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Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names

Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names

Material relating to the PwC tax advice scandal could be counted in the thousands of documents, senators have been told.

PM backs in prescription change amid pharmacy anger

PM backs in prescription change amid pharmacy anger

PM backs in prescription change amid pharmacy anger

PM backs in prescription change amid pharmacy anger

Anthony Albanese says prescription medicine changes will make treatment more affordable, despite concerns from the Pharmacy Guild.

Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

The local share market has suffered its worst day of losses in 12 weeks, falling 1.6 per cent to close at its lowest level in two months.

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RBA warms to another rate hike as inflation keeps heat

RBA warms to another rate hike as inflation keeps heat

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has flagged several reasons to be worried about inflation as the monthly consumer price comes in higher than expected.

All new cars should be electric by 2035 'at the latest'

All new cars should be electric by 2035 'at the latest'

Submissions to Australia's fuel-efficiency standard are calling for a bold air pollution limit for new cars and a quick transition to electric vehicles.

Voice to hit road as first vote gets wheels spinning

Voice to hit road as first vote gets wheels spinning

The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted for laws to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, triggering the next phase of campaigning.

Ex-top judge seeks best deal for pelvic mesh victims

Ex-top judge seeks best deal for pelvic mesh victims

A former judge will determine how get to more money from a $300 million settlement to women affected by defective Johnson & Johnson pelvic mesh implants.

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Bold cigarette warnings on table to stub out smoking

Bold cigarette warnings on table to stub out smoking

Bold cigarette warnings on table to stub out smoking

Bold cigarette warnings on table to stub out smoking

Health Minister Mark Butler has revealed the scope of proposed new laws to control tobacco and vape use in Australia.

ACCC wary of market power in supermarket sector

ACCC wary of market power in supermarket sector

ACCC wary of market power in supermarket sector

ACCC wary of market power in supermarket sector

The consumer watchdog is keeping an eye on the concentrated supermarket sector for fear limited competition could be fuelling price hikes.

Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy

Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy

Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy

Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy

Indigenous jobs will be part of the energy transformation in Central Queensland's industrial heartland as delegates meet in Gladstone to share ideas.

Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition

Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition

Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition

Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition

Tesla and BYD are leading the race to electric transport, according to an international report, while traditional automakers Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki languish.

Defence assures nuclear subs won't be 'rust buckets'

Defence assures nuclear subs won't be 'rust buckets'

Defence assures nuclear subs won't be 'rust buckets'

Defence assures nuclear subs won't be 'rust buckets'

A senator has pushed defence officials on why the US navy should be trusted to deliver nuclear subs when previous ships were taken out of service with rust.

Sweet deal for exporters, consumers as UK deal starts

Sweet deal for exporters, consumers as UK deal starts

Sweet deal for exporters, consumers as UK deal starts

Sweet deal for exporters, consumers as UK deal starts

The free-trade agreement between Australia and the UK has come into force, creating opportunities for exporters and making some British goods cheaper.

No 'sweetheart deals' for sports-loving energy giants

No 'sweetheart deals' for sports-loving energy giants

No 'sweetheart deals' for sports-loving energy giants

No 'sweetheart deals' for sports-loving energy giants

Some of Australia's leading companies are fending off accusations they are trying to buy public support with sponsorship of sports events and the arts.

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Man told by court to stay away from Brittany Higgins

A man charged with making threats on social media says he will behave after a court banned him from contacting Brittany Higgins, her fiance and an MP.

Workplace ombudsman recovers $532m in underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman has toughened its use of powers to recover worker underpayments and deal with dodgy businesses and universities.

PwC's $1m review failed to question robodebt legality

A federal government department will consider whether it should seek a $1 million refund from PwC after it did not deliver a 2017 report on its robodebt audit.

Interest rate buffer intact despite 'mortgage prison'

The banking regulator won't budge on the income buffer required for paying off a mortgage even as rising interest rates price many out of the housing market.

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Philip Lowe urges diversity on Reserve Bank board

The Reserve Bank boss says the government of the day is responsible for picking the right people with the right backgrounds to sit on the central bank board.

Aussies allowed to live longer in the UK under new deal

Young Australians and their British counterparts will have expanded opportunities to work and live in each other's countries under a new trade deal.

Racism linked to Indigenous women’s homicides

Systemic racism within Australia’s justice system has been linked to the deaths of 151 Indigenous women in a recent study of intimate partner homicides.

Services Australia boss condemns violence towards staff

After an alleged attack on a Services Australia staff member, the head of the organisation has condemned violence against frontline workers.

The great escape from Sydney to country Australia

The Regional Movers Index shows Australians continue to leave the cities for the country after COVID-19 lockdowns, but the rush to the regions is slowing.

Escape to the country: how we're moving after COVID-19

The latest Regional Movers Index shows regional Queensland and Victoria are attracting city residents, as demand for workers drives population movements.

Calls for tougher punishment after Iran executions

Australia's Iranian community are calling for tougher action from the government and more support as their family members are executed and interrogated.

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