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Australia needs to 'step up' critical minerals supply

Australia needs to 'step up' critical minerals supply

Australian firms need to sharpen their focus on critical minerals to power the world's green energy transition, an international relations conference has heard.

February rate cut hopes hinge on jobs market softening

February rate cut hopes hinge on jobs market softening

February rate cut hopes hinge on jobs market softening

February rate cut hopes hinge on jobs market softening

The economic outlook has been downgraded as the big four banks' predictions of a February interest rate cut narrows.

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Bruce Lehrmann will need to wait the better part of a year to appeal his defamation suit loss but the barrister due to represent him won't be revealed.

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Rohingya refugee finds safety after limbs hacked off

Rohingya refugee finds safety after limbs hacked off

A Rohingya refugee who found a safe haven in Australia after being attacked by militia in Bangladesh wants to reunite with family who are still under threat.

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

The majority of Australian canned tuna does not pass the sustainability pub test, research from a marine conservation group shows.

Fourteen people investigated for terror symbol displays

Fourteen people investigated for terror symbol displays

Police are investigating the display of terrorist iconography and whether rhetoric about killed terrorists crossed the threshold into inciting violence.

Albanese sees sun breaking through dark economic clouds

Albanese sees sun breaking through dark economic clouds

The prime minister strikes an optimistic tone in a speech to the business crowd, saying the worst economic storms are over and the future may be much brighter.

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Online safety court battles with X cost Aussies $60,000

Online safety court battles with X cost Aussies $60,000

Online safety court battles with X cost Aussies $60,000

Online safety court battles with X cost Aussies $60,000

The eSafety Commission spent $60,000 battling Elon Musk's social network X over footage of a terrorist attack, a Senate committee has been told.

Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win

Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win

Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win

Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win

A fine half century from Beth Mooney and five wickets to spinner Alana King have helped Perth Scorchers to a 28-run WBBL win over Brisbane Heat at the WACA.

RBA resists taking a punt on Melbourne Cup day rate cut

RBA resists taking a punt on Melbourne Cup day rate cut

RBA resists taking a punt on Melbourne Cup day rate cut

RBA resists taking a punt on Melbourne Cup day rate cut

The Reserve Bank has not gambled on a Melbourne Cup rate reduction, with punters left to ponder whether borrowers will receive a windfall before Christmas.

US polls, RBA decision weigh on Australian shares

US polls, RBA decision weigh on Australian shares

US polls, RBA decision weigh on Australian shares

US polls, RBA decision weigh on Australian shares

The ASX200 has ended 0.4 per cent lower with financials and consumer stocks among the major losers.

Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready

Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready

Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready

Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready

Bonuses will be expanded to more people in the Australian Defence Force in a bid to reduce the high turnover of personnel.

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

A new president won't change the US-Australia relationship but it could alter how other nations interact with Australia, a former ambassador says.

Middle East terror not translating to Australia attacks

Middle East terror not translating to Australia attacks

Middle East terror not translating to Australia attacks

Middle East terror not translating to Australia attacks

Fears of flow on attacks after Hamas' assault on Israel haven't been realised with Australia's spy chief saying no terror plots were linked to the war in Gaza.

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New pizza boss tasked with bringing in more dough

A former pizza delivery driver who grew Domino's into a billion-dollar multinational company with the lot is leaving after more than two decades at the helm.

How age verification could push children to dark sites

Technologies that could identify the age of internet users are being trialled as the government looks to introduce age limits for social media.

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

The ABC has apologised to Australian troops for inadvertently altering footage, but says a lack of civility in public discourse is damaging to journalists.

Impact of $16 billion HECS debt cut 'kind of invisible'

A plan to reduce student debt for millions of Australians will help, but an economist says the impact will be relatively marginal.

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Australia considers 'AUKUS visa' to help submarine deal

US ambassador Caroline Kennedy has flagged an 'AUKUS visa' to move skilled workers between countries and help with the delivery of nuclear-powered subs.

Fess up! Independents push parties on climate targets

Independent MPs are demanding that Labor reveal its 2035 climate target, saying voters deserve to know as climate change is contributing to higher living costs.

Dutton warns of election distraction tactic on abortion

A federal fight on the abortion issue could cost votes in the election, the opposition leader warns coalition colleagues as parties prepare for a poll by May.

India assassination allegation raised as ministers meet

Australia has expressed concerns about Canadian allegations the Indian government was involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist, which it denies.

Docs on a plane: staff retrained over lost cabinet bag

An Australian agriculture department staffer lost a bag containing classified cabinet papers on a flight from India, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.

Fast boats in latest Australian military aid to Ukraine

Australia is increasing its contribution to Ukraine's maritime capability by sending over further boats to help repel Russia's invasion.

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Questions have emerged over whether solar panels will be manufactured or merely assembled in Australia at a senate hearing into energy agencies.

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