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Rise in online hate speech underscores need for reform

Rise in online hate speech underscores need for reform

Gaps in the regulatory framework dealing with safety online have been identified by the federal government as hate speech and the misuse of AI continue to rise.

Gambling ad phase-out not like tobacco policy: Rowland

Gambling ad phase-out not like tobacco policy: Rowland

Gambling ad phase-out not like tobacco policy: Rowland

Gambling ad phase-out not like tobacco policy: Rowland

Michelle Rowland says a ban on gambling ads would not be as easy as the phasing out of tobacco ads decades prior.

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Volunteers, schools and artists around the nation have been recognised with resilience awards for strengthening their communities before and after disasters.

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Rural newspapers 'critical for democracy': minister

Rural newspapers 'critical for democracy': minister

The government will soon announce details of its plan to support diversity and localism in the Australian media landscape.

Albanese fires back in China sonar pulse stoush

Albanese fires back in China sonar pulse stoush

Australia doesn't accept China's denial of a sonar pulse attack carried out off the coast of Japan, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

Cashed-up Webjet finished first half with $634m in bank

Cashed-up Webjet finished first half with $634m in bank

Webjet has beaten earnings forecasts with a 39 per cent jump in revenue for the first half, but won't yet resume paying a dividend.

Student safety ombudsman still a work in progress

Student safety ombudsman still a work in progress

Education ministers have agreed to a draft plan to tackle gendered violence at universities, but consultation will continue on the best way to deliver it.

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Lib Senate stoush sharpens as Dutton backs frontrunner

Lib Senate stoush sharpens as Dutton backs frontrunner

Lib Senate stoush sharpens as Dutton backs frontrunner

Lib Senate stoush sharpens as Dutton backs frontrunner

A slate of Liberals are hopeful of taking a vacant NSW Senate spot left by the retirement of a former minister as they race to convince members to back them.

Violence against women is a 'national emergency': MPs

Violence against women is a 'national emergency': MPs

Violence against women is a 'national emergency': MPs

Violence against women is a 'national emergency': MPs

Nearly three million women have experienced violence at the hands of a partner, leading politicians to push for more action on the "epidemic".

Warning to vaccinate as pre-Xmas COVID-19 cases surge

Warning to vaccinate as pre-Xmas COVID-19 cases surge

Warning to vaccinate as pre-Xmas COVID-19 cases surge

Warning to vaccinate as pre-Xmas COVID-19 cases surge

A spike in COVID-19 infections has prompted calls for Australians to get vaccinated and exercise caution around vulnerable relatives leading up to the holidays.

Employment minister strikes deal over labour loopholes

Employment minister strikes deal over labour loopholes

Employment minister strikes deal over labour loopholes

Employment minister strikes deal over labour loopholes

The employment minister has struck a deal with the resources lobby to explicitly exclude service contractors in new laws that crack down on labour loopholes.

Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network

Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network

Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network

Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network

The regulator has rejected an accusation that electricity networks are generating "supernormal profits" off the use of poles and wires and stoking inflation.

Rural residents have lower risk of dementia: study

Rural residents have lower risk of dementia: study

Rural residents have lower risk of dementia: study

Rural residents have lower risk of dementia: study

Better access to nature and green spaces in the country may lower the risk of dementia, researchers say.

PM 'smashing targets' as term hits halfway point

PM 'smashing targets' as term hits halfway point

PM 'smashing targets' as term hits halfway point

PM 'smashing targets' as term hits halfway point

Anthony Albanese says the government's biggest priority is the cost of living as he marked 18 months in the top job.

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Consumers hitting delete after bad experience with apps

The "app generation" is demanding brands show them more respect and offer tools that are not merely reliable and safe but also fun and intuitive.

End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel

Seven in every 10 Australian motorists are driving less to avoid rising fuel prices, a new survey shows, amid widespread support for new standards.

People with disability receive help to advance careers

More than $3 million is going towards a pilot program to help Australians with a disability find a job and enjoy the same career opportunities as others.

Albanese spruiks Labor achievements at term mid-point

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked the halfway point of Labor's current term in government with a rallying cry to the party faithful.

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Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend

Fortescue Metals Group has received a "first strike" on executive pay as the iron ore miner unveiled plans to splash $1.1 billion on green hydrogen.

Battling on after supposedly ending the climate wars

Australia is positioning itself as a climate leader ahead of a Dubai summit which will judge the lack of progress since the Paris Agreement on global warming.

Rural communities rally against water buybacks

People have rallied in three towns against water buybacks for the Murray Darling, as the senate considers how to return the resource to the environment.

Australian shares higher despite hawkish RBA minutes

The local share market finished 0.3 per cent higher, even as the Reserve Bank minutes opened the door for a potential December rate hike.

Racism called out in every corner and suburb

A report has revealed the shocking prevalence of racism against First Nations people across Australia after the Call it Out project gave people tools to report.

RBA homes in on domestic demand in inflation fight

The Reserve Bank fired off an interest rate hike last month to take out insurance against lingering inflation risks, minutes from a board meeting confirm.

Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine

Polestar's bid to create the world's first completely climate neutral vehicle will get a boost from an Australian green battery company.

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