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Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

No more cases of a deadly bird flu strain have been detected with tests continuing as sick or dead seabirds are discovered on beaches.

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Australians with diabetes, heart disease, obesity and menopause paid thousands and spoke with fake doctors who said their lives were at risk, a watchdog claims.

'Lehrmann guy' attempts to transform defamation case

'Lehrmann guy' attempts to transform defamation case

'Lehrmann guy' attempts to transform defamation case

'Lehrmann guy' attempts to transform defamation case

A former producer has accused media giants of conspiracy and tried to have the justice in the Bruce Lehrmann case subpoenaed before his own defamation trial.

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Australian shares dip as slump in miners drags on

Australian shares dip as slump in miners drags on

Easing oil prices and stronger bank stocks have not been enough to lift the local bourse, as weak metals prices continue to weigh on the mining sector.

Health fears after weedkiller approved for ongoing use

Health fears after weedkiller approved for ongoing use

A decision to approve the ongoing use of toxic weedkillers has been slammed by an advocacy group which warns it leaves people at risk of deadly diseases.

Long, expensive 'slog' between health studies and work

Long, expensive 'slog' between health studies and work

Unpaid prac placements for health students, amounting to hundreds of hours of free work, are in the crosshairs of independent MPs and 43,000 petitioners.

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Controversial changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will get a parliamentary green light after Labor made a handful of concessions.

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Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

The rights to life, family and home are under threat from fossil fuel expansion by Australia and other nations, argue claimants of a landmark climate case.

One Nation monoculture claim red-carded as 'nonsense'

One Nation monoculture claim red-carded as 'nonsense'

One Nation monoculture claim red-carded as 'nonsense'

One Nation monoculture claim red-carded as 'nonsense'

Anthony Albanese has pushed back on Pauline Hanson's call for Australia to be a monoculture, citing the nation's World Cup squad as proof of its diversity.

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Researchers are installing more underwater microphones to track whale migration in Australia and they are already hearing out-of-this-world calls.

KPMG chairman, partners to exit scandal-tainted firm

KPMG chairman, partners to exit scandal-tainted firm

KPMG chairman, partners to exit scandal-tainted firm

KPMG chairman, partners to exit scandal-tainted firm

Two KPMG audit partners who allegedly accessed confidential information are leaving the accounting firm, along with its national chairman.

UK PM's political demise 'hard to watch' for Aussie MPs

UK PM's political demise 'hard to watch' for Aussie MPs

UK PM's political demise 'hard to watch' for Aussie MPs

UK PM's political demise 'hard to watch' for Aussie MPs

Keir Starmer's resignation as British prime minister has drawn a mixed reaction from Australia's political leaders.

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Crisis interventions for young people seeking counselling have more than tripled in recent years with kids still worried about the stigma of seeking help.

Up sticks: great escape to the country at record high

Up sticks: great escape to the country at record high

Up sticks: great escape to the country at record high

Up sticks: great escape to the country at record high

For every four people moving from the capital cities to the regions, there are only three going in the other direction, new migration figures show.

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US no longer viewed as Australia's most important ally

A majority of Australians believe the nation's relationship with the United States has been superseded by ties with another world power, polling suggests.

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

The poultry industry and authorities are preparing for the possible spread of a deadly avian flu strain and the impact it could have on egg and chicken prices.

Aussie shares edge lower as WiseTech leads IT sell-off

Modest gains in financials, consumer discretionaries and industrials have softened the blow of an IT and health care stock sell-off in a weak start to the week.

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party.

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Australia's Eddie aims to go even faster in Glasgow

Eddie Nketia produced some eye-opening 100m sprint times recently. He wants more on debut in a strong Australian Commonwealth Games athletics team.

Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return

Drivers will pay 16 cents a litre more for petrol and diesel from July as battles over taxes on fuel open up on multiple fronts.

Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

A major partner will buy Australia's world-leading radar system under a multibillion-dollar deal, making it the nation's largest defence export agreement.

Supplier sees signs illegal tobacco crackdown hits mark

Metcash is shrugging off a fairly lacklustre trading year triggered by geopolitical uncertainty and cost-of-living pressures by reporting signs of a pick-up.

Master sevens coach Walsh lands vital new RA role

Rio Olympics gold medal-winning sevens coach Tim Walsh has been unveiled as Rugby Australia's new women's high-performance boss.

Shoe chain tells UK share predator offer is 'rejected'

The owner of some of Australia's best-known footwear store chains has rejected a zero-premium takeover offer from a British retailer.

The house price question tying politicians in knots

Political leaders insist they want house prices to keep growing as interest rate hikes and new tax changes take a toll on the market.

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