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Soft spending and supply pain hit major retailers

Soft spending and supply pain hit major retailers

One retailer known as a bellwether for the broader segment has posted a soft sales update, as inflation and interest rates put consumers on the back foot.

Woolies defends 'no deforestation' policy, backs beef

Woolies defends 'no deforestation' policy, backs beef

Woolies defends 'no deforestation' policy, backs beef

Woolies defends 'no deforestation' policy, backs beef

Woolworths has been questioned about its goal to source all beef from "no deforestation" farms, while apparently leaving indirect sources out of the equation.

Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces

Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces

Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces

Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces

Australia's defence chief has acknowledged findings the military effectively lost control of special forces in Afghanistan, but the consequences remain unclear.

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Corporate watchdog to probe failed $44b Firmus float

Corporate watchdog to probe failed $44b Firmus float

The corporate watchdog is making early inquiries into whether brokers overseeing the Firmus float misrepresented the listing or had conflicts of interest.

Recycle, reuse or regret: clock ticks on solar waste

Recycle, reuse or regret: clock ticks on solar waste

Australia needs to act quickly to address the growing number of end-of-life solar panels before a wave of waste hits in the 2030s.

Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

Australia's top general has asked a senator to give him a heads up next time after she went over his head to make a sexual harassment investigation public.

Consuming AI art compared with 'eating McDonald's'

Consuming AI art compared with 'eating McDonald's'

Australia's screen composers are warning against the creeping use of AI to generate soundtracks, likening the trend to a non-stop diet of fast food.

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Authorities investigate if Aussies in fatal crash

Authorities investigate if Aussies in fatal crash

Authorities investigate if Aussies in fatal crash

Authorities investigate if Aussies in fatal crash

A high-speed crash has killed at least 68 people in Spain, with hundreds more injured. The government is still concluding if any Australians are involved.

Gas supply overhaul looms as road-blocks disintegrate

Gas supply overhaul looms as road-blocks disintegrate

Gas supply overhaul looms as road-blocks disintegrate

Gas supply overhaul looms as road-blocks disintegrate

A plan to oversupply the Australian gas market is poised to become reality as support solidifies but environmental and industry concerns linger.

Food app promotions delivering more unhealthy choices

Food app promotions delivering more unhealthy choices

Food app promotions delivering more unhealthy choices

Food app promotions delivering more unhealthy choices

Food delivery apps are pushing Australians to eat more unhealthy foods, researchers say, with people prioritising getting a good deal over nutrition.

Deceptive practices behind childlike sex dolls online

Deceptive practices behind childlike sex dolls online

Deceptive practices behind childlike sex dolls online

Deceptive practices behind childlike sex dolls online

Sellers are using deceptive practices to advertise childlike sex dolls on Amazon, with activists launching a petition after finding 100 listings this year.

'Never seen': sea ice loss triggers big ocean change

'Never seen': sea ice loss triggers big ocean change

'Never seen': sea ice loss triggers big ocean change

'Never seen': sea ice loss triggers big ocean change

A study has uncovered a surprising and rapid shift in an important ocean layer which is fed by melted sea ice from Antarctica.

Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print

Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print

Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print

Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print

As prices rise for fuel, video games and just about everything else, the cost of buying a new home has remained flat.

Government must 'explain' itself, listen on migration

Government must 'explain' itself, listen on migration

Government must 'explain' itself, listen on migration

Government must 'explain' itself, listen on migration

Two of the leading figures behind Australia’s modern immigration system say the community has been left behind as the debate over migration figures flares up.

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Good neighbours become good friends, US on the outer

Australians are growing more sceptical of the international relationship with the United States, shifting their trust toward regional geographic neighbours.

November rate hike a lock after 'ugly' inflation result

All four of Australia's big banks are betting on a Melbourne Cup day rate rise after hot inflation figures heaped more pressure on the Reserve Bank.

Algorithm opt-out, socials overhaul ready for download

There's little left in the way of a big tech shake-up becoming law as Labor's digital duty of care passes the house and support solidifies in the Senate.

Australian shares finish flat as rate increase looms

The ASX has fallen flat after a promising start to the session, as fears of an interest rate hike counterbalanced rebounds in miners and IT stocks.

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Casino dealt crushing $260m fine amid fight to survive

Australia's biggest listed casino company has been slapped with a hefty fine for breaking money laundering and organised crime laws as it chased profits.

Domestic gas scheme necessary for nation's future: PM

A proposed domestic gas reserve is critical for heavy industries to keep going, the prime minister says, after the closure of several major plants.

Green energy needed to end dependence on 'fruitcakes'

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest says Australia should produce its own power so it doesn't have to depend on other people's actions on the other side of the world.

Greens chief scolds senator for defence on social media

David Shoebridge says taking to social media is 'not the way' to handle allegations and is vowing to let the investigation run without further interference.

Aged care assessment tool given scathing review

The government's way of assessing aged care funding has come under fire from senators, who want a swift inquiry into the system's chronic underquoting.

One Nation pushes ahead with controversial super policy

The One Nation leader has said an amendment will be moved in the lower house to establish the party's Super Pay Boost policy.

Aussies chow down on mince as high cost of living bites

The nation's biggest supermarket chain has revealed a near seven per cent lift in quarterly food sales, partly driven by demand for cost-effective meat staples.

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