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Aussies told to prepare as bushfire season starts early

Aussies told to prepare as bushfire season starts early

Tricky weather conditions mean hazard reduction burns in NSW and other areas are behind schedule, sparking concern among firies about the upcoming fire season.

Hard decisions to be made as Australian population ages

Hard decisions to be made as Australian population ages

Hard decisions to be made as Australian population ages

Hard decisions to be made as Australian population ages

The federal government's upcoming Intergenerational Report will show Australians will live longer, healthier lives even as demand for care services soars.

Qantas rejects lawsuit over COVID-19 travel credits

Qantas rejects lawsuit over COVID-19 travel credits

Qantas rejects lawsuit over COVID-19 travel credits

Qantas rejects lawsuit over COVID-19 travel credits

A class action lawsuit filed against the national carrier, Qantas, alleges it misled customers and failed to issue refunds for flights cancelled in 2020.

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Blueprint revealed to turbocharge productivity, wealth

Blueprint revealed to turbocharge productivity, wealth

A package of reforms that could leave every Australian $7000 better off each year after a decade has been unveiled by a leading business group.

Young Iraqi and Syrian refugees are feeling true blue

Young Iraqi and Syrian refugees are feeling true blue

Escaping wars and conflict, young Iraqi and Syrian refugees are creating new lives where they feel "Aussie" because crucial support was put around them.

Chalmers plays down fuss over union push for RBA board

Chalmers plays down fuss over union push for RBA board

A seat on the Reserve Bank board for a representative of a major industrial union hasn't been ruled out by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Activist shareholders target Woodside over new projects

Activist shareholders target Woodside over new projects

Woodside Energy is being urged to reallocate capital from new production to a share buyback to avert the release of half a billion tonnes of carbon emissions.

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BlueScope announces steelworks upgrade after profit dip

BlueScope announces steelworks upgrade after profit dip

BlueScope announces steelworks upgrade after profit dip

BlueScope announces steelworks upgrade after profit dip

Lower export prices are weighing on earnings at BlueScope but the steelmaker says a big investment in a NSW smelter will extend the viability of its operations.

Betting ban register a sure thing for problem gamblers

Betting ban register a sure thing for problem gamblers

Betting ban register a sure thing for problem gamblers

Betting ban register a sure thing for problem gamblers

A new register will give Australians most at risk of gambling harm the support they need to self-exclude from wagering as calls grow to expand the service.

IAG reports 'solid year' as net profit jumps

IAG reports 'solid year' as net profit jumps

IAG reports 'solid year' as net profit jumps

IAG reports 'solid year' as net profit jumps

Insurance giant IAG says it made $832 million in 2022/23, up from $347 million the year before, as it works to become a stronger and more resilient company.

Aussie-led global consortium joins offshore wind frenzy

Aussie-led global consortium joins offshore wind frenzy

Aussie-led global consortium joins offshore wind frenzy

Aussie-led global consortium joins offshore wind frenzy

A powerful consortium has joined the bidding to add offshore wind to Australia's clean energy arsenal in Gippsland waters off the coast of Victoria.

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Australia needs more hydrogen refuelling stations, central production facilities and more ways to transport the fuel to cut transport emissions, a study says.

Home finals up for grabs in frantic AFL finish

Home finals up for grabs in frantic AFL finish

Home finals up for grabs in frantic AFL finish

Home finals up for grabs in frantic AFL finish

Brisbane will be aiming to beat St Kilda at the Gabba in order to lock up second spot and secure two home finals.

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his commitment to the AUKUS security pact, after some internal resistance was voted down at Labor's conference.

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Future of Australian economy under spotlight

The latest Intergenerational Report to be released this week will shed light on some of the long-term challenges and opportunities for the Australian economy.

No prejudgement on final status of Jerusalem: Wong

Australia's return to recognising "occupied Palestinian territories" does not indicate a prejudged decision on the final status of Jerusalem, Penny Wong says.

We want to make no country think war is worth it: Wong

Penny Wong has remained tight lipped on whether the nation is in a military race with China, or whether Australia should sign a treaty banning nuclear weapons.

Indigenous students take up space internships with NASA

Five First Nations university students have landed in the US for a 10-week internship with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.

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Methane-busting seaweed scaled up ready for production

A Tasmanian seaweed farmer is scaling up production of his methane-busting product but wants more incentives from government to encourage farmers to take it up.

Roosters, Sharks post NRLW wins, Dragons pinch thriller

The Sydney Roosters confirmed their status as the NRLW's benchmark team in a 30-8 win over Gold Coast as St George Illawarra and Cronulla also posted victories.

Aus to spend $1.6b on boosting missile capabilities

The federal government will more than double the number of HIMARS rocket launchers it is purchasing from the US as part of the defence strategic review.

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney delivered impassioned pleas to Labor faithful to get out and support the voice.

Major boost for women's sport as broadcast changes loom

The Albanese government will roll out $200 million in funding for women's sport and overhaul broadcast rules in the wake of the Matildas' world cup tilt.

NSW govt under fire as trees fall in koala heartland

Conservationists and the timber industry aren't often on the same page but there's plenty of shared hostility over the NSW government's vague koala park plan.

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

A man who could be Australia's oldest electric vehicle owner says more mature drivers should put battery-powered vehicles to the test.

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