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

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.

FIFA counters on Indigenous rights at Women's World Cup

FIFA counters on Indigenous rights at Women's World Cup

FIFA counters on Indigenous rights at Women's World Cup

FIFA counters on Indigenous rights at Women's World Cup

FIFA has responded to a letter from Indigenous Football Australia, calling for inclusion in the strategic plan for the legacy of the Women's World Cup.

A step in the right direction: Julie Bishop backs voice

A step in the right direction: Julie Bishop backs voice

A step in the right direction: Julie Bishop backs voice

A step in the right direction: Julie Bishop backs voice

Julie Bishop is backing the Indigenous voice to parliament, saying communities deserve to help provide solutions to reduce disparity and inequality.

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TikTok suspends millions of underage users

TikTok suspends millions of underage users

The social media giant is open to the idea of a government-run age verification database to stop children lying about their age to access the app.

Startups graduate from the lab as tech funder tops $1b

Startups graduate from the lab as tech funder tops $1b

A deep technology funder that brings Aussie startups to life has achieved a $1 billion investment milestone with "mylk", cyber and infinitely recycled plastic.

Healthy outlook for global economy but risks linger

Healthy outlook for global economy but risks linger

Stronger growth and lower inflation suggest the global economy is heading in the right direction, but the International Monetary Fund warns challenges remain.

Author's shock, tears, disbelief at Miles Franklin win

Author's shock, tears, disbelief at Miles Franklin win

A lawyer and mother of four has won the prestigious Miles Franklin literary award with a novel she didn't think would be published in Australia.

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Attitude overhaul the key to improving women's safety

Attitude overhaul the key to improving women's safety

Attitude overhaul the key to improving women's safety

Attitude overhaul the key to improving women's safety

Women's safety champions want improvements to sexual consent education, regulated pornography and guidelines for schools to respond to student perpetrators.

Worker influx could aid 'softest of economic landings'

Worker influx could aid 'softest of economic landings'

Worker influx could aid 'softest of economic landings'

Worker influx could aid 'softest of economic landings'

A surge in new workers since Australia's borders reopened in 2021 could help deliver a gentle economic landing by taking heat out of the economy's supply side.

Miners keep ASX in the green as China unveils stimulus

Miners keep ASX in the green as China unveils stimulus

Miners keep ASX in the green as China unveils stimulus

Miners keep ASX in the green as China unveils stimulus

The local share market has finished up 0.5 per cent, with the mining sector rising 2.7 per cent in its best single-day performance since March 2.

Tactical switch in battle to eradicate fire ant menace

Tactical switch in battle to eradicate fire ant menace

Tactical switch in battle to eradicate fire ant menace

Tactical switch in battle to eradicate fire ant menace

A new "horseshoe" configuration will be deployed in the fight to contain and eradicate a destructive invasive insect species marching south.

Not impossible: UK looks to British troops in Darwin

Not impossible: UK looks to British troops in Darwin

Not impossible: UK looks to British troops in Darwin

Not impossible: UK looks to British troops in Darwin

A British minister says the potential stationing of troops in Australia is a regular topic of conversation despite no official proposal being made.

Murray-Darling vision treads water as deadline sinks

Murray-Darling vision treads water as deadline sinks

Murray-Darling vision treads water as deadline sinks

Murray-Darling vision treads water as deadline sinks

The federal government acknowledges it will need to get its "skates on" to deliver the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin plan after extending the deadline.

First languages court between a dock and a hard place

First languages court between a dock and a hard place

First languages court between a dock and a hard place

First languages court between a dock and a hard place

Aboriginal people are massively over-represented in the criminal justice system, and a scarcity of interpreters is only adding to the problem.

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Construction union urges speedy ban of stone benchtops

While a union ban on engineered stone benchtops is set to kick in within months, the head of the CFMEU wants the federal government to act sooner.

Union wants super profits tax to pay for social housing

A union boss is challenging the federal government to think big and slap a super profits tax on big businesses to pay for social housing.

On tractor for world record as mighty machine turns 100

The Farmall tractor, loved by generations of farmers and collectors, will celebrate its centenary in country NSW this weekend.

Pilbara Minerals 'throttle jammed wide open' on lithium

An early mover is reaping the benefits of the global race for battery minerals supplies, with a strong June quarter and another strategic partner in the wings.

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Call for fed target to join race to build offshore wind

Australia has been urged to set a national offshore wind target and build a local supply chain if it wants to have the energy source in its low-carbon arsenal.

Survivor groups slam proposed change to reporting rapes

Leading advocates say sexual assault survivors must be allowed to maintain their agency in deciding whether or not to make a police report.

Premier ducks questions over call up to Games inquiry

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has shrugged off whether he would accept an invitation to face a federal inquiry into the Commonwealth Games.

Businessman linked to contract saga 'disappears' abroad

A businessman under scrutiny over several government contracts has left the country after being ordered to produce evidence to parliament and answer questions.

Newcrest's all-in sustaining cost up 20pct in 2Q

Newcrest Mining missed its copper production guidance and faced higher production costs in the June quarter, a result one analyst calls "weak."

Customer loyalty put to the test as scam targets points

The consumer watchdog has detected a scam targeting loyal point program customers after a spike in reports to Scamwatch.

'Democratic miracle' as enrolments reach record highs

Australia has the best base for democratic participation in its history ahead of the upcoming referendum on the Indigenous voice, after record enrolments.

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