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Scrapping Vic electorate a 'backwards step', MP says

Scrapping Vic electorate a 'backwards step', MP says

The Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed it will abolish the Melbourne-based seat of Higgins at the next election, leading to backlash from its MP.

'I did it my way': Bill Shorten to retire from politics

'I did it my way': Bill Shorten to retire from politics

'I did it my way': Bill Shorten to retire from politics

'I did it my way': Bill Shorten to retire from politics

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics after almost 17 years in the halls of Parliament.

'Kill switch' considered to tackle high-risk AI

'Kill switch' considered to tackle high-risk AI

'Kill switch' considered to tackle high-risk AI

'Kill switch' considered to tackle high-risk AI

Artificial intelligence has been met with both concern and hype but government guidelines could help regulate its use in high-risk situations.

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Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

The number of Australian renters is set to grow as available homes dwindle and prices soar, prompting calls for the government to come together on solutions.

'Passport to a good life': high-tech TAFE funds boost

'Passport to a good life': high-tech TAFE funds boost

The NSW and federal government are going halves in a new TAFE centre of excellence in western Sydney designed to help Australians keep pace with technology.

Rocky Horror actor settles sexual harassment lawsuit

Rocky Horror actor settles sexual harassment lawsuit

A lawsuit by actor Christie Whelan Browne alleging discrimination after she went public with sexual harassment complaints has been settled out of court.

Fight to save jobs as The Star's casino empire teeters

Fight to save jobs as The Star's casino empire teeters

Star Entertainment's financial woes have fuelled concerns for the future of thousands of casino jobs.

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Cost and environmental concerns motivate move from meat

Cost and environmental concerns motivate move from meat

Cost and environmental concerns motivate move from meat

Cost and environmental concerns motivate move from meat

A national survey has found growing environmental and budgetary concerns are pushing some Australians to reduce the amount of meat they eat.

Slowing growth impacts women's financial equality

Slowing growth impacts women's financial equality

Slowing growth impacts women's financial equality

Slowing growth impacts women's financial equality

It remains two steps forward and one step back for women's financial equality with experts saying gender norms are fuelling the gap.

Ingenious crop-pest control a victory for common scents

Ingenious crop-pest control a victory for common scents

Ingenious crop-pest control a victory for common scents

Ingenious crop-pest control a victory for common scents

Using “olfactory misinformation” to camouflage wheat seeds and protect them from hungry rodents has earned a team of scientists a national science prize.

Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos

Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos

Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos

Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos

The Liberal Party has been plunged into more turmoil in NSW after a would-be administrator rejected being part of a federal rescue of the embattled division.

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

A proposed cap on international university students has been torn apart by a federal government advisor, who says it will make no difference to housing supply.

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Australians are being asked to remember the human impact of war as those fleeing Gaza are caught in the middle of a public debate over visa security checks.

Australian shares plunge as fears rise over US outlook

Australian shares plunge as fears rise over US outlook

Australian shares plunge as fears rise over US outlook

Australian shares plunge as fears rise over US outlook

The ASX200 fell 1.9 per cent to an almost three-week low, with the energy and materials sectors dropping three per cent.

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Fresh winds to hit already battered southeast Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting another burst of strong winds to hit parts of southeast Australia, where wild weather has damaged homes and cut power.

'No silver bullet' to solving housing affordability

The head of the federal government's independent housing council says ambitious targets to create new homes should still be made even if they're not met.

Inflatable ape looks for love at Sydney Contemporary

The Sydney Contemporary showcases works by more than 400 artists with hopes the event will generate some $20 million in sales.

Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts

The Australian economy is barely growing as higher borrowing costs and inflation keep a lid on household consumption.

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Cost of living puts the brakes on new vehicle sales

Vehicle sales have slowed down in Australia, with passenger and petrol cars taking significant hits, but the industry says it is still a "positive result".

Big batteries win taxpayer support after hectic auction

Big batteries with enough energy storage to power one million homes have been selected for taxpayer funding in the first round of a capacity investment scheme.

APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund 'unreasonable'

Moves by the financial regulator to impose stricter conditions on a super fund connected with the CFMEU will be attacked in the Federal Court.

Be prepared: north told to brace for spring bushfires

After recent above-average temperatures, the national council for fire and emergency services is predicting a risky spring fire season in northern Australia.

Iran takes aim at Australia over social media post

Australia has backed in its diplomats abroad to promote its values after Iran scolded embassy staff in Tehran over a social media post.

Tech giants must reveal children's social media habits

Children are dodging age limits to access social media platforms and the online watchdog has ordered tech companies to reveal the number of kids on their sites.

Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.

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