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Inflation figures boost hopes of hold on interest rates

Inflation figures boost hopes of hold on interest rates

A softer-than-expected inflation number could be enough to keep interest rates on hold next week but the battle against rising prices is not over yet.

Cost of living increases risk of elder abuse: advocate

Cost of living increases risk of elder abuse: advocate

Cost of living increases risk of elder abuse: advocate

Cost of living increases risk of elder abuse: advocate

Age Discrimination Commissioner Kay Patterson has urged the creation of a national power-of-attorney register to prevent the elderly from being abused.

Flood towns say response from governments does not wash

Flood towns say response from governments does not wash

Flood towns say response from governments does not wash

Flood towns say response from governments does not wash

Residents of the flood-hit northern NSW town of Lismore are feeling abandoned by governments following sluggish recovery efforts.

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Outgoing commissioner brands NDIS cut-off age an oddity

Outgoing commissioner brands NDIS cut-off age an oddity

The age discrimination commissioner has queried why people are cut off from the National Disability Insurance Scheme once they reach 65.

Consumers, communities guide mining on sustainable path

Consumers, communities guide mining on sustainable path

A mining conference has heard values-driven consumers don't want 'dirty' electric cars that use unsustainable minerals in their production.

Ad ban considered to stop next generation of gamblers

Ad ban considered to stop next generation of gamblers

The gambling sector faces a staged crackdown on online advertising if the recommendations of a federal parliamentary inquiry into gaming harm are accepted.

Consultant alleges ex-MP Stuart Robert took kickbacks

Consultant alleges ex-MP Stuart Robert took kickbacks

A consulting company sought ex-Liberal MP Stuart Robert's help to win federal government contracts, evidence released under parliamentary privilege shows.

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Baby white rhino a big bundle of joy for Dubbo keepers

Baby white rhino a big bundle of joy for Dubbo keepers

Baby white rhino a big bundle of joy for Dubbo keepers

Baby white rhino a big bundle of joy for Dubbo keepers

An Australian zoo is celebrating the birth of a white rhinoceros with keepers saying the calf is exploring its surroundings and creating a bit of mischief.

Surge in people seeking help with energy bill hardship

Surge in people seeking help with energy bill hardship

Surge in people seeking help with energy bill hardship

Surge in people seeking help with energy bill hardship

The energy regulator has reported a lift in customers seeking help with power bills as cost of living pressures pile pressure on households.

Wider screening for rare health conditions in babies

Wider screening for rare health conditions in babies

Wider screening for rare health conditions in babies

Wider screening for rare health conditions in babies

Newborns will be tested for a wider range of rare health conditions in a promised overhaul that also seeks to iron out differences in screening between states.

Qantas names new domestic head in management shake-up

Qantas names new domestic head in management shake-up

Qantas names new domestic head in management shake-up

Qantas names new domestic head in management shake-up

Australia's national carrier has named a replacement for current CFO Vanessa Hudson, who becomes CEO in November, and a new head of Qantas Domestic.

Australian universities climb in world rankings

Australian universities climb in world rankings

Australian universities climb in world rankings

Australian universities climb in world rankings

For the first time, three Australian universities are ranked among the top 20 higher education institutions in the world after the criteria were refined.

Concerns flagged over reforms to ban hate symbols

Concerns flagged over reforms to ban hate symbols

Concerns flagged over reforms to ban hate symbols

Concerns flagged over reforms to ban hate symbols

Proposed reforms to ban Nazi and Islamic State symbols has raised concerns among collectors, historical societies and faith groups over unintended consequences.

Migrants describe barriers to finding work in Australia

Migrants describe barriers to finding work in Australia

Migrants describe barriers to finding work in Australia

Migrants describe barriers to finding work in Australia

Several migrants have opened up about their experience gaining employment in Australia after a report demonstrated the significant impact they could make.

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Albanese boards campaign train ahead of by-election

Voters in the federal seat of Fadden have 13 candidates to choose from, including a councillor, a health educator and an Aboriginal community worker.

Aust shares break four-day losing streak as miners rise

The local share market has gained 0.56 per cent, led by miners and the big banks to snap a four-day losing streak despite a poor lead from Wall Street.

'Dare to say mining is ok' and dig in for global change

Governments need to be bold and brave to increase supplies of materials for electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines, the mining industry says.

Education programs 'undermined' by lack of assessment

A $400 million package aimed at increasing educational outcomes for remote and regional students has been instructed to improve how progress is being monitored.

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Growth spurt in farmland value as prices almost double

The price of farmland has almost doubled in the space of three years with low rates, strong commodity prices and high demand driving the growth spurt.

Easing demand hitting manufacturing sector hard

The outlook for the Australian economy remains gloomy, with the manufacturing sector under pressure from slowing demand and stubbornly high costs.

Advocates slam politicians for failure on homelessness

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released Census data estimating more than one in five people experiencing homelessness identifies as Indigenous.

Girls want coding funds: the push to keep women in tech

Girls and their mothers are being encouraged to take a computer coding course these school holidays as a national review investigates funding STEM support.

Consider the generations when opening and closing mines

As mines open, developers are urged to consider the knowledge of generations who have come before and who should be part of planning for eventual closure.

Cyber crime falling under authorities' radars: report

A new study shows cyber crime directly impacts half of Australia's computer users but the number of official reports are significantly under-represented.

Welcome mat put out for low-deposit home buyers

A fresh crop of first-home buyers struggling to save a deposit will be able to apply for a place on the government's guarantee scheme.

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