2 h. ago Want to negotiate flexible work? Here’s what you need to know

From requesting adjusted start and finish times to hybrid work, here’s how to put your best foot forward.

Politics

9 h. ago Chalmers hits back at critics talking down economic talkfest before it has even begun

Critics are circling the government’s economic roundtable, but Jim Chalmers says good ideas are already surfacing, with more to come.

Events

13 h. ago ‘Outlandish and weird’: How Netflix star Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton bonded on the dark side

The young star of Wednesday has joined a circle of big-name actors, such as Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton, to whom Burton turns again and again.

Politics

14 h. ago Fresh ASX record high approaches 9000 milestone; Ampol surges on $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has capped off a stellar five-day run, carried by energy, banking, and mining giants on Friday.

Economics

14 h. ago Runners of the Week: OD6 Metals, Mount Ridley Mines, ActivePort & ETM

Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is OD6 Metals, after it unveiled a low capex, lower-cost product from its mammoth Splinter Rock rare earth project in WA.

Politics

19 h. ago Banks drive ASX higher; Ampol surges after $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has moved higher, with Westpac again rising while Baby Bunting and Ampol jumped.

Economics

20 h. ago Nathan Cleary has the first whinge of his career. It’s part of a grand plan

Even after the epic Panthers and Storm battle ended, the game played on post-match as both sides moved onto war footing with an eye on the finals.

Politics

24 h. ago Israeli minister launches settlement plan to ‘bury’ Palestinian statehood

The long-delayed settlement would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, which the UN warned would “put an end to prospects of a two-state solution”.

Politics

24 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Tax overhaul calls ahead of economic reform roundtable; US responds to Australia recognising Palestinian state

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories from Australia and around the world.

Economics

26 h. ago ‘Absolutely dire’: How it all went wrong for Ozempic’s maker after creating a wonder drug

For years, there was no stopping the Danish drugmaker behind Ozempic. Then, suddenly, its fortunes took a turn.

Politics

26 h. ago ASX set to inch up, Wall Street flat after inflation update; $A weaker

Most stocks are falling on Wall Street after a disappointing report said inflation was worse last month at the US wholesale level than economists expected.

Economics

26 h. ago From ‘delete anxiety’ to data breaches: The perils of all those photos on our phones

Swamped by the thousands of photos on your phone? In our drive to document every moment, treasure is getting lost among the trash.

Politics

26 h. ago Heady Cremorne auction roars 70 per cent through reserve price

The auction of a Church Street showroom in Cremorne’s designer furniture precinct went off like a rocket.

Economics

26 h. ago Being made redundant can have a serious effect on your health

Dozens of colleagues were made redundant at the same time.

Politics

26 h. ago For some, reaching old age marks a historic first. Here’s what their experience teaches us

Life expectancy has increased in Australia, but there are still communities where dealing with old age is a relatively new challenge.

Society

36 h. ago Bureaucrats forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts government

The Remuneration Tribunal published a statement on Thursday removing access to business-class travel for certain office holders. 

Politics

36 h. ago Victoria’s new lesson plan rollout delayed almost a year due to IT issues

The rollout of explicit teaching plans across Victorian schools has blown out by $1.6 million and been delayed by almost 12 months.

Politics

37 h. ago More Hamas officials welcome Albanese’s recognition move, as PM warns against propaganda

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the Albanese government had “got it wrong” when it announced a plan to recognise a Palestinian state on Monday.

Events

37 h. ago Australia news as it happened: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

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38 h. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

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