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With unemployment steady at 3.5%, inflation fears shouldn't stop Australia embracing a full employment target

Despite warnings of a global economic downturn, Australia has again defied the odds with its official unemployment rate remaining steady at 3.5% in March.

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Australia’s trade minister hopeful China bans will end but warns against putting ‘all our eggs in one basket’

Don Farrell has dismissed talk of any Australian policy shift after breakthrough reached on barley exports

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From radical to reactionary: the achievements and legacy of the influential artist John Olsen

After media outlets breathlessly described the late John Olsen as a “genius”, I found myself humming The Chasers’ Eulogy Song.

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Explainer: High Court ruling in immigration case could impact hundreds of visa decisions since 2016

This week, the High Court of Australia handed down a significant ruling in an immigration case that could affect hundreds of similar visa cases handled by the Department of Home Affairs.

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Watch: Jobless rate unchanged, Treasurer in Washington, Cyclone Ilsa alert

Watch: The latest unemployment figures have just been released, with the jobless rate in Australia remaining unchanged at 3.5 per cent. Thousands of

The New Daily

Anatomy of monster storm: how Cyclone Ilsa is shaping up to devastate the WA coast

Residents along Western Australia’s northwest coast are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Ilsa, which is expected to be one of the most destructive storms to strike the region in more than a decade.

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Australia iron ore hub braces for strongest cyclone in a decade

Australia's northwest region, home to the world's largest iron ore export hub, braced on Thursday for the area's most powerful tropical cyclone in a decade, as a major port closed and residents rushed to stock up on essential supplies.

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Australia's best bank is here in the Hunter, according to Forbes

"Winning such a prestigious award, one with global recognition, is a feather in our cap of which we are immensely proud."

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People in the Kimberley have spent decades asking for basics like water and homes. Will the Voice make their calls more compelling?

The intent of the proposed First Nations Voice to Parliament is to elevate and amplify our input across the nation into laws, policies and programs that will impact on Indigenous Australians.

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Unemployment rate holds steady as Australian employers add 72,000 full-time jobs

At 3.5% the unemployment rate remains near its lowest since the mid-1970s

The Guardian - AU

Leader of Australia’s COVID pandemic response retires

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

The New Daily

Australia’s resources minister heaps warm praise on gas as industry PR spree masks doubts about future

Madeleine King says gas can help decarbonise the economy but not even big users of the fossil fuel are convinced

The Guardian - AU

Leader of Australia's COVID pandemic response retires

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

AAP

SA plan to butt out smoking and vaping

The South Australian government has proposed tough new laws to reduce smoking and vaping across the community.

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Australia must navigate 'choppy waters' amid gloomy global economic outlook, says Jim Chalmers

Jim Chalmers says his budget will be built on the expectation that the economy will "slow considerably" but Australia is "better placed than most to deal with this global uncertainty".

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A 'hybrid' solar eclipse is about to be visible in Australia. Here's when and where you can see it

On Thursday 20 April, the Ningaloo region of Western Australia will experience a total solar eclipse. Eclipse chasers from around the world are converging on the town of Exmouth in hopes of experiencing the profound awe of standing in the Moon’s shadow as it quickly races by.

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New hydrogen pumps hundreds of billions into economy

Australia is poised to become a green energy superpower, hosting about 40 per cent of globally announced new hydrogen projects, worth up to $300 billion.

The New Daily

New Sydney Metro line faces $8 billion cost blowout

The second stage of Australia's first fully automated rapid transit system is about 70 per cent over its original price tag, according to NSW Transport.

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Australia Bracing For Direct Hit From Strengthening Cyclone Ilsa

As Tropical Cyclone Ilsa intensifies later this week, Western Australia is bracing for high winds and flooding.

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Calls for Australia to make contraception free following similar moves by British Columbia, parts of Europe

As parts of Europe and Canada start to provide free access to contraception, women's rights and sexual health advocates are asking for a similar change here.

Daily Record

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster 'renew vows’ for second time as they 'love being in love'

Hoops daft singer Rod reportedly "spaced out his tour" so his children could attend the ceremony, according to Woman's Day magazine.

Wales Online

Married At First Sight Australia: Viewers fume as they all say the same thing about groom Harrison

Viewers were already frustrated with Harrison for previously meddling in Melinda and Layton's relationship

The Guardian - AU

Birmingham under fire over voice stance – as it happened

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'I can prepare really well on my own' - Jay Vine on course for Giro d'Italia after knee injury

Australian back in full training but will not race again before Grande Partenza

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Why Hass avocados are more popular than the Shepard variety

Every avocado season a battle arises between Australia's two most popular varieties — Hass and Shepard. The Hass always prevails … but why?

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