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Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Artificial intelligence could harm Australians' trust in the democratic process, the head of the nation's electoral commission says.

Transparency benefits when dealing with 'brazen' China

Transparency benefits when dealing with 'brazen' China

Transparency benefits when dealing with 'brazen' China

Transparency benefits when dealing with 'brazen' China

Australia has been urged to be transparent about near misses with the Chinese military, as the Philippines makes the case for unity when dealing with Beijing.

Aussie shares fail to extend winning streak into Q4

Aussie shares fail to extend winning streak into Q4

Aussie shares fail to extend winning streak into Q4

Aussie shares fail to extend winning streak into Q4

The ASX200 dropped 0.7 per cent, snapping a three-day win streak after Fed chairman Jerome Powell said the US central bank was in no rush to cut interest rates.

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High-density issues hurting Australia's housing goal

High-density issues hurting Australia's housing goal

Unless Australia can significantly lift the pace at which it is building new homes, a nationally-agreed target to solve the housing crisis looks at-risk.

Speed limit cuts needed to help fix road toll 'crisis'

Speed limit cuts needed to help fix road toll 'crisis'

Speed limits need to be curbed to help tackle the 'absolute crisis' of the nation's spiralling road toll, road safety experts say.

Travellers to fly for less if Qatar lands Virgin deal

Travellers to fly for less if Qatar lands Virgin deal

More routes more often and increased use of frequent-flyer miles are predicted if Qatar Airways is allowed to take a large slice of Virgin Australia.

Hub to help Indigenous communities own their history

Hub to help Indigenous communities own their history

A community-led research project is fighting for Indigenous digital and archival sovereignty, aiming to empower communities to care for their cultural heritage.

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Cash injection as regulator probes supermarket claims

Cash injection as regulator probes supermarket claims

Cash injection as regulator probes supermarket claims

Cash injection as regulator probes supermarket claims

The consumer watchdog has received a cash injection as it examines allegations of land banking and dubious discounts against the major supermarket chains.

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

A list of supports that can and cannot be paid for under the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been released, providing clarity to those with disability.

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

A hotter-than-average August and Father's Day sales has led to a spike in retail sales, with more people taking advantage of the outdoors.

Vaping flavours that appeal to kids go up in smoke

Vaping flavours that appeal to kids go up in smoke

Vaping flavours that appeal to kids go up in smoke

Vaping flavours that appeal to kids go up in smoke

Laws coming into effect will limit the sale of vapes to behind pharmacy counters and limit the number of flavours available for the electronic devices.

Dating protection boost as apps swipe right for safety

Dating protection boost as apps swipe right for safety

Dating protection boost as apps swipe right for safety

Dating protection boost as apps swipe right for safety

Online romantics are being promised a safer dating experience as popular apps work to comply with a code of conduct put in place to better protect users.

$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated

$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated

$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated

$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated

Indigenous businesses have won more than 71,000 commonwealth contracts, representing $10 billion in government spending over the past nine years.

Community tensions boil after Hezbollah flag display

Community tensions boil after Hezbollah flag display

Community tensions boil after Hezbollah flag display

Community tensions boil after Hezbollah flag display

The flaunting of Hezbollah flags and pictures of the terror group's slain leader at a protest has inflamed community tensions following mass protests.

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Core brands survive big change at battling retail chain

Mosaic Brands says it will close its Rockmans, Autograph, Crossroads, W.Lane and BeMe brands to focus on its core brands such as Noni B.

'Fighting hate': special envoy to combat Islamophobia

As tensions rise in Australia over continuing conflict in the Middle East, a global expert has been appointed the nation's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

Australian shares round out September with fresh record

The ASX has again hit new intraday and closing record highs, with the local currency at its highest level since early 2023.

Panel ponders end of native forest logging in NSW

An end to native forest logging in NSW is among five options being put to stakeholders, with conservationists saying the move is a big deal for the environment.

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AFL admits smart ball error in Suns' loss to Pies

The AFL has hit its first speed bump with the newly developed score assist system, admitting the technology incorrectly overturned a crucial goal in the AFLW.

Parent groups urge total ban on child social media use

No child should be allowed to access social media networks in Australia, an inquiry has heard, and parents would also benefit from a blanket ban.

'Pitiful' funding for 'looming catastrophe' of bird flu

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to pour more money into bird flu preparations, amid warnings Australia's worst ecological disaster is looming.

Gender pay gap in focus of feminised workforce review

The federal government backs a review of wages in sectors with a large female workforce, but argues any pay increases would need to be gradual.

Australian optimism tempered over Chinese stimulus

Australia has welcomed a major Chinese stimulus as its stalling economy has flow-on effects but the treasurer has warned about being overly optimistic.

Bigger budget surplus not 'an end in itself'

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a better-than-expected $15.8 billion budget surplus doesn't mean cost-of-living measures have been forgotten.

Advice on negative gearing 'not out of the ordinary'

Debate over housing policy prompted Treasury advice on negative gearing, says Jim Chalmers after the PM denied the government had plans to reform the scheme.

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