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Insurer's disaster claims running well under budget

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.

'No doubt' inflation is moderating: finance minister

'No doubt' inflation is moderating: finance minister

'No doubt' inflation is moderating: finance minister

'No doubt' inflation is moderating: finance minister

Much is riding on quarterly inflation data out next week as Australia's slow progress by international standards has Labor defending its economic record.

One ASIC more than enough, says corporate cop chief

One ASIC more than enough, says corporate cop chief

One ASIC more than enough, says corporate cop chief

One ASIC more than enough, says corporate cop chief

Splitting the Australian Securities and Investments Commission doesn't have the backing of the chairman who says a funding boost is needed to catch more crooks.

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Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe has confirmed she swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth's 'hairs', rather than heirs, when taking office.

Abortion access still a lottery for the disadvantaged

Abortion access still a lottery for the disadvantaged

When it comes to abortion access, Victorians face a 'postcode lottery' with those in disadvantaged and regional areas confronting barriers to the service.

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Subtle changes in the words used by generative AI tools could act as a virtual watermark for the text they produce to tip off readers, research has found.

Departing royals leave crowds and controversy behind

Departing royals leave crowds and controversy behind

King Charles and Queen Camilla have left Australia after a whirlwind tour that featured cheering masses and a run-in that made international headlines.

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Off the scale: intruder crashes campaign crime pitch

Off the scale: intruder crashes campaign crime pitch

Off the scale: intruder crashes campaign crime pitch

Off the scale: intruder crashes campaign crime pitch

Accused of being a policy chameleon, Queensland's opposition leader has stared down a scaly interloper while talking tough on crime on the campaign trail.

Parks Australia hit with $200k fine over sacred site

Parks Australia hit with $200k fine over sacred site

Parks Australia hit with $200k fine over sacred site

Parks Australia hit with $200k fine over sacred site

Gunlom Falls will again welcome visitors after Parks Australia was ordered to pay a $200,000 fine for disturbing a sacred site in Kakadu National Park.

Aussie share market rises slightly after big selloff

Aussie share market rises slightly after big selloff

Aussie share market rises slightly after big selloff

Aussie share market rises slightly after big selloff

The ASX200 finished 0.1 per cent higher, recouping just a fraction of Tuesday's 1.7 per cent drop, its worst performance since early September.

UAE cash for minerals, but China dominance sparks angst

UAE cash for minerals, but China dominance sparks angst

UAE cash for minerals, but China dominance sparks angst

UAE cash for minerals, but China dominance sparks angst

A free trade deal between Australia and the United Arab Emirates provides a pathway for significant investment in critical minerals and mining.

Hey big Spender: teal MP wants consumption tax re-think

Hey big Spender: teal MP wants consumption tax re-think

Hey big Spender: teal MP wants consumption tax re-think

Hey big Spender: teal MP wants consumption tax re-think

The tax system should be made fairer for young people by lowering income tax, reducing concessions and raising consumption taxes, teal MP Allegra Spender says.

Coles, Woolies call price check on ACCC discount claim

Coles, Woolies call price check on ACCC discount claim

Coles, Woolies call price check on ACCC discount claim

Coles, Woolies call price check on ACCC discount claim

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths will fight the consumer watchdog over accusations of dodgy "price drop" campaigns.

Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste

Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste

Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste

Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste

Millions of meals that are being dumped in landfill could instead end up on the plates of vulnerable Australians who need them, under proposed tax changes.

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Push for urgent delivery of support for midwives crisis

More than a third of midwives around the nation are considering quitting the profession and graduate numbers need to be boosted, a survey has found.

Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills

Energy officials warn of "stubbornly high" power prices as coal plants stutter towards an exit, with no guarantee bills will fall in the next five years.

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

A pay increase will help bolster the childcare sector but there are warnings more must be done to address market concentration and keep costs low for families.

Infrastructure humps likely to curb housing targets

The water pipes and bitumen needed for new housing have emerged as a new frontier in the housing crisis debate as economist warn affordability could get worse.

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Regulator sues QBE over broken discounting promise

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched civil proceedings against QBE over its discounting claims from 2017 to 2022.

Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop

Bruce Lehrmann can pursue an "arguable" appeal of his defamation loss without stumping up a $200,000 security payment, a judge has said.

Temptation for New Order fans as band returns to Aust

Manchester synth-pop pioneers New Order are returning to play in Australia in March after their last tour was affected by the global pandemic.

'No plans' to unwind abortion under federal coalition

Debate over pregnancy termination is raging in Queensland but an opposition senator says the federal coalition won't restrict access to abortion.

Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction from the real decisions facing Australia, the Electrical Trades Union warns members ahead of the Queensland election.

Australia facing further economic troubles

Australia is facing ongoing economic challenges as Labor holds out hope interest rates will come down before the federal election.

Nine news boss, staff 'angry' over newsroom gender bias

Nine's news boss has told the 2024 Women for Media report she's working to regain the trust of female staff in her newsrooms after a tumultuous period.

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