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Expert unit tackles 'scamdemic' bilking Aussie millions

Expert unit tackles 'scamdemic' bilking Aussie millions

While the federal government has assembled a team of scam-busting experts to target investment swindles, a consumer group says alternative action is needed.

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

The nation's anti-corruption watchdog has already received 44 online referrals and is chasing up a further five phone calls.

NSW treasurer heckled over pay offer, health tax tweak

NSW treasurer heckled over pay offer, health tax tweak

NSW treasurer heckled over pay offer, health tax tweak

NSW treasurer heckled over pay offer, health tax tweak

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has been asked about his pay rise at a rowdy union conference while defending below-inflation wage increases for health workers.

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Record gas exports plump energy and resources windfall

Record gas exports plump energy and resources windfall

Fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a strong US dollar have helped deliver estimated record earnings for Australian resource and energy exports.

PwC identifies eight partners involved in tax leak

PwC identifies eight partners involved in tax leak

The names of eight sacked partners from embattled consultancy firm PwC have been revealed as the investigation into the tax leak scandal continues.

Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election

Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election

Pre-polling has opened in the Fadden by-election with the Liberal National Party seeking to defend the Gold Coast seat vacated by former minister Stuart Robert.

WA to talk critical minerals with Indonesian president

WA to talk critical minerals with Indonesian president

Indonesia's clean-energy aspirations and need for resources will be high on the agenda when Western Australia's premier meets with Joko Widodo.

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Gender pay gap is lower in commonwealth public service

Gender pay gap is lower in commonwealth public service

Gender pay gap is lower in commonwealth public service

Gender pay gap is lower in commonwealth public service

The gender pay gap in the commonwealth public service is half that for the private sector, a snapshot released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency shows.

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

A senior official from the foreign affairs department will hold the newly created role of Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs.

More funds for Kimberley, flood rebuild to take years

More funds for Kimberley, flood rebuild to take years

More funds for Kimberley, flood rebuild to take years

More funds for Kimberley, flood rebuild to take years

The federal and WA governments have provided an extra $144 million to fund the flood recovery in the Kimberley region, which could take as long as two years.

Dutton hits out at corporates for backing 'yes' vote

Dutton hits out at corporates for backing 'yes' vote

Dutton hits out at corporates for backing 'yes' vote

Dutton hits out at corporates for backing 'yes' vote

The opposition leader has taken aim at big companies for donating to the 'yes' campaign and accused firms of trying to "please people in the Twittersphere".

Two South Australian universities to tie the knot

Two South Australian universities to tie the knot

Two South Australian universities to tie the knot

Two South Australian universities to tie the knot

Two of South Australia's three universities have agreed to a historic merger to boost student numbers and increase research opportunities.

Fresh support for Porter Davis customers who missed out

Fresh support for Porter Davis customers who missed out

Fresh support for Porter Davis customers who missed out

Fresh support for Porter Davis customers who missed out

The Victorian government has extended its support scheme for Porter Davis customers who were left out of pocket when the company went into liquidation.

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

The Reserve Bank board is set to meet on Tuesday for what is likely to be another finely balanced interest rate decision in the fight against inflation.

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PwC matter referred to federal anti-corruption watchdog

The Greens have wasted no time in putting the PwC tax leak debacle on the new anti-corruption watchdog's radar.

Dutton says Labor can't take credit for budget surplus

The Labor government needs to produce more than one surplus, says the opposition leader, to prove it's serious about responsible budget management.

EU offer on trade deal 'not good enough'

Agricultural producers hoping for easier access to the European market will have longer to wait as talks on the EU free trade deal continue.

Albanese spruiks larger-than-expected budget surplus

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a larger-than-expected surplus is due to responsible budget management but the opposition says it's "dumb luck".

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NDIS marks 10 years with tricky road of reforms ahead

As the National Disability Insurance Scheme marks 10 years since it began operating, major reforms are on the table to ensure it continues for decades to come.

Borrowers on red alert as inflation fight rakes economy

Economists and experts have identified groups at higher risk of serious financial stress and pain as interest rate hikes battle stubborn inflation.

How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity

Chemicals giant Orica expects to be a winner in the latest boom because miners need tech to find new ore and explosives to blast critical minerals out of rock.

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

The Australian government has moved all refugees and asylum seekers off Nauru but will retain the capacity for offshore detention.

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Australia's new anti-corruption watchdog has begun operating led by a former judge who investigated alleged war crimes by Australian troops in Afghanistan.

NDIS architect says scheme not working as intended

As the NDIS nears its 10th anniversary, one of the key designers of the scheme says there are still issues with how it has been implemented.

Wellcamp report finds failings on transparency, value

An audit report criticises the Queensland government's transparency on the cost and value of its Wellcamp quarantine facility but the premier remains defiant.

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