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Rinehart backs plan for wealth to return to regions

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

Sweet tooth tax could cure hip pocket pain: dentists

Sweet tooth tax could cure hip pocket pain: dentists

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

Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline

Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline

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.

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Data reveals Australia's surprise electric car hotspots

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

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.

Farmers on front line of battle against invasive deer

Farmers on front line of battle against invasive deer

Landholders will play a key role in a national plan to control numbers of feral deer, but critics say a more consistent approach is needed.

Program deadly serious about sparking science passion

Program deadly serious about sparking science passion

First Nations people are credited with harnessing major scientific principles and a new education program is designed to inspire future generations.

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JB Hi-Fi full-year profit dials down to $524m

JB Hi-Fi full-year profit dials down to $524m

JB Hi-Fi full-year profit dials down to $524m

JB Hi-Fi full-year profit dials down to $524m

Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi says sales were up 4.3 per cent to $9.63 billion for the 12 months to June 30, but costs rose even more.

NRL footy boss backs controversial Cody Walker try

NRL footy boss backs controversial Cody Walker try

NRL footy boss backs controversial Cody Walker try

NRL footy boss backs controversial Cody Walker try

Graham Annesley has strongly defended some refereeing decisions from the weekend, including an onside call allowing South Sydney's Cody Walker to score a try.

Assange pursuit an obstacle for US-Australia alliance

Assange pursuit an obstacle for US-Australia alliance

Assange pursuit an obstacle for US-Australia alliance

Assange pursuit an obstacle for US-Australia alliance

Supporters of Julian Assange are hopeful comments by the US ambassador to Australia could signal the end of the extradition pursuit against him.

Epidemiologist remembered as COVID-19 voice of reason

Epidemiologist remembered as COVID-19 voice of reason

Epidemiologist remembered as COVID-19 voice of reason

Epidemiologist remembered as COVID-19 voice of reason

Leaders and colleagues are hailing Mary-Louise McLaws as a calm and reassuring voice during the pandemic after the renowned disease expert died at the weekend.

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

The biggest rise in premiums in 20 years has raised concerns households may forego insurance and be even harder hit when the next disaster strikes.

Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

A next-generation hydrogen electrolyser is being commercialised to give steelmaking and other heavy industries a future in Australia's regions.

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.

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Tricky task ahead to close legal loopholes on vaping

A national crackdown on vapes could be some time away due to the complexity of state and territory health laws.

Bark petitions signalled beginning of lands right fight

The modern land rights movement is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions, considered the birth of the lands right movement.

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

More than 15,000 New Zealanders have started the process to become Australian citizens since changes to the pathway came into effect.

Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model

Nationals leader David Littleproud says he does not support a legislated version of an Indigenous voice, despite the Liberals backing the model.

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Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals leader David Littleproud has described himself as captain killjoy for hosing down the idea of a public holiday should the Matildas win the World Cup.

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Trade Minister Don Farrell says he expects the Labor national conference to back in changes to the party's stance on Israel.

Wages and jobs on economic agenda for the week

Experts will be scouring new data on jobs and wages and the minutes of a Reserve Bank meeting for signs of a faltering economy.

Police bust ATM fraudsters in card skimming syndicate

A group of alleged ATM fraudsters linked to an international crime syndicate have been accused of installing card skimmers across Australia's east coast.

Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes

Nationals leader David Littleproud has warned of poorer health outcomes for regional patients following prescription medicine changes.

Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough

Don Farrell says China lifting barley tariffs sets a good precedent for the possible lifting of other tariffs on Australian goods such as wine.

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Electric vehicles could be the key to cutting power bills and storing renewable energy in Australia, experts say, if new policies and standards allow it.

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