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Australian shares up again to close at seven-week high

Australian shares up again to close at seven-week high

The local bourse has finished at its best level since May 1 after six straight days of gains as "FOMO traders" rush to catch up with the bulls.

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

Former Liberal senator David Van has been stripped of a position and is not expected to attend parliament this week following sexual harassment allegations.

Treasurer allays recession fears as economy slows

Treasurer allays recession fears as economy slows

Treasurer allays recession fears as economy slows

Treasurer allays recession fears as economy slows

While key government bodies don't expect the economy to go backwards, Australians have been warned to prepare for a global slowdown.

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Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

Improving transparency and reducing the influence of generous donors on federal elections will require significant reforms, a parliamentary committee says.

'Axis of evil': Housing bill delayed amid fiery debate

'Axis of evil': Housing bill delayed amid fiery debate

Debate on the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has been pushed back until October in a major blow to the government.

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

'No time to waste' to get off gas, warns think tank

A key public policy think tank wants tax incentives for landlords and low-cost loans for home owners to encourage them to move from gas to electric appliances.

MP denies quid pro quo over COVID-19 jab for donor

MP denies quid pro quo over COVID-19 jab for donor

The federal health minister has accused Liberal MP Warren Enstch of allowing a wealthy donor to use a COVID-19 vaccine dose intended for Indigenous people.

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Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

A new study reveals trading petrol for electric ride-share cars could significantly cut vehicle emissions but may increase traffic congestion.

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Australians will vote in a referendum later this year to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Pharmacy jobs at risk with dispensing change: report

Pharmacy jobs at risk with dispensing change: report

Pharmacy jobs at risk with dispensing change: report

Pharmacy jobs at risk with dispensing change: report

The decision to allow people to purchase two months' worth of medicines from a single prescription could cost up to 20,000 pharmacy jobs, a report has found.

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Supporting access to rooftop solar for cash-strapped prepay households could ease energy stress by reducing "self-disconnections" sparked by lack of credit.

Pandemic threw shadow economy crackdown off course

Pandemic threw shadow economy crackdown off course

Pandemic threw shadow economy crackdown off course

Pandemic threw shadow economy crackdown off course

The federal government's response to a growing and evolving shadow economy has been patchy and poorly co-ordinated, auditors have revealed.

Push to change kids' appetite with junk food ad ban

Push to change kids' appetite with junk food ad ban

Push to change kids' appetite with junk food ad ban

Push to change kids' appetite with junk food ad ban

Junk food companies would be restricted from marketing their products to kids on TV and radio while online ads would be banned outright under a proposed bill.

Labor details state breakdown of its housing fund pie

Labor details state breakdown of its housing fund pie

Labor details state breakdown of its housing fund pie

Labor details state breakdown of its housing fund pie

The federal government has revealed how it will distribute its $2 billion Social Housing Fund Accelerator payment to Australia's states and territories.

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Action against Senator David Van was 'decisive'

Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party following allegations of misconduct towards female colleagues but he will remain a senator.

Reserve Bank officials to shed light on rates pathway

Public appearances from top Reserve Bank officials will be worth watching following hawkish posturing from Australia's central bank.

Gallagher has questions to answer on Higgins: McKenzie

National senator Bridget McKenzie says there are still unanswered questions on knowledge of rape allegations by Brittany Higgins before they were made public.

Birthing on Country leads to healthy mothers and babies

Culturally-safe care, birthing on country and increasing the number of Indigenous nurses and midwives all contribute to healthy and thriving First Nations bubs.

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Country will 'rise to the occasion' on voice: Burney

Ahead of the final parliamentary vote to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, Linda Burney says she's confident Australia will get around the 'yes' vote.

Push for no new investment in oil and gas 'not right'

A leading financier has warned against the "over-simplification" of the energy transition, backing investment in renewable energy and gas-fired electricity.

Teacher's journey from refugee camps to fashion catwalk

A woman who works with multicultural students shares her experience of fleeing civil war, living in refugee camps and walking international fashion catwalks.

Why brands are driving down the price of electric cars

Australia is expected to see the cheapest electric vehicle launch into the market within days in a move experts say could ignite greater competition.

Labor faithful urged to hit voice referendum hustings

Rank-and-file Victorian Labor members have been urged to throw their support behind the voice to parliament during speeches by their state and federal leaders.

Liberals down but not out as Dutton rallies troops

Peter Dutton has acknowledged the Liberal Party is facing "dark times" but promises to lead it to success at the next federal election.

AGL accelerates big batteries to drive energy change

Australia's top emitter AGL Energy expects the popularity of electric cars to accelerate and drive increased consumption of energy that must become green.

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