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More Australia-Indonesia flights disrupted by volcano

More Australia-Indonesia flights disrupted by volcano

Eruptions at Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano have caused ash clouds, forcing airlines to cancel flights amid safety concerns.

Social media ban passes the test for school principals

Social media ban passes the test for school principals

Social media ban passes the test for school principals

Social media ban passes the test for school principals

Banning under 16s from social media would be critical for the wellbeing of young people, a peak body for school principals says.

Heavenly voices take centre stage for Superstar revival

Heavenly voices take centre stage for Superstar revival

Heavenly voices take centre stage for Superstar revival

Heavenly voices take centre stage for Superstar revival

The new production of Jesus Christ Superstar will be more rock 'n' roll than musical when it returns to its original Australian home.

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Coalition backs defence export permit rules for Israel

Coalition backs defence export permit rules for Israel

Australia will maintain its current laws for defence export permits if the coalition wins government at the next federal election, a key Liberal senator says.

Pay growth running faster than price rises

Pay growth running faster than price rises

Workers have logged another quarter of real wage growth that, thankfully, is not strong enough to push back interest rate cuts.

Dozens of 'forever chemicals' yet to be assessed

Dozens of 'forever chemicals' yet to be assessed

A parliamentary inquiry into PFAS substances has heard almost 20 per cent of the chemicals in the regulator's inventory have not been fully assessed.

Trump will 'hopefully' forgive Kevin Rudd: opposition

Trump will 'hopefully' forgive Kevin Rudd: opposition

The coalition's foreign policy priorities have been outlined, with support for under-fire US ambassador and former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd.

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High Court lets Indigenous woman pursue abuse damages

High Court lets Indigenous woman pursue abuse damages

High Court lets Indigenous woman pursue abuse damages

High Court lets Indigenous woman pursue abuse damages

The High Court has ruled an Aboriginal woman can pursue damages on some allegations of historical sexual and physical abuse while in state care in Queensland.

'Gone backwards': Hopes fund can revive home-building

'Gone backwards': Hopes fund can revive home-building

'Gone backwards': Hopes fund can revive home-building

'Gone backwards': Hopes fund can revive home-building

A $900 million fund has been welcomed by economists hopeful it will modernise the construction industry where productivity has been flat for three decades.

Gas producer slams ideological folly, warns of shortage

Gas producer slams ideological folly, warns of shortage

Gas producer slams ideological folly, warns of shortage

Gas producer slams ideological folly, warns of shortage

A domestic gas producer has warned of rising power bills and energy shortages if significant headwinds, including green tape and activism, go unchallenged.

Old tactics to be used in trade negotiations with Trump

Old tactics to be used in trade negotiations with Trump

Old tactics to be used in trade negotiations with Trump

Old tactics to be used in trade negotiations with Trump

Australia will use a tried tactic to stop the US under a second Trump presidency from imposing tariffs on imports, as it looks to expand its role in disputes.

Another 300 jobs to go as low prices close lithium mine

Another 300 jobs to go as low prices close lithium mine

Another 300 jobs to go as low prices close lithium mine

Another 300 jobs to go as low prices close lithium mine

Another lithium mine has been shuttered as Mineral Resources looks to preserve cash, joining the ranks of firms trying to survive the battery mineral's slump.

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Extraordinary growth in renewable energy is not enough to offset the "humungous challenge" of Australia's fossil fuels, a carbon tracker warns.

Dutton supports abortion access, hits out at 'games'

Dutton supports abortion access, hits out at 'games'

Dutton supports abortion access, hits out at 'games'

Dutton supports abortion access, hits out at 'games'

Peter Dutton backs a woman's right to access abortion services, and has hit out at attempts to "play games" with a state-based issue.

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Tabcorp served up fine for taking illegal tennis bets

Tabcorp has paid a more than $260,000 fine for accepting bets during 69 tennis matches while the sporting event was under way.

Major Australian university launches 'AI first' policy

University students will be encouraged to use artificial intelligence programs to complete assignments and research projects under a bold policy change.

Teens watching porn earlier spurs harmful attitudes

Young women are being exposed to porn at a much earlier age and even though teenagers know it's harmful, they admit to learning about sex and dating from it.

One-third of referred telco complaints unresolved

One in three complaints made by telco consumers to the sector's ombudsman remained unresolved at the end of the latest reporting period.

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Super fund in strife over $20m in delayed payments

Superannuation fund Cbus has been accused of failing to process $20 million worth of death and disability claims in a timely manner.

Australia pledges closer defence ties with Philippines

Defence Minister Richard Marles has held talks with his Philippines counterpart on Australian soil for the first time.

Coles calls out 'politicisation' of cost of living

Politicians are unfairly attacking supermarket chains to provide answers to difficult questions about inflation, grocery giant Coles says.

Miners dig a hole for ASX again as commodities fall

The local bourse has ended 0.1 per cent lower as falling commodity prices hit energy and materials stocks.

Big police pay rise sparks ructions in other wage deals

Police and nurses point to a big pay increase for officers in one jurisdiction while threatening strike action as their wage negotiations deteriorate.

Competition at Sydney Airport 'less than we like'

There is less competition at Australia's busiest airport than what the nation's consumer watchdog would like, as it supports reform of flight slots.

North skipper Kearney's AFLW All-Australian streak ends

North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney has missed out on an All-Australian nod for the first time in her AFLW career, while Hawthorn dominated the extended squad.

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