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Financial services laws set for overhaul after review

Financial services laws set for overhaul after review

A three-year inquiry set up following the banking royal commission has called for changes to laws governing the financial services sector.

Rate cut prospects up in the air as labour market cools

Rate cut prospects up in the air as labour market cools

Rate cut prospects up in the air as labour market cools

Rate cut prospects up in the air as labour market cools

Some economists predict a softening labour market could bode well for interest rate cuts after Australia’s jobless rate plateaued at 3.9 per cent in December.

One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos

One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos

One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos

One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos

The NSW government was told about possible asbestos at a new park in inner-city Sydney a week before authorities tested the site, it has been revealed.

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Minister rules out intervening in DP World port dispute

Minister rules out intervening in DP World port dispute

The federal workplace minister has called for unions and stevedore DP World to come to the table to resolve a bitter industrial dispute.

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

The new Bell Bay hydrogen hub in northern Tasmania is expected to produce enough renewable energy to fuel more than 2200 heavy vehicles for a year.

Supermarkets under scrutiny over food costs

Supermarkets under scrutiny over food costs

Queensland Premier Steven Miles is set to meet supermarket bosses over the rising cost of groceries.

'Unprecedented' rental pain warrants urgent policy fix

'Unprecedented' rental pain warrants urgent policy fix

Renters are experiencing unbearable levels of financial stress but one territory's bold policy choice appears to be making a difference.

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Wong sounds alarm over civilian deaths and 'just' peace

Wong sounds alarm over civilian deaths and 'just' peace

Wong sounds alarm over civilian deaths and 'just' peace

Wong sounds alarm over civilian deaths and 'just' peace

Penny Wong has shared Australia's concerns about the "dire" humanitarian situation in Gaza and the rising number of Palestinians being killed.

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

The Chinese ambassador is seeking to meet with Australian officials to raise objections to statements of support for Taiwan's democratic election.

Australia Day a 'day off' after tough years: premier

Australia Day a 'day off' after tough years: premier

Australia Day a 'day off' after tough years: premier

Australia Day a 'day off' after tough years: premier

Indigenous history will be part of the annual Australia Day events in NSW as Premier Chris Minns describes the date as a chance for unity.

Insolvency on the rise, as opposition attacks govt fund

Insolvency on the rise, as opposition attacks govt fund

Insolvency on the rise, as opposition attacks govt fund

Insolvency on the rise, as opposition attacks govt fund

The coalition have criticised the government for the number of manufacturing businesses going under as insolvency levels rise above pre-COVID levels.

No 'special exception' for ambos on wages: treasurer

No 'special exception' for ambos on wages: treasurer

No 'special exception' for ambos on wages: treasurer

No 'special exception' for ambos on wages: treasurer

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas says he can't make an exception to the state's public sector wages cap for paramedics, with the union mulling industrial action.

'Not a country town': Sydney stadium concert cap lifted

'Not a country town': Sydney stadium concert cap lifted

'Not a country town': Sydney stadium concert cap lifted

'Not a country town': Sydney stadium concert cap lifted

Raising a cap on concerts at the inner-city Allianz Stadium has been defended by NSW Premier Chris Minns, who says the facility is there for all to enjoy.

China denies cash offer for Nauru to cut Taiwan ties

China denies cash offer for Nauru to cut Taiwan ties

China denies cash offer for Nauru to cut Taiwan ties

China denies cash offer for Nauru to cut Taiwan ties

Nauru's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan wasn't a result of a cash sweetener with his nation being completely transparent, China's ambassador says.

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'Disinformation takeover' a source of worry as AI grows

Voluntary regulations for AI are on the cards as concerns mount about the emerging technology's impact on jobs, copyright and disinformation.

Education expenses and fees leave parents floundering

Parents are concerned their children may have to go without essential school supplies as expenses skyrocket ahead of the 2024 school year.

Vic paramedics consider striking over pay, conditions

Victorian paramedics have rejected Ambulance Victoria's latest enterprise bargaining agreement offer, with strike action now on the cards.

Humanitarian aid boost for Middle East unveiled

Penny Wong has pledged a further $21.5 million in humanitarian aid for the Middle East, following the first stop on her trip to the region.

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Trump cements frontrunner status with record Iowa win

Former US president Donald Trump has posted a record win in the Republican presidential contest in Iowa as Florida governor Ron DeSantis ended a distant second.

Energy upgrades to ease hard decisions for renters

Amid "horror stories" from low-income households battling rising living costs, $206m will be spent to cut energy bills and open the door to solar power.

Pill testing might have stopped festival deaths: study

The rollout of pill-testing services has been thrown back into the spotlight after research highlighted a series of potentially preventable deaths at festivals.

Vape inaction 'not an option' despite huge GP need

Australia is being urged to address the emerging health crisis of vaping amid a warning that 450,000 users will need regular GP visits for prescriptions.

Nauru cutting Taiwan ties 'doesn't shift power balance'

Nauru has become the first nation to break diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognise the Chinese government in Beijing following the election in Taipei.

Albanese urges 'good faith' talks to end port dispute

A dispute between workers and Australia's second largest port operator is costing the economy millions of dollars as Anthony Albanese urges "good faith" talks.

Australia to manufacture missiles from next year

Australia will start domestic guided weapons manufacturing from next year after the Albanese government signed a multi-million dollar contract.

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