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Immigration
Working holidaymaker numbers have soared to record levels. It’s a challenge for Labor
Australia is taking in about half of the world’s working holidaymakers in a strong jobs market. One country is leading the surge.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos, Kayla Olaya and Hannah Hammoud
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Crime
Man charged with murder after woman stabbed to death in Langwarrin
A man has been charged with murder over the stabbing death of his wife inside their home in Melbourne’s south-east, a day after they celebrated Christmas there with family.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola and Hannah Hammoud
Man drowns after falling out of kayak on Mornington Peninsula
Bystanders pulled the man from the water at Balnarring Beach, where paramedics tried to revive him.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Man, 19, killed by firework explosion in Melbourne’s outer north
Police have warned about the dangers of handling fireworks after a teenager died on Christmas Day.
- by Angus Delaney and Hannah Hammoud
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City life
‘Trampling over the dead’: Shrine to host events under controversial commercial deal
A controversial new agreement will bring commercial events to Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance for the first time. And many veterans are not happy.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Plan mooted to install electric vehicle chargers on power poles
A trial in Victoria could allow people without off-street parking to charge their electric cars.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Who’s being naughty, not nice? Supermarkets tread carefully this Christmas
The 2024 Christmas advertisements are out, and Australia’s supermarkets are trying to win over hearts and wallets after a torrid year.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Why is everyone talking about nuclear energy?
Australia’s leaders are divided on how to power our energy future. What’s really up for debate?
- by Hannah Hammoud and Nick Toscano
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World markets
ASX falls as miners slump; Insignia jumps, DigiCo dips on debut
The Australian sharemarket closed in the red, led by declining materials which dipped 1.8 per cent following a negative lead from Wall Street.
- by Hannah Hammoud
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ASX falls following jobs surprise; Downer EDI, Ventia slump
The Australian sharemarket took a beating as investors digested stronger-than-expected employment growth, which is likely to push out the prospect of interest rate cuts further into next year.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Woolies began monitoring staff like never before. It had a chilling effect on workers
The introduction of a new performance management program has injected a bitter note into a pay dispute at Woolworths warehouses.
- by Colin Kruger and Hannah Hammoud
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