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Shares resume slide as rate-sensitive stocks tumble

Shares resume slide as rate-sensitive stocks tumble

Australian shares are down for a second straight week against a backdrop of sticky inflation and fears the Reserve Bank's interest rate-cutting cycle is over.

'Unfair': $50k arts degrees lumping students with debt

'Unfair': $50k arts degrees lumping students with debt

'Unfair': $50k arts degrees lumping students with debt

'Unfair': $50k arts degrees lumping students with debt

Australian students being forced to pay $50,000 for arts degrees are being left in a financial hole after they graduate, a vice-chancellor warns

Tobacco tax cut 'no fix' to $4b smugglers' paradise

Tobacco tax cut 'no fix' to $4b smugglers' paradise

Tobacco tax cut 'no fix' to $4b smugglers' paradise

Tobacco tax cut 'no fix' to $4b smugglers' paradise

Public health experts are urging authorities not to get the jitters on tobacco taxes as the economic cost of Australia's black market trade explodes.

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Bank manager denied bail over $200m fraud syndicate

Bank manager denied bail over $200m fraud syndicate

A senior business bank manager is behind bars accused of playing a key role in one of Australia's biggest corporate corruption cases in recent years.

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.

Media giant wants compo if gambling ads are punted

Media giant wants compo if gambling ads are punted

Nine Entertainment wants compensation from the government if a national ban is slapped on gambling ads and says regulations must extend to tech companies.

Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party 'united'

Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party 'united'

Sussan Ley has sought to brush aside commentary from Liberal colleagues suggesting her days as opposition leader are numbered ahead of crucial partyroom talks.

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Dodgy traveller admits to having large package in pants

Dodgy traveller admits to having large package in pants

Dodgy traveller admits to having large package in pants

Dodgy traveller admits to having large package in pants

A traveller could be settling in for a serious stint in jail after customs officers noticed a suspicious bulge in his trousers when he arrived in Australia.

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

A study called 'How To Spend a Billion Dollars' says a guaranteed supply of renewable energy will be vital for the success of green iron and steel projects.

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

National anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton continues to face accusations of potential conflicts of interest over his involvement with Defence.

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

A Queenslander cottage extended around a Japanese-inspired courtyard garden is among the winning designs at the National Architecture Awards.

Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought

Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought

Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought

Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought

Mortgage holders were smashed by the fastest interest rate hiking cycle in decades post-pandemic, but a study has found it did little to dampen spending.

India put Australia in a spin to take 2-1 series lead

India put Australia in a spin to take 2-1 series lead

India put Australia in a spin to take 2-1 series lead

India put Australia in a spin to take 2-1 series lead

Australia lost 9-52 as India's spinners took control in a 48-run win in the fourth T20 international on the Gold Coast.

Super giant fined over alleged misleading greenwash ads

Super giant fined over alleged misleading greenwash ads

Super giant fined over alleged misleading greenwash ads

Super giant fined over alleged misleading greenwash ads

A major super fund has been fined for allegedly making misleading online advertisements, claiming it was committed to removing all carbon emission investments.

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High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan

The Liberals and Nationals are a step closer to formalising their approach to energy and climate policy, with a series of crucial meetings scheduled.

Greens prepare to tear environment reforms 'to shreds'

Hopes for quick Senate passage of sweeping environment reforms appear set to be dashed with the Greens claiming they have been written for "big business".

Australian shares edge higher as investor nerves linger

An early rebound has faded to a modest gain for Australian shares, despite strong performances by miners and energy companies as cautious sentiment continues.

Police to be grilled at childcare pedophile inquiry

Top law enforcement officials and child protection experts will explain how they are protecting children from abuse in early childhood education and care.

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Loan defaults bad for business as NAB profit takes hit

Business lending is growing for NAB but so is the level of bad debt from that customer segment, pumping the brakes on profits at the big four bank.

'Substantial risk' gas could delay clean energy shift

Australia has been warned its gas exports risk slowing the global energy transition, just weeks after the government approved the country's biggest gas project.

Tough-guy persona linked to teenage downward spiral

Links have been found between tough-guy masculine tropes adhered to by teenage boys and fighting, sexual harassment and using drugs and alcohol.

Plenty of punch persists in parliament's patriarch

After 50 years of political service, colourful MP Bob Katter has left the option of contesting another election wide open as his official portrait is unveiled.

Stokes blames 'marauders' as owners reject pay report

An Australian media mogul has hit out at streaming giants for "stealing" his organisation's business and evaporating shareholder returns.

Push for standard zoning as housing crisis stacks high

More people might be buying their first home, but a report into the country's housing crisis says without radical planning reform the stock will dry up fast.

Mental health crisis unfolding in ED departments

Australia’s public hospitals are under scrutiny as data shows rising mental health presentations are pushing the system to its limits.

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