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'Do not let them divide us' - Burney's impassioned plea

'Do not let them divide us' - Burney's impassioned plea

An emotional argument by the Minister for Indigenous Australians for people to back the voice included a withering attack on sections of the 'no' vote campaign.

Seven's loss as Ben Roberts-Smith legal bill looms

Seven's loss as Ben Roberts-Smith legal bill looms

Seven's loss as Ben Roberts-Smith legal bill looms

Seven's loss as Ben Roberts-Smith legal bill looms

Seven Network and Kerry Stokes' firm will hand over material to three news publishers pursuing them for legal costs over Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation loss.

Childcare fee hikes hitting low-income families hard

Childcare fee hikes hitting low-income families hard

Childcare fee hikes hitting low-income families hard

Childcare fee hikes hitting low-income families hard

Out-of-pocket childcare expenses climbed during the past four years and low-income families are faring worse as fees rise.

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China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China has told countries harbouring Hong Kong activists to stop providing a safe haven after arrest warrants were issued for two Australian residents.

Corruption watchdog referrals skyrocket since launch

Corruption watchdog referrals skyrocket since launch

The new corruption watchdog warns against weaponising referrals after receiving more than 300 online submissions and phone calls since opening at the weekend.

'Whack-a-mole approach' to Chinese surveillance tech

'Whack-a-mole approach' to Chinese surveillance tech

More than 3000 Chinese drones and other devices that are banned in the US are being used by federal departments and agencies.

Tamil mother pleads with PM to stop son's deportation

Tamil mother pleads with PM to stop son's deportation

A Tamil refugee mother has urged Anthony Albanese to reverse a decision by Home Affairs to deport her son to Sri Lanka where she fears he could be killed.

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Tasmania trashed as 'Australia's most secretive state'

Tasmania trashed as 'Australia's most secretive state'

Tasmania trashed as 'Australia's most secretive state'

Tasmania trashed as 'Australia's most secretive state'

Tasmania has the highest rate of freedom of information refusals in the nation and average review request wait times have tripled in five years, analysis shows.

Pass the saltbush: Farmers go native ahead of El Nino

Pass the saltbush: Farmers go native ahead of El Nino

Pass the saltbush: Farmers go native ahead of El Nino

Pass the saltbush: Farmers go native ahead of El Nino

Sheep and cattle farmers are planting an elite variety of saltbush across Australia to supplement feed in preparation for dryer conditions.

Top prosecutor extends leave ahead of Lehrmann report

Top prosecutor extends leave ahead of Lehrmann report

Top prosecutor extends leave ahead of Lehrmann report

Top prosecutor extends leave ahead of Lehrmann report

As the ACT government awaits the Lehrmann trial inquiry report, the territory's chief prosecutor has extended his leave.

150,000 food delivery riders to get free safety gear

150,000 food delivery riders to get free safety gear

150,000 food delivery riders to get free safety gear

150,000 food delivery riders to get free safety gear

Thousands of Australian food delivery riders will be offered free high-visibility safety kits this month in a fresh bid to reduce injuries.

First languages give names to newly discovered lizards

First languages give names to newly discovered lizards

First languages give names to newly discovered lizards

First languages give names to newly discovered lizards

Four species of sand dragon lizards native to southern Australia have been found and named using traditional languages of the country they were discovered on.

RBA opts for pause as hikes wash through economy

RBA opts for pause as hikes wash through economy

RBA opts for pause as hikes wash through economy

RBA opts for pause as hikes wash through economy

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates steady with light appearing at the end of the tunnel for mortgage holders in the fight against inflation.

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Introducing an ambitious fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could cut pollution and save motorists money on fuel and car maintenance, according to research.

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Relief as Reserve Bank hits pause on interest rates

Borrowers will welcome a break from interest rate hikes as Australia's central bank opts to keep the official cash rate steady at 4.1 per cent.

Australian stocks leap after RBA keeps rates on hold

The local share market jumped 0.69 per cent in under 15 minutes to finish 0.45 per cent higher after the Reserve Bank kept the cash rate steady at 4.1 per cent.

Aussie farmers 'lead world' in sustainable agriculture

With lower pesticide use, healthier soil and decades of returning land for conservation, a new report says Australian farmers lead the world in sustainability.

Australia to ease visa rules to boost Indonesian ties

Visa rules have been loosened for Indonesian business travellers, following talks between Anthony Albanese and Joko Widodo in Sydney.

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Foreign interference laws could head off HK crackdown

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has flagged the use of foreign interference laws following a Hong Kong decision to target democracy campaigners.

Toddler dies after hospital fails to return mum's call

The Royal Children’s Hospital's failure to return a worried mother's call hours after her toddler was operated on was "wholly inadequate", a coroner has found.

Insurance providers fined $13.5m for misrepresentations

Three insurers found to have misrepresented life, funeral and accidental injury coverage have been fined $13.5 million, with ex-boss Russell Howden also fined.

PwC sells government arm amid questions over conflict

PwC Australia and Allegro Funds have agreed on terms for the sale of the former's government consultancy business to the private equity firm for a nominal $1.

Fruit and vegetable grower Costa confirms takeover bid

Shareholders of Costa Group could receive a healthy financial boost after the fruit and vegetable grower confirmed it received an unsolicited takeover offer.

Good outlook for farmers despite lower commodity prices

Trade conditions are expected to improve for Australian farmers, although dry weather could weigh on some producers, Rural Bank says.

Regional online poll on voice shows 'no' vote rising

An online poll of 10,131 voters conducted by Australian Community Media's research arm on the voice has found the overall 'no' vote running at 55 per cent.

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