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Dirty deal the death knell for forestry industry: Ley

Dirty deal the death knell for forestry industry: Ley

New environment laws have sparked grave warnings for the Tasmanian forestry sector, but the government says a $300 million support package will safeguard jobs.

The big change coming for charging devices on planes

The big change coming for charging devices on planes

The big change coming for charging devices on planes

The big change coming for charging devices on planes

Bans on using portable chargers on planes are about to be rolled out across Australia as the major airlines respond to a spate of on-board fires.

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 is imminent but the details of its rollout and enforcement remain fuzzy.

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More care for utes than health: rural men's harsh truth

More care for utes than health: rural men's harsh truth

Long distances are not the only thing stopping young rural men seeing their doctor, with social stigma and loneliness also hindering care.

Kellaway tames Lions to prove his Test potential

Kellaway tames Lions to prove his Test potential

PM Anthony Albanese may have missed his side face the England Lions because he was getting married, but Test selectors will have liked Campbell Kellaway's 82.

PM and Haydon's wedding signed, sealed, delivered

PM and Haydon's wedding signed, sealed, delivered

Anthony Albanese has wedded Jodie Haydon in front of a small gathering in the nation's capital, becoming the first prime minister to do so in office.

Rabbitohs love leads to Lodge wedding for PM and Haydon

Rabbitohs love leads to Lodge wedding for PM and Haydon

A shared bond over their favourite NRL team and Twitter DMs brought Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon together.

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'Up the Rabbitohs' cry captures Albanese's heart

'Up the Rabbitohs' cry captures Albanese's heart

'Up the Rabbitohs' cry captures Albanese's heart

'Up the Rabbitohs' cry captures Albanese's heart

Newly wedded Jodie Haydon, 46, was born into a family of Labor voters and has worked in the superannuation industry for 20 years.

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

False claims about "out-of-control" immigration have been disputed by experts as police surround protests and counter-rallies in Australia's biggest city.

R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL

R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL

R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL

R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL

Brisbane will be relieved by the news of R360's abandoned launch given their battle to keep Payne Haas and would not be alone in welcoming the collapse.

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

The Liberals are attempting to win back the title of "responsible economic managers" and turn over a new leaf after a tumultuous parliamentary year.

How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones

How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones

How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones

How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones

The renewable-energy transition requires workers - lots of them - and homes for them to live in, posing challenges for housing-constrained host communities.

Labor on a high as Barnaby bolts and Pauline shocks

Labor on a high as Barnaby bolts and Pauline shocks

Labor on a high as Barnaby bolts and Pauline shocks

Labor on a high as Barnaby bolts and Pauline shocks

As the political year draws to a close, a week of Senate estimates is all that's left on the calendar, with a controversial website redesign to be scrutinised.

Matildas belt NZ for biggest win under Montemurro

Matildas belt NZ for biggest win under Montemurro

Matildas belt NZ for biggest win under Montemurro

Matildas belt NZ for biggest win under Montemurro

The Matildas have registered a huge win over New Zealand in their penultimate game before next year's home Asian Cup.

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Australian shares snap streak of losing weeks

The bourse has closed the week with a flat session as trading volumes slipped ahead of the weekend, but it may have found a bottom after a month of selling.

Base closures 'catastrophe' for regional Qantas workers

Australia's largest airline blames the closure of three bases on skyrocketing costs for airport security, fuel and maintenance on regional routes.

Shoppers tap credit to fund record Black Friday sales

Despite inflation pummelling hopes of more interest rate cuts, Australians are spending as much as ever in major sales and increasingly using debt to do so.

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

Thousands are expected to gather to blockade Australia's largest coal port as a local council backs the protest message as consistent with its own views.

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'Tough, resilient' Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag

The Brisbane Lions enter their seventh AFLW grand final in 10 seasons as the underdogs against a rampaging North Melbourne side on a 26-game winning streak.

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

An overhaul of environmental laws has cleared parliament, with the prime minister toasting the reforms despite the coalition branding them "economy wrecking".

Title town: Lions tap into Broncos' success in flag bid

The Brisbane Lions have a secret weapon in their bid to confirm the Queensland capital as football's "title town" with victory in the AFLW grand final.

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Barnaby Joyce's resignation from the Nationals has raised questions about what role he could play in One Nation if he shifts to the right-wing minor party.

Recent ADF members ruled out of veterans' service chief

As recruitment is underway for the head of a body to uphold accountability of reforms to defence and veteran wellbeing, a key group will be ineligible.

Travel agency confesses to overcharging British clients

An Australian corporate travel agency says large clients in the UK have been overcharged going back three years, and an investigation is ongoing.

Fears for WNBL stars with looming WNBA agreement

As time ticks on a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, WNBL players warn the competition could lose players to the American basketball league.

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