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China-linked bid for WA lithium mine knocked back

China-linked bid for WA lithium mine knocked back

The Foreign Investment Review Board has nixed an attempt by a US company with ties to China to acquire the shuttered Bald Hill mine in Western Australia.

European heatwaves a warning for scorchers Down Under

European heatwaves a warning for scorchers Down Under

European heatwaves a warning for scorchers Down Under

European heatwaves a warning for scorchers Down Under

Australians are being warned to brace for blistering temperatures this summer as governments are called on to prepare an action plan ahead of time.

Smart solar tech a national security risk: opposition

Smart solar tech a national security risk: opposition

Smart solar tech a national security risk: opposition

Smart solar tech a national security risk: opposition

Parts of solar panels connected to the internet made by Chinese firms expose the country to security risks, the federal opposition warns.

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Aussies live longer and prosper but face money worries

Aussies live longer and prosper but face money worries

Life expectancy and job satisfaction in Australia have improved but a report tracking the nation's wellbeing was less positive on other key measures.

Inflation debate makes RBA rates call a coin toss

Inflation debate makes RBA rates call a coin toss

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the latest jobs figures are a good surprise, despite fears the unemployment rate could lead to more pain for mortgage holders.

Financiers seek to narrow Roberts-Smith costs claim

Financiers seek to narrow Roberts-Smith costs claim

Companies that backed disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation lawsuits against media outlets want the scope of documents to assess costs narrowed.

Bad news for drinkers as tax on spirits set to rise

Bad news for drinkers as tax on spirits set to rise

Australia’s tax on spirits is set for another hike next month, meaning drinkers can expect to pay more for a rum and coke.

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Matildas do fans proud with winning World Cup match

Matildas do fans proud with winning World Cup match

Matildas do fans proud with winning World Cup match

Matildas do fans proud with winning World Cup match

Australia has gone green and gold for the Matildas with more than 75,000 fans turning up to watch their first World Cup match against Ireland.

ASX finishes flat as tight jobs report puts heat on RBA

ASX finishes flat as tight jobs report puts heat on RBA

ASX finishes flat as tight jobs report puts heat on RBA

ASX finishes flat as tight jobs report puts heat on RBA

The local bourse lost steam to close essentially unchanged after better-than-expected employment data increased the odds of another rate hike.

Blak Sovereign Movement makes case against referendum

Blak Sovereign Movement makes case against referendum

Blak Sovereign Movement makes case against referendum

Blak Sovereign Movement makes case against referendum

The Blak Sovereign Movement is opposed to a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice into the constitution, hitting out against 'yes' and 'no' campaigns.

Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns

Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns

Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns

Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns

Australian technology startups are challenging Silicon Valley ventures for investment but need changes to education and funding to take on big firms.

Stage fright as new listings plummet to crisis-era lows

Stage fright as new listings plummet to crisis-era lows

Stage fright as new listings plummet to crisis-era lows

Stage fright as new listings plummet to crisis-era lows

The slowest period of new ASX listings in more than a decade has been blamed on high interest rates, pessimism about the global economy and pandemic strains.

Strong jobs market keeps pressure on interest rates

Strong jobs market keeps pressure on interest rates

Strong jobs market keeps pressure on interest rates

Strong jobs market keeps pressure on interest rates

The resilience of the jobs market continues to beat expectations and could be bad news for mortgage holders hoping for another pause on interest rate rises.

Fears Coles milk buyout could sour market for farmers

Fears Coles milk buyout could sour market for farmers

Fears Coles milk buyout could sour market for farmers

Fears Coles milk buyout could sour market for farmers

There are concerns that a Coles plan to buy two milk processing plants will give the supermarket giant greater power and bargaining influence on the market.

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Olympic champs Canada out to silence critics at WWC

Olympic champions Canada are happy to be underestimated as they kick off their bid to add a Women's World Cup title to their Tokyo Olympic gold medal.

PwC partner wins injunction over retirement move

A partner of PwC is taking the embattled consultancy giant to court over his forced retirement after an investigation into misuse of confidential information.

Gold Coast mayor floats Commonwealth Games redux

The Gold Coast mayor says the 2018 host city could pick up the Commonwealth Games from Victoria but only if federal funding was made available.

Higgins calls out former boss for 'silencing victims'

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has accused ex-minister Linda Reynolds of seeking to silence victims of sexual assault.

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Senior robodebt bureaucrat suspended from $900k role

A senior bureaucrat found to have misled cabinet over the illegal robodebt scheme has been suspended without pay from her $900,000 a year defence advisory role.

Collaery case exposes 'problematic' security laws

Lawyers for Bernard Collaery have told an inquiry that his legal case exposed multiple issues with national security laws, which are now being reviewed.

'I will miss him terribly': Labor legend farewelled

A "great Australian" who fought for what he believed in, former Labor leader Simon Crean has been laid to rest at a state funeral.

Telstra to cut nearly 500 jobs in bid to streamline

Telstra says it is eliminating some roles and adding others for a net reduction of 472 jobs in a bid to remain competitive.

Heat disrupts cancer tests for a million rural Aussies

Bowel cancer screening kits cannot be used when temperatures rise above 30.5C, sparking calls for targeted rural health campaigns during winter.

Carbon, clean energy needs underpin Aust-Singapore ties

An investor forum in Singapore is examining ways to support global climate ambitions, sustainable development and a pipeline of Australian renewable energy.

BHP faces cost pressures, warns of economic volatility

BHP has posted a strong fourth quarter with annual production records at Western Australia iron ore, Olympic Dam and Spence, but warns of uncertain times.

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