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Chronic housing shortage heaps more pain onto renters

Chronic housing shortage heaps more pain onto renters

Australian renters are spending a record share of their income on housing costs as a chronic shortage of stock drives prices higher across the nation.

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

The prime minister has laid a wreath in honour of Australian soldiers killed during World War II after arriving in Brunei for talks to shore up fuel supply.

Crowds abuzz for former royal couple's Australian visit

Crowds abuzz for former royal couple's Australian visit

Crowds abuzz for former royal couple's Australian visit

Crowds abuzz for former royal couple's Australian visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received a warm welcome on their return to Australia as they toured charity organisations and a children's hospital.

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Aussie shares lift on hopes for Middle East peace deal

Aussie shares lift on hopes for Middle East peace deal

The Australian share market touched a six-week intraday high after US President Donald Trump claimed Iran wanted a peace deal.

Qantas route cuts will hit hard for regional travellers

Qantas route cuts will hit hard for regional travellers

Australians in regional areas will bear the brunt of increased airfares and reduced services as Qantas cuts routes in response to increasing fuel prices.

RBA's stagflation nightmare: prices up, confidence down

RBA's stagflation nightmare: prices up, confidence down

Consumer and business confidence has taken a dive following the Iran conflict, highlighting the Reserve Bank's dual fears of falling activity and rising prices.

Greens confirm environmental lawyer as newest senator

Greens confirm environmental lawyer as newest senator

Environmental lawyer Vanessa Bleyer has been selected by Greens members as their next senator for Tasmania, replacing a retiring politician in August.

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Consumer watchdog chomps down on Black Friday swindlers

Consumer watchdog chomps down on Black Friday swindlers

Consumer watchdog chomps down on Black Friday swindlers

Consumer watchdog chomps down on Black Friday swindlers

Phony countdowns and puffed-up sale offerings across Black Friday have put about two dozen retailers in the consumer watchdog's crosshairs.

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

The sweeping changes to the controversial gaming platform came after Communications Minister Anika Wells called for an urgent meeting.

'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

The coalition's hardline plan to end non-discriminatory migration based on acceptance of ''fair go" Australian values has drawn widespread criticism.

Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as 'window-dressing'

Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as 'window-dressing'

Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as 'window-dressing'

Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as 'window-dressing'

Australia will spend up to $15 billion to beef up its drone capabilities over the next decade, but a defence expert has warned it won't go far enough.

Australia joins global emergency talks to reopen strait

Australia joins global emergency talks to reopen strait

Australia joins global emergency talks to reopen strait

Australia joins global emergency talks to reopen strait

Australia will be among 40 countries to be represented at an emergency summit in Paris aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to naval traffic.

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Australia's peak union body is calling for fuel allowances for workers to be increased to help them meet rising costs at the bowser.

War hits home for big Aussie bank as confidence slumps

War hits home for big Aussie bank as confidence slumps

War hits home for big Aussie bank as confidence slumps

War hits home for big Aussie bank as confidence slumps

One of the big four banks has become the first to reveal that the conflict in the Middle East is affecting its business, ahead of the May federal budget.

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Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

A minister has hit out at those spreading hate against the first woman to lead Australia's army, saying she was the most qualified candidate.

IPL part-ownership possibilities for Big Bash clubs

Cricket Australia will know in coming days if the states are happy to privatise their BBL clubs, a call which may see them become part-owned by IPL franchises.

Future Fund set to join tech-related jobs cull

Australia's sovereign wealth fund will shave as much as $15 million in costs and review 10 staff roles as it reaps the benefits of improved technology.

Australia's existing LNG contracts might be the last

In a decarbonising world, Australian LNG exports are likely to be the first on the chopping block for customers with their own cheaper domestic gas supplies.

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Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

A process that uses magnets rather than water to extract high-quality iron ore will be tested at an Australian mine to boost the nation's export potential.

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.

All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply

Encouraging the extraction of more fossil fuels and developing more renewable projects is being considered to bolster Australia's long-term energy security.

Australian shares drop as US vows new oil blockade

The ASX has dropped 0.39 per cent and oil prices have jumped back above $US100 a barrel after Donald Trump announced a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

Inquiry launched as governments spar over oil project

A state government has launched an inquiry into new environmental laws as it calls for a national interest exemption for an oil exploration project.

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

A beloved skipping girl sign has been switched off and replaced with a doomscrolling tween to highlight the consequences of a screen-dominated childhood.

Resources minister defends gas companies amid tax push

The gas lobby says a new levy on LNG exports will make Australia "uninvestable", arguing comparisons to countries like Norway don't stack up.

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