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Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

The biggest rise in premiums in 20 years has raised concerns households may forego insurance and be even harder hit when the next disaster strikes.

Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

A next-generation hydrogen electrolyser is being commercialised to give steelmaking and other heavy industries a future in Australia's regions.

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.

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Tricky task ahead to close legal loopholes on vaping

Tricky task ahead to close legal loopholes on vaping

A national crackdown on vapes could be some time away due to the complexity of state and territory health laws.

Bark petitions signalled beginning of lands right fight

Bark petitions signalled beginning of lands right fight

The modern land rights movement is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions, considered the birth of the lands right movement.

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

More than 15,000 New Zealanders have started the process to become Australian citizens since changes to the pathway came into effect.

Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model

Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model

Nationals leader David Littleproud says he does not support a legislated version of an Indigenous voice, despite the Liberals backing the model.

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Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals leader David Littleproud has described himself as captain killjoy for hosing down the idea of a public holiday should the Matildas win the World Cup.

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Trade Minister Don Farrell says he expects the Labor national conference to back in changes to the party's stance on Israel.

Wages and jobs on economic agenda for the week

Wages and jobs on economic agenda for the week

Wages and jobs on economic agenda for the week

Wages and jobs on economic agenda for the week

Experts will be scouring new data on jobs and wages and the minutes of a Reserve Bank meeting for signs of a faltering economy.

Police bust ATM fraudsters in card skimming syndicate

Police bust ATM fraudsters in card skimming syndicate

Police bust ATM fraudsters in card skimming syndicate

Police bust ATM fraudsters in card skimming syndicate

A group of alleged ATM fraudsters linked to an international crime syndicate have been accused of installing card skimmers across Australia's east coast.

Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes

Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes

Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes

Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes

Nationals leader David Littleproud has warned of poorer health outcomes for regional patients following prescription medicine changes.

Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough

Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough

Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough

Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough

Don Farrell says China lifting barley tariffs sets a good precedent for the possible lifting of other tariffs on Australian goods such as wine.

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Electric vehicles could be the key to cutting power bills and storing renewable energy in Australia, experts say, if new policies and standards allow it.

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Garma festival showcases image of walking in two worlds

The Garma festival provides an opportunity for visitors to catch a glimpse of traditional art, song, dance and story-telling and the connections between them.

How rural towns turn disaster recovery into an art form

Rural communities have painted, sewed and sung their way through the aftermath of disasters, as research shows how art can connect and heal.

Oyster lovers on epic mission to restock Queensland bay

Once plentiful oysters are now functionally extinct in Brisbane's Moreton Bay but scientists say a volunteer group is onto something that could change that.

Cowboy rising star wins over the Prime Minister

The prime minister has visited the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo in rural Queensland to meet the best and brightest cowboys and cowgirls.

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At-risk Indigenous families given $44m government boost

The federal government has set aside $44 million for programs across 15 organisations to support at-risk Indigenous families navigate out-of-home care.

Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Australia is urged to be bold in the race for high-purity lithium for electric cars and clean energy, as veterans and newcomers jostle for capital and ports.

Iran honour killing escapee gets chance at refugee visa

An Iranian woman who escaped an honour killing has been granted the chance of a safe haven visa review a decade after seeking asylum in Australia by boat.

Inflation fight not over but RBA's confidence growing

The chances of bringing inflation down without dealing massive damage to the labour market are improving, says the head of the Reserve Bank.

Whirlwind trip for PM to strengthen Southeast Asia ties

The prime minister will embark on a five-day visit of Indonesia, the Philippines and India to strengthen ties with Australia's Southeast Asian neighbours.

No lies: Uluru dialogue calls for voice, treaty, truth

Indigenous leaders say they are sick of responding to queries about false claims the Uluru Statement from the Heart is actually 26 pages long.

First Aussie female astronaut sees potential Down Under

Dr Meganne Christian is on the shortlist to go to space and she wants young Australians to be given the same chance as her to follow their dreams.

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