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Shares climb on glimpse of Iran war exit ramp

Shares climb on glimpse of Iran war exit ramp

The Australian stock market has rebounded after a rocky start amid a fluctuating oil price and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Australia urges probe into Lebanon peacekeeper killings

Australia urges probe into Lebanon peacekeeper killings

Australia urges probe into Lebanon peacekeeper killings

Australia urges probe into Lebanon peacekeeper killings

Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended his country's actions in Lebanon and death penalty laws which have been criticised by the Albanese government.

The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call

The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call

The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call

The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call

Australia's central bank must abandon its narrow path and choose between getting inflation down quickly or keeping unemployment low, economists say.

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Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great Cathy Freeman has taken up a key 2032 Olympic advisory role, becoming the latest high-profile star to help Brisbane Games organisers.

Taxpayers stung for Defence mistake on Redback vehicles

Taxpayers stung for Defence mistake on Redback vehicles

Defence's failure to pay invoices on time for a project worth $7 billion will cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalty payments.

Tech firms 'taking the mickey' on teen social media ban

Tech firms 'taking the mickey' on teen social media ban

Despite a compliance report saying a large share of teens are still using social media, the government has hailed its youth ban a success.

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion

The coalition won't support any push to expand parliament to deal with an increasing population as a major inquiry reviews whether representation is adequate.

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No death penalty for ex-nanny accused of kidnapping

No death penalty for ex-nanny accused of kidnapping

No death penalty for ex-nanny accused of kidnapping

No death penalty for ex-nanny accused of kidnapping

A former nanny accused of kidnapping people for a feared dictatorial regime before moving to Australia would not face the death penalty if extradited.

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies

Foreign-run Facebook pages are masquerading as Australian news publications and spreading false information about politicians to drive engagement.

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

There are demands for transparency and accountability years after Israel killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom, while the ambassador has stopped short of apologising.

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

The RBA has binned surcharge fees on debit and credit card transactions, which it says will save punters $1.6 billion - if businesses pass on the savings.

Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption.

Furniture e-seller Koala successfully floats on the ASX

Furniture e-seller Koala successfully floats on the ASX

Furniture e-seller Koala successfully floats on the ASX

Furniture e-seller Koala successfully floats on the ASX

Mattress and sofa ecommerce retailer Koala's shares are trading at $3.70 on the ASX, up 8.8 per cent from their initial public offering price.

Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed

Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed

Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed

Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed

Workers in retail and fast food jobs will be eligible for the full award wage once they turn 18 after a decision from the workplace watchdog.

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Kathmandu owner holds capital raising at steep discount

KMD Brands has been forced to raise funds at a 69 per cent discount, meaning shareholders are about to be stung with sharp losses.

'Man enough': toxic gender norms hamper dads and kids

Australian parents regularly don't teach young boys domestic duties like cooking and cleaning, which experts say ingrains gender norms from childhood.

Coal and gas safeguard loopholes failing climate action

Manufacturers are at risk of doing the heavy-lifting under the main industry decarbonisation tool as new analysis identifies coal and gas workarounds.

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

Voluntary assisted dying laws in Australia are largely working as intended, but issues around remote access and obstruction by health facilities remain.

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Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim

Using nicotine-based vapes is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, even if e-cigarette users do not smoke tobacco, a watershed academic review has found.

Robotics investment could create human jobs bonanza

Funnelling more money into Australia's robotics sector could add $201 billion to economic output and create 128,900 new jobs a year, a new report shows.

Inquiry fires up chances of raising gas export taxes

A parliamentary committee will report into Australia's gas export regime before the budget, in a sign the government is warming to raising taxes on the sector.

Fill 'er up: electric trucks plug into charging network

Three electric truck charging hubs will be built in one Australian capital city in the first stage of a project designed to power up the transport transition.

Ex-nanny’s fight over crimes against humanity claims

A former nanny accused of taking part in secret kidnappings before moving to Australia is locked in a last-ditch fight to avoid extradition.

Australian shares sink as oil hits $US116 a barrel

The Australian share market has fallen 0.7 per cent after oil prices hit a nearly four-year high and Houthi militants entered the Middle East war.

Top forecaster's dire prediction if Iran war drags on

Australia could enter a recession, with the Reserve Bank raising interest rates a further three times, economists warn as fears of a protracted conflict mount.

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