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Premier makes a splash in the polls as race narrows

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'

Australian aid for Lebanon lags 'like-minded countries'

Australian aid for Lebanon lags 'like-minded countries'

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.

Aussie shares edge higher, snapping two-week win streak

Aussie shares edge higher, snapping two-week win streak

Aussie shares edge higher, snapping two-week win streak

Aussie shares edge higher, snapping two-week win streak

The ASX200 finished less than a 10th of a percentage point higher, with Tuesday's big loss putting it in the red for both the week and the month.

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Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Rural residents have revealed difficulties in reaching triple-zero in moments of crisis, as the federal government reviews regional telecommunications.

Dire warning on Australia's disaster response readiness

Dire warning on Australia's disaster response readiness

Australia's emergency response system is in need of widespread reform if the nation is to keep up with the growing threat of natural disasters.

'Understand' uni debt before knocking back home loan

'Understand' uni debt before knocking back home loan

Banks are being urged to "understand" a person's university debt when deciding on a home loan application, as people are struggling to obtain loans.

Mideast war not behind Aussie inflation: opposition

Mideast war not behind Aussie inflation: opposition

Unlike Australia, inflation and interest rates are falling in the UK, the US, Canada and New Zealand despite conflict in the Middle East, the opposition says.

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Australia urged not to pull the plug on hybrid tax cuts

Australia urged not to pull the plug on hybrid tax cuts

Australia urged not to pull the plug on hybrid tax cuts

Australia urged not to pull the plug on hybrid tax cuts

Sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles are accelerating in Australia as a tax deadline approaches, but some automotive groups say an extension is needed.

Qantas hands out $1000 bonuses to 27,000 workers

Qantas hands out $1000 bonuses to 27,000 workers

Qantas hands out $1000 bonuses to 27,000 workers

Qantas hands out $1000 bonuses to 27,000 workers

Qantas is hoping to win over workers as some of its engineers take industrial action over pay.

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms

Pacific leaders and King Charles have called for greater action on climate change as the region hosts its first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

"Practical and sensible" action on climate change is part of the military's mission under new plans for phasing in alternative energy use and sovereign sources.

The surreal world of René Magritte comes to Australia

The surreal world of René Magritte comes to Australia

The surreal world of René Magritte comes to Australia

The surreal world of René Magritte comes to Australia

The first-ever Australian retrospective dedicated to the influential surrealist René Magritte opens at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs' first meeting

Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs' first meeting

Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs' first meeting

Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs' first meeting

The prime ministers of Australian and the UK have pledged greater investment in green hydrogen and offshore wind during their first meeting in Samoa.

Labor 'losing touch' with blue-collar base: party elder

Labor 'losing touch' with blue-collar base: party elder

Labor 'losing touch' with blue-collar base: party elder

Labor 'losing touch' with blue-collar base: party elder

The Albanese government has copped more friendly fire, this time from a former Labor minister claiming the party has lost touch with its working-class base.

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Last pick of the litter, Bear the kelpie is now top dog

Six years after being the last of his siblings to find a home, Bear the kelpie has taken out a working dog competition after clocking up 570km in two weeks.

Political 'bad behaviour' killed voice referendum

Two leading 'yes' campaigners have blamed political "bad behaviour", disinformation and racism for the failure of the voice referendum.

Return of artefacts after 50 years 'will be remembered'

Two dozen significant objects have been returned to Warlpiri people, who say the artefacts will be instrumental in preserving and continuing cultural practice.

Billionaire CEO steps down amid legal investigation

Billionaire Richard White will step down as CEO of Wistetech Global, but after a brief leave will transition into a full-time consultant on the same pay.

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Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Australia and wealthier Commonwealth nations are being told to pay the rent on climate action as the Pacific faces an existential threat from rising sea levels.

No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years

Establishing nuclear power plants in Australia may take more than a decade, an inquiry has heard, and dealing with radioactive waste might be longer.

Australian share market edges lower on mixed trading

The ASX200 has finished the day slightly down, with bigger companies doing better than smaller ones.

Holey moley! Massive Ouroboros sculpture eats limelight

A massive metal sculpture has been unveiled at the National Gallery of Australia, with artist Lindy Lee relieved it turned out better than she imagined.

Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions

Easing lending requirements so more first homebuyers can get a mortgage has received mixed reviews, with warnings more borrowers would face crippling debt.

Increased heat linked to suicidal thoughts in the young

Higher temperatures have been linked to more young people presenting to hospital with suicidal thoughts, prompting calls for swifter action on climate change.

Insurer's disaster claims running well under budget

Insurer IAG had relatively fewer natural peril claims in the first quarter of 2024/25, but CEO Nick Hawkins says everyone realises how quickly that can change.

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