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Life-changing muscular dystrophy trial 'beacon of hope'

Life-changing muscular dystrophy trial 'beacon of hope'

A world-first global medical trial is offering hope for children with a debilitating genetic condition that usually leaves them in a wheelchair by age 12.

Victoria sends Olympics organisers a 'wake-up call'

Victoria sends Olympics organisers a 'wake-up call'

Victoria sends Olympics organisers a 'wake-up call'

Victoria sends Olympics organisers a 'wake-up call'

Queensland's opposition warns Victoria's shock decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games is a wake-up call for organisers of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Asylum seekers reflect on decade of offshore detention

Asylum seekers reflect on decade of offshore detention

Asylum seekers reflect on decade of offshore detention

Asylum seekers reflect on decade of offshore detention

Asylum seekers are reflecting on the 10-year anniversary of Kevin Rudd's announcement about offshore detention.

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AI offers Australia big economic opportunity: Microsoft

AI offers Australia big economic opportunity: Microsoft

Generative artificial intelligence is expected to add as much as $115 billion to the Australian economy annually, tech industry modelling has found.

Voice an opportunity to complete Australia: Pearson

Voice an opportunity to complete Australia: Pearson

Australia has an opportunity to make itself complete in the upcoming referendum on the voice to parliament, land rights campaigner Noel Pearson says.

Refugee sent away by Australia savours life in Canada

Refugee sent away by Australia savours life in Canada

A Rohingya refugee who spent eight years in Nauru after arriving in Australia by boat has resettled in Canada where he has been welcomed with open arms.

Chalmers meets with Chinese counterpart at G20 summit

Chalmers meets with Chinese counterpart at G20 summit

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has met with his Chinese counterpart Liu Kun, further thawing the diplomatic freeze and stabilising the two nations' relationship.

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Comm Games claim 'strong' interest despite cancellation

Comm Games claim 'strong' interest despite cancellation

Comm Games claim 'strong' interest despite cancellation

Comm Games claim 'strong' interest despite cancellation

The Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia have savaged Victoria's decision to cancel their hosting of the 2026 edition.

Economic slump fears gave Reserve Bank reason for pause

Economic slump fears gave Reserve Bank reason for pause

Economic slump fears gave Reserve Bank reason for pause

Economic slump fears gave Reserve Bank reason for pause

The Reserve Bank board had another tough choice between hitting pause on interest rates or delivering another hike at its last meeting.

'Yes' and 'no' cases in full voice as pitches revealed

'Yes' and 'no' cases in full voice as pitches revealed

'Yes' and 'no' cases in full voice as pitches revealed

'Yes' and 'no' cases in full voice as pitches revealed

Backers and opponents of the Indigenous voice to parliament have revealed their cases ahead of a referendum by the end of the year.

Chiefs cry foul as Victoria cancels Commonwealth Games

Chiefs cry foul as Victoria cancels Commonwealth Games

Chiefs cry foul as Victoria cancels Commonwealth Games

Chiefs cry foul as Victoria cancels Commonwealth Games

Blindsided Commonwealth Games organisers have accused the Victorian government of inflating costs and ignoring advice after it pulled the pin on the 2026 event.

Barngarla people cheer after halting Kimba nuclear dump

Barngarla people cheer after halting Kimba nuclear dump

Barngarla people cheer after halting Kimba nuclear dump

Barngarla people cheer after halting Kimba nuclear dump

The Federal Court has set aside a decision to build a nuclear waste facility at Kimba, upholding the Barngarla people's case against the dump on their country.

Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare

Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare

Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare

Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare

Federal Climate Minister Chris Bowen has taken a swing at his political opponents, claiming a "cabal of climate denial" runs policy in the federal opposition.

Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare advocates say while every extra dollar of government support helps vulnerable Australians, payments are still inadequate to keep up with rising costs.

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Uni students promised help with cost-of-living crunch

The federal government says improving access to universities will help lower transport and housing costs for students.

Consultancy workplace culture 'not perfect': EY chief

One of the big four consultancy firms says workplace culture needs to change, as a parliamentary committee probes the embattled sector.

States push back at calls to step into Comm Games void

Perth's mayor and Sydney business groups have called for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be hosted in their cities, but those who'd foot the bill are reluctant.

Australia won't waste chance to fix recycling system

Tracing product life cycles is among a string of proposals to improve Australia's stagnant recycling rates, with $60 million on the table for businesses.

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RBA governor stresses slow productivity at G20 talks

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe says weak productivity growth could be a bigger but less immediate problem than inflation.

First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

The incoming governor of the Reserve Bank, Michele Bullock, will have a full plate overhauling the major institution and laying out new ground rules.

PM to hold his tongue on date for voice referendum

Anthony Albanese says he won't make an early announcement about the date for a voice referendum because voters don't like long campaigns.

Albanese flags 'likely' meeting with Chinese president

A meeting between Anthony Albanese and the Chinese president is likely this year with officials discussing arrangements, the prime minister says.

Former partner calls for consultancy royal commission

The big four consultancy firms should not enjoy legal protections offered to the industry, an ex-partner for one of the companies has told an inquiry.

By-election, polling show federal Labor under pressure

Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote is at its lowest level since the election, with the coalition also losing ground but quietly confident.

Defence veteran suicides a national tragedy: inquiry

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told the military community has suffered a "tidal wave" of loss due to high rates of suicide.

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