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Green shoots for renters in social housing resurgence

Green shoots for renters in social housing resurgence

Boosting social housing could help solve Australia's productivity problems by making it easier for employers to find essential staff, a report has found.

Man found dead after suburban shoot-out with police

Man found dead after suburban shoot-out with police

Man found dead after suburban shoot-out with police

Man found dead after suburban shoot-out with police

A man who shot at police officers before barricading himself into a shed on a property in Canberra's south has been found dead.

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive

The environment minister has urged the coalition and Greens to come to the table and do a deal on big reforms to Australia's nature protections.

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Early Christmas for RBA with landmark inflation print

Early Christmas for RBA with landmark inflation print

Inflation data will dominate the domestic economic dashboard, while the UK budget and New Zealand rate cuts are on the agenda abroad.

'New hope' for climate after COP summit wraps up

'New hope' for climate after COP summit wraps up

Environment groups are welcoming a fresh commitment to phase out fossil fuels despite what they say was an underwhelming finish to the 2025 UN climate summit.

Burden of a deadly cancer hitting women in their prime

Burden of a deadly cancer hitting women in their prime

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest diseases affecting Australian women and also causes a significant economic burden.

'Above all, I'm human': Afghan women's Aussie aid plea

'Above all, I'm human': Afghan women's Aussie aid plea

Women whose safety is at risk under brutal Taliban rule in Afghanistan are pleading for help from Australia after fleeing their former captors.

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Reform urged as native animals face deadly spring

Reform urged as native animals face deadly spring

Reform urged as native animals face deadly spring

Reform urged as native animals face deadly spring

Spring is a high-risk time for native animals as they move around busy roads to breed and forage, prompting calls for nature to be at the core of planning laws.

Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil

Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil

Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil

Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil

Winning over climate-conscious and diverse voters the coalition lost at previous elections won't be an easy feat, but new leaders are laying the groundwork.

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

Svarc plug: Ruby dazzles as Lions' blitz ends Blues

The Brisbane Lions will meet North Melbourne in the AFLW decider for a third straight season after a crushing 35-point preliminary final defeat of Carlton.

Canberra beat Glory, Jets go top of ALW with WSW win

Canberra beat Glory, Jets go top of ALW with WSW win

Canberra beat Glory, Jets go top of ALW with WSW win

Canberra beat Glory, Jets go top of ALW with WSW win

Michelle Heyman has scored and notched an assist in Canberra United's win over Perth, while Newcastle beat Western Sydney to go top of the A-League Women.

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North Melbourne have punched their ticket to an AFLW grand final after Blaithin Bogue played a starring role in a sensational comeback win over Melbourne.

'Cesspit': schools told to back kids' social media ban

'Cesspit': schools told to back kids' social media ban

'Cesspit': schools told to back kids' social media ban

'Cesspit': schools told to back kids' social media ban

School principals across the nation are being asked to support Australia's world-first social media ban as the government defends making last-minute changes.

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left the door open to scrapping Australia's luxury car tax as he aims to strike a trade deal with the EU in the new year.

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Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero

Chris Luxon's coalition government has been savagely criticised by advocates for its climate policy shifts, but the prime minister remains a net zero fan.

Airlines should face biofuel mandate to level field

Low-carbon fuel orders could be placed on firms to secure the future of Australian biofuels and ensure they can reach their multibillion-dollar potential.

Australia collapse as quicks dominate Ashes opening day

Australia's early Ashes dominance from a Mitchell Starc masterclass has crumbled, collapsing to 9-123 at stumps following a chaotic first day in Perth.

PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes

Labor's proposed changes to how people can appeal a Defence decision to refuse honours and awards have failed to secure the backing of a parliamentary inquiry.

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'Important step': hope for progress on stalled EU deal

Negotiations have twice fallen at the final hurdle but Australian and European officials see positive signs for finally striking an elusive free trade deal.

Australian shares tumble to fourth week of losses

Heavy selling in materials and energy stocks has dragged the bourse lower for a fourth straight week, as hopes of a Santa rally give way to correction fears.

Neo-Nazi accused of threatening politician denied bail

A neo-Nazi accused of calling on supporters to "rhetorically rape" a federal politician will remain behind bars, amid a rise in threats against officials.

WiseTech cops first strike on pay as probe continues

An impassioned speech from an Australian technology mogul wasn't enough to woo shareholders into approving a corporate pay deal after a year of controversy.

Federal environment laws 'won't fix' project backlog

As Labor tries to pass an overhaul of Australia's environmental laws before Christmas, analysis suggests they might not address a backlog of energy projects.

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

AI has infiltrated the law, leading Australian judges to sift through machine-generated arguments, but the tech might help the functioning of courts.

Treasurer blocks US takeover of Aussie pharma company

A takeover deal for an Australian pharmaceutical manufacturer has been knocked on the head, with the treasurer citing risks to the supply of critical medicines.

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