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Jobs market holds ground despite rise in unemployment

Jobs market holds ground despite rise in unemployment

The official jobs data was more subdued in March as widely expected following a surprisingly strong February result.

Historic shed on planned stadium site heritage listed

Historic shed on planned stadium site heritage listed

Historic shed on planned stadium site heritage listed

Historic shed on planned stadium site heritage listed

A historic railway goods shed on the site of a proposed stadium in Hobart has been permanently heritage listed.

Extreme weather sparks higher wholesale energy prices

Extreme weather sparks higher wholesale energy prices

Extreme weather sparks higher wholesale energy prices

Extreme weather sparks higher wholesale energy prices

Some of the most extreme weather Australia has ever seen is proving to be the "X-factor" for power bills as wholesale energy prices rise.

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BHP's energy coal fires up, axe swings over nickel jobs

BHP's energy coal fires up, axe swings over nickel jobs

Thousands of workers face uncertainty as BHP considers the fate of nickel operations amid a global glut of the metal, but coal for power plants is firing up.

Australians arrested in global phishing network sting

Australians arrested in global phishing network sting

Federal police have arrested five people as part of a worldwide crackdown on a phishing network that stole personal details from 94,000 Australians.

Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

New Zealand should not align with AUKUS, Australia's former foreign minister Bob Carr says, so long as the US pursues a "primacy"-based foreign policy.

Youth crime committee dissolved after political tension

Youth crime committee dissolved after political tension

A committee tasked with delivering solutions to youth crime and support to victims has been disbanded just seven months after it was established.

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Websites banned in world cup gambling crackdown

Websites banned in world cup gambling crackdown

Websites banned in world cup gambling crackdown

Websites banned in world cup gambling crackdown

The media watchdog found 18 websites acted illegally by breaching online gambling laws during the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Brisbane 2032 Games plans slammed as 'half baked'

Brisbane 2032 Games plans slammed as 'half baked'

Brisbane 2032 Games plans slammed as 'half baked'

Brisbane 2032 Games plans slammed as 'half baked'

The Queensland premier has been slammed for blindsiding a 2032 Games infrastructure review, with Brisbane Olympic plans dismissed as "half-baked".

As community runs dry, locals fight new water source

As community runs dry, locals fight new water source

As community runs dry, locals fight new water source

As community runs dry, locals fight new water source

SA Water has declared "full steam ahead" for a critical water project on the Eyre Peninsula, despite concerns it will impact Aboriginal heritage and fishing.

Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing

Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing

Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing

Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing

The family of a boy arrested over a stabbing at a Sydney church say they saw no signs of radicalisation as police pledge to bolster resources in the region.

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Australia will increase defence spending over the next decade to meet new threats but some programmes have been torpedoed.

Budget clouded by global wars and weak economic growth

Budget clouded by global wars and weak economic growth

Budget clouded by global wars and weak economic growth

Budget clouded by global wars and weak economic growth

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will use talks in Washington to take the temperature of the global economy as he puts the finishing touches on his third federal budget.

State 'fails' to grasp Aboriginal self-determination

State 'fails' to grasp Aboriginal self-determination

State 'fails' to grasp Aboriginal self-determination

State 'fails' to grasp Aboriginal self-determination

State leaders and bureaucrats still don't have a good grasp on the concept of Aboriginal self-determination, a former Victorian department official says.

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Indefinite detention 'not punitive': government lawyer

Government authorities have tried to deport a bisexual man to Iran every six months since 2018 but they failed because he resisted, as he feared for his life.

Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election

International allies, old and new, are keenly watching as the Solomon Islands' pro-Beijing prime minister tries to hold on to power in the Pacific nation.

Lehrmann finding debunks cover-up claim, Senator says

Senator Linda Reynolds claims the Lehrmann defamation judgement has "finally set the record straight" over claims she attempted to cover up a rape allegation.

Take a chill pill, law reviewer tells environmentalists

A staged approach to environmental law reform has conservationists worried but the architect of a review into the matter is confident real change is coming.

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Critical minerals loan will help export sector grow: PM

Anthony Albanese says a $400 million loan to the critical minerals sector will help expand exports into nearby southeast Asia.

Help for farmers to get best price amid 'dirty' tactics

A trial designed to help farmers negotiate better deals with Australia's supermarket giants will be rolled out across Queensland amid claims of "dirty" tactics.

Treasurer admits 'difficult' budget ahead for Qld

The Queensland government will maintain its commitment to cost-of-living relief for households despite the treasurer warning of a difficult budget ahead.

'Switch it off': Social media on notice after attacks

Social media companies are increasingly facing criticism over their role in allowing graphic content and misinformation to be shared.

Pesticide body stays in Armidale despite damning report

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority won't be forced to move back to Canberra despite its controversial move to Armidale.

Cattle country conserved after anonymous $21m gift

An outback cattle property will be turned into a national park thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated $21 million to help buy the station.

Aussie mining 'under assault' from China: US ambassador

Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has taken aim at China's "unchecked exploitation" of Indonesia and other nations that risks destroying the supply of clean minerals.

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