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Commercial mushroom growers reassure shoppers on safety

Commercial mushroom growers reassure shoppers on safety

The Australian Mushroom Growers Association has reminded consumers that commercially grown mushrooms are not dangerous, after the deaths of three Victorians.

Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise

Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise

Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise

Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise

House prices are down in most regional markets with real estate analysts pointing to interest rates and migration after the COVID-19 pandemic as factors.

'No' campaign leader reveals workers sacked for racism

'No' campaign leader reveals workers sacked for racism

'No' campaign leader reveals workers sacked for racism

'No' campaign leader reveals workers sacked for racism

A leading 'no' campaigner is under pressure to reveal more details about volunteers who were sacked for racist comments, one of which was "very anti-Semitic".

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Workplace changes slated for year's end but fight looms

Workplace changes slated for year's end but fight looms

Employment Minister Tony Burke is pushing ahead with a new tranche of industrial relations reform but faces a fight from the business lobby and opposition.

Afghans losing hope two years after Taliban takeover

Afghans losing hope two years after Taliban takeover

Afghans face a daily life and death struggle as they wait for humanitarian visas two years after the fall of Kabul, with calls growing for Australia to do more.

ALP national conference touted as a litmus test for PM

ALP national conference touted as a litmus test for PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is working to stamp his authority over Labor's platform as he faces internal pushes against key government policy.

Poor in 'war of survival' as more face financial stress

Poor in 'war of survival' as more face financial stress

The devastating extent of poverty in Australia has been laid bare, with the nation's charities reporting people are struggling to survive.

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Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Unions have warned tax loopholes used by multinational companies would impact ordinary Australians and lead to fewer government services.

'That is progress': optimism as wages climb again

'That is progress': optimism as wages climb again

'That is progress': optimism as wages climb again

'That is progress': optimism as wages climb again

Workers feeling the pinch amid inflationary pressures may finally be experiencing some relief, with wage growth catching up to a key cost of living measure.

Green tariffs on the cards for imported steel, cement

Green tariffs on the cards for imported steel, cement

Green tariffs on the cards for imported steel, cement

Green tariffs on the cards for imported steel, cement

A new policy which could help Australian businesses compete against countries with weaker emissions settings has been flagged by the climate change minister.

New processor drives soundproof growth for Cochlear

New processor drives soundproof growth for Cochlear

New processor drives soundproof growth for Cochlear

New processor drives soundproof growth for Cochlear

Cochlear shares are up strongly after the hearing implant manufacturer beat estimates with a 10 per cent jump in underlying net profit.

Pressure on national cabinet to address renter's woes

Pressure on national cabinet to address renter's woes

Pressure on national cabinet to address renter's woes

Pressure on national cabinet to address renter's woes

Housing will top the agenda for national cabinet when it meets on Wednesday and government leaders are facing pressure to address a growing rental crisis.

Report to shine light on future economic shifts

Report to shine light on future economic shifts

Report to shine light on future economic shifts

Report to shine light on future economic shifts

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will soon release the government's response to the latest Intergenerational Report, a guide for Australia's future economic outlook.

University launches flying car course, no pilots needed

University launches flying car course, no pilots needed

University launches flying car course, no pilots needed

University launches flying car course, no pilots needed

Self-flying cars are the subject of a new university course, with software engineers encouraged to retrain to join the futuristic transport industry.

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SMS firm allowed scammer to impersonate major companies

More than 100 scam texts impersonating prominent companies were sent through a free trial offered by an SMS firm that failed to carry out verification checks.

Tool exposes 'risky' assumptions behind climate pledges

Some companies are too reliant on "risky" carbon capture and storage assumptions when claiming they are meeting global climate targets, data shows.

Rescuers search for four missing Aussies off Aceh

Australian tourists are missing after their boat disappeared off the Indonesian coast where local authorities have begun a search and rescue operation.

Aust shares drop and Aussie dollar hits nine-month low

The local share market closed down 0.86 per cent and the Australian dollar was buying less than 65 US cents amid fears about China's faltering economy.

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Qantas seeks sky-high support for Indigenous voice

Qantas planes will take to the skies featuring the Yes23 campaign logo, in support of the Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Call to arms to tackle national invasion of feral deer

Most of Australia could be invaded by feral deer without coordinated efforts to control and cull them, the first national plan of attack warns.

Rinehart backs plan for wealth to return to regions

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart says economic gains from regional communities should be returned to the area from which they were generated.

Sweet tooth tax could cure hip pocket pain: dentists

Dentists say imposing a tax on sugary drinks could help fund public oral care, as data shows many Australians struggle to afford their services.

Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline

As business conditions and consumer sentiment soften across the country, operators are looking to credit cards to manage their finances, but there are pitfalls.

Data reveals Australia's surprise electric car hotspots

Beachside suburbs and the nation's capital are among the top locations for electric vehicles, according to analysis released by a peak motoring group.

Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis

As little as one in 100 rentals are affordable for essential workers, and the cost of housing is looming as a key issue when national cabinet meets this week.

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