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Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

A Victorian flower farmer has won the 2023 Rural Women's Award for co-founding a digital platform that links consumers with local blooms.

Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations

Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations

Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations

Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed it has launched two full investigations and five preliminary probes.

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Using credit cards to gamble online will be outlawed by legislation being introduced by the government to widen an existing ban on betting with plastic.

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Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.

Imported avocados smashed as grocery chain goes local

Imported avocados smashed as grocery chain goes local

A major supermarket chain has become the first to sell Australian avocados exclusively in all of its 586 stores, ahead of a bumper summer season.

Reef used to road-test water quality forecasting system

Reef used to road-test water quality forecasting system

The CSIRO is testing a new system on the Great Barrier Reef that could one day pump out water quality forecasts, much like weather reports.

Insurers demand action on risks to stay above water

Insurers demand action on risks to stay above water

The financial hit from catastrophes may have dropped over the past 12 months but insurance premiums keep rising, an industry report shows.

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Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

A lack of housing and job recruitment difficulties are hampering bold ambitions for prosperous regions, the Regional Australia Institute says.

Tax break to help small businesses save on energy

Tax break to help small businesses save on energy

Tax break to help small businesses save on energy

Tax break to help small businesses save on energy

The federal government will introduce laws to roll out tax deductions for businesses seeking to make more efficient use of energy.

No El Nino for now but authorities remain on alert

No El Nino for now but authorities remain on alert

No El Nino for now but authorities remain on alert

No El Nino for now but authorities remain on alert

The prospect of hotter, drier weather has authorities concerned even as the Bureau of Meteorology holds off on declaring an El Nino event.

Australian shares edge higher after choppy session

Australian shares edge higher after choppy session

Australian shares edge higher after choppy session

Australian shares edge higher after choppy session

After being down by as much as 0.5 per cent before lunchtime, the local share market has finished the day 0.2 per cent higher.

Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality

Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality

Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality

Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality

Work should soon start on thousands of social and affordable homes with a $10 billion housing investment fund set to pass federal parliament.

Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders

Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders

Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders

Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders

The inclusion of changes to protect first responders and domestic violence survivors in Labor's workplace bill has been labelled a "cynical ploy".

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Australia's defence minister is overseeing the introduction of laws aimed at protecting national secrets and keeping classified information away from enemies.

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Actor's lawsuit claims Rocky Horror Show victimisation

Actor Christie Whelan Browne has sued the firm behind the Rocky Horror Show, saying she deserved better over its response to sexual harassment complaints.

River narrows for passing new Murray-Darling Basin plan

The government will need the Greens to tick off on its new Murray-Darling Basin plan after the coalition resolved to oppose the deal.

Businesses trundling along, despite consumer caution

Australian businesses are still faring relatively well but consumers remain fearful, despite the interest rate hiking cycle drawing to a close.

Biggest super fund 'engaged' with Woodside over climate

A leading investor rejects allegations of "greenwashing" over its support for three Woodside Energy directors, including resources stalwart Ian Macfarlane.

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Racism and fear claims levelled at referendum campaigns

The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns have accused each other of misleading the Australians as the deadline to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament draws near.

Male colleague used to ‘breathe on my neck’: Andrews

As debate continues on new laws to improve the culture of parliament house, a former coalition government minister says she was harassed during question time.

Bush food in favour as trade savours indigenous flavour

Rapid growth is forecast for Australia's native food industry with unique flavours and their Indigenous producers a big drawcard at a major trade show.

'Need for vigilance' against foreign interference: MP

The chair of the intelligence and security committee wants people to be vigilant amid allegations a Chinese spy infiltrated the UK parliament.

MG3 hatchback takes out 'cheapest car to run' title

A large SUV can cost almost twice as much as a compact car to run, while people movers and all-terrain vehicles are the most expensive, a new study shows.

Cost of living crisis a double whammy as poor pay more

Australians on lower incomes often pay more for the same basic essentials due to being less able to shop around or buy in bulk, a new report has found.

Audit to identify Australia's worst mobile black spots

Work mapping the country's worst areas for mobile coverage could begin next year after the government called for tenders in a $20 million project.

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