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Labor defector slams PM for snubbing extra staff plea

Labor defector slams PM for snubbing extra staff plea

A former government senator has accused the prime minister of deliberately ignoring applications for more staff over bitterness about her quitting his party.

Tax office complaints surge during crack down on debts

Tax office complaints surge during crack down on debts

Tax office complaints surge during crack down on debts

Tax office complaints surge during crack down on debts

Complaints against the tax office have jumped 180 per cent in two years, as relations between business owners and the government sour.

Artful Dodger soundtrack composer asked to fix AI music

Artful Dodger soundtrack composer asked to fix AI music

Artful Dodger soundtrack composer asked to fix AI music

Artful Dodger soundtrack composer asked to fix AI music

One of Australia's most awarded film composers says he has been asked to recreate AI-generated soundtracks, and "fix up" music made using the technology.

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Medical trial aims to beat 'widow maker' heart attacks

Medical trial aims to beat 'widow maker' heart attacks

While heart attack risks like high blood pressure and cholesterol are important to address, researchers are developing a test for other silent factors.

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

One of Australia's largest energy projects will need more government funding to reach completion, but the cost of giving up has not been calculated.

'Take action': alert as cyber outages set to intensify

'Take action': alert as cyber outages set to intensify

Australians are being warned to get used to compromised cybersecurity as the number of threats soar and outdated technology offers opportunities for hackers.

Abuse of women MPs 'supercharged' by social media

Abuse of women MPs 'supercharged' by social media

MPs from across the political divide have paid tribute to Helen Haines as the independent recovers in hospital from an alleged attack outside her office.

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Implant maker 'knows what needs to be done' after slip

Implant maker 'knows what needs to be done' after slip

Implant maker 'knows what needs to be done' after slip

Implant maker 'knows what needs to be done' after slip

Two years ago shares in Cochlear were regularly trading around $300 but now they are less than half that value, putting management under pressure to perform.

Australian shares swing positive as oil price eases

Australian shares swing positive as oil price eases

Australian shares swing positive as oil price eases

Australian shares swing positive as oil price eases

The ASX has shrugged off recent AI gloom to inch higher, but oil prices and interest rates are still in charge of market sentiment.

Watchdog urges human touch to veto aged care decisions

Watchdog urges human touch to veto aged care decisions

Watchdog urges human touch to veto aged care decisions

Watchdog urges human touch to veto aged care decisions

A controversial algorithm assigning levels of care for older Australians at home should be able to be overridden by officials, an ombudsman is urging.

Data centre boss loses bonuses after stock sell-off

Data centre boss loses bonuses after stock sell-off

Data centre boss loses bonuses after stock sell-off

Data centre boss loses bonuses after stock sell-off

NextDC is shaking up its board and its high-profile boss is giving up his incentives after its shares crashed following delays in a major state project.

'Rough idea': Gawn hails Demons' brutal AFL list calls

'Rough idea': Gawn hails Demons' brutal AFL list calls

'Rough idea': Gawn hails Demons' brutal AFL list calls

'Rough idea': Gawn hails Demons' brutal AFL list calls

At 35, Melbourne captain Max Gawn hopes he will end his storied AFL career with the Demons, but is mindful that Jack Viney would have wanted the same thing.

Coalition eyes climate, housing money to fund tax cuts

Coalition eyes climate, housing money to fund tax cuts

Coalition eyes climate, housing money to fund tax cuts

Coalition eyes climate, housing money to fund tax cuts

Savings of $31 billion earmarked by the federal opposition would be used to fund the coalition's plan to index income tax brackets.

'Very bruised' public servants can't scrub social media

'Very bruised' public servants can't scrub social media

'Very bruised' public servants can't scrub social media

'Very bruised' public servants can't scrub social media

Public servants copping abuse when footage of them is posted online cannot get video of them removed from social media, a senior official says.

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Diesel shake-up could hit big miners, help small firms

Reforming a controversial diesel credit scheme and forcing large miners to invest in alternatives could reduce Australia's reliance on imported fuel.

Backpacker visa caps bad for business, says premier

Roger Cook has called on Immigration Minister Tony Burke to reconsider changes to working holiday visas which would place a cap on backpacker numbers.

Why 'Volk' thinks retirement fight won't be in Sydney

Alexander Volkanovski says he would love nothing more than to finish his UFC career in Australia, but admits he’s unlikely to get a fairytale retirement fight.

Fast treatment for urinary infections and birth control

Access to subsidised treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections and hormonal contraceptives will be expanded.

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Tedesco gets Australia out of jail against fab Fiji

Australia are into the World Cup semi-finals after a 36-22 win over a Fiji side that threatened one of the biggest upsets in rugby league Test football.

'Pissing me off': Aussie's Phillip Island washout pain

Hope that Phillip Island will end its Australian MotoGP tenure on a high has been lost after limited visibility meant the event couldn't go ahead.

'Precious': unlikely allies rally against barracks sale

The Albanese government has been urged to reverse plans to sell an inner Sydney military barracks by key political figures at a thousand-strong rally.

'Immediate' link between political angst and MP threats

Threats against politicians - particularly women - have ramped up in recent years, raising the risk of attacks on MPs, Australia's top cop says.

Rare chance to see Reserve Bank react to inflation data

Stars have aligned for central bank watchers, with the Reserve Bank's top brass set to appear at a Senate hearing as crucial inflation data drops.

'Political process': Labor HQ guided $560m grant scheme

A senior minister has confirmed political considerations played a part in deciding which projects got support from a major, taxpayer-funded grants scheme.

Unions decry loss of workers' rights amid rise of AI

From truckies to teachers, unions say workers must be prioritised over bots to protect their rights and safety in the rush to embrace artificial intelligence.

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