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Novel explores refugee journey and anti-Asian sentiment

Novel explores refugee journey and anti-Asian sentiment

Bestselling author Lang Leav delves into the painful experience of a tight-knit group of high-school friends growing up in multicultural Australia in the 1990s.

Reef run off dramatically reduced with new technology

Reef run off dramatically reduced with new technology

Reef run off dramatically reduced with new technology

Reef run off dramatically reduced with new technology

Cane farmers could dramatically reduce herbicide costs and reef run-off with a new crop sprayer project that uses artificial intelligence to identify weeds.

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

First Nations health advocates and leaders are calling on more investment for a preventable heart disease disproportionately affecting Indigenous Australians.

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Stronger botox and filler safeguards on the cards

Stronger botox and filler safeguards on the cards

Authorities are cracking down on advertising and regulations for cosmetic procedures like botox in a bid to improve safety as their popularity soars.

Soil health key to global food security, US expert says

Soil health key to global food security, US expert says

A conference exploring global food security will be told that improving soil health is vital if food security is ever to be achieved.

Alien invaders driving destruction of nature worldwide

Alien invaders driving destruction of nature worldwide

A landmark international report has detailed the extraordinary toll invasive species are taking on ecosystem health worldwide and Australia is no exception.

Mining bosses dig in over 'extreme' workplace laws

Mining bosses dig in over 'extreme' workplace laws

The mining industry has warned the prime minister against taking the sector for granted and pushing investment elsewhere with "extreme" workplace laws.

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PM looks to boost regional ties before crucial summits

PM looks to boost regional ties before crucial summits

PM looks to boost regional ties before crucial summits

PM looks to boost regional ties before crucial summits

Anthony Albanese will embark on a week-long visit to Asia ahead of critical talks with world leaders at the ASEAN and G20 summits.

Australia stands by aid after Ukraine minister resigns

Australia stands by aid after Ukraine minister resigns

Australia stands by aid after Ukraine minister resigns

Australia stands by aid after Ukraine minister resigns

The foreign affairs department says it has robust procedures in place to protect against corruption stemming from aid as the Ukrainian defence minister resigns.

Workplace changes to protect staff from undercut wages

Workplace changes to protect staff from undercut wages

Workplace changes to protect staff from undercut wages

Workplace changes to protect staff from undercut wages

The federal government has introduced its next tranche of workplace reforms targeted at employers exploiting loopholes to undercut pay.

Referendum 'not an election' as parties spar over voice

Referendum 'not an election' as parties spar over voice

Referendum 'not an election' as parties spar over voice

Referendum 'not an election' as parties spar over voice

As the Liberals and Labor step up the stoush over the structure of the voice referendum, a key 'yes' advocate says it's not time for partisanship.

Aussie shares hit three-week high after US jobs report

Aussie shares hit three-week high after US jobs report

Aussie shares hit three-week high after US jobs report

Aussie shares hit three-week high after US jobs report

The local share market has gained 0.6 per cent following a US labour market report seen to reduce the odds of another rate hike.

Star surgeon's standing scarred by 'malignant' reports

Star surgeon's standing scarred by 'malignant' reports

Star surgeon's standing scarred by 'malignant' reports

Star surgeon's standing scarred by 'malignant' reports

High-profile surgeon Munjed Al Muderis has sued Nine over stories claiming he was negligent towards patients who received his prosthetic limb implants.

Australia's newest MP pledges small business support

Australia's newest MP pledges small business support

Australia's newest MP pledges small business support

Australia's newest MP pledges small business support

Cameron Caldwell has promised to fight for small business upon entering parliament after retaining the Queensland seat of Fadden for the LNP at a by-election.

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PM declares 'no lobbying' from Qantas on Qatar decision

Anthony Albanese says his sole conversation about a Qatar Airways proposal was not with Qantas and denies blocking it to protect the Australian airline.

Live sheep exports to be phased out in 'orderly manner'

Pressure is mounting on the Albanese government to set a date for the phase-out of live sheep exports, but a panel is yet to report back with a timeframe.

Pesutto sides with Dutton on 'no' voice stance

John Pesutto has become the final Liberal leader in the country to reveal their position on the Indigenous voice to parliament, siding with Peter Dutton.

Roundup blamed for cancer pain in landmark class action

A lengthy class action to determine whether a weed killer contains a human carcinogenic has begun in the Federal Court of Australia.

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Australia raises concerns over Tibet freedom crackdown

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will continue to raise human rights concerns with China during bilateral meetings as it marks Tibet Lobby Day.

Aussie investors to lobby for gender balance by 2030

Investors want to see more women in leadership roles and more gender diversity issues addressed by the companies they back, according to a survey.

Pressure rises on borrowers as RBA weighs up rate call

Australia's central bank board is tipped to leave interest rates untouched, but the pain for borrowers is not going away.

Coalition senators hit pause on cheaper medicines veto

Labor's move to make medicines cheaper looks safe for now as the opposition awaits the result of talks between the government and pharmacists.

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

A group of doctors are warning of harm to health - physical, mental and spiritual - from the development of Beetaloo gas and more processing at Darwin Harbour.

Roberts-Smith 'knew murder claims were true as he sued'

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is battling newspapers that reported war crimes allegations against him over the cost of his failed defamation case.

Farnham's voice anthem a free kick for 'yes' campaign

One of Australia's most recognised and celebrated songs has been gifted for free to campaigners for a 'yes' vote in the Indigenous voice referendum.

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