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Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA

Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA

The economy might be slowing but the Reserve Bank chief wants inflation to moderate further before opening the door to interest rate cuts.

Scrapping Vic electorate a 'backwards step', MP says

Scrapping Vic electorate a 'backwards step', MP says

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.

'People want a voice at table': teal aims for Lib seat

'People want a voice at table': teal aims for Lib seat

'People want a voice at table': teal aims for Lib seat

'People want a voice at table': teal aims for Lib seat

An environmental lawyer and advisor to federal teal MPs will try to seize a long-held Liberal seat, saying voters' alternative is a party in "absolute chaos".

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'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

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

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.

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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.

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Microphones will be muted when candidates aren't speaking in next week's US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry

Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry

Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry

Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry

Years of failures by government and industry made London's Grenfell Tower a “death trap" where 72 people were killed, a damning report on the 2017 tragedy says.

Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Linda Reynolds' lawyer says Brittany Higgins must be restrained from further defaming his client, as the high-profile case draws to a close.

Ukraine foreign minister out in war's biggest reshuffle

Ukraine foreign minister out in war's biggest reshuffle

Ukraine foreign minister out in war's biggest reshuffle

Ukraine foreign minister out in war's biggest reshuffle

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, one of Ukraine's most recognisable faces on the world stage, is the latest cabinet member to quit before a major reshuffle.

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.

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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.

Troubled casino operator seeks tax relief to stay open

Troubled casino operator Star Entertainment is seeking tax relief from the Queensland government as it battles to keep a $3.6 billion project open in Brisbane.

'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.

Health minister defends 'urgent' $422m hospital funding

Documents show Victorian hospitals came close to being unable to pay staff, prompting the health minister to seek support for an urgent $422 million payment.

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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.

Harris visiting New Hampshire to spruik business plan

US Vice President Kamala Harris is using a New Hampshire campaign stop to propose an expansion of tax incentives for small businesses

Knife laws 'send a message' as police wait for wands

Police will use metal detectors to catch people with knives within months but the government says laws targeting the crime will help change public attitudes.

New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro plans to raise a range of issues at her first National Cabinet meeting.

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.

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.

Cash splash to boost canoe slalom world championships

Two levels of government have invested in hosting the canoe slalom world championships in Australia after the sport's success at the Paris Olympics.

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