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Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

A tech race between the US and China would have far-reaching impacts for the globe, with Australian research possibly in the firing line.

National care economy strategy revealed

National care economy strategy revealed

National care economy strategy revealed

National care economy strategy revealed

People will be able to have their say on a draft strategy seeking to fix the nation's care economy, as pressure mounts on systems including for aged care.

Greens 'no different' on racism: Lidia Thorpe

Greens 'no different' on racism: Lidia Thorpe

Greens 'no different' on racism: Lidia Thorpe

Greens 'no different' on racism: Lidia Thorpe

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has accused the Greens of racism, and is considering abstaining from a crucial vote for the Indigenous voice to parliament.

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Senators to grill RBA boss ahead of June cash rate call

Senators to grill RBA boss ahead of June cash rate call

The top line items for Australian economy observers this week include the central bank governor's appearance at a committee hearing and monthly inflation data.

Workers return to cities but some still shunning office

Workers return to cities but some still shunning office

Workers are gradually returning to Australia's biggest cities but some continue to shun the office to stay home, new data shows.

China trade relationship slowly yielding progress

China trade relationship slowly yielding progress

Trade Minister Don Farrell met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao on the sidelines of the APEC Trade Ministers meeting in the US overnight.

Little Qld station's huge contribution to reef science

Little Qld station's huge contribution to reef science

A research station on the Great Barrier Reef is celebrating its profound impact on global marine science, at a time when coral reefs are in the crosshairs.

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Country kids abuzz in transformational barber program

Country kids abuzz in transformational barber program

Country kids abuzz in transformational barber program

Country kids abuzz in transformational barber program

Students from Granville Boys High in Sydney's west travelled to Condobolin to show country kids their barber shop program and teach teens how to cut hair.

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

The energy transformation is playing out on a small island in South Australia's industrial heartland, where one of the biggest emitters is shaping the future.

Australia-US compact to help keep up with the bad guys

Australia-US compact to help keep up with the bad guys

Australia-US compact to help keep up with the bad guys

Australia-US compact to help keep up with the bad guys

The sharing of artificial intelligence and encryption technology will part of Australia's deeper relationship with the US under an industrial-scale pact.

Apartment dwellers face electric car-charging dilemma

Apartment dwellers face electric car-charging dilemma

Apartment dwellers face electric car-charging dilemma

Apartment dwellers face electric car-charging dilemma

New apartment buildings must feature electric vehicle charging later this year but older complexes face a potentially tricky yet vital upgrade, experts say.

'Formidable woman' to fill Jim Molan's Senate vacancy

'Formidable woman' to fill Jim Molan's Senate vacancy

'Formidable woman' to fill Jim Molan's Senate vacancy

'Formidable woman' to fill Jim Molan's Senate vacancy

The NSW Senate seat held by the late Jim Molan will be taken up by former NSW Liberal Party president Maria Kovacic, who was preselected at a party meeting.

Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins

Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins

Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins

Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins

The Victorian Nationals have voted to oppose the national referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament, falling into line with the federal party.

'Absolutely crazy' not to electrify everything: Evergen

'Absolutely crazy' not to electrify everything: Evergen

'Absolutely crazy' not to electrify everything: Evergen

'Absolutely crazy' not to electrify everything: Evergen

Australians could make electrons more valuable and useful by controlling when an electric car is charging or the hot water system turns on.

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Controversial same-sex book faces national ban

A Sydney bookseller is appealing the classification of a graphic novel depicting sexual acts that has been removed from the shelves of a Queensland library.

Uluru statement comes into focus in Reconciliation Week

The theme for National Reconciliation Week - 'Be A Voice For Generations' - is a call to all Australians ahead of the referendum later this year.

Lehrmann inquiry reveals a police force under pressure

Senior police have spent the week being questioned about their investigation into ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape claims.

Lockdowns impeded migrant women from fleeing abuse

Temporary migrant women were more vulnerable than others during Australia's COVID-19 lockdowns because of their precarious visa status, a new study shows.

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Former top bureaucrats to oversee defence changes

The federal government has appointed three former top bureaucrats to examine the rollout of major changes to Australia's defence.

Country music icon Joy McKean dies aged 93

Singer-songwriter Joy McKean has been remembered as a pioneer of Australian music after her death at the age of 93 following a long battle with cancer.

Experts to consider critical listing for ancient fish

An ancient fish on the brink of extinction could be listed as critically endangered within a fortnight, after such action was passed over just last year.

Man avoids jail after drunken rampage in Indonesia

Australian man Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones has avoided jail after reaching a settlement with his alleged assault victim in Indonesia.

Major threats to wildlife not recognised in law

Logging is putting native species at risk but the practice is not listed as a key threatening process under federal environment laws, a hearing has been told.

Sun Cable to stretch country's ambition: Cannon-Brookes

Mike Cannon-Brookes says it is time to stretch the country's ambition after winning the bidding for the massive Sun Cable energy project.

Former prime minister Morrison pens religious book deal

Scott Morrison has received a royalties advance from HarperCollins Christian Publishing for a book, as he weighs up retirement from parliament.

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