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Aust shares tread water after retail sales surprise

Aust shares tread water after retail sales surprise

The local bourse has finished essentially flat after strong retail spending growth tempered expectations the Reserve Bank will keep interest rates steady.

Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure shoppers in

Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure shoppers in

Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure shoppers in

Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure shoppers in

Cash-strapped consumers are taking advantage of sales and pushing up retail trade temporarily, with the spending slowdown expected to continue next month.

Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given

Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given

Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given

Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given

An approval for money to be sent to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Fund for Ukraine was made before legal authorities were in place.

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Van Onselen 'has a megaphone and will use it', Ten says

Van Onselen 'has a megaphone and will use it', Ten says

Peter van Onselen has been accused in court of breaching his contract with Network 10 by writing a scathing column about its business prospects and management.

State and federal partnership to replace NSW coal power

State and federal partnership to replace NSW coal power

The federal and NSW Labor governments have launched a massive joint investment scheme to replace the state's ageing coal power stations with firmed renewables.

Don't expect many happy returns from the tax office

Don't expect many happy returns from the tax office

Australians may be hanging out for the new financial year as cost-of-living pressures bite, but there are reasons to expect a smaller tax return this year.

Call to crack China's dominance in critical minerals

Call to crack China's dominance in critical minerals

Global demand for Australia's critical minerals is giving Treasurer Jim Chalmers optimism about mining's future in a net-zero emissions world.

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Watchdog concerned by Transurban EastLink road takeover

Watchdog concerned by Transurban EastLink road takeover

Watchdog concerned by Transurban EastLink road takeover

Watchdog concerned by Transurban EastLink road takeover

The ACCC has raised preliminary competition concerns over Transurban’s proposed acquisition of Horizon Roads, the operator of Melbourne's EastLink toll road.

Businesses may face fines after audit of offset sites

Businesses may face fines after audit of offset sites

Businesses may face fines after audit of offset sites

Businesses may face fines after audit of offset sites

Companies could face penalties if they are found to have failed to environmentally offset their approved sites under a major crackdown.

Roberts-Smith agrees to pay costs of defamation loss

Roberts-Smith agrees to pay costs of defamation loss

Roberts-Smith agrees to pay costs of defamation loss

Roberts-Smith agrees to pay costs of defamation loss

Ben Roberts-Smith has agreed to pay the costs of three media firms he sued after a judge found reports of war crimes in Afghanistan were substantially true.

Space plan cut from launch pad to fix budget black hole

Space plan cut from launch pad to fix budget black hole

Space plan cut from launch pad to fix budget black hole

Space plan cut from launch pad to fix budget black hole

A space program has been axed to save money in the federal budget, but critics say it will leave Australia lagging behind the rest of the world in the sector.

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Defence Minister Richard Marles has offered an extension of Australian forces in the Solomon Islands to help maintain regional security.

Former MP Stuart Robert denies kickback allegations

Former MP Stuart Robert denies kickback allegations

Former MP Stuart Robert denies kickback allegations

Former MP Stuart Robert denies kickback allegations

Former Liberal MP Stuart Robert says allegations he helped a consulting company win government contracts were a "by-election witch hunt".

Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race

Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race

Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race

Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race

A rush to beat the end of electric vehicle subsidies is on in Victoria while hundreds of subsidies remain available in other states.

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How teachers and tourism could keep mining towns afloat

Mining regions will need support from governments to diversify their economies as the demand for fossil fuels declines, a report shows.

Younger voters turning away from the right as they age

Generational change could impact the election fortunes of the Liberal National coalition with younger voters less likely to support the right as they age.

Australia urged to invest $100b in battery industry

A think tank has called for a critical minerals compact with South Korea to electrify the start of an onshore battery minerals processing industry in Australia.

Defence minister calms waters in Solomon Islands visit

Australia's defence minister has met with the Solomon Islands prime minister to discuss security, infrastructure and the two nations' deepening relationship.

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Local stocks soar as inflation cools, dimming hike odds

The local share market has enjoyed its best day of trading in 11 weeks, rising 1.1 per cent with inflation data likely closing the door to a rate hike in July.

Auditor chides three departments on lax record-keeping

An audit report has identified issues with the way three federal government departments are managing and archiving their information.

Inflation figures boost hopes of hold on interest rates

A softer-than-expected inflation number could be enough to keep interest rates on hold next week but the battle against rising prices is not over yet.

Cost of living increases risk of elder abuse: advocate

Age Discrimination Commissioner Kay Patterson has urged the creation of a national power-of-attorney register to prevent the elderly from being abused.

Flood towns say response from governments does not wash

Residents of the flood-hit northern NSW town of Lismore are feeling abandoned by governments following sluggish recovery efforts.

Outgoing commissioner brands NDIS cut-off age an oddity

The age discrimination commissioner has queried why people are cut off from the National Disability Insurance Scheme once they reach 65.

Consumers, communities guide mining on sustainable path

A mining conference has heard values-driven consumers don't want 'dirty' electric cars that use unsustainable minerals in their production.

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