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Australia's biggest car brand revs up electric concepts

A futuristic electric sports car and SUV will be unveiled by Toyota next week in a move that could signal a change for the brand.

Farmland most 'tightly held' it's been in a generation

Farmland most 'tightly held' it's been in a generation

Farmland most 'tightly held' it's been in a generation

Farmland most 'tightly held' it's been in a generation

Australian farmland is more tightly held now than it has been for a generation, according to the Rural Bank Australian Farmland Values Report.

Aussies urged to lead charge and hang up on phone waste

Aussies urged to lead charge and hang up on phone waste

Aussies urged to lead charge and hang up on phone waste

Aussies urged to lead charge and hang up on phone waste

A year of action will encourage people to dial in to the "circular economy" by handing in their old mobile phone when buying a new one.

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Small hope for Aussies in Gaza as envoy seeks restraint

Small hope for Aussies in Gaza as envoy seeks restraint

Australians in Gaza are being told to make their way to a border crossing in the hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough that would enable a humanitarian corridor.

Atoms and spider venom win big at science awards

Atoms and spider venom win big at science awards

Pioneering innovations in quantum computing and funnel-web spider venom have earned their discoverers Australia's top science awards.

Soaring temperatures and wind prompt fire warnings

Soaring temperatures and wind prompt fire warnings

Extreme fire danger warnings are in place on the east coast and Northern Territory due to high temperatures across Queensland and the NT and high winds in NSW.

Gold Coast unveils bold bid to salvage 2026 Comm Games

Gold Coast unveils bold bid to salvage 2026 Comm Games

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has revealed a bold bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, three months after Victoria stunned organisers by pulling out.

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Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Both sides of politics are pledging to focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Peter Dutton has walked back a bid to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution, saying people are 'over the referendum process for some time'.

Aust shares sink as Israel readies for Gaza invasion

Aust shares sink as Israel readies for Gaza invasion

Aust shares sink as Israel readies for Gaza invasion

Aust shares sink as Israel readies for Gaza invasion

Market sentiment has turned as Israel prepares to launch its counter-offensive, with the ASX finishing down 0.35 per cent.

Households bracing for more energy, petrol pain

Households bracing for more energy, petrol pain

Households bracing for more energy, petrol pain

Households bracing for more energy, petrol pain

Cost of living pressures continue to stretch household budgets thin, with power bills projected to grow and petrol prices tipped to stay high.

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Former army commando Heston Russell has been awarded $390,000 in damages over allegations reported by the ABC about an executed prisoner in Afghanistan.

Crypto regulation proposal a 'critical milestone'

Crypto regulation proposal a 'critical milestone'

Crypto regulation proposal a 'critical milestone'

Crypto regulation proposal a 'critical milestone'

Australian cryptocurrency exchanges are mostly welcoming a proposal to subject them to the same licensing rules as traditional financial institutions.

Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

China is on a deadline to decide whether to drop trade tariffs on Australian wine but there are calls for financial aid for the struggling sector.

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Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies

State governments will continue down the path of enshrining their own Indigenous voice and treaty processes despite the emphatic defeat of the voice referendum.

Parliament asked to back green rules on gas projects

Crossbenchers have asked federal parliament to better regulate major gas projects to protect Australian water resources.

X, formerly Twitter, fined and may face slavery charges

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies are not living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.

Consumers could pay more under workplace changes: Uber

Rideshare and delivery platform Uber wants more clarity from Labor's workplace reform bill to preserve the flexibility and viability of its services.

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Little hope of further constitutional change: experts

Australia's emphatic 'no' to the voice referendum may have spelt the end for any constitutional change in the future, experts claim.

Rise of artificial intelligence creates heavy workload

Internet giants, power networks and communications companies are being urged to consider the massive load that comes with the rise of artificial intelligence.

Australia stands by Israel in wake of Hamas attack

Anthony Albanese has led tributes in parliament to victims of the Hamas attacks against Israel, saying Australians were shocked by the incident.

Treasury Wine Estates gets 'first strike' over exec pay

Nearly half of all votes at Treasury Wine Estates' annual general meeting were cast against the renumeration plan for its top executives.

First female chief justice farewelled as 'leader'

The High Court of Australia has recognised the achievements of its first female chief justice, Susan Kiefel, ahead of her retirement.

Better protection for Australians' online crypto assets

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a proposal for legislation to better protect Australians using digital currencies.

Qantas loyalty chief announces she's stepping down

Qantas loyalty chief executive Olivia Wirth has announced she will leave the airline for other roles after spending 14 years at the company.

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