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Growing backlog as green tape chokes energy investment

Growing backlog as green tape chokes energy investment

A group of developers has warned of significant delays to the renewable energy needed to power Australian homes and businesses as green tape chokes investment.

Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has visited the RBA deputy, revealing little chance of the global economy plunging into another Depression.

Jewish community reels after 'cowardly' graffiti attack

Jewish community reels after 'cowardly' graffiti attack

Jewish community reels after 'cowardly' graffiti attack

Jewish community reels after 'cowardly' graffiti attack

Australia has been diminished as a nation by graffiti and a car fire the prime minister says was aimed at delivering fear to the Jewish community.

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Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment

Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment

Hundreds of women who worked at BHP and Rio Tinto will be contacted as part of a lawsuit over alleged harassment at mining sites.

Aussie shares fall again, hit nearly three-week low

Aussie shares fall again, hit nearly three-week low

The ASX200 has again finished down and one analyst says if it drops much further, that would trigger a significant pullback.

Bougainville open for investment and trade: president

Bougainville open for investment and trade: president

A resource-rich Bougainville could play an important part in the global transition to green energy, its president says as he invites international investment.

AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes

AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes

Government agencies are teaming up with Microsoft to track disinformation and criminal acts, with plans to use AI to detect attempts to interfere in elections.

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Thousands of families in line for cheaper childcare

Thousands of families in line for cheaper childcare

Thousands of families in line for cheaper childcare

Thousands of families in line for cheaper childcare

More than 60,000 families would access three days of subsidised childcare while an access test branded punitive will be scrapped under a Labor policy.

Fears nuclear power may end the bush's 'phoenix moment'

Fears nuclear power may end the bush's 'phoenix moment'

Fears nuclear power may end the bush's 'phoenix moment'

Fears nuclear power may end the bush's 'phoenix moment'

Some regional residents worry nuclear power could stymie growth and clean energy projects, while others say planning laws have left landholders "high and dry".

'Kicking the can down the road' on packaging reforms

'Kicking the can down the road' on packaging reforms

'Kicking the can down the road' on packaging reforms

'Kicking the can down the road' on packaging reforms

The plastic waste crisis is set to continue after the federal government failed to lock in a responsibility scheme, to the frustration of an emerging industry.

Children rescued from sex abuse after two men arrested

Children rescued from sex abuse after two men arrested

Children rescued from sex abuse after two men arrested

Children rescued from sex abuse after two men arrested

Two men have been charged in Australia and six children removed from harm in the Philippines after an international child abuse investigation.

From a lab to the streets: digital twin maps our future

From a lab to the streets: digital twin maps our future

From a lab to the streets: digital twin maps our future

From a lab to the streets: digital twin maps our future

A tool created in CSIRO's "mixed reality" lab has been launched into the real world as Australia's latest tech startup, with seed funding to go global.

'A game changer': help on way for rural women with endo

'A game changer': help on way for rural women with endo

'A game changer': help on way for rural women with endo

'A game changer': help on way for rural women with endo

Rural women who live with the agony of endometriosis say a scholarship program to train nurses will help improve their quality of life and access to care.

Women in immigration detention put beside sex offenders

Women in immigration detention put beside sex offenders

Women in immigration detention put beside sex offenders

Women in immigration detention put beside sex offenders

Male sex offenders in Australian immigration detention centres are being housed next to vulnerable women, human rights inspectors have found.

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Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills

Microsoft wants to train at least one million Australians and New Zealanders in how to use AI tools over the next two years as part of a worldwide push.

Water trigger laws used in court bid to block fracking

Lock the Gate Alliance has launched the first legal challenge to fracking under the water trigger in Australia’s national environment laws.

Interest rate relief edges closer as RBA changes tune

Australia's central bank is sounding more confident it can beat inflation in welcome signs for mortgage-holders, home-buyers and the federal government.

Telstra fined over triple-zero failings during outage

Hundreds of calls for help were transferred to the wrong number or lacked key information after Telstra neglected to update a list of backup numbers.

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Made by an Aussie, Doctor Who theme joins sound archive

The theme to sci-fi series Doctor Who is one of the annual additions to the Sounds of Australia collection at the National Film and Sound Archive.

Push on for safe battery disposal after spate of fires

At a key meeting of Australia's environment ministers, one state pledged to demand battery suppliers take part in safe disposal of their dangerous products.

Rates stay on hold and hope for February cut revived

Long-awaited mortgage relief looks closer as the central bank takes another interest rate hike off the table and lays the groundwork for future cuts.

Australian shares slip as banks count cost, miners gain

The ASX200 finished down a third of a per cent, despite the mining sector posting its best performance in more than two years.

Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension

The busiest club in the penultimate day of the AFLW trade period, Hawthorn are still mulling over a trade for Melbourne premiership forward Tayla Harris.

Time for renewal: Liberal MP announces retirement

Paul Fletcher will quit federal politics at the next election, amid a prominent independent candidate preparing to mount a challenge.

Aussie hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay

The opening of a Pacific policing base and training centre in Australia comes a day after China donated boats, 4WDs and motorcycles to Vanuatu police.

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