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Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Science groups are warning of the impact to Australia's future while a government minister supports a CSIRO restructure that will axe up to 350 scientists.

Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate

Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate

Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate

Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate

The boss of Australia's biggest bank has nominated a preferred migration rate while appearing before a parliamentary committee. saying a target is appropriate.

Aussie shares dive on perfect storm of risk aversion

Aussie shares dive on perfect storm of risk aversion

Aussie shares dive on perfect storm of risk aversion

Aussie shares dive on perfect storm of risk aversion

A gloomy inflation outlook from the Reserve Bank has further dampened hopes of interest rate cuts, dragging on confidence and the Australian bourse.

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Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal

Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal

Climate Minister Chris Bowen hopes to meet with his Turkish counterpart to resolve an impasse over the right to host the world's most important climate meeting.

Customer dies after triple-zero fails on mobile phone

Customer dies after triple-zero fails on mobile phone

The embattled telco industry remains in the spotlight after a customer died when their phone could not make triple-zero calls.

'Numbers game': shopping scammers profit on sales craze

'Numbers game': shopping scammers profit on sales craze

While bricks and mortar retailers might be relishing upcoming Black Friday and Christmas sales, online scammers are also licking their lips.

Pauline Hanson's post-apocalyptic prediction resurfaces

Pauline Hanson's post-apocalyptic prediction resurfaces

Pauline Hanson's decades of remarks about race, including a sci-fi prediction about Australia's future, have been used to prove she vilified a Muslim senator.

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RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.

BlueScope Steel keen on Whyalla's iron ore resource

BlueScope Steel keen on Whyalla's iron ore resource

BlueScope Steel keen on Whyalla's iron ore resource

BlueScope Steel keen on Whyalla's iron ore resource

Steel giant BlueScope is leading a consortium to potentially acquire the Whyalla Steelworks, an asset it views as having potential beyond its core business.

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.

Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences

Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences

Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences

Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences

As the Reserve Bank considers a ban on credit card surcharges, the head of the nation's biggest bank has warned of "wrong assumptions" about the payments.

Laos hostel where two Australians died could reopen

Laos hostel where two Australians died could reopen

Laos hostel where two Australians died could reopen

Laos hostel where two Australians died could reopen

The federal government has backed the families of two Australian teenagers who died from methanol poisoning, angered by reports the hostel could reopen.

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

A leader of one of Australia's biggest aged-care services has issued a dire warning about under-capacity in the sector as the nation's population grows older.

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students with a passion for STEM are being introduced to the world of engineering, with hands-on workshops, site visits and cultural activities.

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Cost pressures sideline children from organised sports

Children are missing out on participating in summer sporting competitions as families struggle to afford expensive registration fees and sports equipment.

More schools close, others reopen amid asbestos scare

Some schools will reopen and others close over the detection of trace amounts of asbestos in a play sand product, while experts say the risk remains very low.

Australian goals not getting easier in contested region

Disruption is now permanent in the contested Indo-Pacific and Australia must be vigilant despite bolstering international relations, the foreign minister warns.

Greens senator fires back at Hanson over 'racist' tweet

Pauline Hanson's claim she had targeted hypocrisy and not race by telling a Greens senator to go back to Pakistan was itself racist, a court has heard.

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Aussie shares finish flat, avoid five-day losing streak

The ASX200 has gained steadily in the last 75 minutes of trading to finish narrowly in the green, up 1.9 points on the highs of the day.

Christmas bookings bring good tidings for pub giant

Australians look set to open their wallets over the festive period with hospitality giant Endeavour Group projecting strong Christmas pub bookings.

Miners mixed on coalition's controversial climate plan

Big mining companies are backing in some aspects of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's plan to wind back key climate policies but are still committed to net zero.

Latest gender equality evidence given a new dimension

A free resource will collate the latest research on gender equality and translate it into practical actions for businesses, governments, teachers and leaders.

'Unbelievable': How Kerr impresses Matildas boss

Coach Joe Montemurro is delighted with Sam Kerr's presence as a leader back with the Matildas and feels her form is building too.

Moderate MPs rally around Ley amid leadership turmoil

Sussan Ley's allies insist they are not preparing to turn on their leader to support right-wing challengers after a damaging stoush over climate policy.

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Turkey has suggested co-leading the 2026 UN climate conference with Australia in a bid to break the hosting impasse, but Australia has played down the idea.

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