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Chalmers buoyant about 2025, ahead of inflation data

Chalmers buoyant about 2025, ahead of inflation data

Treasurer Jim Chalmers remains confident 2025 will be better economically for Australians after struggles with the cost of living.

Nation raises glass to honour third-generation vintner

Nation raises glass to honour third-generation vintner

Nation raises glass to honour third-generation vintner

Nation raises glass to honour third-generation vintner

A long-time winemaker with a "gift of the gab" has helped develop his family company into an industry leader while promoting co-operation with other labels.

Wesfarmers to close money-losing e-commerce site

Wesfarmers to close money-losing e-commerce site

Wesfarmers to close money-losing e-commerce site

Wesfarmers to close money-losing e-commerce site

Wesfarmers says the recent increase in Australian e-commerce activity had hampered growth prospects for its catch.com.au website.

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A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver

A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver

Removing copper connections from the National Broadband Network will come at a cost of more than $6 billion but tech experts say the move will be worth it.

All ahead AI: fresh risk, different rules, new features

All ahead AI: fresh risk, different rules, new features

Generative AI tools have already changed the way Australians work, communicate and study. Experts say more changes are coming in 2025.

Cleaning companies accused of cartel price fixing

Cleaning companies accused of cartel price fixing

Two cleaning companies are facing legal action over alleged cartel behaviour, as one denies all accusations and vows to take the fight to court.

AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes

AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes

Government agencies are teaming up with Microsoft to track disinformation and criminal acts, with plans to use AI to detect attempts to interfere in elections.

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Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills

Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills

Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills

Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills

Microsoft wants to train at least one million Australians and New Zealanders in how to use AI tools over the next two years as part of a worldwide push.

Indigenous winemakers pouring culture into every drop

Indigenous winemakers pouring culture into every drop

Indigenous winemakers pouring culture into every drop

Indigenous winemakers pouring culture into every drop

An Indigenous-owned wine company is celebrating its success, as it expands internationally and gives back to community.

Calls to lift small businesses out of red tape quagmire

Calls to lift small businesses out of red tape quagmire

Calls to lift small businesses out of red tape quagmire

Calls to lift small businesses out of red tape quagmire

The government is being urged to change the definition of a small business and lessen the weight of regulation for employers struggling with rising costs.

Thirty licences to open a cafe: state red tape ranked

Thirty licences to open a cafe: state red tape ranked

Thirty licences to open a cafe: state red tape ranked

Thirty licences to open a cafe: state red tape ranked

Australian business must work through a patchwork of regulations wherever they operate, but requirements in some states are more onerous than in others.

Shelves bare but union puts stock in talks with Woolies

Shelves bare but union puts stock in talks with Woolies

Shelves bare but union puts stock in talks with Woolies

Shelves bare but union puts stock in talks with Woolies

Supermarket shelves will continue to remain bare as hundreds of workers picketing a major Woolworths warehouse fight for better pay and conditions.

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

A study of Australian research investments has been welcomed by business, academic and technology groups, but some say more urgent action is needed.

'Not robots': Woolies says no shortages as staff strike

'Not robots': Woolies says no shortages as staff strike

'Not robots': Woolies says no shortages as staff strike

'Not robots': Woolies says no shortages as staff strike

Some 1500 Woolworths warehouse workers are on strike, but the supermarket giant insists their absence is not leading to empty shelves for customers.

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Australia needs an AI law to stop copyright ‘pirates’

Artificial intelligence tools, including chatbots from Google, Amazon and OpenAI, need to be regulated by law in Australia, an inquiry recommends.

Tax issue a 'dark cloud in my life' says resources boss

Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison has told shareholders he "can't stress enough how much I hate what I've done" regarding a personal tax issue.

Fists, knives, guns: why Bunnings turned to facial data

Lowest prices were just the beginning for hundreds of thousands of Australians whose facial data was recorded by Bunnings without their consent.

Fabric face mask to help apnoea sufferers rest easy

After double-digital sales growth last quarter, ASX-listed medical device maker ResMed has launched a product its CEO had been dreaming about for a decade.

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Cash flows but small business fears paying the price

Small businesses want an exemption to laws protecting the use of cash for essential items as the treasurer finds a fit for banknotes in a digital economy.

Premier flags tax stability for multinational miners

A mining boss has labelled Queensland's coal royalty scheme a 'sugar hit' as the premier looks to incentivise business with fewer taxes and regulation.

Australian Fashion Week changes it up after IMG exit

Industry figures have welcomed a rethink of the nation's biggest fashion event, after long-time owner IMG pulled out of Australian Fashion Week.

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

Bosses of the company supplying independent grocers say prices are consistently coming down, benefiting customers and their stores.

Women written into code: standards target tech workers

Australian technology firms will be urged to test their practices against 10 standards as part of a campaign to encourage more diversity in the field.

Warning as workers thrown off revamped compo scheme

The Victorian government has been accused of kicking workers off the state's revamped compensation scheme to raid it for profits.

New pizza boss tasked with bringing in more dough

A former pizza delivery driver who grew Domino's into a billion-dollar multinational company with the lot is leaving after more than two decades at the helm.

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