‘Disgusting’: ex-NRL star’s family targeted in gang war
A former NRL premiership star is recovering from surgery after being shot outside his home as his family is targeted in a spate of shootings and arson attacks.
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Private health insurance hike another blow for budgets
Under-pressure households will likely downgrade rather than ditch their private insurance after the health minister approved a big fee hike.
Destructive hailstorms slash insurer firm’s bottom line
Suncorp's first-half profit has dropped 76 per cent after the insurer paid $1.3 billion in natural hazard claims, mostly related to two thunderstorms.
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housing and urban planning
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mortgages
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Major builder expects ‘chronic undersupply’ to continue
Pent-up demand has property group Mirvac optimistic about the outlook for residential housing despite the prospect of higher interest rates.
‘Ruined my life’: rape survivor demands justice
The survivor of an unsolved 40-year-old rape has recalled her abduction and assault: "This is the nightmare that everyone fears and it was happening to me."
Suitors fire up steelmaker takeover with hotter offer
A takeover offer worth $2 billion more than a previous attempt to snare Australia's largest steelmaker is no certainty to be successful.
‘This has to stop’: mayor calls on Hanson to visit area
The mayor of a suburb labelled unsafe by Pauline Hanson because of its Muslim population is calling on the controversial senator to visit the area.
computing and information technology
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internet
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technology (general)
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wireless technology
Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints
Complaints about telecommunications services are rising in Australia and faulty and disconnected mobile phone connections are making the biggest impact.
Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities
Buyers are turning to regional Australia for housing affordability, but little relief can be found in some of the fastest-growing areas outside the cities.
Inflation does a job on wage growth, adds heat to rates
Rising inflation has pushed real wages below the level of rising costs, which could have a big impact on the Reserve Bank's next decision on interest rates.
No quick fix for overhauled Liberal immigration plan
The coalition's plan to curb Australia's migrant intake will be formally costed before its public release, delaying the exact details of its immigration policy.
Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol
Muslim leaders have challenged Pauline Hanson to explain exactly what policy changes she would like to see after an incendiary rant on late-night television.
Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked
The identity of a man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in an act of terrorism has been made public.
Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split
Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.
AI digs deep into future of Australian farming sector
Farmers are rapidly adopting autonomous machinery and artificial intelligence to boost efficiency, although the industry needs stronger backing to truly thrive.
Shoppers care about ‘fair dinkum’ discounts, says Coles
A supermarket giant accused of manipulating prices has told a court the regulator is wrongly attributing "sophisticated thought processes" to grocery shoppers.
How an empty nursing home became a housing solution
The hundreds of thousands of disused buildings across rural Australia could be transformed into worker accommodation as renewable energy projects roll out.
One dead in ‘random’ triple stabbing on high street
A man is dead and two others are fighting for their lives after a stabbing outside a suburban train station.
Illegal ciggies tipped to soon stub out retail sales
One of Australia's biggest retailers has warned nine in 10 cigarettes will be bought illegally by the end of the decade unless the tobacco excise is cut.
Students, staff live in fear as racism rampant at unis
Universities are being criticised for failing to tackle rampant racism, with a landmark report revealing how pervasive discrimination is on campus.
Baby store refits delivers ‘halo effect’ for retailer
Baby Bunting's nine revamped "stores of the future" are delivering the goods, helping the baby goods retailer grow overall same-store sales by 4.7 per cent.
BHP copper pivot steps up but iron ore headwinds remain
The world's biggest miner has broken operating records across multiple resources in the recent half as it continues to expand its exposure to a key base metal.
‘Beloved’ NRL premiership star shot in brazen ambush
A premiership-winning NRL player is in a serious condition after being shot as police examine a car found on fire near the crime scene.
Earth’s doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin
From stress-testing crops to simulating disease outbreaks, researchers plan to create a virtual copy of Australia's agricultural landscape to test scenarios.
Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life
Almost half of Australians aged 18 to 29 are considering leaving cities for the regions, driven by the cost of living, work opportunities and lifestyle factors.
Australia ‘failing’ on childcare quality issues
Industry, parents and policy experts will front a Senate inquiry probing Australia's scandal-plagued early childhood education sector.
‘Too high’: risk to economy forces RBA’s hand on rates
Minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest meeting reveal the thinking behind its call to lift interest rates for the first in more than two years.
Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench
Prominent conservatives will return to the front bench as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his first shadow cabinet.
‘Goliath won’: Santos fends off greenwashing lawsuit
The defeat of a climate suit against Santos has disappointed activists but opened the public's eyes to how the resources giant developed its net-zero targets.
‘I had to’: killer’s curse claim before nurse stabbed
A man who raved about witchcraft during a heated dispute about designer bags is claiming he killed his childhood friend's partner during a psychotic episode.
Kidnappers of elderly widower told they have wrong man
An 85-year-old grandfather taken captive several days ago needs urgent medical attention, police say as they issue a rare plea to his mistaken kidnappers.