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As Earth continues to warm, Australia faces some important decisions.

Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".

Platform to introduce age-prediction model analysing users but argued to eSafety commissioner it was a source of information not a social media platform

An Australian woman is in a life-threatening condition after a failed cosmetic procedure during her visit to Vietnam.

As sales surge before Christmas, states are debating how to regulate the sale and specifications of e-bikes and scooters after a series of fatal incidents.

Experts warn fuel is ‘ready to burn’ after fires in NSW suggest torrid summer; trade minister is the latest in spotlight over expenses

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Year 12 Students across Australia will receive their ATARs this week and next. It’s a significant moment, with the ATAR often dominating media coverage of schooling at this time of year.

Most Australians have probably noticed the proliferation of tobacconists and “convenience stores” in the last few years. These stores aren’t making much from the limited offerings on public display. Rather, their profitability comes from under-the-counter sales of untaxed tobacco and illegal vapes.

Australians are expected to eat 5kg of avocados per person in the new year, as bumper harvests and export demand boost optimism across the agricultural sector.

Significant advancements in medical technologies are improving patient outcomes, but Australia is at risk of falling behind as it undervalues new technology.