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Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on

Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on

The mercury has dipped across Australia and the freezing temperatures are set to continue, bringing a much-needed dusting of snow to alpine resort areas.

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

The Reserve Bank hiked interest rates last month due to inflation risks bubbling under the surface, but it has been revealed the decision was "finely balanced".

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

The Commonwealth is seeking leave from the High Court to appeal a Federal Court decision that potentially paved the way for compensation to the Gumatj clan.

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Lack of household emergency plan puts millions at risk

Lack of household emergency plan puts millions at risk

Australian households are being urged to prepare for wild weather and emergencies after a survey found more than 12 million people do not have a plan.

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet

Li Cunxin, the acclaimed ballet dancer and author of Mao’s Last Dancer, is retiring as artistic director of Queensland Ballet following ill health.

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Autonomous flying taxis are still a possibility for Australia, researchers say, but will need strict regulation and more research into urban wind gusts.

Woodside to proceed with $10.6b oil project off Mexico

Woodside to proceed with $10.6b oil project off Mexico

Woodside Energy is moving forward with a $10.6 billion plan to develop the Trion oil field in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing criticism from climate activists.

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PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is comfortable if Senator David Van never returns to parliament following allegations of misconduct raised against him.

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

The prime minister says the government is seeking advice on the triggers required for a double dissolution after the Greens delayed a key housing bill.

'No involvement': Liberal MP responds to wife's funding

'No involvement': Liberal MP responds to wife's funding

'No involvement': Liberal MP responds to wife's funding

'No involvement': Liberal MP responds to wife's funding

Federal Liberal MP Warren Entsch has rebuffed questions around the awarding of an Indigenous teaching grant to his wife, saying he had nothing to do with it.

Minister seeks briefing on ABC decision to cut jobs

Minister seeks briefing on ABC decision to cut jobs

Minister seeks briefing on ABC decision to cut jobs

Minister seeks briefing on ABC decision to cut jobs

Following an announcement that the ABC will cut up to 120 jobs, the communications minister is seeking a briefing from the organisation over the decision.

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

A new report shows unleashing the power of skilled migrants and refugees could boost the Australian economy and fill workforce gaps.

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Nearly 20 years after the initial Long Walk, Michael Long is reprising his Melbourne to Canberra trip in support of an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Critical minerals plan 'sets a floor, not a ceiling'

Critical minerals plan 'sets a floor, not a ceiling'

Critical minerals plan 'sets a floor, not a ceiling'

Critical minerals plan 'sets a floor, not a ceiling'

More than a quarter of a million new jobs could be up for grabs if Australia can supply factory-ready materials for the world's electric cars and clean energy.

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Tale of new Australia in Miles Franklin shortlist debut

First-time author Kgshak Akec has made the Miles Franklin shortlist with a "novel of national significance" grounded in her own experience as a new Australian.

No country for stateless men held in detention centres

With no country to call their own, stateless people have to jump over many legal hurdles to prove they are refugees, often staying years on end in detention.

Albanese signs bilateral deal with Sultan of Brunei

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra during a state visit to Australia.

Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia

MG has revealed plans to launch the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia three days before rival BYD had promised to set a new price record.

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WA needs major investment to make ore and steel greener

Western Australia is digging in to play a lead role in decarbonising the world's energy-intensive steelmaking industry, but needs investors with deep pockets.

Australian shares up again to close at seven-week high

The local bourse has finished at its best level since May 1 after six straight days of gains as "FOMO traders" rush to catch up with the bulls.

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

Former Liberal senator David Van has been stripped of a position and is not expected to attend parliament this week following sexual harassment allegations.

Treasurer allays recession fears as economy slows

While key government bodies don't expect the economy to go backwards, Australians have been warned to prepare for a global slowdown.

Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

Improving transparency and reducing the influence of generous donors on federal elections will require significant reforms, a parliamentary committee says.

'Axis of evil': Housing bill delayed amid fiery debate

Debate on the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has been pushed back until October in a major blow to the government.

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

A key public policy think tank wants tax incentives for landlords and low-cost loans for home owners to encourage them to move from gas to electric appliances.

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