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Story of military nursing set in bronze at war memorial

Story of military nursing set in bronze at war memorial

A sculpture of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, a nurse and midwife, has been unveiled as the first statue of an individual woman at the war memorial.

Unions and lawyers demand protection of migrant workers

Unions and lawyers demand protection of migrant workers

Unions and lawyers demand protection of migrant workers

Unions and lawyers demand protection of migrant workers

Unions, lawyers and migrant rights groups are urging the federal government to create a workplace justice visa for exploited migrant workers.

Health system 'unprepared' for next climate disaster

Health system 'unprepared' for next climate disaster

Health system 'unprepared' for next climate disaster

Health system 'unprepared' for next climate disaster

Doctors are warning Australian governments to be better prepared for the next climate disaster, with hotter days and increased fire danger likely this summer.

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'Light shone so brightly': chopper victims remembered

'Light shone so brightly': chopper victims remembered

The families of four ADF members who died in a helicopter crash during a military exercise in Queensland have delivered moving tributes to their loved-ones.

Soft landing tipped for economy as RBA trims inflation

Soft landing tipped for economy as RBA trims inflation

The Reserve Bank says the economy can avoid a recession as inflation falls and unemployment rises, but there are a number of risks.

Social media giants on notice over foreign cyber threat

Social media giants on notice over foreign cyber threat

An inquiry into foreign interference being conducted through social media said big stick regulation is needed to protect Australians against online threats.

Borrowers spared further pain as RBA stays on hold

Borrowers spared further pain as RBA stays on hold

The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for a second month in a move that has some experts speculating the hiking cycle might be over.

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Aust stocks finish higher after RBA extends rate pause

Aust stocks finish higher after RBA extends rate pause

Aust stocks finish higher after RBA extends rate pause

Aust stocks finish higher after RBA extends rate pause

The local share market finished up 0.5 per cent after the Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged at 4.1 per cent for a second consecutive month.

Fyles hits back at trolls and southern gas opponents

Fyles hits back at trolls and southern gas opponents

Fyles hits back at trolls and southern gas opponents

Fyles hits back at trolls and southern gas opponents

The NT's chief minister wants to clear the air surrounding the territory's expanding gas industry, saying people down south are ignorant about the plans.

El Nino likely, but bureau holds off declaration

El Nino likely, but bureau holds off declaration

El Nino likely, but bureau holds off declaration

El Nino likely, but bureau holds off declaration

The Bureau of Meteorology has released its latest climate driver statement, warning an El Nino event is likely but not yet confirmed.

Company director tried to rig National Gallery tender

Company director tried to rig National Gallery tender

Company director tried to rig National Gallery tender

Company director tried to rig National Gallery tender

The competition watchdog is seeking penalties after a company director tried to engage in cartel conduct over a National Gallery of Australia tender.

NSW nets trap few sharks but lots of threatened species

NSW nets trap few sharks but lots of threatened species

NSW nets trap few sharks but lots of threatened species

NSW nets trap few sharks but lots of threatened species

Threatened species accounted for more than 70 per cent of everything caught in shark nets at NSW beaches in the last eight-month netting season.

Morrison a 'bottomless well of self-pity' on robodebt

Morrison a 'bottomless well of self-pity' on robodebt

Morrison a 'bottomless well of self-pity' on robodebt

Morrison a 'bottomless well of self-pity' on robodebt

Government services minister Bill Shorten has slammed former prime minister Scott Morrison for his lack of accountability over his role in the robodebt scheme.

France, Brazil, Jamaica chase World Cup knockout spot

France, Brazil, Jamaica chase World Cup knockout spot

France, Brazil, Jamaica chase World Cup knockout spot

France, Brazil, Jamaica chase World Cup knockout spot

Brazil, France and Jamaica can all still reach the Women's World Cup knockout phase, while in Group G Italy are hoping to join Sweden in the round of 16.

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Offshore gas tax intact as sector seeks bipartisanship

The oil and gas industry is calling for coalition support for a key budget measure to end a crossbench campaign to double the hike in taxes on offshore fields.

Tamil asylum seeker walks 1000km in search of 'fair go'

A Tamil asylum seeker is embarking on an epic journey calling on Anthony Albanese to give thousands of temporary visa holders in Australia a "fair go''.

Home price rebound loses some of its bounce

A batch of housing data reveals a soaring property market losing some of its momentum, lower housing lending and more weakness in building approvals.

Credit Corp says Aust late debt supply 'constrained'

Australia's biggest debt buyer and collection agency says there hasn't been much in the way of delinquent debts available for purchase domestically.

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Closing the Gap targets demand oversight with bite

Indigenous Australians are being exposed to further disadvantage and discrimination due to a lack of government accountability and information sharing.

Australia's answer to Silicon Valley are tech clusters

Top tech innovators are scattered through 96 "tech clusters", a report reveals, including four major hubs expected to create the jobs of tomorrow.

UN holds off Great Barrier Reef 'danger' classification

Australia has declared no one else cares more for its great natural wonder, as the UN gives the government more time to demonstrate reef protection efforts.

Newfound maturity has Matildas daring to dream at WWC

With a 4-0 thumping of Canada, the Matildas went from the verge of crashing out of the Women's World Cup to believing they can go deep into the tournament.

Anti-corruption watchdog wraps up busy first month

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has received 541 referrals in its first month of operation, with some referrals already dismissed.

Paul McCartney gets back to Australia with stadium tour

Former Beatle Paul McCartney is touring Australia for the first time in six years, ready to rock Down Under with his Got Back Tour.

Bitter news for beer lovers as tax hits pints and kegs

Australia has the third highest beer tax on the world and brewers want the federal government to stop the "out of control" increases.

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