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Tech 'perfect storm' needs ambitious online safety plan

Tech 'perfect storm' needs ambitious online safety plan

Online safety advocates say a global push from governments is required to ensure tech companies design their products with the safety of citizens in mind.

ASX extends losses as Gulf worries buoy oil prices

ASX extends losses as Gulf worries buoy oil prices

ASX extends losses as Gulf worries buoy oil prices

ASX extends losses as Gulf worries buoy oil prices

Investor sentiment remains under pressure after weeks of earnings downgrades and the Middle East energy crisis weighing on hopes of future economic growth.

Turning wine into fuel could bolster local supplies

Turning wine into fuel could bolster local supplies

Turning wine into fuel could bolster local supplies

Turning wine into fuel could bolster local supplies

More than 350 million bottles of wine are gathering dust in Australian storage, and industry figures have an ingenious plan to stop them heading for the bin.

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Aussie travellers on the go as Asian airport hubs shine

Aussie travellers on the go as Asian airport hubs shine

Australians still have the travel bug, despite the uncertain geopolitical environment created by the Middle East crisis, according to our busiest airport.

Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows

Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows

A forum bringing together government, unions and business groups will discuss how to ensure workers and employers both benefit from artificial intelligence.

'Manosphere' rise requires new gender equality approach

'Manosphere' rise requires new gender equality approach

Gender equality activists have gathered for a landmark conference aimed at charting a new way forward as anti-rights movements gain traction.

ASX trims losses on reports Iran offers olive branch

ASX trims losses on reports Iran offers olive branch

A potential deal to reopen a key oil transit route has counterbalanced dwindling market sentiment, but major uncertainty and investor caution persist.

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Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost - with home-buyers watching closely.

'Committee of doers' stare down climate root cause

'Committee of doers' stare down climate root cause

'Committee of doers' stare down climate root cause

'Committee of doers' stare down climate root cause

More than 50 countries, Australia included, are assembling for a first-ever conference dedicated to drafting the final chapter of the fossil fuels story.

ASX logs second week of losses as banks, miners weigh

ASX logs second week of losses as banks, miners weigh

ASX logs second week of losses as banks, miners weigh

ASX logs second week of losses as banks, miners weigh

With no end in sight to the Middle East conflict, investor confidence is fading as soaring energy prices and inflation expectations hammer risk sentiment.

Watchdog puts bite on 'finfluencers' deceiving Gen Z

Watchdog puts bite on 'finfluencers' deceiving Gen Z

Watchdog puts bite on 'finfluencers' deceiving Gen Z

Watchdog puts bite on 'finfluencers' deceiving Gen Z

The financial services watchdog has sent warnings to social media accounts providing deceitful advice on platforms used by two thirds of young Australians.

Extra diesel shipments prioritised for regional areas

Extra diesel shipments prioritised for regional areas

Extra diesel shipments prioritised for regional areas

Extra diesel shipments prioritised for regional areas

Two additional cargo ships of diesel will come into Australia, bringing in 100 million litres of supply after deals struck with two major fuel companies.

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount merger

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount merger

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount merger

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount merger

Warner Bros Discovery stakeholders have agreed to a multi-billion dollar takeover by media giant Paramount Skydance.

Rinehart could be ordered to give documents to rivals

Rinehart could be ordered to give documents to rivals

Rinehart could be ordered to give documents to rivals

Rinehart could be ordered to give documents to rivals

Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, might have to open her company books for two rival mining dynasties after a bitter legal feud over iron ore riches.

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Oil and gas giant feels the heat from climate activists

Shareholders have jeered as protesters concerned about the environment repeatedly disrupted a meeting hosted by Australia's biggest oil and gas company.

Home builder cautious over war impact on supply chains

A major home builder says overall sales are healthy, despite some signs of a moderation in activity in April, as it watches supply chain impacts from the war.

Aussie shares fall as war dims hopes for US rate cuts

The Australian share market has dropped 1.2 per cent after Donald Trump extended a ceasefire but his pick to lead the Fed has adopted a hawkish stance.

Wallets stretch, but musicals still king of the jungle

The world’s highest-grossing musical is on the prowl Down Under again as Australian audiences keep music theatre booming.

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Smelter's wage lifeline fails to allay viability fears

A support package has given three weeks of pay certainty for 200 workers at Australia's only manganese alloy smelter, which is on the hunt for a new owner.

Regional bank pins growth hopes on digital services

Bank of Queensland has played up the success of its digital arm despite reporting a profit decline ahead of further expected interest rate hikes.

Greenpeace claims win, as court dismisses Woodside case

Greenpeace has declared victory against Woodside, despite a court dismissing its legal case against the oil and gas company about its emissions claims.

Refinery owner reaps profit boost from Middle East war

Ampol, which supplies about 10 per cent of the nation's fuel supplies, has seen a big jump in margins on the back of the war in the Middle East.

Heat-safe rentals pushed to protect from quiet killer

Heat stress is already weighing on health and productivity despite being largely preventable, informing a push to reform housing and work safety policy.

NDIS in treasurer's sights as budget outlook darkens

The treasurer is playing down talk of an improvement to the federal budget bottom line after economists tipped an Iran war-driven revenue boon.

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship

The fate of the Mideast ceasefire is in doubt as Tehran says it won't participate in a second round of negotiations after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship.

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