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National scientific agency has been ‘reshaping its research portfolio’ to deal with an imminent funding cliff in 2024

The economy is in a "good spot" but one sector is proving more stubborn than expected, the boss of the Reserve Bank says.

Making a call to triple zero (000) for a life threatening or time-critical emergency is something most of us learn how to do when we first use a phone.

The USMNT will look to start building momentum against two World Cup-bound opponents.

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Indian's women team have suffered a shock defeat at the World Cup to Nadine de Klerk-inspired South Africa, allowing Australia to stay top of the table.

As we approach the headstone of Peter Jackson’s grave, we glimpse a flash of red at its base. Getting closer, we see that it’s a pair of boxing gloves. They are brand-new Fila gloves that retail for around A$80, so someone has spent a bit of money.

In a speech to the United Nations Security Council last month, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, took aim at artificial intelligence (AI).

“Income inequality hits a 20-year high”. “Housing is less affordable than ever”. “The staggering truth about wage inequality in Australia”. Those are just some of the headlines we’ve seen this year about new research on growing inequality, which often hits younger Australians hardest.

In its announcement of the proposed merger with Southern Cross Media, Seven West described the deal as “consistent with Seven West’s stated strategic position of being in support of media consolidation in Australia”.

International Day of the Girl draws attention to the potential of girls around the world and the barriers they face to freedom, safety, education and more.