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EU offer on trade deal 'not good enough'

EU offer on trade deal 'not good enough'

Agricultural producers hoping for easier access to the European market will have longer to wait as talks on the EU free trade deal continue.

Companies sense opportunity in psychedelic legalisation

Companies sense opportunity in psychedelic legalisation

Companies sense opportunity in psychedelic legalisation

Companies sense opportunity in psychedelic legalisation

Millions of Australians live with mental ill health and companies are gearing up to take advantage of new psychedelics-as-medicine rules.

Moon mining: ground zero for doing things differently

Moon mining: ground zero for doing things differently

Moon mining: ground zero for doing things differently

Moon mining: ground zero for doing things differently

Mining on the moon is starting small as Australia and NASA prepare to develop self-sustaining habitats to support a giant leap to Mars.

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Heavy burden: why concerns are growing about big cars

Heavy burden: why concerns are growing about big cars

More Australian drivers are getting behind the wheel of bigger and heavier vehicles and experts say it's not electric cars to blame for the growing trend.

'Yes' for Indigenous kids, says Life Without Barriers

'Yes' for Indigenous kids, says Life Without Barriers

On Sunday thousands of people across the country will attend community events hosted by Yes 23 to learn about the upcoming referendum on a First Nations voice.

Poppy seeds alert by Coles after customer falls ill

Poppy seeds alert by Coles after customer falls ill

Coles customers are being urged not to consume potentially poisonous poppy seeds after some batches remained on the shelves despite a recall in November.

Pharmacies receive $377m medication sweetener

Pharmacies receive $377m medication sweetener

Pharmacies will be paid thousands more to dispense medicines from July 1 as part of a government funding boost.

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World-first psychedelic treatment plan launches

World-first psychedelic treatment plan launches

World-first psychedelic treatment plan launches

World-first psychedelic treatment plan launches

In a world first, Australian psychiatrists are now able to prescribe ecstasy and magic mushrooms to certain eligible patients.

Borrowers on red alert as inflation fight rakes economy

Borrowers on red alert as inflation fight rakes economy

Borrowers on red alert as inflation fight rakes economy

Borrowers on red alert as inflation fight rakes economy

Economists and experts have identified groups at higher risk of serious financial stress and pain as interest rate hikes battle stubborn inflation.

NDIS marks 10 years with tricky road of reforms ahead

NDIS marks 10 years with tricky road of reforms ahead

NDIS marks 10 years with tricky road of reforms ahead

NDIS marks 10 years with tricky road of reforms ahead

As the National Disability Insurance Scheme marks 10 years since it began operating, major reforms are on the table to ensure it continues for decades to come.

How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity

How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity

How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity

How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity

Chemicals giant Orica expects to be a winner in the latest boom because miners need tech to find new ore and explosives to blast critical minerals out of rock.

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

The Australian government has moved all refugees and asylum seekers off Nauru but will retain the capacity for offshore detention.

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Farmers fear visa changes will shrink harvest workforce

Changes to backpacker visas will make it harder for farmers to find workers during harvest which may lead to higher produce prices, the industry warns.

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Australia's new anti-corruption watchdog has begun operating led by a former judge who investigated alleged war crimes by Australian troops in Afghanistan.

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NDIS architect says scheme not working as intended

As the NDIS nears its 10th anniversary, one of the key designers of the scheme says there are still issues with how it has been implemented.

Changes kicking in for new financial year in Australia

There are some major changes happening in the new financial year, with Australians to both benefit and be slugged with new costs.

Federal surplus to rocket past earlier forecasts

The slender surplus forecast in the May budget is likely to be much more convincing as foreshadowed by new government data.

Higher power prices locked in but relief elsewhere

Tweaks to the aged care pension, new places on the home guarantee scheme and higher super contributions are among the top changes coming into effect on July 1.

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Illegal algorithm costs Insurance Australia $40 million

Insurance Australia Limited has been penalised $40 million by the Federal Court for misleading customers with NRMA insurance policies.

Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year

The Australian share market has finished 0.12 per cent higher on the financial year's last day of trading but uncertainty awaits investors.

Garth goes full-circle in Australian squad for Ireland

Dublin-born former Irish star Kim Garth has been selected in Australia's ODI squad to play three internationals against Ireland.

Childcare fee hikes on watchdog's list as subsidy rises

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare says childcare centres lifting fees are in the sights of the ACCC as subsidies for parents increase.

Energy regulator sues AGL over standby power breaches

The Australian Energy Regulator says AGL was paid to be on standby from 2018 to 2020 but failed to be ready as needed.

Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract

Downer will supply Queensland with 65 six-car passenger trains as the state invests in public transport in advance of the 2032 Brisbane Games.

Call for national rules to sort out plastic recycling

Australians continue to incorrectly recycle plastic waste, with calls for the federal government to implement consistent guidelines nationwide.

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