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Change for families' lengthy autism diagnosis wait

Change for families' lengthy autism diagnosis wait

Australian families affected by autism are hoping the first national strategy and plan for the condition will change often years-long diagnosis timelines.

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

With just a few months before Australians hit the polls, the major parties have their work cut out for them as they scramble to perfect their public images.

Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Allowing energy networks to install hundreds of car chargers could present problems, one firm warns, unless they are made to follow the same rules.

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Aussie shares, dollar slide as US rate-cut odds dim

Aussie shares, dollar slide as US rate-cut odds dim

The ASX200 fell 1.2 per cent and the dollar hit a nearly five-year low after a strong US jobs report lowered expectations for quick rate cuts.

Bulk billing dips with GP care more complex and costly

Bulk billing dips with GP care more complex and costly

Patients who rely on Medicare have fewer options as more clinics stop taking new bulk-billed patients, according to a study prompting calls for more funding.

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

The leaders of Australia's two major parties have again clashed over increasing anti-Semitic attacks as counter-terror police investigate more incidents.

Casino hub could be first to go to save falling Star

Casino hub could be first to go to save falling Star

A casino precinct might be the first asset sold from an embattled operator's multi-million dollar portfolio in a bid to avoid going belly up.

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As dollar dips towards 60c, tariff threat may Trump all

As dollar dips towards 60c, tariff threat may Trump all

As dollar dips towards 60c, tariff threat may Trump all

As dollar dips towards 60c, tariff threat may Trump all

The Aussie dollar is edging closer to the psychologically significant 60 US cents barrier and Donald Trump could determine whether it crashes through in 2025.

Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating

Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating

Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating

Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating

Australia's largest airline has placed second on a list of the world's safest carriers, pipped by a trans-Tasman rival due to its ageing fleet.

Milestone for Rinehart's lithium play in auto heartland

Milestone for Rinehart's lithium play in auto heartland

Milestone for Rinehart's lithium play in auto heartland

Milestone for Rinehart's lithium play in auto heartland

A project backed by billionaire Gina Rinehart is marking a milestone in developing a sustainable supply chain for electric cars by harnessing geothermal energy.

NBN rollout to be bolstered with $3b network upgrade

NBN rollout to be bolstered with $3b network upgrade

NBN rollout to be bolstered with $3b network upgrade

NBN rollout to be bolstered with $3b network upgrade

High-speed internet will be rolled out to a further 620,000 homes in the 'final piece of the puzzle' for NBN upgrades.

Twelve days' reproductive health leave could save $26b

Twelve days' reproductive health leave could save $26b

Twelve days' reproductive health leave could save $26b

Twelve days' reproductive health leave could save $26b

A new report reveals the staggering impact of reproductive health problems on productivity, feeding calls for extra leave entitlements.

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Heavy rainfall continues to blanket parts of the east coast as rain-soaked communities prepare for more severe thunderstorms.

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Peter Dutton has talked up his working-class origins at a campaign rally as he seeks to connect with voters ahead of the federal election.

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Penny Wong 'honoured' to attend Trump's inauguration

Penny Wong will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, becoming the first foreign minister in recent memory to receive an invitation for the ceremony.

Australia's bullet-proof jobs market put to the test

Even with restrictive interest rate settings and inflation battering the economy, Australia's labour market has proved surprisingly resilient.

‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark

Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has notched a flawless run in the first year since her husband Frederik ascended the throne, royal watchers say.

'Fired up': how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts

Singer-songwriter Andrew Swift was once reluctant to use the c-word - country - to describe his sound, but everything changed after an epiphany in Tamworth.

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Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Wild, weird and unexpected gadgets have been shown in Las Vegas as part of an annual tech fest, with AI powering some household devices for the first time.

Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise

Technology is a major factor in rising back-to-school costs as Australian teachers notice an increase in students without the essentials.

Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home

An Australian man has been confirmed dead in the Californian fires as his heartbroken mother says there was no water to put out cinders on his home's roof.

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms have triggered heavy rain, flash floods and rescues along Australia's east coast, with warnings conditions could worsen across the weekend.

Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Vanuatu's earthquake recovery is set to be bolstered by a $10 million funding injection from Australia.

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight.

Plastic-eating enzymes to transform fashion, packaging

An Aussie startup is developing plastic-eating enzymes in a breakthrough for "infinitely recycling" fashion and bottles that would otherwise end up in landfill.

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