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ACT bans new gas connections, but BBQs have green light

ACT bans new gas connections, but BBQs have green light

Canberra is on track to be a zero-carbon city with a ban on new gas connections, but barbecues fired by bottled gas are still allowed under the new ACT law.

Assange to appeal UK High Court extradition ruling

Assange to appeal UK High Court extradition ruling

Assange to appeal UK High Court extradition ruling

Assange to appeal UK High Court extradition ruling

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will fight the latest UK court ruling on his extradition to the United States as he waits in prison.

Proposed aged care levy labelled 'lazy' solution

Proposed aged care levy labelled 'lazy' solution

Proposed aged care levy labelled 'lazy' solution

Proposed aged care levy labelled 'lazy' solution

A proposal for a levy to help improve the quality of the aged care sector has been dismissed as a lazy solution to the issue by the opposition.

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Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access

Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access

Uber is launching a green rideshare option in Australia in a move experts say will give some people access to their first ride in an electric vehicle.

Farmers want wriggle room on asset write-off deadline

Farmers want wriggle room on asset write-off deadline

The federal government has declined a request by farmers for a grace period to extend the tax write-off deadline for receiving newly purchased assets.

Banks' flaws add to next of kin stress, report shows

Banks' flaws add to next of kin stress, report shows

An independent report says banks need to do a better job handling deceased estates and better train staff to deal with grieving relatives of dead customers.

Drivers face pump pain as profits fuel inflation debate

Drivers face pump pain as profits fuel inflation debate

Motorists are being urged to shop around before the three-day weekend as international research suggests company profits are pushing up inflation.

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A quarter of homes are bought mortgage-free

A quarter of homes are bought mortgage-free

A quarter of homes are bought mortgage-free

A quarter of homes are bought mortgage-free

The value of homes bought with cash is trending up, with the bulk of purchases made by older Australians moving to the regions to retire.

Aust shares drop as high rates weigh on property, tech

Aust shares drop as high rates weigh on property, tech

Aust shares drop as high rates weigh on property, tech

Aust shares drop as high rates weigh on property, tech

The ASX200 has closed down 0.26 per cent following a surprise overnight rate hike from the Bank of Canada that emphasised how far rates might rise.

Australia firm on feta as EU trade talks hit roadblock

Australia firm on feta as EU trade talks hit roadblock

Australia firm on feta as EU trade talks hit roadblock

Australia firm on feta as EU trade talks hit roadblock

The Australian government is prepared to pull the pin on trade talks with the European Union if negotiations break down further over naming of cheeses and wine.

Renewables relief deal to help curb power price surges

Renewables relief deal to help curb power price surges

Renewables relief deal to help curb power price surges

Renewables relief deal to help curb power price surges

The promise of cheaper energy bills in the future could be too late for many Australian households concerned about powering their homes this winter.

Avita Medical has skin in the game after FDA approval

Avita Medical has skin in the game after FDA approval

Avita Medical has skin in the game after FDA approval

Avita Medical has skin in the game after FDA approval

Avita Medical says an expanded approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its spray-on skin solution has quintupled its market opportunity.

Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney

Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney

Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney

Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney

Domestic flights will be operating from Sydney's new international airport in late 2026, with Qantas and Jetstar the first airlines to sign up.

Jewish groups welcome federal ban on Nazi symbols

Jewish groups welcome federal ban on Nazi symbols

Jewish groups welcome federal ban on Nazi symbols

Jewish groups welcome federal ban on Nazi symbols

Nazi symbols will be banned from being publicly displayed under tough new federal laws, with those found guilty facing jail time.

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New plan to manage health impacts of climate change

A national strategy will aim to ensure Australia is prepared for and can manage the impacts of climate change on the health and aged care system.

Macquarie Bank not so green with billions dipped in oil

To align investments with global climate promises, Macquarie Group will need to increase green investments and dump billions staked on new oil and gas.

Clearing halted amid fears for highly endangered bird

A conservation group fears important habitat for one of Australia's most endangered birds may have been lost after clearing was carried out at a NSW property.

Australian shares dip after rate hike, weak GDP readout

The local share market has closed down 0.2 per cent following the latest interest rate hike and underwhelming gross domestic product figures.

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Australia's economy losing steam as pressures mount

Australia's economic performance is starting to wane as aggressive interest rate increases continue to bite.

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink

The future of aged care will focus on helping more Australians live in their own homes for longer and a new task force will examine how this can be paid for.

Seaweed trial to suck out Barrier Reef nitrogen nasties

Seaweed filters have been installed off Queensland in a bid to improve water quality on the Great Barrier Reef and thwart the spread of a destructive starfish.

Climate change risk added to banking watchdog's beat

For the first time, Australia's prudential regulator must consider climate risks as part of its work to keep banks, insurers and superannuation funds strong.

National Gallery postpones major Aboriginal art show

A major exhibition of Aboriginal art at the National Gallery of Australia has been postponed as the gallery investigates accusations of interference.

Jenny Craig to cease trading, employees made redundant

Administrators have been unable to find a buyer for Jenny Craig's physical stores and employees of the Australian and New Zealand business.

Treasury 'sleeping at the wheel' on PwC tax scandal

A Senate committee is investigating the integrity of major consultancy firms after the leaking of confidential tax information shared with PwC.

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