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'Sad': bank boss blasts Australia's energy transition

'Sad': bank boss blasts Australia's energy transition

The boss of one of Australia's biggest banks has excoriated the debate around net zero, saying power bills could be heavily reduced if renewables are harnessed.

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

Dissent over tough line against cancer linked chemicals

A ban on 'forever chemicals' and legal action against a leading manufacturer have been recommended by an inquiry sparked by health fears and contamination.

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

'Not good enough': hospital funding feud spills over

Australian governments are wasting $1.2 billion a year on avoidable public hospital spending as states and territories unite to call for more federal funding.

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Private sector wages slowdown could ease RBA fears

Private sector wages slowdown could ease RBA fears

Pay packets are still growing but economists warn rising inflation could soon bring that to an end.

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Regular disagreements have not stopped Russell Crowe from leading tributes to talkback titan John Laws before an audience of influential Australians.

ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

The head of the ABC believes the media outlet has become quick to admit when mistakes have been made, saying the organisation should face fair criticism.

Aussie shares edge lower ahead of US data return

Aussie shares edge lower ahead of US data return

Coming off a day of carnage, the Australian bourse has stabilised considerably but the big banks are floundering as more bad news hits for interest rate cuts.

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Oncology company reports promising cancer find

Oncology company reports promising cancer find

Oncology company reports promising cancer find

Oncology company reports promising cancer find

Shares in Kazia Therapeutics have risen more than 50 per cent after its drug candidate appeared to successfully treat a woman with stage-four breast cancer.

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Warning regional threats demand more integrated defence

Defence spending needs to increase for Australia to have the robust and integrated military needed to counter regional threats, the head of a think tank warns.

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Current and former Liberals are locked in an extraordinary spat amid accusations some party members are undermining Opposition Leader Sussan Ley

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

Australia's most senior police admit they have been powerless to stop a massive increase in child exploitation, conceding the abuse is getting worse.

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

Australian men are facing health challenges and dying from avoidable causes with risk-taking, substance use and masculinity expectations leading to concerns.

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

The vitriol spurring harassment, intimidation and sexism at polling booths during the 2025 election has resulted in candidates calling the campaign a new low.

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Australian authorities demanded changes from a major US gaming platform over concerns it was being used to groom and exploit children.

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Helloworld Travel offers $353 million for Webjet Group

The company behind Magellan Travel, Express Tickets and Viva Holidays is offering to buy the owner of Australia's leading online travel agent.

Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific

Australia's prime minister has signalled he's willing to concede on hosting a key climate summit but is pushing for an outcome that still benefits the Pacific.

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Two years after applying for safe haven from the Taliban in Australia, Jumaghul was given a lifeline only for it to be revoked almost immediately.

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows.

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Embattled telco takes another hit after anti-scam fail

Optus has paid a six-figure fine after a technical glitch let scammers gain access to customers' bank accounts.

CSL injects $2.3b into US for valuable blood plasma

After Donald Trump threatened pharmaceutical tariffs, CSL says it will invest another $2.3 billion building a new blood plasma facility in the United States.

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Science groups are warning of the impact to Australia's future while a government minister supports a CSIRO restructure that will axe up to 350 scientists.

Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate

The boss of Australia's biggest bank has nominated a preferred migration rate while appearing before a parliamentary committee. saying a target is appropriate.

Aussie shares dive on perfect storm of risk aversion

A gloomy inflation outlook from the Reserve Bank has further dampened hopes of interest rate cuts, dragging on confidence and the Australian bourse.

Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal

Climate Minister Chris Bowen hopes to meet with his Turkish counterpart to resolve an impasse over the right to host the world's most important climate meeting.

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