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Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Concerns have been raised about whether Australia's ageing Collins-class submarines can be kept at sea as planned upgrades worth billions are scaled back.

Skilled migrants could be key to more home construction

Skilled migrants could be key to more home construction

Skilled migrants could be key to more home construction

Skilled migrants could be key to more home construction

Fixing Australia's broken migrant skills recognition system could help ease the housing crisis and improve public confidence, politicians have been told.

Deadly disease outbreak linked to waning vaccinations

Deadly disease outbreak linked to waning vaccinations

Deadly disease outbreak linked to waning vaccinations

Deadly disease outbreak linked to waning vaccinations

One of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks has spread across the nation with fears the respiratory disease has claimed a life in an outback community.

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Aussie shares rebound after Trump postpones new attack

Aussie shares rebound after Trump postpones new attack

The ASX rose 1.2 per cent in its best day of gains since May 6 after Donald Trump said he was scrapping plans for another attack on Iran.

Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Artificial intelligence could play a major role in predicting natural disasters around Australia but authorities warn they do not understand it well enough.

Aged care price cap reform latest casualty of Iran war

Aged care price cap reform latest casualty of Iran war

Older Australians will have to wait longer for price limits on home care services as the government cites rising costs and volatility caused by the Iran war.

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

The families of 11 Australians detained by Israel while they tried to deliver aid to Gaza have been kept in the dark about their wellbeing for over 12 hours.

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'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

Tax experts are urging the states to shield businesses from higher costs as they restructure their assets after Labor's controversial federal budget.

Concern grows as contaminated alcohol hits bottle shops

Concern grows as contaminated alcohol hits bottle shops

Concern grows as contaminated alcohol hits bottle shops

Concern grows as contaminated alcohol hits bottle shops

Suspected illicit alcohol is being sold by bottle shops across Victoria, NSW and Queensland, exposing consumers to serious health issues.

Rates revelation: why RBA dissenter voted against hike

Rates revelation: why RBA dissenter voted against hike

Rates revelation: why RBA dissenter voted against hike

Rates revelation: why RBA dissenter voted against hike

The lone Reserve Bank board member who voted against lifting the cash rate in May was less concerned about inflation expectations than the bank's economists.

No bears: software firm shrugs off AI 'apocalypse' fear

No bears: software firm shrugs off AI 'apocalypse' fear

No bears: software firm shrugs off AI 'apocalypse' fear

No bears: software firm shrugs off AI 'apocalypse' fear

Software group Technology One has shrugged off worries about its exposure to an industry apocalypse, with its boss arguing it can emerge stronger than ever.

Aussie tech to tell heavy electric trucks where to go

Aussie tech to tell heavy electric trucks where to go

Aussie tech to tell heavy electric trucks where to go

Aussie tech to tell heavy electric trucks where to go

How far and how fast can a battery-powered prime mover go? One Australian start-up is doing the sums so freight businesses don't have to.

'Numbers increasing': border changes flagged for Ebola

'Numbers increasing': border changes flagged for Ebola

'Numbers increasing': border changes flagged for Ebola

'Numbers increasing': border changes flagged for Ebola

Extra screening measures could enforced at airports for arrivals from West Africa as a deadly strain of Ebola spreads through the region.

Australia secures more jet fuel shipments from China

Australia secures more jet fuel shipments from China

Australia secures more jet fuel shipments from China

Australia secures more jet fuel shipments from China

An extra 100,000 litres of jet fuel will come through in three shipments from June, following negotiations with Beijing.

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Proposed new airline could face squeeze from giants

Existing airlines won't roll over to make room for a proposed new competitor in their most profitable "Golden Triangle" routes, experts say.

Mixed results from first post-budget auction weekend

The treasurer and prime minister are doing a sales job on government attempts to boost housing supply as property investors chew budget changes to tax breaks.

Cloud based migration looms large on Elders share price

Elders has delivered higher earnings, but a $15 million jump in corporate overheads related to a computer project has sent its shares plummeting.

'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

Legitimate tobacco retailers say tax hikes have led to illicit sales decimating their income, with the legal market destined to be wiped out.

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Rugby Australia's alleged secret plan blindsided Rebels

A mysterious policy designed to boost Australian rugby heartland at the expense of the Melbourne Rebels is a key sticking point in a lawsuit worth millions.

Australian shares plunge to seven-week low

The Australian stock exchange has fallen to its lowest level since early April as surging oil prices and runaway price growth send jitters through bond markets.

Why goldfish might be undermining your internet speed

Most households are not accessing the full speed of their broadband connections, research shows, and the reasons are surprising.

Labor defends budget tax changes despite critical polls

Labor insists it's taking the right approach to tax reform despite a majority of Australians saying the latest budget will leave them worse off.

Chinese interference claims spark forced miner sell-off

Six companies have been forced to sell their holdings in an Australian rare earths miner which has been the subject of boardroom tussles.

Gaps in child protection systems despite top ranking

Despite Australia ranking number one in the world for policies addressing sexual violence against children and teens, advocates say there's more to be done.

Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up

A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.

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