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Boozers reach for cheap hooch as sales lag at Endeavour

Boozers reach for cheap hooch as sales lag at Endeavour

Liquor retailer Endeavour Group says shoppers are switching to cheaper products at Dan Murphy's and BWS as the company struggles to keep up with competitors.

PM's seat would go under Nats' plan for next election

PM's seat would go under Nats' plan for next election

PM's seat would go under Nats' plan for next election

PM's seat would go under Nats' plan for next election

As the electoral commission considers which federal seat to cut in NSW, the Nationals have offered up Anthony Albanese's as Labor and Liberal also suggest foes.

Workplace bill won't force workers off casual contracts

Workplace bill won't force workers off casual contracts

Workplace bill won't force workers off casual contracts

Workplace bill won't force workers off casual contracts

Casual workers will not be forced off their contracts if the government's workplace reforms pass after hospitality bodies secured an amendment to the bill.

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Croc block - traditional medicine provides pain relief

Croc block - traditional medicine provides pain relief

When John Watson lost his finger to a crocodile he treated the pain with traditional medicine from the Kimberley, which his people are working to commercialise.

Aust shares wobble as investors fear wider Mideast war

Aust shares wobble as investors fear wider Mideast war

The local share market has closed 0.8 per cent lower amid fears the conflict in the oil-rich Middle East could spread to neighbouring countries.

Industry backs patience on high-quality EU trade deal

Industry backs patience on high-quality EU trade deal

Talks on a landmark free trade agreement between the European Union and Australia have collapsed following the latest round of negotiations.

Retail sales dig in with hotter than expected growth

Retail sales dig in with hotter than expected growth

The new iPhone model, government policies and unseasonably warm weather have all helped prop up retail sales ahead of a much-anticipated cash rate decision.

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Optimism China might lift more export trade bans

Optimism China might lift more export trade bans

Optimism China might lift more export trade bans

Optimism China might lift more export trade bans

There is growing optimism China could lift further tariffs on Australian products as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit the country.

Six former prime ministers urge end to religious hatred

Six former prime ministers urge end to religious hatred

Six former prime ministers urge end to religious hatred

Six former prime ministers urge end to religious hatred

Former Australian prime ministers from both sides of the political divide are calling for the community to unite behind Israelis and Palestinians.

Sneaky salt shock prompts calls for mandatory limits

Sneaky salt shock prompts calls for mandatory limits

Sneaky salt shock prompts calls for mandatory limits

Sneaky salt shock prompts calls for mandatory limits

There are calls to restrict the amount of salt in certain foods as the nation's intake is way above recommended levels but poor choices aren't always to blame.

Mining giant says workplace reform threatens diversity

Mining giant says workplace reform threatens diversity

Mining giant says workplace reform threatens diversity

Mining giant says workplace reform threatens diversity

The federal government has been accused of putting workplace diversity at risk through its labour loophole laws, but unions beg to differ.

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Two climate companies are teaming up to put thousands more electric vehicles into Australian mines, with forecasts thousands will be in use by 2026.

Import ban needed to deal with silicosis risk: unions

Import ban needed to deal with silicosis risk: unions

Import ban needed to deal with silicosis risk: unions

Import ban needed to deal with silicosis risk: unions

The construction union has urged the federal government not to shirk responsibility on engineered stone, calling for an import ban on the cancerous material.

Qantas defends allegations of misleading ticket sales

Qantas defends allegations of misleading ticket sales

Qantas defends allegations of misleading ticket sales

Qantas defends allegations of misleading ticket sales

Qantas has rejected allegations by the ACCC it acted improperly by selling tickets for already cancelled flights, saying customers were offered alternatives.

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Major expansion of navy surface fleet required: report

The Royal Australian Navy is "overlooked and underresourced" and needs a major boost to its fleet amid increasing geostrategic competition, a report has found.

Bank lending not helping Australia's ailing environment

Australian Conservation Foundation research has questioned the lending practices of Australian banks and their impact on nature.

Power shift as Indigenous people want clean energy say

Indigenous Australians are demanding a seat at the table in the clean energy sector and are turning to the Canadian experience as a positive model.

Defiance and demands as thousands rally over Gaza war

The streets of Sydney and Melbourne have been flooded with protesters as Australian communities remain divided over the conflict in the Middle East.

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Rally against wind farm generates major public support

Residents of Wollongong opposed to an offshore wind farm dubbed 'an environmental disaster waiting to happen' have rallied to bring the project to a halt.

Treasurer, opposition trade blows on economy

Australia's major parties are going tit-for-tat on economic credibility, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers suggesting the opposition misrepresented tax data.

Fresh insights into retail sector, housing market

Consumers have been reining in their spending in response to high interest rates and new data may signal a continuation of this trend.

PM confirms Assange was raised with President Biden

Anthony Albanese says America needs to end its prosecution of Julian Assange, as the Wikileaks founder remains in a UK prison, fighting extradition to the US.

Australia no 'go-betweens' in breakthrough China trip

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has opened up on his forthcoming trip to China, denying Australia is there to help send a message on America's behalf.

Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

A top Toyota executive says hybrid cars are a better fit for Australian drivers right now but Tesla and the industry are hitting back in a fiery debate.

Answer to productivity could be AI-driven assistants

Microsoft is expanding its Australian base in anticipation of enormous growth in generative artificial intelligence.

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