridges

Local councils will share in almost $1.8 billion in advance payments to help fix infrastructure damaged in successive natural disasters.

Restaurants to feed regional towns as online sites boom

Thousands more hungry Australians in regional towns will be able to access food deliveries as part of a new push in the industry.

House prices took more than 15 years to double

Home values are now doubling at a slower rate even after the massive pandemic-era boom that saw prices soar across the country.

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Watchdog targets scams, vulnerable telco customers

The media and communications watchdog's priorities for the next 12 months include looking after customers in financial hardship.

Legalising drugs 'needs the right health and education'

A police association and experts have told politicians what they would need to establish if illicit drugs like cannabis were to become legal.

Aust shares tread water after retail sales surprise

The local bourse has finished essentially flat after strong retail spending growth tempered expectations the Reserve Bank will keep interest rates steady.

Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure shoppers in

Cash-strapped consumers are taking advantage of sales and pushing up retail trade temporarily, with the spending slowdown expected to continue next month.

Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given

An approval for money to be sent to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Fund for Ukraine was made before legal authorities were in place.

Van Onselen 'has a megaphone and will use it', Ten says

Peter van Onselen has been accused in court of breaching his contract with Network 10 by writing a scathing column about its business prospects and management.

State and federal partnership to replace NSW coal power

The federal and NSW Labor governments have launched a massive joint investment scheme to replace the state's ageing coal power stations with firmed renewables.

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