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Inflation, growth, rates all hinge on end to conflict

Inflation, growth, rates all hinge on end to conflict

The central bank, which raised interest rates on Tuesday, has released its latest set of quarterly economic forecasts and the news is not great.

Big bank warns of recession risk as uncertainty lingers

Big bank warns of recession risk as uncertainty lingers

Big bank warns of recession risk as uncertainty lingers

Big bank warns of recession risk as uncertainty lingers

The head of Australia's second-largest bank is more worried about businesses delaying investment decisions than the impact of higher interest rates.

Vaccine not to be sneezed at as flu season approaches

Vaccine not to be sneezed at as flu season approaches

Vaccine not to be sneezed at as flu season approaches

Vaccine not to be sneezed at as flu season approaches

Australia's leading health practitioners have outlined how dangerous the coming winter flu season could be if vaccination rates don't improve.

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Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty

Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty

Australian drivers have broken the record for electric car sales again, as petrol and diesel-powered vehicle sales stall.

Stalled methane fight risks climate, energy security

Stalled methane fight risks climate, energy security

Concerted efforts to curb methane from fossil fuel production in Australia and around the world could benefit both the climate and energy security.

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

A raft of fresh agreements struck between the Japanese and Australian leaders will be incremental but important, analysts say.

Flotilla ordeal ends with tearful mother embracing son

Flotilla ordeal ends with tearful mother embracing son

An activist who attempted to break the naval blockade of Gaza in an aid flotilla has returned to Australia after his detention by Israeli forces.

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Holocaust survivor now fears being Jewish in Australia

Holocaust survivor now fears being Jewish in Australia

Holocaust survivor now fears being Jewish in Australia

Holocaust survivor now fears being Jewish in Australia

A holocaust survivor and businessman has told an anti-Semitism inquiry he was not prepared for the way Australia changed after the October 7 attacks on Israel.

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

Australia’s $49.5 million wage theft crackdown has run for 488 days without a single criminal case, as employers fear honest errors will be punished.

Shares off to shaky start ahead of interest rates call

Shares off to shaky start ahead of interest rates call

Shares off to shaky start ahead of interest rates call

Shares off to shaky start ahead of interest rates call

Energy, utilities stocks and consumer staples have dipped as investors take profits and mull the latest plan to ease the shipping logjam in the Hormuz Strait.

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says.

Right tax moves matter more than mandates: treasurer

Right tax moves matter more than mandates: treasurer

Right tax moves matter more than mandates: treasurer

Right tax moves matter more than mandates: treasurer

Expected changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax would not break an election promise because they would be for the right reasons, Jim Chalmers says.

Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown

Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown

Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown

Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown

Brisbane draftee Koby Evans is the latest AFL player facing suspension for using a homophobic slur, less than a fortnight after St Kilda's Lance Collard.

Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe

Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe

Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe

Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe

An ASX-listed footwear chain has disclosed that its chief is under investigation for potential insider trading and that it will make millions less in earnings.

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'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

Penny Wong has welcomed plans by the US to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while urging America and Iran to strike an agreement.

Aussies losing almost $5b in unpaid super every year

One in four Australian workers have been deprived of superannuation payments by employers, which could have a huge impact on their retirement nest egg.

Excise cut could fuel violence, illicit cigs tsar says

Black market tobacco outweighs legal sales in Australia, but lowering the excise alone would not drive smokers off dodgy darts, Australian Border Force says.

Most Aussies ready to withstand another rate hike: NAB

The majority of business and retail customers have solid buffers and will be able to deal with an anticipated interest rate hike, a big four bank says.

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Booze giant eyes job cuts, as consumers curb thirst

The owner of Dan Murphy's and BWS bottle shops has hinted at job cuts - or "labour efficiencies" - as it tries to buffer its business from the Middle East war.

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, signed by a list of prominent Australians, argues for tougher media accountability.

Budget to address 'immediate needs' of households: PM

The upcoming federal budget is widely tipped to pare back incentives for property investors as the prime minister promises to tackle intergenerational inequity.

Tension simmers as man charged with 'horrific' murder

The alleged murder of a five-year-old girl has left Alice Springs torn between deep grief, unrest and demands for action.

States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

One state is opening surplus port land to new fuel tanks and refineries as it races to boost storage and cut reliance on volatile global supply chains.

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Traders and economists expect the central bank to raise interest rates for a third straight meeting but high uncertainty could result in another split decision.

Hall of fame honour for late Indigenous music great

The late Indigenous musician Gurrumul has been honoured for his contribution to Australian music as one of six new inductees to the ARIA Hall of Fame.

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