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Woolworths says cautious customers are cutting back

Woolworths says cautious customers are cutting back

Woolworths is tipping price rises in some categories after the supermarket giant posted a $1.62 billion full-year profit, up slightly on the previous year.

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Environmentalists and brumby advocates are fiercely at odds about how best to manage feral horse populations in the Australian Alps.

One third of Australians experience physical violence

One third of Australians experience physical violence

One third of Australians experience physical violence

One third of Australians experience physical violence

Millions of men and women experience physical violence each year but the way they're targeted is very different, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found.

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Woolworths to cut bonuses for managers after deaths

Woolworths to cut bonuses for managers after deaths

Safety lapses that led to the deaths of two workers at Woolworths stores have triggered a review of every piece of equipment used by the supermarket chain.

PM to announce date for voice referendum next week

PM to announce date for voice referendum next week

Anthony Albanese will next week announce the date for Australians to vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, with October 14 widely tipped for the poll.

Domino's profit sliced 74 per cent as inflation bites

Domino's profit sliced 74 per cent as inflation bites

Pizza chain Domino's says it misstepped with its pricing strategy as it tried to walk the tightrope between higher costs and lower sales.

Australia's big wet fuels bushfire risks this spring

Australia's big wet fuels bushfire risks this spring

Vast swathes of the country face a heightened fire risk this spring as heat makes a comeback after years of cooler, wetter La Nina conditions.

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Reform call as NAPLAN reveals city-country learning gap

Reform call as NAPLAN reveals city-country learning gap

Reform call as NAPLAN reveals city-country learning gap

Reform call as NAPLAN reveals city-country learning gap

A big divide in numeracy and literacy between country and city students makes it "blisteringly clear" reform is needed to improve education, the minister says.

China's fortunes key to Australia's economic success

China's fortunes key to Australia's economic success

China's fortunes key to Australia's economic success

China's fortunes key to Australia's economic success

As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to release a report on Australia's long-term challenges, he has flagged China's economic success as a key factor.

Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in "trouble", after timelines to return water to the system were extended.

Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform

Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform

Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform

Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform

The federal government says its reform agenda is big enough as it is, without adding further tax reform.

Surge in deadly strep A infection prompts vaccine calls

Surge in deadly strep A infection prompts vaccine calls

Surge in deadly strep A infection prompts vaccine calls

Surge in deadly strep A infection prompts vaccine calls

Melbourne researchers are pushing for more clinical trials for strep A vaccines as new research shows a significant rise in Australian cases.

Stars band together to get Aussie music rocking again

Stars band together to get Aussie music rocking again

Stars band together to get Aussie music rocking again

Stars band together to get Aussie music rocking again

Leading performers are part of a high-voltage, $69 million group backed by the federal government to help the music industry regain its swagger.

Iluka Resources to pause production after profit slump

Iluka Resources to pause production after profit slump

Iluka Resources to pause production after profit slump

Iluka Resources to pause production after profit slump

Iluka Resources has reported a slump in first-half profit and will shutter a major kiln as global economic uncertainty depresses demand for some commodities.

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Super to shield coffers from pension hit as Aussies age

The $3.5 trillion superannuation pool is predicted to grow and shield the budget from higher aged pension payments as Australians age and live longer.

Music legend John Farnham receives cancer 'all clear'

Music legend John Farnham has revealed he is clear of cancer and thanked supporters in a message 12 months on from a major surgery.

Australia to seek trade breakthroughs at G20 summit

Trade issues will be in the spotlight as ministers from the largest economies prepare to meet in India ahead of the G20 leaders' summit.

Industry data casts doubt on 2030 clean energy target

A clean energy investment snapshot shows Australia may be charging into the battery era, but poor planning and transmission gaps risk failure on 2030 targets.

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From Raider to sparky, NRL star leads tradie treechange

Former Raiders and St George Illawarra player Josh McCrone has found a new life as a sparky in rural NSW, as Australian tradies consider leaving the capitals.

Germany eyes Australia's strategy to counter China

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says Europe is keeping a close eye on Australia's foreign policy as it seeks to counter China's growing aggression.

Moderate MP pleas for Liberals to reclaim 'vast middle'

Liberal MP Julian Leeser is urging his party to undertake cultural reform to reconnect with middle Australia and boost female and multicultural representation.

Australian shares edge higher as tech firms soar

The Australian share market has finished up 0.1 per cent with the tech sector enjoying a stellar day thanks in part to Altium and Megaport.

Close eye on generative AI risk of child abuse, terror

Generative AI could be used to create child abuse images, promote terrorism and scam people if it fell into the wrong hands, a regulator warns.

Stan Grant takes 'constructive' role after quitting ABC

The former host of Q+A will lead a new institute promoting "constructive" media after quitting the national broadcaster amid controversy and racist abuse.

Olympics boss 'confident' in Brisbane games organisers

Australian Olympic officials and Brisbane 2032 games organisers have been quizzed about their preparations for the world's biggest sporting event.

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