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Calls for return of baby bonus quickly put to bed

Calls for return of baby bonus quickly put to bed

Paying women to have babies to help increase Australia's falling birth rate will not be making a comeback, the federal treasurer says.

Climate and technology key challenges for regions

Climate and technology key challenges for regions

Climate and technology key challenges for regions

Climate and technology key challenges for regions

Regional and rural Australians risk being left behind as the technological revolution takes place and climate change impacts sectors such as agriculture.

Federal budget deficits expected well into the future

Federal budget deficits expected well into the future

Federal budget deficits expected well into the future

Federal budget deficits expected well into the future

The Intergenerational Report shows the federal budget bottom line will soon slip into deficit and is set to remain there for decades to come.

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Older Australia offers chance to 'turn grey into gold'

Older Australia offers chance to 'turn grey into gold'

Australia's population is ageing, but this could present a golden opportunity to bolster the care sector, the government's Intergenerational Report reveals.

Defence spending to stabilise amid regional tension

Defence spending to stabilise amid regional tension

As the Indo-Pacific faces a massive military build-up, Australia will raise its defence spending level but keep it stable beyond the next decade.

Australian workforce to change shape in coming decades

Australian workforce to change shape in coming decades

The Intergenerational Report shows a number of major shifts in the Australian workforce as the country's population ages and its economy changes.

Consumers should expect lower grocery prices: minister

Consumers should expect lower grocery prices: minister

Federal finance minister Katy Gallagher says she expects Australia's major supermarkets will lower their prices as inflation starts to moderate.

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Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Massive growth in a key sector is set to benefit Australia, with global demand for critical minerals to soar as the world strives to meet climate targets.

Rape myths and stereotypes run rife in courts

Rape myths and stereotypes run rife in courts

Rape myths and stereotypes run rife in courts

Rape myths and stereotypes run rife in courts

Lawyers still refer to myths and stereotypes about rape and sexual assault victims during court proceedings, a NSW report found.

Good outlook for farmers despite lower commodity prices

Good outlook for farmers despite lower commodity prices

Good outlook for farmers despite lower commodity prices

Good outlook for farmers despite lower commodity prices

Trade conditions are expected to improve for Australian farmers, although dry weather could weigh on some producers, Rural Bank says.

Push to scrap fines for breaching good behaviour orders

Push to scrap fines for breaching good behaviour orders

Push to scrap fines for breaching good behaviour orders

Push to scrap fines for breaching good behaviour orders

Victorians would no longer face criminal charges for specifically breaching good behaviour orders under a recommendation by the Sentencing Advisory Council.

Tassie premier orders government transparency report

Tassie premier orders government transparency report

Tassie premier orders government transparency report

Tassie premier orders government transparency report

A report into handling cabinet-in-confidence documents will be prepared by the Tasmanian government after criticism about their level of transparency.

New builders found as Porter Davis collapse laid bare

New builders found as Porter Davis collapse laid bare

New builders found as Porter Davis collapse laid bare

New builders found as Porter Davis collapse laid bare

Liquidators for collapsed company Porter Davis say the builder may have been trading while insolvent, as new builders are found to quote for unfinished homes.

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