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PM fires back at political attack over Indigenous voice

PM fires back at political attack over Indigenous voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under sustained attack over the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament during a fiery Question Time.

Fraud squad tackles NDIS rorts as payments skyrocket

Fraud squad tackles NDIS rorts as payments skyrocket

Fraud squad tackles NDIS rorts as payments skyrocket

Fraud squad tackles NDIS rorts as payments skyrocket

An anti-fraud squad is investigating NDIS payments worth hundreds of millions of dollars as the number of cases keep rising.

Retailers buckle up as households keep tightening belts

Retailers buckle up as households keep tightening belts

Retailers buckle up as households keep tightening belts

Retailers buckle up as households keep tightening belts

Retail trade in volume terms fell for the third quarter in a row, the first time this has occurred since the global financial crisis.

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Experts demand new reef plan with rising climate threat

Experts demand new reef plan with rising climate threat

An expert panel that advises the government says Australia needs another plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef from escalating climate threats.

No-show businessman prompts inquiry referral threat

No-show businessman prompts inquiry referral threat

A parliamentary committee examining government contracts could be referred to other agencies following an under-fire businessman leaving the country.

Cruise passengers appeal 'unfair' contract clause

Cruise passengers appeal 'unfair' contract clause

Australia's highest court has heard a Ruby Princess contract was "unfair" for some passengers who are seeking compensation for an ill-fated voyage.

Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super

Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super

Wealthy Australians might need to save a portion of their superannuation to pay for their own aged care as the government looks for ways to fund the sector.

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Manufacturing Australia's answer to the climate crisis

Manufacturing Australia's answer to the climate crisis

Manufacturing Australia's answer to the climate crisis

Manufacturing Australia's answer to the climate crisis

Renewable energy can spark an industrial turnaround, but Australia risks continuing to serve as the world's "quarry" at the current pace of change, experts say.

Information denial used to validate report on commandos

Information denial used to validate report on commandos

Information denial used to validate report on commandos

Information denial used to validate report on commandos

A journalist who reported Australian soldiers were under investigation said that was more probable than not after a request for documents was denied.

Taipan crash search crew find human remains, debris

Taipan crash search crew find human remains, debris

Taipan crash search crew find human remains, debris

Taipan crash search crew find human remains, debris

Identification of human remains found during a search for the crew whose helicopter crashed in Queensland is not likely until after they have been recovered.

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Land-lease agreements in regional areas, co-operative housing and vertical villages could help solve rising housing stress for older low-income earners.

Watchdog sues eToro over 'risky' share trading product

Watchdog sues eToro over 'risky' share trading product

Watchdog sues eToro over 'risky' share trading product

Watchdog sues eToro over 'risky' share trading product

The consumer watchdog is suing eToro in Federal Court over the social trading platform's contract-for-difference products.

Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins

Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins

Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins

Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former staffer Brittany Higgins over two social media posts.

More work needed to close gender gap despite gains

More work needed to close gender gap despite gains

More work needed to close gender gap despite gains

More work needed to close gender gap despite gains

The government says more work is needed to reduce the gender gap, despite Australia rising in global rankings.

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Lawyers denied extra $32m for pelvic mesh class action

A law firm's bid to take more than a third of a $300 million pelvic mesh class action settlement has been described as putting "lipstick on a pig".

New laws to boost disadvantaged uni student rates

The first round of laws stemming from the Universities Accord review has been introduced to parliament to help boost attendance among disadvantaged Australians.

Welfare debts miscalculated by federal departments

The ombudsman has found Services Australia and the Department of Social Services misinterpreted and unlawfully applied welfare laws to calculate debts.

Calls for child abuse registry after 'horrific' case

Better information-sharing between jurisdictions could be introduced after a childcare worker was charged with 1623 child abuse offences.

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Australia looks to minerals to clinch Europe trade deal

Australia is hoping its vast critical mineral deposits will entice Europe into a free trade pact as the world tries to move away from a reliance on China.

Australian stocks sink after Fitch downgrades US rating

The local share market has suffered its worst loss in four weeks, dropping 1.3 per cent after Fitch Ratings downgraded the credit rating of the United States.

Industry groups urge backing for 'vital' housing fund

Labor is trying to break a political stand-off over the government's $10 billion fund for social and affordable homes, which has industry support.

Prices surge for insurance, food and housing

Workers are at the coalface of the cost of living crisis as they fork out for more expensive goods and services and higher mortgage repayments.

Hells Angels score High Court win over anti-gang laws

The High Court has ruled against the South Australian government's move to prevent members of a bikie gang gathering at a rural property.

ABC chose words poorly in ex-commando report: journo

Journalist Mark Willacy says the ABC could have chosen its words better reporting on an investigation into Australian soldiers operating overseas.

Big business group warns of 'anti-productivity' reforms

Business groups are sharpening their attack on the government's workplace reforms, with the Ai Group concerned the changes will hamper productivity.

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