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Answer to productivity could be AI-driven assistants

Answer to productivity could be AI-driven assistants

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

History and tradition woven through national field days

History and tradition woven through national field days

History and tradition woven through national field days

History and tradition woven through national field days

The Australian National Field Days showcased the latest in agricultural innovation but among the shiny new gadgets yesteryear was ever present.

'Serious concerns' over Australia's soil carbon scheme

'Serious concerns' over Australia's soil carbon scheme

'Serious concerns' over Australia's soil carbon scheme

'Serious concerns' over Australia's soil carbon scheme

Soil scientists are warning Australia's soil carbon farming scheme is flawed and risks overestimating the country's greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

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Cryogenics the key to saving natives from killer rust

Cryogenics the key to saving natives from killer rust

Scientists working to combat the invasive spread of myrtle rust have taken to cryogenically preserving native plants under threat until a solution can be found.

Albanese prepares for China following US talks

Albanese prepares for China following US talks

Having returned from an official visit to the United States, Anthony Albanese is gearing up for top-level talks in China.

Federal pollies take getting fit for office literally

Federal pollies take getting fit for office literally

Prominent politicians have engaged in a month-long fitness challenge, with the man in charge of the 'competition' portfolio ironically winning the lot.

'Facebook for cows' technology tackling cattle theft

'Facebook for cows' technology tackling cattle theft

New Australian technology that uses facial recognition for livestock has had positive early results and is being sought by international farmers.

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Going with the flow to run renewables round the clock

Going with the flow to run renewables round the clock

Going with the flow to run renewables round the clock

Going with the flow to run renewables round the clock

The high-tech battery behind a $20 million project could be the answer to using solar and wind power 24 hours a day and kickstart a new supply chain.

Crypto projects still building through bear market

Crypto projects still building through bear market

Crypto projects still building through bear market

Crypto projects still building through bear market

The Australian co-founder of decentralised finance project Maple Finance says that crypto has been rebounding after several high-profile collapses last year.

Warning for Australians in Lebanon amid conflict

Warning for Australians in Lebanon amid conflict

Warning for Australians in Lebanon amid conflict

Warning for Australians in Lebanon amid conflict

The government has again warned Australians about the volatile security situation in Lebanon as Israel's war on Hamas threatens to spread across the region.

Drug possession decriminalised in one Aust jurisdiction

Drug possession decriminalised in one Aust jurisdiction

Drug possession decriminalised in one Aust jurisdiction

Drug possession decriminalised in one Aust jurisdiction

An Australian jurisdiction will not criminally punish people caught with small amounts of illicit drugs in what could be a test case for the rest of the nation.

Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion

Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion

Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion

Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion

There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.

Australian shares drop for fifth week in past six

Australian shares drop for fifth week in past six

Australian shares drop for fifth week in past six

Australian shares drop for fifth week in past six

The local share market has closed slightly higher for the day, but finished the week down 1.1 per cent after hitting a one-year low on Thursday.

Rural phone coverage reform to be a 'long conversation'

Rural phone coverage reform to be a 'long conversation'

Rural phone coverage reform to be a 'long conversation'

Rural phone coverage reform to be a 'long conversation'

Advances in mobile, wireless and satellite tech are likely to feature in coming discussions ahead of an overhaul of telecommunication services in the bush.

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Assange future raised in Albanese-Biden talks

The issue of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's future has been raised in talks between Anthony Albanese and Joe Biden in Washington.

Government faces global and local calls for tax reform

Australia should consider revenue raising options that are less vulnerable to an ageing population than income tax, the OECD says.

Safe Work report recommends ban on engineered stone

Workplace health and safety ministers will determine later this year whether to ban engineered stone, after recommendations to do so by the watchdog.

Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody

The UN and the Palestinian embassy have demanded the release of a stateless Palestinian man who has been in immigration detention for a decade in Australia.

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Flag-chasing Kangaroos keen for something to Crow about

North Melbourne are determined to make a statement against AFLW powerhouse Adelaide, following defeats to fellow premiership contenders Brisbane and Melbourne.

Asbestos disease danger 'far from over', says watchdog

Though most Australians understand the risks of asbestos exposure, many have grown complacent when handling the dangerous material.

'Test of our time': PM says China projects its values

Anthony Albanese has wrapped up an official visit to the United States with a reflection on China's attempts to change the status quo.

Thousands in solar savings light up family budgets

Households with solar panels are saving up to $1350 on their power bills while those with larger batteries are pocketing $2252, energy department figures show.

'Duty to assist' key to ending homelessness

Homelessness Australia says its possible to end homelessness within a decade if Australia can muster the political and financial will.

Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair

Corporate heavyweight Michael Chaney says proposed changes to Australia's labour laws would add complexity and cost.

Govt policies 'anti-farming' says new farmers' boss

The new president of the National Farmers' Federation has taken aim at key government policies including water buybacks and industrial relations reforms.

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