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Rent-freeze inaction 'costing thousands'

The Greens have renewed calls for a nationwide rental freeze to combat surging costs, as the national cabinet prepares to meet.

Bikies guilty of Vic grocer's execution

<p>A jury has found Aaron Ong guilty of the murder of Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona on the Eastlink freeway in 2019, after co-accused Josh Rider plead...

Garbage truck death ends in $300,000 fine

<p>A waste disposal company has been convicted and fined $300,000 after a garbage truck driver was crushed by his own vehicle and died on the job. </p...

Is there any ‘safe’ stablecoin in the cryptoverse?

Since any sovereign authority does not issue stablecoins like USDT and USDC, adequate reserves in cash and cash equivalents must be maintained.

Child-focused inquiry to hear from CEOs

The Yoorrook Justice Commission is set to hear from organisation chiefs with decades of experience as it focuses on child protection systems.

Elective surgeries slump to 10-year low

The number of elective surgeries plunged to its lowest level in a decade amid widespread COVID-19 restrictions during the Delta and Omicron waves of t...

Floodwaters cut off more than 82,000 roads

<p>Government figures show 82,634 roads have been impacted by flood-related closures since October, following significant rain events across several s...

Face masks reduce quality decisions: study

Face masks substantially reduces the quality of chess player moves, a study says, most likely because they annoy those who are wearing them.

Labor admits to federal election mistakes

<p>Anthony Albanese guided Labor to victory at the federal election but a post-mortem review has identified several areas where the party could have d...

Financial execs worried about the economy

Chief financial officers are in two minds about the future - they are worried about the economy, but confident their businesses can ride out the turbu...

Struggle to survive in Torres Strait Island 'paradise'

Traditional owners in the Torres Strait Islands are being forced to leave their archipelago homes amid the soaring cost of living and lack of housing.

Big wet fails to dampen farm production

<p>Australian agriculture remains on track for an outstanding 12 months despite flooding across the east coast taking its toll, according to official...

Cynata (ASX:CYP) receives ~AU$1.65 million R&D Tax Incentive Refund

Highlights,Cynata Therapeutics Limited has been granted a AU$1,654,310 R&D Tax Incentive Refund for FY21/22.,The refund strengthens Cynata’s healthy b...

Key robodebt officials to front commission

Two senior public servants at the centre of an unlawful Centrelink debt recovery scheme are preparing to enter the witness box at the robodebt royal c...

Ardern's Labour down again in NZ poll

<p>Both Jacinda Ardern and Labour fell by one point as opposition National confirmed its place as New Zealand's most popular party in the latest polit...

Boost to online help in switching to solar

The federal government has poured almost $1 million into upgrading online tools and advice to help businesses and households transition to solar energ...

Inquiry focus shifts to child protection

<p>Witnesses are giving evidence to an inquiry into the experiences of Aboriginal Victorians in the state's criminal justice and child protection syst...

RBA tipped to inflict pre-Christmas pain

Experts expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates again in December, but there's also a chance it could finally hit the brakes.

Two men guilty of Vic grocer's murder

<p>A jury has found Aaron Ong guilty of the murder of Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona on the Eastlink freeway in 2019, after co-accused Josh Rider plead...

Wage theft rife for migrant workers

<p>Migrant wage theft is running rife in Australia under a system that threatens to deport those who speak out, a new union-led report has found.</p>