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Australia, China ramp up talks over easing trade bans

A round of trade talks is being held between Australian and Chinese officials as Canberra works to ease diplomatic tensions with Beijing.

Mortgage-holder confidence cools as RBA holds rates

Confidence among those paying off a home loan took another hit in the lead-up to the Reserve Bank's close April decision to leave interest rates uncha...

Federal budget to boost funds for cultural institutions

Nine key cultural institutions, including Old Parliament House and the National Gallery of Australia, will receive more than half a billion dollars in...

EPA backs approval for Forrest's Ningaloo eco-resort

Andrew Forrest's private investment group Tattarang is moving closer towards developing an eco-resort along the world-heritage listed Ningaloo coast.

Cassowaries critical in spreading native seeds

An Australian study has shown just how important Cassowaries are to native plant seed dispersal in highly fragmented rainforest areas.

Rental squeeze getting worse as vacancy rates tighten

New data shows fewer rental homes are available for tenants with prices rising nationally in the first three months of the year.

RBA keeps rates on pause but more hikes not ruled out

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered welcome interest rate relief to mortgage holders and kept the cash rate on hold this month.

Interest rate pause bolsters Australian share market

Australian shares have ended in positive territory following news the central bank has decided to keep interest rates unchanged.

Australia strikes pact with UK on minerals, rare earths

Making a move to break China's stranglehold, Australia and the United Kingdom have pledged to boost the supply of critical minerals to power a cleaner...

Murdoch, Crikey slammed for 'scorched earth' squabbling

A judge has again ordered Lachlan Murdoch and Crikey's publisher into mediation, blaming pride and hubris on their "scorched earth" defamation tactics...

IOUpay (ASX:IOU) issues update on future growth plans for myIOU BNPL...

IOUpay has changed its approval process for new and existing users who have yet to make their first transaction with myIOU, requiring applications to...

Superheroes and Spanish royals in opera costume sale

Opera lovers will soon get the chance to snap up a piece of Australian history for as little as 50 cents, with fans advised to arrive early and wear l...

Labor ready for work with gender-balanced NSW cabinet

Newly elected premier Chris Minns says his government will pursue a treaty with Indigenous people as he unveils a trimmed-down ministry.

Man who took 4yo Cleo Smith from tent to be sentenced

Terence Darrell Kelly is set to face sentencing over his abduction of four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's campsite in regional Western Australi...

Helicopter flights resume after fatal Gold Coast crash

Sea World Helicopters is flying again three months after four people died in a mid-air collision between two of its choppers on the Gold Coast.

Islamic community lauds 'mother of compassion' Ardern

Jacinda Ardern's departure from New Zealand politics has led to tributes for her considered leadership in the wake of the 2019 Christchurch Mosques at...

Judge weighs release of former spy's jailing details

The reason why a former spy was secretly convicted and sentenced could be revealed as the attorney-general and the defence fight over what should rema...

Heartbreak after young couple lost in Qld plane crash

A fundraising campaign has been launched after a married couple and their unborn child were killed when their plane went down in bad weather.

Locals disappointed after mining project given approval

Community members say their concerns have been ignored after a NSW mining project was given the green light despite more than 1000 letters of oppositi...

Former defence leaders demand release of climate report

Former defence force leaders fear climate security poses a greater risk to Australia than regional threats and are demanding the government declassify...