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'Unprecedented' demand for agriculture workers, with six job vacancies per graduate

An Australian Farm Institute report has found the number of students graduating from agricultural courses at university falls well short of what is required to address labour shortages in the sector.

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Energy giant earmarks $4.4b for Australia

A European leader in clean energy has earmarked $4.4 billion for Australia's transition, with new climate laws set to require a massive spend on the grid.

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U.S., China, And Australia Compete For Lithium To Secure Profitable Electric Car Industry

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Global revenue in the electric vehicle market is projected to exceed $384 billion in 2022, making lithium-ion batteries one of the planet’s most desired commodities – and China, Australia, and the U.S. are vying for their share.

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Stephanie Gilmore eyes eighth world title at World Surf League showdown in California

Ten of the world's best surfers are set to go head-to-head in California, as Australia's Stephanie Gilmore eyes eighth world title.

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Gilmore chases record eighth WSL crown

Stephanie Gilmore says she's learnt from last year's WSL title decider as she chases an eighth crown, with Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing in the men's Final.

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Unions call for plan to support coal workers' transition to renewable sector

With a renewable revolution on the horizon, union leaders warn of an "enormous problem" if a national energy transition authority is not established to support workers moving to low carbon jobs.

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ASX soars 1.8pc as RBA hints at softening interest hike stance

Canada has become one of the first major markets to start easing off on rate hikes. Now comments by the Reserve Bank's governor hint that Australia may too ease off on aggressive cash rate rises.

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Lidia Thorpe criticises Indigenous voice working group – as it happened

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Energy transition a 'ratchet that turns one way' as Indian-owned West Australian coal mine teeters on the brink

The looming demise of a loss-making coal mine in Western Australia is a microcosm of the industry's "dire" prospects as a fuel for electricity amid the rampant rise of renewable energy, an analyst says.

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Morning mail: Indigenous voice referendum plan unveiled, man charged over horror car crash, prehistoric surgery

Thursday: The minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney has set out the next steps on the road to a voice referendum. Plus: the world’s earliest surgery discovered in an Indonesian cave

The Guardian - AU

Australians are losing billions in scams and there are calls for banks to pay them back

Sylvia Chou was looking forward to a comfortable retirement before she fell victim to an online investment scam, that she said her bank NAB should have stopped.

ABC News

Bega cuts peanut prices paid to Australian farmers, blaming availability of cheap imports

Peanut butter giant Bega Foods says it will cut the price it pays for Australian peanuts, telling farmers it is due to the availability of cheap foreign imports.

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Labor's climate change bill is set to become law – but 3 important measures are missing

As of Wednesday night, Labor’s climate change bill was poised to pass the Senate after the government agreed to amendments proposed by independent senator David Pocock to improve accountability and transparency.

The Conversation

Dutton's high-wire act: holding the Coalition together while presenting as an alternative government

When the Liberal Party’s most senior right-wing figure, Peter Dutton, forced a leadership spill in 2018, ending Malcolm Turnbull’s premiership, even some moderates in the party room preferred him over the hyper-ambitious Scott Morrison. Yet it was to the latter they reluctantly turned, judging him less frightening to voters.

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Yes, some students are dropping out of teaching degrees, but not at the rate you think

We know Australian schools are in the grip of a teacher shortage. Federal and state education ministers are currently putting together a plan to fix it, which is due in December.

The Conversation

British investors could sue Australia over climate action if UK joins trans-Pacific trade pact

British oil and gas miner Rockhopper Explorations last month won £210 million plus interest (about A$360 million) in compensation over Italy’s 2015 ban on oil and gas drilling within its territorial seas.

ABC News

Amid China's military and diplomatic isolation, Taiwan turns to films and games to reconnect with the world

For years, Beijing has tried to isolate Taiwan from the world through military threats and dollar diplomacy, but the self-governed island is finding ways to reconnect with the world.

The New Daily

Alan Kohler: Reserve Bank the best bet to save humanity from climate crisis

Here’s a crazy idea: give the job of dealing with climate change to the Reserve Bank, Alan Kohler writes.

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Major air force exercise winds up in NT

A three-week military air training exercise involving around 100 aircraft and 17 nations including Australia is winding up in the Northern Territory.

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Who is Oscar Piastri, the new McLaren F1 driver replacing Daniel Ricciardo?

The 21-year-old is Australia's future in the sport and promises a career that could place him in the upper echelon of drivers from this country.

Newcastle Herald

Interest rates an 'outdated and unrealistic' weapon against inflation

A healthy economy needs a population that can aspire and afford to live at least reasonably, if not well.

AAP

Prisoners 'bouncing off' rehab services

A new Australian study has highlighted a revolving door for prisoners who seek help for mental health or substance use issues after being released.

AAP

Footy fans urged to get COVID-19 booster

A leading health group is calling on Australians who have not had their third COVID jab to get it done before footy finals.

AAP

High-speed rail plans to be put on track

Australia could be a step closer to a high-speed rail network as the federal government sets up a new body to oversee the long-term infrastructure project.

The Guardian - AU

Itchy, sneezy and wheezy? How Australians can get a handle on hay fever season

Less than 20% of allergic rhinitis sufferers who choose their own medication get it right. Here’s how to navigate what may be a high-pollen sprin

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