Great divide: private school funding gap keeps growing
More than half the nation's private schools receive more government funding per student than comparable public schools, an education union report has found.
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Landlord’s market as property investor lending swells
Lending to investors continues to lead the charge and outpace home loans taken out by owner-occupiers.
Family mourns basketballer killed in unprovoked attack
The family of Alier Riak, who was fatally stabbed while out celebrating his 23rd birthday, have shared their grief as his two killers pleaded guilty to murder.
Australian shares rebound slightly after sharp sell-off
The ASX200 has recorded a modest bounce but the energy sector has closed down as oil prices dropped under $US74 a barrel.
Chiding for pro-Palestinians who ‘usurped’ Mardi Gras
A magistrate has issued stern remarks to pro-Palestine activists who stormed the Sydney Mardi Gras with flares as he sentenced them to good behaviour bonds.
Australian shares rebounding slightly at lunchtime
The ASX200 was up 0.2 per cent at midday but the energy sector was down by more than four per cent as oil prices dropped under $US74 a barrel.
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Fight to save jobs as The Star’s casino empire teeters
Star Entertainment's financial woes have fuelled concerns for the future of thousands of casino jobs.
‘I did it my way’: Bill Shorten to retire from politics
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics after almost 17 years in the halls of Parliament.
Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants
Victoria's premier has referred John Setka to police after the former CFMEU boss gained access to a second government construction site.
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Red meat, nuclear power off the climate response menu
Australia must cut emissions more quickly and fairly, environmental and social advocates say, while investors welcome clarity from an official climate review.
Slowing growth impacts women’s financial equality
It remains two steps forward and one step back for women's financial equality with experts saying gender norms are fuelling the gap.
Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA
The economy might be slowing but the Reserve Bank chief wants inflation to moderate further before opening the door to interest rate cuts.
Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis
The number of Australian renters is set to grow as available homes dwindle and prices soar, prompting calls for the government to come together on solutions.
‘Kill switch’ considered to tackle high-risk AI
Artificial intelligence has been met with both concern and hype but government guidelines could help regulate its use in high-risk situations.
‘Really sad’: Raygun breaks silence after Olympics saga
Aussie Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says she has needed support after the international fallout from her controversial performance in Paris.
Meta’s latest news ban an error but maybe not next time
Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.
Australian shares plunge as fears rise over US outlook
The ASX200 fell 1.9 per cent to an almost three-week low, with the energy and materials sectors dropping three per cent.
‘No silver bullet’ to solving housing affordability
The head of the federal government's independent housing council says ambitious targets to create new homes should still be made even if they're not met.
Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap
A proposed cap on international university students has been torn apart by a federal government advisor, who says it will make no difference to housing supply.
Murderer told daughter ‘say hello’ to mother’s body
The loved ones of a woman killed by her husband have spoken of their devastation as a court heard details of his attempts to conceal the vicious murder.
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Cost of living puts the brakes on new vehicle sales
Vehicle sales have slowed down in Australia, with passenger and petrol cars taking significant hits, but the industry says it is still a "positive result".
Australia must confront bloody colonial past
Australians have a duty to investigate the nation's colonial history in order to move forward, a landowner on the site of the Warrigal Creek massacre says.
APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund ‘unreasonable’
Moves by the financial regulator to impose stricter conditions on a super fund connected with the CFMEU will be attacked in the Federal Court.
Be prepared: north told to brace for spring bushfires
After recent above-average temperatures, the national council for fire and emergency services is predicting a risky spring fire season in northern Australia.
Cash splash to boost canoe slalom world championships
Two levels of government have invested in hosting the canoe slalom world championships in Australia after the sport's success at the Paris Olympics.
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Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking
Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.
Trial for tech that strips forever chemicals from water
There's rising global concern about a vast family of toxic man-made chemicals but Queensland scientists have developed a promising new solution.
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No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer
A review of more than 5000 studies for the World Health Organisation has sought a definitive answer on whether mobile phones are safe to use.
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Big batteries win taxpayer support after hectic auction
Big batteries with enough energy storage to power one million homes have been selected for taxpayer funding in the first round of a capacity investment scheme.
Twenty species added to extinction risk list
Another 20 species have been added to Australia's endangered list including imperilled plants and animals.
Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts
The Australian economy is barely growing as higher borrowing costs and inflation keep a lid on household consumption.