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Push for green tariffs ushers in 'proxy carbon price'

Push for green tariffs ushers in 'proxy carbon price'

Commodity-rich Australia is pushing the world closer to a 'proxy carbon price' as it moves to level the playing field for big emitters and keep jobs onshore.

Seven West posts profit plunge after challenging year

Seven West posts profit plunge after challenging year

Seven West posts profit plunge after challenging year

Seven West posts profit plunge after challenging year

Seven West Media Ltd has posted a 27 per cent fall in profits after what the company says was a challenging year.

Independent senator stands by decision to retire

Independent senator stands by decision to retire

Independent senator stands by decision to retire

Independent senator stands by decision to retire

Independent Lidia Thorpe says she won't be revisiting a decision to retire from parliament, taking aim at 'crusty politicians' who stick around too long.

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Weakness in economy continues as rate rises bite

Weakness in economy continues as rate rises bite

With the labour market at a "turning point", a leading index of Australia's economic activity has produced its longest run of negative results in seven years.

Matildas' belief sky-high for semi as WWC hype builds

Matildas' belief sky-high for semi as WWC hype builds

Confidence is high and the Matildas are embracing the hype heading into their hotly anticipated Women's World Cup semi-final against England.

Targets set to end gender-based violence in Australia

Targets set to end gender-based violence in Australia

A third of Australian women have experienced violence by a partner, other known person or a stranger and two national plans aim to reduce those statistics.

A-Leagues eye government funding to capitalise on WWC

A-Leagues eye government funding to capitalise on WWC

The Matildas have captured Australia's attention and the domestic game's governing body is pushing for government funding to help enhance the A-League Women.

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Not talks today on proposed WWC23 finals holiday: PM

Not talks today on proposed WWC23 finals holiday: PM

Not talks today on proposed WWC23 finals holiday: PM

Not talks today on proposed WWC23 finals holiday: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't be discussing a proposed public holiday for the Matildas with state and territory leaders when national cabinet meets.

Transurban names new CEO, ups distribution 41pct

Transurban names new CEO, ups distribution 41pct

Transurban names new CEO, ups distribution 41pct

Transurban names new CEO, ups distribution 41pct

Toll road operator Transurban says current chief financial officer Michelle Jablko will replace Scott Charlton as CEO in October.

Climate experts go cold on platform now known as X

Climate experts go cold on platform now known as X

Climate experts go cold on platform now known as X

Climate experts go cold on platform now known as X

Environment, climate and biodiversity experts are leaving the social media network formerly known as Twitter in huge numbers, a study reveals.

Tense times continue, two years after Taliban takeover

Tense times continue, two years after Taliban takeover

Tense times continue, two years after Taliban takeover

Tense times continue, two years after Taliban takeover

When the Taliban took over Kabul two years ago, Nasiba Barakzai was studying to become a human rights lawyer, but now is restarting life in Australia.

DoorDash slowed with $2m fine for overcooking spam laws

DoorDash slowed with $2m fine for overcooking spam laws

DoorDash slowed with $2m fine for overcooking spam laws

DoorDash slowed with $2m fine for overcooking spam laws

Food delivery service DoorDash was found to have sent more than one million messages that breached spamming rules.

Aust shares rise amid healthy gains for CSL, Cochlear

Aust shares rise amid healthy gains for CSL, Cochlear

Aust shares rise amid healthy gains for CSL, Cochlear

Aust shares rise amid healthy gains for CSL, Cochlear

The local share market has finished up 0.4 per cent, with the healthcare sector enjoying solid gains led by CSL and Cochlear.

Aussies won't end trip after 'terrifying' ordeal at sea

Aussies won't end trip after 'terrifying' ordeal at sea

Aussies won't end trip after 'terrifying' ordeal at sea

Aussies won't end trip after 'terrifying' ordeal at sea

Rescuers let out a cheer when they found three Australians who spent two nights adrift at sea after a boat capsized during bad weather in Indonesia.

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Dutton opposes public holiday celebration for Matildas

Peter Dutton says a proposed public holiday if the Matildas win the World Cup is an "ego trip" for the prime minister and will have no legacy impact.

Expert questions practicality of China education pact

An Australia-China relations expert says a memorandum of understanding flagged for the education sector is unlikely to substantively change anything.

ABS vows inclusion following human rights complaint

The nation's statistics agency has expressed regret after LGBTQI community members felt invisible and excluded when completing the 2021 census.

Former attorneys-general call for Assange's release

Nine former attorneys-general have written a joint letter to the prime minister urging further action to release Julian Assange from prison.

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Inflation, currency headwinds take toll on CSL's profit

Australia's third-largest company has reported a three per cent drop in net profit after tax, but CSL says plasma collections hit record levels.

Commercial mushroom growers reassure shoppers on safety

The Australian Mushroom Growers Association has reminded consumers that commercially grown mushrooms are not dangerous, after the deaths of three Victorians.

Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise

House prices are down in most regional markets with real estate analysts pointing to interest rates and migration after the COVID-19 pandemic as factors.

'No' campaign leader reveals workers sacked for racism

A leading 'no' campaigner is under pressure to reveal more details about volunteers who were sacked for racist comments, one of which was "very anti-Semitic".

Workplace changes slated for year's end but fight looms

Employment Minister Tony Burke is pushing ahead with a new tranche of industrial relations reform but faces a fight from the business lobby and opposition.

Afghans losing hope two years after Taliban takeover

Afghans face a daily life and death struggle as they wait for humanitarian visas two years after the fall of Kabul, with calls growing for Australia to do more.

ALP national conference touted as a litmus test for PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is working to stamp his authority over Labor's platform as he faces internal pushes against key government policy.

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