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Australia Council exits as new arts body gets creative

Australia Council exits as new arts body gets creative

The government's new arts funding body, Creative Australia, has replaced the Australia Council, which has been handling the arts sector for almost 50 years.

Andrews, Plibersek silent on Vic Murray-Darling snub

Andrews, Plibersek silent on Vic Murray-Darling snub

Andrews, Plibersek silent on Vic Murray-Darling snub

Andrews, Plibersek silent on Vic Murray-Darling snub

Victoria's refusal to sign up to the new Murray-Darling Basin plan has set the scene for an awkward joint press conference between two Labor governments.

Calls for return of baby bonus quickly put to bed

Calls for return of baby bonus quickly put to bed

Calls for return of baby bonus quickly put to bed

Calls for return of baby bonus quickly put to bed

Paying women to have babies to help increase Australia's falling birth rate will not be making a comeback, the federal treasurer says.

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Ardent settles shareholder suit over Dreamworld tragedy

Ardent settles shareholder suit over Dreamworld tragedy

Dreamworld's parent company has settled a shareholder lawsuit that claimed losses following the deadly accident at the Gold Coast theme park in 2016.

Climate and technology key challenges for regions

Climate and technology key challenges for regions

Regional and rural Australians risk being left behind as the technological revolution takes place and climate change impacts sectors such as agriculture.

Company profits raise concerns over living costs

Company profits raise concerns over living costs

Hefty profits reported this week by a trio of major Australian companies, including Qantas, are feeding into public debate about the rising cost of living.

Federal budget deficits expected well into the future

Federal budget deficits expected well into the future

The Intergenerational Report shows the federal budget bottom line will soon slip into deficit and is set to remain there for decades to come.

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Nine cops 38 per cent profit hit as ad revenue slips

Nine cops 38 per cent profit hit as ad revenue slips

Nine cops 38 per cent profit hit as ad revenue slips

Nine cops 38 per cent profit hit as ad revenue slips

Profits at media company Nine Entertainment have dropped after a record result the year prior as the industry battles declining ad revenue and the threat of AI.

Older Australia offers chance to 'turn grey into gold'

Older Australia offers chance to 'turn grey into gold'

Older Australia offers chance to 'turn grey into gold'

Older Australia offers chance to 'turn grey into gold'

Australia's population is ageing, but this could present a golden opportunity to bolster the care sector, the government's Intergenerational Report reveals.

Defence spending to stabilise amid regional tension

Defence spending to stabilise amid regional tension

Defence spending to stabilise amid regional tension

Defence spending to stabilise amid regional tension

As the Indo-Pacific faces a massive military build-up, Australia will raise its defence spending level but keep it stable beyond the next decade.

Australian workforce to change shape in coming decades

Australian workforce to change shape in coming decades

Australian workforce to change shape in coming decades

Australian workforce to change shape in coming decades

The Intergenerational Report shows a number of major shifts in the Australian workforce as the country's population ages and its economy changes.

Refugees face racism in Australia's tight rental market

Refugees face racism in Australia's tight rental market

Refugees face racism in Australia's tight rental market

Refugees face racism in Australia's tight rental market

Refugees are regularly being discriminated against in a tight rental market, with national vacancy rates at an all-time low, a study has found.

Consumers should expect lower grocery prices: minister

Consumers should expect lower grocery prices: minister

Consumers should expect lower grocery prices: minister

Consumers should expect lower grocery prices: minister

Federal finance minister Katy Gallagher says she expects Australia's major supermarkets will lower their prices as inflation starts to moderate.

Vision for Australia to become renewable powerhouse

Vision for Australia to become renewable powerhouse

Vision for Australia to become renewable powerhouse

Vision for Australia to become renewable powerhouse

Australia needs a massive investment in zero emissions infrastructure this decade to become a renewable energy superpower or else get left behind.

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Warming slows switch between wet and dry in Australia

Greenhouse gas emissions are affecting an air current that determines how much rain and heat Australia gets, and it could mean longer droughts and floods.

Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Massive growth in a key sector is set to benefit Australia, with global demand for critical minerals to soar as the world strives to meet climate targets.

Pocock calls out 'disingenuous' debate on the voice

Independent Senator David Pocock says politicians need to raise the tone of debate about the Indigenous voice to parliament.

Dedicated whistleblower legal service goes live

A new legal service will provide direct support for whistleblowers as the man who revealed alleged war crimes faces criminal prosecution this year.

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Brightest Aussie scientific minds shine at top awards

Recycling carbon dioxide emissions into plastic and putting cancer cells to sleep are some of the pioneering work from Australia's brightest scientific minds.

Australian shares climb as traders hunt for bargains

The local share market finished 0.4 per cent higher as traders digested earnings results from Woolworths, Domino's Pizza, Wisetech Global and more.

Deadline doubt over big backlog of Defence compo claims

The race is on to process a mammoth backlog of compensation claims from Defence Force veterans after the federal government released a progress update.

ACT, Volvo reveal Australia's first electric fire truck

Quiet and thoroughly modern, the first electric fire and rescue truck in the country - one of several on order for the ACT - has been unveiled in Brisbane.

Shoppers 'could fare worse' without supermarket duopoly

Breaking up duopolies like Coles and Woolworths would actually disadvantage shoppers, Australia's outgoing Productivity Commission head Michael Brennan says.

Hundreds of billions of dollars at risk as nation warms

A landmark report exploring Australia's future over the next four decades paints a bleak picture for workers, farmers and rural communities as the nation warms.

WA lab to accelerate battery minerals manufacturing hub

A battery materials demonstration plant opened in Western Australian industrial heartland is another milestone to being a global hub, the premier says.

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