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Watchdog sues eToro over 'risky' share trading product

Watchdog sues eToro over 'risky' share trading product

The consumer watchdog is suing eToro in Federal Court over the social trading platform's contract-for-difference products.

Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins

Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins

Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins

Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former staffer Brittany Higgins over two social media posts.

More work needed to close gender gap despite gains

More work needed to close gender gap despite gains

More work needed to close gender gap despite gains

More work needed to close gender gap despite gains

The government says more work is needed to reduce the gender gap, despite Australia rising in global rankings.

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Lawyers denied extra $32m for pelvic mesh class action

Lawyers denied extra $32m for pelvic mesh class action

A law firm's bid to take more than a third of a $300 million pelvic mesh class action settlement has been described as putting "lipstick on a pig".

New laws to boost disadvantaged uni student rates

New laws to boost disadvantaged uni student rates

The first round of laws stemming from the Universities Accord review has been introduced to parliament to help boost attendance among disadvantaged Australians.

Welfare debts miscalculated by federal departments

Welfare debts miscalculated by federal departments

The ombudsman has found Services Australia and the Department of Social Services misinterpreted and unlawfully applied welfare laws to calculate debts.

Calls for child abuse registry after 'horrific' case

Calls for child abuse registry after 'horrific' case

Better information-sharing between jurisdictions could be introduced after a childcare worker was charged with 1623 child abuse offences.

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Australia looks to minerals to clinch Europe trade deal

Australia looks to minerals to clinch Europe trade deal

Australia looks to minerals to clinch Europe trade deal

Australia looks to minerals to clinch Europe trade deal

Australia is hoping its vast critical mineral deposits will entice Europe into a free trade pact as the world tries to move away from a reliance on China.

Australian stocks sink after Fitch downgrades US rating

Australian stocks sink after Fitch downgrades US rating

Australian stocks sink after Fitch downgrades US rating

Australian stocks sink after Fitch downgrades US rating

The local share market has suffered its worst loss in four weeks, dropping 1.3 per cent after Fitch Ratings downgraded the credit rating of the United States.

Industry groups urge backing for 'vital' housing fund

Industry groups urge backing for 'vital' housing fund

Industry groups urge backing for 'vital' housing fund

Industry groups urge backing for 'vital' housing fund

Labor is trying to break a political stand-off over the government's $10 billion fund for social and affordable homes, which has industry support.

Prices surge for insurance, food and housing

Prices surge for insurance, food and housing

Prices surge for insurance, food and housing

Prices surge for insurance, food and housing

Workers are at the coalface of the cost of living crisis as they fork out for more expensive goods and services and higher mortgage repayments.

Hells Angels score High Court win over anti-gang laws

Hells Angels score High Court win over anti-gang laws

Hells Angels score High Court win over anti-gang laws

Hells Angels score High Court win over anti-gang laws

The High Court has ruled against the South Australian government's move to prevent members of a bikie gang gathering at a rural property.

ABC chose words poorly in ex-commando report: journo

ABC chose words poorly in ex-commando report: journo

ABC chose words poorly in ex-commando report: journo

ABC chose words poorly in ex-commando report: journo

Journalist Mark Willacy says the ABC could have chosen its words better reporting on an investigation into Australian soldiers operating overseas.

Big business group warns of 'anti-productivity' reforms

Big business group warns of 'anti-productivity' reforms

Big business group warns of 'anti-productivity' reforms

Big business group warns of 'anti-productivity' reforms

Business groups are sharpening their attack on the government's workplace reforms, with the Ai Group concerned the changes will hamper productivity.

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Boost for welfare payments as calls grow for more

Welfare recipients will get an increase in their payments after key legislation passed federal parliament.

National Gallery clears APY artworks of interference

The National Gallery has cleared Aboriginal artworks in its postponed Ngura Pulka – Epic Country show of allegations of interference.

Germany ready for high-stakes WWC South Korea clash

Germany have to beat South Korea to ensure they reach the Women's World Cup knockout phase while Colombia take on Morocco trying to top Group H.

Progress on treaty won't come until after referendum

Negotiations for a treaty between Indigenous people and the federal government won't begin until after a successful referendum, the government has declared.

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Why more Australian women are commuting on two wheels

Women are closing the gap with their male electric scooter-riding counterparts in Australia with research showing they have different incentives.

Firefighting ripe for tech disruption as seasons worsen

Artificial intelligence and bushfire simulators could revolutionise traditional firefighting, as fire seasons get worse and more complex, experts say.

Greens, Pocock stare down Treasury on proposed gas tax

A proposal to raise more revenue from oil and gas companies faces a senate battle as crossbenchers team up to push the government to go further with the tax.

Woolworths accused of underpaying staff $1m in leave

Woolworths underpaid more than $1 million in long service leave to 1235 former employees, Victoria's wage watchdog says.

Union launches push for full funding of public schools

An Australian Education Union campaign to ensure public schools are funded properly by 2028 has been launched outside federal parliament.

Ex-PM's secret portfolios no reason for visa challenge

Former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments aren't a reason to overturn an Afghan man's visa cancellation, a judge has ruled.

Independent senator Thorpe injured in car crash

Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe has been given leave from parliament after she was injured in a car crash.

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