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Renewables relief deal to help curb power price surges

Renewables relief deal to help curb power price surges

The promise of cheaper energy bills in the future could be too late for many Australian households concerned about powering their homes this winter.

Avita Medical has skin in the game after FDA approval

Avita Medical has skin in the game after FDA approval

Avita Medical has skin in the game after FDA approval

Avita Medical has skin in the game after FDA approval

Avita Medical says an expanded approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its spray-on skin solution has quintupled its market opportunity.

Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney

Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney

Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney

Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney

Domestic flights will be operating from Sydney's new international airport in late 2026, with Qantas and Jetstar the first airlines to sign up.

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Jewish groups welcome federal ban on Nazi symbols

Jewish groups welcome federal ban on Nazi symbols

Nazi symbols will be banned from being publicly displayed under tough new federal laws, with those found guilty facing jail time.

New plan to manage health impacts of climate change

New plan to manage health impacts of climate change

A national strategy will aim to ensure Australia is prepared for and can manage the impacts of climate change on the health and aged care system.

Macquarie Bank not so green with billions dipped in oil

Macquarie Bank not so green with billions dipped in oil

To align investments with global climate promises, Macquarie Group will need to increase green investments and dump billions staked on new oil and gas.

Clearing halted amid fears for highly endangered bird

Clearing halted amid fears for highly endangered bird

A conservation group fears important habitat for one of Australia's most endangered birds may have been lost after clearing was carried out at a NSW property.

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Australian shares dip after rate hike, weak GDP readout

Australian shares dip after rate hike, weak GDP readout

Australian shares dip after rate hike, weak GDP readout

Australian shares dip after rate hike, weak GDP readout

The local share market has closed down 0.2 per cent following the latest interest rate hike and underwhelming gross domestic product figures.

Australia's economy losing steam as pressures mount

Australia's economy losing steam as pressures mount

Australia's economy losing steam as pressures mount

Australia's economy losing steam as pressures mount

Australia's economic performance is starting to wane as aggressive interest rate increases continue to bite.

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink

The future of aged care will focus on helping more Australians live in their own homes for longer and a new task force will examine how this can be paid for.

Seaweed trial to suck out Barrier Reef nitrogen nasties

Seaweed trial to suck out Barrier Reef nitrogen nasties

Seaweed trial to suck out Barrier Reef nitrogen nasties

Seaweed trial to suck out Barrier Reef nitrogen nasties

Seaweed filters have been installed off Queensland in a bid to improve water quality on the Great Barrier Reef and thwart the spread of a destructive starfish.

Climate change risk added to banking watchdog's beat

Climate change risk added to banking watchdog's beat

Climate change risk added to banking watchdog's beat

Climate change risk added to banking watchdog's beat

For the first time, Australia's prudential regulator must consider climate risks as part of its work to keep banks, insurers and superannuation funds strong.

National Gallery postpones major Aboriginal art show

National Gallery postpones major Aboriginal art show

National Gallery postpones major Aboriginal art show

National Gallery postpones major Aboriginal art show

A major exhibition of Aboriginal art at the National Gallery of Australia has been postponed as the gallery investigates accusations of interference.

Jenny Craig to cease trading, employees made redundant

Jenny Craig to cease trading, employees made redundant

Jenny Craig to cease trading, employees made redundant

Jenny Craig to cease trading, employees made redundant

Administrators have been unable to find a buyer for Jenny Craig's physical stores and employees of the Australian and New Zealand business.

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Treasury 'sleeping at the wheel' on PwC tax scandal

A Senate committee is investigating the integrity of major consultancy firms after the leaking of confidential tax information shared with PwC.

Audit finds minister's meeting breached probity rules

The auditor-general has highlighted a breach of probity in a meeting attended by now-retired minister Stuart Robert, but a department begs to differ.

Defence department mismanaging logistics worth $2.6b

An audit of the Defence department has criticised its management of items worth $2.6 billion, finding it couldn't demonstrate efficient or economic management.

Nearly $400 million for disaster ready fund projects

Almost $400 million will be spent on the first part of projects for the government's new disaster ready fund.

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Brookfield touts green cred in seeking $19b Origin deal

A unit of investment giant Brookfield has reiterated its plans to invest up to $30 billion in Australian clean energy if it is allowed to buy Origin Energy.

Clothing industry put on notice over new waste levy

Australia's fashion industry has been given an ultimatum: back a new voluntary levy to deal with the mountains of waste it produces or have one forced upon it.

Inflation-beating pay rises can't be widespread: RBA

RBA governor Philip Lowe says the lowest-paid workers need to be insulated from high inflation but a surge in wages across the board could be a problem.

Treasurer heads to New Zealand for economic talks

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is travelling to New Zealand to meet with key officials as the two countries mark 40 years of their trade pact.

Commonwealth Bank fined $3.5m for breaching spam laws

The communications watchdog has imposed a record fine on the Commonwealth Bank for sending out millions of marketing emails that breached spam laws.

Australia to scrap cheque payments within seven years

Cheques are set to be replaced with digital payment alternatives under a new Commonwealth plan, but cash will remain a valid transaction option.

Indigenous communities put their hands up for justice

The federal government is moving forward on its commitment to fund justice reinvestment to help reduce the number of Indigenous people in jail.

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