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Retailer banks on outdoor living to lure people inside

Harvey Norman is redoing its Australian store locations and has a big outdoor goods promotion planned after suffering a significant drop in shoppers.

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'Must remain open': Labor hails $2.5bn smelter bailout

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been thrown a multibillion-dollar lifeline, saving thousands of jobs in a move hailed as a win for the working class.

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Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been handed a government lifeline to ensure it keeps running beyond 2028 amid spiralling energy costs.

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'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

Thousands are expected to gather to blockade Australia's largest coal port as a local council backs the protest message as consistent with its own views.

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'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

The fate of 1000 workers hangs in the balance as leaders debate the best way to save Australia's biggest aluminium smelter from closure.

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Largest smelter could close in 'national interest' blow

Rising energy costs could force Australia's largest aluminium smelter to shut, but leaders have promised to do everything possible to keep it going.

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'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

Police are reviewing charges against scores of climate protesters who took part in a blockade of the world's largest coal port after allies were acquitted.

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Why coach Adam O'Brien told Knights he was done

Adam O'Brien has admitted speculation over his future was becoming a distraction at Newcastle, before approaching the board to finish up as NRL coach.

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O'Brien hits out at booing Knights fans before comeback

Newcastle have come back to beat Manly 26-22 after fans vented their frustration at the Knights following another scoreless half at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Three out of Australia's four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry.

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Tszyu ready for torrid Spencer showdown as barbs fly

Tim Tszyu is full of respect for power-punching American Joey Spencer as he bids to restore his international reputation with a first win since 2023.

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Souths set to face scrutiny over pre-season game delay

Manly have defeated South Sydney in a high-scoring NRL pre-season match, with questions emerging about why the start of the game was delayed for 100 minutes.

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Jets blow glut of chances in 2-2 ALM draw with Glory

The Newcastle Jets have watched three shots bounce off the post during their 2-2 A-League Men draw with Perth Glory.

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Anti-coal protests 'playing into Dutton's hands'

Protesters travelling to Canberra after blockading a key coal port have been warned they risk helping the coalition win office.

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Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships

Protesters have been arrested and charged after allegedly paddling into ship lanes and disrupting coal vessels in the Port of Newcastle.

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Victoria to lift IVF counselling restrictions and loosen donor conception rules

Reforms to the state’s assisted reproductive treatment laws are set to come into effect on Monday

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