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Aussies' latest car choices are driving down pollution

Aussies' latest car choices are driving down pollution

The growing popularity of hybrid and electric cars is helping to reduce Australia's transport emissions but big, old cars are slowing progress.

Central bank rates outlook may pivot on wages, labour

Central bank rates outlook may pivot on wages, labour

Central bank rates outlook may pivot on wages, labour

Central bank rates outlook may pivot on wages, labour

A major bank has crunched the numbers from about 400,000 accounts to discover an uptick in wages and employment growth, ahead of a central bank rates reveal.

Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols

Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols

Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols

Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols

Three men will face court charged with the public display of Nazi symbols and possessing extremist material after a federal police investigation.

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Sixers eye WBBL title after massive form turnaround

Sixers eye WBBL title after massive form turnaround

After being humiliated by the Melbourne Stars on November 20, the Sydney Sixers are two wins away from becoming the first three-time WBBL champions.

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

A Liberal senator says first homes in Australia are too expensive, arguing a cut to the nation's immigration intake should be part of the solution.

Aust's biggest self-storage chain to be taken private

Aust's biggest self-storage chain to be taken private

National Storage, which owns 290 self-storage locations in Australia and New Zealand, has agreed to be acquired by Brookfield and GIC for $4 billion.

NSW joins High Court battle to protect kids online

NSW joins High Court battle to protect kids online

NSW has joined South Australia to defend Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s against a High Court challenge brought by several plaintiffs.

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Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.

'Quiet revolution': gradual 5G uptake but NBN prevails

'Quiet revolution': gradual 5G uptake but NBN prevails

'Quiet revolution': gradual 5G uptake but NBN prevails

'Quiet revolution': gradual 5G uptake but NBN prevails

The long‑promised switch to 5G for mobile and home internet users hasn't arrived in the way telcos predicted as NBN remains Australia's virtual backbone.

Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Australians risk becoming unhealthier if food business executives call the shots on policy, as the National Food Council prepares to meet for the first time.

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

Ties between a state museum and a major gas company are being questioned by a climate communications group as scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorship grows.

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

Redirecting NDIS funds would help people with psychosocial disability whose needs are not being met, a Grattan Institute report has found.

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.

Call for independent body to review minister's spending

Call for independent body to review minister's spending

Call for independent body to review minister's spending

Call for independent body to review minister's spending

The coalition wants a review of the communications minister's spending as she comes under renewed fire for the cost of taxpayer-funded trips.

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Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Families are picking up the pieces following devastating early-season bushfires, with leaders warning Australians to "expect the unexpected".

Taliban sanctions hailed as Afghan embassy future shaky

Australian sanctions on the oppressive regime of the Taliban have been hailed by the Afghan government in exile but its embassy in Canberra could be shut down.

PM brands social media ban a success before it starts

The rollout of Australia's landmark social media ban will be untidy, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits, but he says it is already a success.

Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

The official cash rate is expected to remain on hold when the Reserve Bank decides on interest rates for the last time in 2025.

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The lack of leave turning many women off their jobs

Many Australian women have quit or considered leaving their jobs during fertility treatment, but some employers are stepping in to stop the workforce exodus.

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia.

'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

With Mitchell Starc stellar, Australia are within striking distance of a 2-0 series lead following a dominant third day of the second Ashes Test.

Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire

A fast-moving bushfire has destroyed at least a dozen homes in one town as more than 1000 firefighters tackled a host of blazes in extreme heatwave conditions.

Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid

Cameron Smith feels there's no place like home with the former world No.2 finding some timely form to challenge for his first Australian Open title.

Retail workers detail horrific abuse ahead of Xmas rush

Almost all retail and fast food workers have documented verbal abuse while one in 10 have been spat on, sparking calls for better protections.

Notorious child killer dies, taking truth to the grave

One of Australia's most notorious murderers - and a suspected serial killer - has died while serving a life sentence for the slaying of an Adelaide teenager.

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