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Govt vows to rein in NT debt as it soars above $11b

Govt vows to rein in NT debt as it soars above $11b

The Northern Territory government has inherited a strengthening economy but "pet projects" and department overspends could cause debt to blow out.

Insurer misled with claim on pre-existing conditions

Insurer misled with claim on pre-existing conditions

Insurer misled with claim on pre-existing conditions

Insurer misled with claim on pre-existing conditions

Health insurer HCF wrongly claimed it could deny coverage to someone with a pre-existing condition, even if they had not been diagnosed when signing up.

Calls to upgrade regional connectivity as 3G shuts down

Calls to upgrade regional connectivity as 3G shuts down

Calls to upgrade regional connectivity as 3G shuts down

Calls to upgrade regional connectivity as 3G shuts down

Farmers are urging telcos to ensure the safety of rural Australians is not placed at risk as Telstra and Optus begin to turn off their 3G networks.

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Membrey set to join Pies after Saints delisting

Membrey set to join Pies after Saints delisting

Tim Membrey is expected to make Collingwood his third AFL club after St Kilda opted against re-signing the key forward.

No spending free-for-all: treasurer sets election tone

No spending free-for-all: treasurer sets election tone

Any further cost-of-living relief will need to be balanced carefully against budget constraints and economic circumstances, the federal treasurer says.

Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock

Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock

Two forums looking a nuclear power and renewable energy have been told contrasting views about their impact on power prices.

Harsher penalties for NDIS providers who fail patients

Harsher penalties for NDIS providers who fail patients

The NDIS watchdog will be given stronger powers under new laws designed to crack down on unscrupulous providers and improve the scheme for participants.

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PM spruiks mining pay rise as wage battle emerges

PM spruiks mining pay rise as wage battle emerges

PM spruiks mining pay rise as wage battle emerges

PM spruiks mining pay rise as wage battle emerges

Unions have warned peak bodies in the mining sector are advocating for industrial relations reform to be stripped back in a future coalition government.

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Australia's digital industry is crying out for female workers but research shows they are still finding it tough to get in the door.

'We are not the US': abortion erodes LNP winning margin

'We are not the US': abortion erodes LNP winning margin

'We are not the US': abortion erodes LNP winning margin

'We are not the US': abortion erodes LNP winning margin

Ahead of a federal contest, Queensland voters have sent a clear message to the major political parties: do not repeal abortion laws.

Inflation readout make or break for 2024 rate cut

Inflation readout make or break for 2024 rate cut

Inflation readout make or break for 2024 rate cut

Inflation readout make or break for 2024 rate cut

Important pieces of the economic puzzle will fall into place this week, starting with inflation and then spending data.

This film is a 'Trojan horse' for a true horror story

This film is a 'Trojan horse' for a true horror story

This film is a 'Trojan horse' for a true horror story

This film is a 'Trojan horse' for a true horror story

The Moogai, an Indigenous horror movie about a child-stealing spirit, explores the history and intergenerational trauma of the Stolen Generations.

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

A program re-engaging girls in school through storytelling and a 'Linkedin' for the Indigenous community have received boosts from a dedicated women's fund.

From sadness to wellbeing: call to rewire the economy

From sadness to wellbeing: call to rewire the economy

From sadness to wellbeing: call to rewire the economy

From sadness to wellbeing: call to rewire the economy

With the cost of living escalating and a sense of wellbeing fading, an international trailblazer calls for a bold leap into new ways of thinking about success.

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Climate, reparations top agenda at 'successful' meet

Climate, policing and reparations have emerged as key issues at a meeting of Commonwealth heads as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hails the summit a success.

Treasurer: Conflict casts dark shadow over the economy

While visiting Washington, DC, for a series of meetings with the G20, IMF and World Bank, the treasurer also sat down with Republican and Democrat advisers.

Feeling climate dread? Nature may be the best medicine

While young people experience increasing levels of eco-anxiety, an eminent Australian psychiatrist says working in the environment can be a powerful antidote.

PM: 'Security of any one of us, matters to all of us'

The prime minister has celebrated a collaboration between Australian and Pacific Islands police, emphasising the initiative is led by and for Pacific nations.

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Citizen scientists to help save shark-like rays

Scientists are calling on the public to help save a shark-like marine species of ray by reporting sightings.

When the lights are off, but everyone's home

As thousands of Australians again live through an annoying energy blackout, the nation is reminded of more widespread supply vulnerabilities.

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

A Peru trade delegation led by its prime minister will attend a major mining conference in Australia as Canberra works to diversify its international trade.

Telcos to block phones that don't link to triple zero

The 3G network switch-off will begin on Monday, with a new law enforcing the telcos to disconnect phones that cannot call the emergency line on 4G.

Cold Chisel rocks out as Barnes scores another No.1 hit

As Cold Chisel play the first of two sold-out shows for the Melbourne leg of their national tour, Jimmy Barnes has scored another No.1 with his latest book.

Premier makes a splash in the polls as race narrows

Buoyed by an eleventh-hour boost in the polls, Queensland's premier is hoping to surf a wave of momentum as Labor attempts to claim a fourth term in office.

Australian aid for Lebanon lags 'like-minded countries'

Save the Children is calling on the Albanese government to double its latest commitment of $10 million in humanitarian assistance for Lebanon.

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