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Parkinson hailed as a great friend of Australia

Parkinson hailed as a great friend of Australia

The prime minister and a fellow broadcaster have paid tribute to the late Sir Michael Parkinson, who "had a large corner of his heart for Australia".

Seven's small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle

Seven's small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle

Seven's small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle

Seven's small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle

Seven has been offered a delay in producing thousands of documents in an ongoing spat over who pays the costs of Ben Roberts-Smith's failed defamation lawsuit.

Magellan names new chairman amid big drop in profit

Magellan names new chairman amid big drop in profit

Magellan names new chairman amid big drop in profit

Magellan names new chairman amid big drop in profit

Andrew Formica will take over as Magellan chairman from Hamish McLennan as the fund manager announced its full-year profit dropped 57 per cent to $174 million.

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Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns

Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns

Australia needs policy changes, more vehicle chargers and a bigger focus on regional areas to catch up to progress in low-emissions transport.

Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble

Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble

The Australian share market closed down 0.7 per cent to a five-week low, while the local currency had dropped under 64 US cents on a weak jobs report.

More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear

More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear

Labor heavyweights have stared down calls for a super profits tax and an end to native logging as party members prepare to debate nuclear submarines.

Narrow point in gender gap yet women still earning less

Narrow point in gender gap yet women still earning less

Women still earn 13 per cent less than men in full-time work on average despite a second straight narrowing of the pay gap between genders.

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Jobless figures 'final nail in coffin' for rates hike

Jobless figures 'final nail in coffin' for rates hike

Jobless figures 'final nail in coffin' for rates hike

Jobless figures 'final nail in coffin' for rates hike

Australia's unemployment rate rose to 3.7 per cent in July, fuelling expectations the cash rate could remain on hold in a relief for home owners.

Vietnam veteran on 50th anniversary: 'Don't have wars'

Vietnam veteran on 50th anniversary: 'Don't have wars'

Vietnam veteran on 50th anniversary: 'Don't have wars'

Vietnam veteran on 50th anniversary: 'Don't have wars'

Vietnam veteran Patrick O'Hara has reflected on the impact of the war, 50 years on from the end of Australia's involvement.

Coach Jones curses media negativity around Wallabies

Coach Jones curses media negativity around Wallabies

Coach Jones curses media negativity around Wallabies

Coach Jones curses media negativity around Wallabies

Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will prove critics wrong at next month's Rugby World Cup, including the media whom he believes are too negative about the team.

Pandemic drives uptick in Australia's health workforce

Pandemic drives uptick in Australia's health workforce

Pandemic drives uptick in Australia's health workforce

Pandemic drives uptick in Australia's health workforce

The number of Australians registered as health practitioners has risen by 18 per cent over the past four years, with new nurses leading the way.

Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy

Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy

Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy

Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy

Improving biodiversity and expanding Australia's plantation estate are part of a proposed rewrite of the national forest policy committed to by the government.

'Yes' camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants

'Yes' camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants

'Yes' camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants

'Yes' camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants

Ahead of the voice referendum, Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has issued a call to arms for 'yes' supporters at Labor's national conference.

All-in brawl in nation's capital over housing solution

All-in brawl in nation's capital over housing solution

All-in brawl in nation's capital over housing solution

All-in brawl in nation's capital over housing solution

A solution to Australia's housing crisis is unlikely to be agreed upon as the federal government, Greens and coalition butt heads over competing proposals.

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Labor dissenters look to implode nuclear submarine pact

Defence Minister Richard Marles is working to have the Labor Party stamp the government's commitment to nuclear submarines amid an internal push against them.

Recycling firm fined for underpaying refugees $200K

The Federal Court has fined a Victorian recycling firm nearly $400,000 for wage theft of five refugees who were underpaid by about $200,000 over a year.

Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit

Origin Energy expects another tough year for cash-strapped customers after posting an FY23 net profit of $1.06 billion as it prepares for a foreign takeover.

Confidence low among pharmacists after medicine change

A new study has found confidence in the pharmacy industry has dropped to a decade low in the wake of a government policy change on the dispensing of medicines.

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Telstra gets mobile and calls in full-year $2.1b profit

Telstra chief executive Vicky Brady says Telstra's T25 strategy is on pace to deliver most of its objectives.

Five Australian species at immediate risk of extinction

Five Australian species are at immediate risk of extinction and another 41 are in so much strife they must be listed as critically endangered, experts say.

Deal for new dwellings to get nation's house in order

A new target of 1.2 million dwellings and rental and planning reforms are among steps agreed to by national cabinet to tackle Australia's housing crisis.

Australia's pact with California a sign of the climes

Australia will work with one of America's sunniest states to tackle climate change, protect biodiversity and fuel the renewable energy transition.

Australian shares suffer worst losses in six weeks

The local share market has finished down 1.5 per cent, with the technology, financials and materials sectors suffering even greater losses.

Fans flock to live sites as Matilda-mania takes over

Thousands of fans are expected to pack Stadium Australia for the Matildas' World Cup semi-final against England and millions more will tune in from home.

NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog

NBN Co has launched a revised pricing plan for broadband, after previous efforts were knocked back by the consumer watchdog.

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