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AI isn't hype but good data will be key, US expert says

AI isn't hype but good data will be key, US expert says

A senior managing director of Accenture says managing business data so AI can access it will be just as important as supply chain management in future.

Death of Hamas boss 'can be turning point in conflict'

Death of Hamas boss 'can be turning point in conflict'

Death of Hamas boss 'can be turning point in conflict'

Death of Hamas boss 'can be turning point in conflict'

Australian politicians have called for urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to the war in the middle east after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Taxpayers are topping up health fund profits: analysis

Taxpayers are topping up health fund profits: analysis

Taxpayers are topping up health fund profits: analysis

Taxpayers are topping up health fund profits: analysis

Major health insurers have been accused of expecting NSW hospitals to subsidise their record profits amid a stand-off over who foots hospital bills.

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Generators chase peaks as wholesale energy prices spike

Generators chase peaks as wholesale energy prices spike

Batteries are setting the price in the electricity market more often than a year ago but gas is the dominant price-setter as generators chase lucrative spikes.

Young children face jail again under controversial laws

Young children face jail again under controversial laws

The Northern Territory government has passed controversial laws to once again lower the age of criminal responsibility.

Aussie shares rally to second all-time high of the week

Aussie shares rally to second all-time high of the week

The ASX200 has broken its previous record high set on Tuesday as a strong jobs report casts doubt on the odds of an interest rate cut.

Vietnam on Australia's trade menu as Asia bears fruit

Vietnam on Australia's trade menu as Asia bears fruit

Senior Vietnamese ministers are meeting with their Australian counterparts as both nations work to expand trade opportunities and economic co-operation.

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One rainy day from disaster, tough times for festivals

One rainy day from disaster, tough times for festivals

One rainy day from disaster, tough times for festivals

One rainy day from disaster, tough times for festivals

Regional music festivals are facing a precarious future, as figures show Australian musicians are making record amounts overseas.

Strong labour force report dims rate cut prospects

Strong labour force report dims rate cut prospects

Strong labour force report dims rate cut prospects

Strong labour force report dims rate cut prospects

Interest rates are unlikely to fall soon after new data showed workers are being onboarded by employers in huge numbers, reflecting a resilient jobs market.

Scrap 'onerous' fines for aged care staff: union

Scrap 'onerous' fines for aged care staff: union

Scrap 'onerous' fines for aged care staff: union

Scrap 'onerous' fines for aged care staff: union

An overhaul of the aged care sector should remove large financial penalties for individual staff who breach the code of conduct, advocates say

Forget electric and focus on hybrid utes, inquiry hears

Forget electric and focus on hybrid utes, inquiry hears

Forget electric and focus on hybrid utes, inquiry hears

Forget electric and focus on hybrid utes, inquiry hears

Australia is not ready to make a full switch to electric vehicles, an inquiry has heard, as the technology cannot accommodate farmers and tradespeople.

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

A crackdown on misinformation and disinformation online is being criticised for overreach and stifling free speech while others want the laws to cover politics.

Supermarkets blamed most for cost-of-living woes

Supermarkets blamed most for cost-of-living woes

Supermarkets blamed most for cost-of-living woes

Supermarkets blamed most for cost-of-living woes

A new report reveals Australians lay the blame for the rising cost of living at the feet of supermarkets.

People at risk in hospital while waiting for NDIS care

People at risk in hospital while waiting for NDIS care

People at risk in hospital while waiting for NDIS care

People at risk in hospital while waiting for NDIS care

Almost 300 people with disabilities are waiting to be discharged from NSW hospitals because adequate NDIS supports are not in place, an inquiry has been told.

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NZ zoning overhaul touted as solution to housing mess

Inspired by overseas examples, business groups have called for changes to zoning laws and co-operative funding models to help solve housing supply issues.

'Limited evidence' rate hikes passed on to renters: RBA

Only a small fraction of higher interest costs are directly passed from indebted landlord to renter, fresh Reserve Bank of Australia research has found.

It's not you: banking outages are taking longer to fix

Digital payment services are under increasing pressure as Aussies ditch cash and they are mostly rising to the task, a Reserve Bank report has found.

Workplace hearing damage impacting one in 10 Aussies

Hearing loss, both inside and outside of work, is impacting a significant number of Australians, a survey has revealed.

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No rebirth of baby bonus despite falling fertility rate

The deputy prime minister says there are no plans to bring back the baby bonus after a record low for the nation's fertility rate.

Ukrainian president thanks Australia for tanks donation

Australia will gift 49 tanks to Ukraine's armed forces in its latest assistance against Russia's invasion, after denying a similar request for helicopters.

'More than hurtful words': Australia's systemic racism

Racism is embedded in Australian society, according to a new report which has found it leads to marginalised groups receiving lesser health care and education.

CBA apologises, pays $7.5m fine after spam emails

Commonwealth Bank has been penalised after sending 170 million emails to customers with no way to unsubscribe.

Billions poured into defence precinct, creating jobs

Billions of dollars will be poured into a new defence precinct in WA, which is being touted as a rival to the mining industry for jobs and economic growth.

Aged care providers sound alarm on their own future

Half of residential aged care providers say they are losing money, as the industry raised concerns about how it'll cope with Australia's ageing population.

Australia admonishes Israeli, backs US Gaza aid call

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned the number of civilian deaths in Gaza and backed an American ultimatum to Israel to force an rise in the flow of aid.

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