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Nine seeking lawsuit costs from Roberts-Smith backers

Nine seeking lawsuit costs from Roberts-Smith backers

More than 8600 emails between Ben Roberts-Smith's financial backers and his legal team are being sought amid a costs battle involving Australian media giants.

'Critical moment' for Australia in ore-some energy race

'Critical moment' for Australia in ore-some energy race

'Critical moment' for Australia in ore-some energy race

'Critical moment' for Australia in ore-some energy race

Demand for iron ore and coal may ebb but critical minerals can provide for future generations, unless labour laws and investor uncertainty mess it up, BHP says.

Australia court in the act of climate change litigation

Australia court in the act of climate change litigation

Australia court in the act of climate change litigation

Australia court in the act of climate change litigation

Australia is the second most litigious country on earth when it comes to challenging climate change impacts in court.

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South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract

South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract

South Korean company Hanwha Defence has won a multi-billion dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.

Hiking coal tax likely won't lift power bills, NSW says

Hiking coal tax likely won't lift power bills, NSW says

NSW is considering lifting the tax it charges on mined coal but has pointed to advice that any increase will have a negligible effect on power prices.

Savea to captain All Blacks for Bledisloe Cup opener

Savea to captain All Blacks for Bledisloe Cup opener

New Zealand coach Ian Foster has named Hurricanes forward Ardie Savea as captain for the opening game of the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup defence.

Climate index hints at higher destructive bushfire risk

Climate index hints at higher destructive bushfire risk

Australia potentially faces a return to destructive bushfire seasons as conditions shift towards less extreme rainfall and rising extreme temperatures.

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Afghan refugees brave epic journey to boost visa scheme

Afghan refugees brave epic journey to boost visa scheme

Afghan refugees brave epic journey to boost visa scheme

Afghan refugees brave epic journey to boost visa scheme

Afghan refugees who served alongside Australian troops are walking from Melbourne to Canberra calling on politicians to keep a humanitarian visa scheme running.

Diehard explorer sets sail on two-year climate crusade

Diehard explorer sets sail on two-year climate crusade

Diehard explorer sets sail on two-year climate crusade

Diehard explorer sets sail on two-year climate crusade

Australian explorer Geoff Wilson and his son are about to begin a two-year, net-zero odyssey to record how climate change is hurting the world's wildest areas.

Warnings about spying, hacking threat from Chinese AI

Warnings about spying, hacking threat from Chinese AI

Warnings about spying, hacking threat from Chinese AI

Warnings about spying, hacking threat from Chinese AI

Australia needs to properly assess and regulate artificial intelligence to stop authoritarian nations using it to undermine national security, a report says.

Rooftop solar surge eases wholesale electricity prices

Rooftop solar surge eases wholesale electricity prices

Rooftop solar surge eases wholesale electricity prices

Rooftop solar surge eases wholesale electricity prices

Rooftop solar is reducing wholesale electricity prices but the market operator warns more transmission is needed to keep the lights on in a post-coal system.

Housing market recovery gears up as listings stall

Housing market recovery gears up as listings stall

Housing market recovery gears up as listings stall

Housing market recovery gears up as listings stall

Sydney continues to lead a strong rebound in the housing market after a slowdown fuelled by rising interest rates.

Aussie-Italian battery supply chain on starting blocks

Aussie-Italian battery supply chain on starting blocks

Aussie-Italian battery supply chain on starting blocks

Aussie-Italian battery supply chain on starting blocks

Australian engineers have teamed up with an Italian automotive firm on a safe rechargeable battery for cars and energy storage with a smaller carbon footprint.

Aust shares at five-month high as inflation drops again

Aust shares at five-month high as inflation drops again

Aust shares at five-month high as inflation drops again

Aust shares at five-month high as inflation drops again

Australian shares have climbed as traders bet a smaller-than-expected rise in consumer prices would keep rates on hold.

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Justice system 'protects the bad guys' in rape cases

The delicate balance between protecting an accused's right to innocence and a complainant's right to justice in rape cases is being examined by parliament.

Aged care task force considers all funding options

An expert group tasked with examining aged care will seek community feedback on potential changes to boost funding levels and strengthen the sector.

Coach backs Matildas' attack without concussed Fowler

The Matildas are prepared to reshuffle when they take on Nigeria in the Women's World Cup without concussed young gun Mary Fowler and star striker Sam Kerr.

'Business as usual': Closing the Gap efforts inadequate

Australia is failing to make meaningful progress in implementing key priority reforms to improve the lives of Indigenous people.

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'Talk is cheap': Defence on notice over veteran suicide

Efforts by Australia's military to combat suicide within its ranks have been questioned by an inquiry commissioner who said "talk is cheap".

Cooling inflation could keep interest rates on ice

A solid slowdown in the inflation rate could be enough to convince the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold for a second consecutive month.

Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths

Fifty-two whales are dead after stranding themselves on a remote WA beach and rescuers are preparing to lead the rest of the pod back into deep waters.

Julie Bishop weighs in on China ties and Taiwan peace

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has called on Australia to step up in preventing a conflict over Taiwan, while offering advice on disputes with China.

Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

The rental market is recording solid price increases as demand for housing outstrips supply in most parts of Australia.

Meta fined $20m over misleading data protection claims

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has been fined $20 million after an app that claimed to protect user data was found to have leveraged it for commercial gain.

Kogan.com returned to growth in 2H after cost-cutting

Kogan.com has beaten earnings expectations despite a 22 per cent decline in sales, as efforts to control costs paid off.

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