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China trade ban may be unwrapped in time for Christmas

China trade ban may be unwrapped in time for Christmas

China could lift punitive trade bans on Australian exports in time for Christmas as the Albanese government works to steady the diplomatic relationship.

Growth forecasts take shine off bumper pay packets

Growth forecasts take shine off bumper pay packets

Growth forecasts take shine off bumper pay packets

Growth forecasts take shine off bumper pay packets

Worker pay packets recorded the biggest quarterly jump in the history of the official wage price index survey, but annual growth is still trailing inflation.

'Unlikely prisoner' tells remarkable story of survival

'Unlikely prisoner' tells remarkable story of survival

'Unlikely prisoner' tells remarkable story of survival

'Unlikely prisoner' tells remarkable story of survival

Australian economist Sean Turnell became an unlikely prisoner when convicted of being a spy by the Myanmar military but optimism kept hopes of freedom alive.

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Teen binge drinking rate down ahead of schoolies events

Teen binge drinking rate down ahead of schoolies events

A federal government study has found a 15 per cent decrease in 14 to 24-year-olds participating in binge drinking over the past 12 months.

PM accuses Dutton of weaponising anti-Semitism

PM accuses Dutton of weaponising anti-Semitism

Anthony Albanese has hit back at opposition criticism of the government response to the conflict in the Middle East, urging greater social cohesion.

Qld braces for COVID cases as infection wave lifts

Qld braces for COVID cases as infection wave lifts

Cases of COVID-19 are expected to surge in Queensland over the next fortnight but the chief health officer has vehemently ruled out imposing a mask mandate.

Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention

Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention

The government is working on emergency legislation following the High Court's decision that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful.

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No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

David McBride has had a setback after a judge ruled he couldn't claim he acted in the public interest to disclose classified information alleging war crimes.

US brand plans to drive electric car sales Down Under

General Motors is planning an electric return to the Australian market, revealing it will launch a battery-powered Cadillac and two retail stores.

Cyber security chief on leave over workplace matter

Cyber security chief on leave over workplace matter

Cyber security chief on leave over workplace matter

Cyber security chief on leave over workplace matter

Air Marshal Darren Goldie will end his tenure as National Cyber Security Coordinator after being recalled to Defence over a workplace matter.

Coalition calls for federal ban on Nazi salute

Coalition calls for federal ban on Nazi salute

Coalition calls for federal ban on Nazi salute

Coalition calls for federal ban on Nazi salute

The federal opposition have criticised new laws banning hate symbols for not prohibiting the Nazi salute.

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

An asylum seeker has settled a claim against the federal government and security contractor Serco over his treatment in immigration detention.

'Minister for Higher Airfares' slowing airline recovery

'Minister for Higher Airfares' slowing airline recovery

'Minister for Higher Airfares' slowing airline recovery

'Minister for Higher Airfares' slowing airline recovery

Flight Centre says air travel competition and prices continue to improve but the market's recovery has been impeded by the federal government.

Move into mobile helps Aristocrat hit profit jackpot

Move into mobile helps Aristocrat hit profit jackpot

Move into mobile helps Aristocrat hit profit jackpot

Move into mobile helps Aristocrat hit profit jackpot

Aristocrat Leisure's full-year profit was up 13 per cent for the 12 months to September 30.

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COVID wedding provisions to be made permanent

Those looking to tie the knot will be able to fill out a marriage notice virtually but the couple, celebrant and two witnesses must be present at the wedding.

Access to national redress scheme to be expanded

It's hoped new laws introduced to federal parliament will make it easier for survivors of institutional child sex abuse to access the national redress scheme.

One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

It's one of three electric vehicles to launch in Australia for less than $40,000 and Carsales has named the MG4 as the best new car of 2023.

Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in next five years

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' latest Health of the Nation report calls for measures to help retain and increase the GP workforce.

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Atlassian issues AI advice to prevent 'oops' moments

Software giant Atlassian will issue guidance to firms considering the use generative AI tools in their businesses to avoid unintended outcomes.

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Reports of cybercrime have surged in the last 12 months but a government intelligence agency says there are many more instances not reported.

Social fabric strained amid growing financial pain

Australia's social cohesion is under pressure on multiple fronts, including financial stress and worsening economic inequality.

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

As the housing crisis continues and rents rise, a coalition of housing and homelessness organisations is calling for specific measures to help young people.

Pacific workers gain new government benefits

Eligible Pacific islanders and their families living and working in Australia are set to gain access to government benefits.

Consumers still being hammered on meat prices

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt wants the supermarkets to do more about dropping meat prices but hasn't supported calls for the ACCC to investigate.

Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Proposed new laws will make it easier for Australia, the US and UK to share military technology and harder for the tech to fall into foreign hands.

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