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Dodgy footy tickets spark legitimacy warning

Dodgy footy tickets spark legitimacy warning

Second guessing ticket sale websites, being alert for unusual payment requests and ignoring sales by social media should be the new normal for footy fans.

Careers, education casualties of domestic violence

Careers, education casualties of domestic violence

Careers, education casualties of domestic violence

Careers, education casualties of domestic violence

Domestic violence victims suffer a stark drop in education, employment and lifetime earnings, sparking a call for universities and workplaces to step up.

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Australian households may face changes to the way rooftop solar is handled as electricity grids adapt to more renewable energy created during daylight hours.

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Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Humanoid robots that can help at home or work are becoming tech firms' next big investment following breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.

Diplomats discuss Ukraine war at G20 in South Africa

Diplomats discuss Ukraine war at G20 in South Africa

Foreign ministers from developing countries focused on global conflicts, including the Ukraine war, on the last day of a G20 meeting in South Africa.

Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine

Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine

President Donald Trump has told "dictator" Volodymyr Zelenskiy to quickly negotiate an end to Russia's war on Ukraine as relations sour between the two leaders.

Australia must build out of crisis amid shocking data

Australia must build out of crisis amid shocking data

Red tape must be ripped down to boost productivity in a bid to fix the nation's housing crisis, with shocking new data showing the slowing rate of construction.

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'Strong ally': Australia won't return fire on tariffs

'Strong ally': Australia won't return fire on tariffs

'Strong ally': Australia won't return fire on tariffs

'Strong ally': Australia won't return fire on tariffs

The clock is ticking for Australia to secure an exemption to Donald Trump's steel tariffs after he accused leaders of breaking their word on an export deal.

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Artificial intelligence technology is already being used to monitor Aussie workers even though laws governing its use are not yet in place.

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

US President Donald Trump has flagged that his billionaire buddy Elon Musk will soon begin scrutinising the Pentagon for wasted taxpayer dollars.

Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties amid Trump threat

Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties amid Trump threat

Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties amid Trump threat

Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties amid Trump threat

The Canadian trade minister will head to Australia next week after seeking stronger trade ties with the European Union.

Bird flu case detected in Victoria's north

Bird flu case detected in Victoria's north

Bird flu case detected in Victoria's north

Bird flu case detected in Victoria's north

There has been a bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in Victoria, days after the federal government announced it had eradicated the disease from Australia.

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Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Australians bought fewer new cars in January, with electric car sales more than halving despite growing price competition and new limits on vehicle emissions.

AI angst - workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.

Belief firms in rate relief as inflation takes breather

Markets and economists widely tip a February interest rate cut after underlying inflation came in below expectations for the December quarter.

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.

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Ballooning capital works blamed for budget blowout

A state will be in the red for some years as its government flags swelling infrastructure costs, as the opposition warns of the risk of potential spending cuts.

Tax cuts not enough to sway voter economic worries

The treasurer has brushed off polling showing voters are pessimistic about their finances despite cost-of-living relief measures.

Aussies' mammoth Xmas shopping despite economic crunch

A new record was set for Australia Post's busiest peak period during the latest festive season with 2800 parcels delivered to households every minute.

Home construction rises but target remains out of reach

High costs, labour shortages and low productivity are limiting the sector's ability to build new homes as construction activity remains below required levels.

New Zealand inflation steady at 2.2 per cent

At 2.2 per cent, inflation remains inside the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's target band.

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.

Parents put kids' future on credit as school costs rise

Private schools are preparing to campaign for more money from the government as parents look for ways to keep up with rising education costs.

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