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Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Australian parents will receive alerts from Instagram if their children repeatedly search for terms relating to suicide or self-harm under a new feature.

Rain-hit region on high alert amid twin cyclone threats

Rain-hit region on high alert amid twin cyclone threats

Rain-hit region on high alert amid twin cyclone threats

Rain-hit region on high alert amid twin cyclone threats

Sodden northern states are facing the threat of yet more flooding, but increased rain on the way is welcome news for some parched southern areas of Australia.

Optus boss grilled over fatal outage as telco eyes cuts

Optus boss grilled over fatal outage as telco eyes cuts

Optus boss grilled over fatal outage as telco eyes cuts

Optus boss grilled over fatal outage as telco eyes cuts

The head of Optus has accepted a "culture of carelessness" was entrenched at the telco, leading to a series of failures which have been linked to two deaths.

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Qantas shares nosedive amid weak international demand

Qantas shares nosedive amid weak international demand

Qantas shares flew high in early trading but then faltered and plunged to a three-month low after Australia's biggest airline delivered mixed half-year results.

Aussie shares reset records as earnings boon rolls on

Aussie shares reset records as earnings boon rolls on

The local bourse's value has swelled by about $85 billion in February to record highs, swept up by strong interim financial results and commodity prices.

Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia

Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia

An atmosphere of fear, intimidation and surveillance is pervasive within Australia's Iranian communities as the oppressive regime targets dissidents worldwide.

Hospital giant urges insurers to cough up more money

Hospital giant urges insurers to cough up more money

A major private hospital operator has swung to profit with help from strong Australian revenue growth, but its boss wants a bigger share of insurance premiums.

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Discounting, inventory issues weigh on Rebel Sport

Discounting, inventory issues weigh on Rebel Sport

Discounting, inventory issues weigh on Rebel Sport

Discounting, inventory issues weigh on Rebel Sport

Super Retail Group's profit fell 20 per cent in the first half, but sales were up and that momentum has continued into the second half.

Broke Outback Wrangler saddles up to defend lawsuit

Broke Outback Wrangler saddles up to defend lawsuit

Broke Outback Wrangler saddles up to defend lawsuit

Broke Outback Wrangler saddles up to defend lawsuit

Celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright has fired his lawyers as he fights legal action from the widow of the victim of a fatal helicopter crash.

Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks

Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks

Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks

Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks

Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings ahead of the 2026 COP31 summit, bringing the world's attention to a region on the frontline of climate change.

Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises

Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises

Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises

Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises

Capital expenditure has been rising fast in Australia as the treasurer warns stubborn inflation will mean savings are needed in the budget.

Got a phone? Prepare for an unsolicited message

Got a phone? Prepare for an unsolicited message

Got a phone? Prepare for an unsolicited message

Got a phone? Prepare for an unsolicited message

Almost all Australians will get the same alert later this year as part of a nation-wide test of a new emergency warning system.

'High likelihood' of strikes trigger evacuation orders

'High likelihood' of strikes trigger evacuation orders

'High likelihood' of strikes trigger evacuation orders

'High likelihood' of strikes trigger evacuation orders

Families of Australian officials in the Middle East have been told to leave the region as tensions escalate following a US military build-up near Iran.

Chemist Warehouse owner plans to ramp up store openings

Chemist Warehouse owner plans to ramp up store openings

Chemist Warehouse owner plans to ramp up store openings

Chemist Warehouse owner plans to ramp up store openings

Pharmacy franchisor Sigma Healthcare, which owns the dominant Chemist Warehouse chain, has delivered a solid first-half result.

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Data centres urged to BYO clean energy, train workers

Momentum is building behind a data centre sector that will need to be powered by additional renewable energy capacity, along with upskilled workers.

China hits back at dance troupe linked to PM bomb scare

The Chinese embassy says it opposes violent attacks after a dance troupe banned in China was referenced in a bomb threat that forced an evacuation of The Lodge.

Social media ban study to track thousands of families

The internet watchdog has launched a study into 4000 Australian families to determine the impact and effectiveness of the world-first social media ban.

Lotteries under scrutiny for problem gambling register

Self-exclusion register BetStop has been described as an important tool in tackling gambling harm, but some improvements have been recommended.

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Strength training 'magic pill' to reduce cost of ageing

Australia spends more than $36 billion annually on aged care, but advocates say strength training should be taken seriously as a way to prevent senior decline.

Tech giant plans 800 million AI gadgets by Christmas

If your smartphone does not feature artificial intelligence, it could add the technology soon, with one manufacturer planning to double down on its investment.

Young women giving up on home ownership as costs rise

Young people, particularly women, are turning their backs on home ownership as up-front and ongoing costs combined with other pressures put it out of reach.

Coles hits back, blames inflation for prices going up

Coles blames inflation for price rises during its "down down" campaign, denying it misled customers in a case brought to court by the consumer watchdog.

Aussie shares top records as results support mega moves

Australia's leading index has reset record highs as liquidity continues to flow into large caps and miners.

High steaks: dwindling industry threatens food security

Farmers are having to send their livestock up to four hours' drive away to be processed, as limited access to local abattoirs raises food security concerns.

Australia's $18b fresh food sector leaves a sour taste

Fruit, vegetables and nuts have smashed production value records amid greater export demand, but growers say they are not seeing any of the profit.

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