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Aust shares rise on stronger than expected jobs report

Aust shares rise on stronger than expected jobs report

The local share market has finished 0.5 per cent higher following a better than expected Australian jobs report and a slightly hotter US inflation readout.

Unexpected jobs surge leaves unemployment figure steady

Unexpected jobs surge leaves unemployment figure steady

Unexpected jobs surge leaves unemployment figure steady

Unexpected jobs surge leaves unemployment figure steady

Higher interest rates are yet to make a serious dent in Australia's jobs market, with a larger-than-expected surge in employment recorded.

Female tech founders a $44b opportunity ready to bloom

Female tech founders a $44b opportunity ready to bloom

Female tech founders a $44b opportunity ready to bloom

Female tech founders a $44b opportunity ready to bloom

Regional Australia presents a huge opportunity for technology and innovation, especially if women and young people are better engaged.

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Call for tax to stop exports of emissions, jobs to Asia

Call for tax to stop exports of emissions, jobs to Asia

Net-zero tsar Greg Combet has put Australia on a post-war footing for the massive task of decarbonising the economy but business leaders are more realistic.

Union boss issues warning after Qantas court decision

Union boss issues warning after Qantas court decision

Australian businesses have been warned unions are ready to mobilise against unfair work conditions after a High Court ruling against Qantas.

Myer's best sales level in nearly two decades last year

Myer's best sales level in nearly two decades last year

Myer has total sales of $3.37 billion in 2022/23, its most since 2005, but sales are down so far in the new fiscal year as consumers tighten their belts.

Colonisation had 'positive impact': Indigenous senator

Colonisation had 'positive impact': Indigenous senator

Indigenous senator and prominent 'no' campaigner Jacinta Price claims colonisation has not had any ongoing negative consequences for First Nations people.

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Hundreds rally against Santos coal seam gas plan

Hundreds rally against Santos coal seam gas plan

Hundreds rally against Santos coal seam gas plan

Hundreds rally against Santos coal seam gas plan

Hundreds of people have rallied against a major coal seam gas project proposed by Santos they claim could irreversibly damage vital farmland in western NSW.

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

A deal with the Greens has allowed Labor to pass its signature $10 billion social and affordable housing policy through parliament.

Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

The federal Liberals are pushing to overturn ACT drug decriminalisation laws after claiming they would be a Canberra "tourism attraction''.

Farmers push back over Murray-Darling Basin uncertainty

Farmers push back over Murray-Darling Basin uncertainty

Farmers push back over Murray-Darling Basin uncertainty

Farmers push back over Murray-Darling Basin uncertainty

The environment minister is working to garner support for Murray-Darling Basin plan changes, but is experiencing pushback from farmers over water buybacks.

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Rural Australia is the engine room of the national economy, but little profit is returned for crucial services like healthcare, a conference has been told.

Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

A parliamentary committee says Australia should draw a line in the sand over alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, or risk poor mental health.

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

New reforms will be aimed at protecting the rights of Australians living with disabilities, on the eve of the closure of the disability royal commission.

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Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

TikTok algorithms are feeding teenagers harmful content when they don't even want it, new research shows.

Aussie music big-hitters playing free gigs for 'yes'

As part of a national action, artists are launching Music for the Voice this weekend in support of the 'yes' campaign in the voice referendum.

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

A national summit in Canberra has been told innovative community-led solutions will lead the bush to a prosperous future.

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

New laws will require former soldiers and defence staff to get approval before working for a foreign government or military in a bid to boost national security.

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Melbourne road named Australia's most dangerous

A Melbourne road has come out on top of a list of Australia's most dangerous crash hotspots for the sixth year running.

Homes too chilly and mouldy during winter, renters say

Requiring landlords to install efficient heaters and ceiling insulation could keep renters healthy and homes free of mould, a tenant organisation recommends.

Australia granted more time to address reef threats

The World Heritage Committee has confirmed it won't yet list the Great Barrier Reef as in-danger but Australia's guardianship remains under close scrutiny.

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

An Indigenous voice to parliament can give First Nations people a chance to contribute economically, former shadow attorney-general Julian Leeser says.

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

A teary former foreign minister Marise Payne has spoken of the plight of Afghan women as she reflected on her 26 years in politics.

Housing fund to pass as fight for renter rights goes on

A $10 billion fund that will be used to build thousands of social and affordable homes is set to become a reality after garnering support from the Greens.

Australian shares drop ahead of US inflation readout

The share market has closed 0.74 per cent lower as traders await another key US inflation report that will likely influence the direction of interest rates.

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