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Matildas ready to seize opportunity as WWC opens up

Matildas ready to seize opportunity as WWC opens up

Australia are determined to seize the opportunity of a lifetime at their home Women's World Cup as big names bomb out early.

AFP chief denies conflict of interest with PwC partner

AFP chief denies conflict of interest with PwC partner

AFP chief denies conflict of interest with PwC partner

AFP chief denies conflict of interest with PwC partner

A parliamentary inquiry has grilled Australian Federal Police chief Reece Kershaw about his relationship with PwC partner Mick Fuller, an ex-NSW Police boss.

Police backflip on details of Dutton's Nauru briefing

Police backflip on details of Dutton's Nauru briefing

Police backflip on details of Dutton's Nauru briefing

Police backflip on details of Dutton's Nauru briefing

Senior police have admitted Peter Dutton was not briefed about a bribery investigation of a businessman whose company was later awarded a home affairs contract.

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Clean energy and 'green' cotton sprout from seed money

Clean energy and 'green' cotton sprout from seed money

Decarbonising cotton has begun in the NSW Gwydir Valley as an agribusiness sows the seed for customers to trace products from the paddock to the shopping bag.

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Resource companies have told a Senate inquiry a lack of new supply for gas was a factor in rising energy prices.

Norway welcome striker headache ahead of Japan clash

Norway welcome striker headache ahead of Japan clash

Star striker Ada Hegerberg could return for Norway against Japan while Spain take on Switzerland in the Women's World Cup round of 16.

Woodside hits out at protest-bid arrests at head's home

Woodside hits out at protest-bid arrests at head's home

A Woodside executive says the company's boss has been shaken by an alleged attempt to stage a protest at her Perth home.

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Volunteer groups get extra support as numbers decline

Volunteer groups get extra support as numbers decline

Volunteer groups get extra support as numbers decline

Volunteer groups get extra support as numbers decline

Grants to help volunteers buy equipment or reimburse training costs aim to boost the the dropping number of Aussies who are serving their communities.

Families owed facts after defence chopper crash: Marles

Families owed facts after defence chopper crash: Marles

Families owed facts after defence chopper crash: Marles

Families owed facts after defence chopper crash: Marles

Australia might continue to use the MRH-90 Taipan helicopters following the fatal crash off the Queensland coast.

DNA tests expose scale of sham seafood sales

DNA tests expose scale of sham seafood sales

DNA tests expose scale of sham seafood sales

DNA tests expose scale of sham seafood sales

Australian seafood lovers are frequently being swindled, with more than 10 per cent of produce something other than what's on the label, a study shows.

Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries

Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries

Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries

Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries

Federal and state inquiries into Victoria's decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games are set to hold public hearings without the premier giving evidence.

Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods

Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods

Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods

Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods

Insurance affordability and the handling of claims after devastating floods in several states in 2022 will be examined in a parliamentary hearing.

Aust stocks down again over Fitch fallout, US jobs data

Aust stocks down again over Fitch fallout, US jobs data

Aust stocks down again over Fitch fallout, US jobs data

Aust stocks down again over Fitch fallout, US jobs data

The local share market has closed down 0.6 per cent following a big sell-off on Wall Street, with one analyst calling the correction perhaps overdue.

Lehrmann inquiry report to be released after media leak

Lehrmann inquiry report to be released after media leak

Lehrmann inquiry report to be released after media leak

Lehrmann inquiry report to be released after media leak

The ACT government will release the findings of an investigation into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial after the report was given to various media outlets.

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PM fires back at political attack over Indigenous voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under sustained attack over the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament during a fiery Question Time.

Fraud squad tackles NDIS rorts as payments skyrocket

An anti-fraud squad is investigating NDIS payments worth hundreds of millions of dollars as the number of cases keep rising.

Retailers buckle up as households keep tightening belts

Retail trade in volume terms fell for the third quarter in a row, the first time this has occurred since the global financial crisis.

Experts demand new reef plan with rising climate threat

An expert panel that advises the government says Australia needs another plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef from escalating climate threats.

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No-show businessman prompts inquiry referral threat

A parliamentary committee examining government contracts could be referred to other agencies following an under-fire businessman leaving the country.

Cruise passengers appeal 'unfair' contract clause

Australia's highest court has heard a Ruby Princess contract was "unfair" for some passengers who are seeking compensation for an ill-fated voyage.

Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super

Wealthy Australians might need to save a portion of their superannuation to pay for their own aged care as the government looks for ways to fund the sector.

Manufacturing Australia's answer to the climate crisis

Renewable energy can spark an industrial turnaround, but Australia risks continuing to serve as the world's "quarry" at the current pace of change, experts say.

Information denial used to validate report on commandos

A journalist who reported Australian soldiers were under investigation said that was more probable than not after a request for documents was denied.

Taipan crash search crew find human remains, debris

Identification of human remains found during a search for the crew whose helicopter crashed in Queensland is not likely until after they have been recovered.

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Land-lease agreements in regional areas, co-operative housing and vertical villages could help solve rising housing stress for older low-income earners.

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