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Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body

Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body

The new chair of the Climate Change Authority will be former NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean, who has said he will base his approach on facts and science.

CFMEU on path for split under federal laws

CFMEU on path for split under federal laws

CFMEU on path for split under federal laws

CFMEU on path for split under federal laws

Laws allowing one of Australia's most powerful unions to be split up have been introduced to federal parliament.

Shoppers urged not to scramble with egg-supply shortage

Shoppers urged not to scramble with egg-supply shortage

Shoppers urged not to scramble with egg-supply shortage

Shoppers urged not to scramble with egg-supply shortage

More than a million chickens are due to be destroyed to fight a growing bird flu outbreak, posing risks to egg supply chains.

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Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

Supermarkets could be hit with millions in fines in a government bid to make prices fairer for farmers and shoppers.

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Australia's battery recycling scheme has started accepting lithium batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters and is urging riders to research their disposal.

Independent MPs push to make housing a human right

Independent MPs push to make housing a human right

Laws introduced to federal parliament would force governments to meet targets to build new homes and improve affordability, under an independent proposal.

Myer looks to expand with Just Jeans, Jay Jays purchase

Myer looks to expand with Just Jeans, Jay Jays purchase

Department store Myer has proposed to acquire brands including Just Jeans from Premier Investments in an audacious expansion of its clothing retail business.

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Audio, eBook creators to be paid in a funding first

Audio, eBook creators to be paid in a funding first

Audio, eBook creators to be paid in a funding first

Audio, eBook creators to be paid in a funding first

Those who help bring books to life will receive millions in government support to compensate for losses incurred when their works are borrowed from libraries.

'Climate denialist': former PM goes nuclear on Dutton

'Climate denialist': former PM goes nuclear on Dutton

'Climate denialist': former PM goes nuclear on Dutton

'Climate denialist': former PM goes nuclear on Dutton

Paul Keating has described Peter Dutton as a 'peddler of danger' and says building nuclear plants undermines the work already done to establish renewables.

Inflation gauge to offer cold comfort for borrowers

Inflation gauge to offer cold comfort for borrowers

Inflation gauge to offer cold comfort for borrowers

Inflation gauge to offer cold comfort for borrowers

May consumer price data gives the Reserve Bank another glimpse of how interest rate levels are working to bring inflation to heel.

Tales could be lost to time as rural funding falters

Tales could be lost to time as rural funding falters

Tales could be lost to time as rural funding falters

Tales could be lost to time as rural funding falters

Family history projects, arts programs and small hall upgrades have a profound effect in country towns. But a major foundation says funding is hard to come by.

Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

As more residents take to social media complaining about cold homes, experts warn chilly interiors can impact people's health and wellbeing even if they rug up.

Nuclear showdown set to atomise federal parliament

Nuclear showdown set to atomise federal parliament

Nuclear showdown set to atomise federal parliament

Nuclear showdown set to atomise federal parliament

Heated debates over nuclear reactors, energy bills and the cost of living will ignite Parliament House as both houses return for the sitting week.

Tax cuts to see families pocket an extra $60 a week

Tax cuts to see families pocket an extra $60 a week

Tax cuts to see families pocket an extra $60 a week

Tax cuts to see families pocket an extra $60 a week

The latest tax cuts will see families with children pocket more than $60 a week on average, Treasury analysis shows.

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Dutton doubles down on nuclear, sledges PM

The prime minister is a “child in a man’s body”, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, as he ensures nuclear energy policy will be a centrepiece of the election.

Dutton promises back-to-basics economic election plan

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to rein in unnecessary spending and get the budget back on track if the coalition wins the next election.

Water purchase scheme turns tide for Indigenous owners

Aboriginal representatives will determine how $100 million in federal funding is spent on purchasing water entitlements for the Murray-Darling Basin.

Australians deploy for nuclear sub training mission

Local workers will train in maintaining and operating nuclear-powered submarines after departing for the US to prepare for Australia getting its own.

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Australian aid package for African humanitarian crises

The Australian government has announced $23 million to help vulnerable populations in the Horn of Africa through various humanitarian crises.

Tourist bucks weigh in with record economy boost

Travel and tourism will contribute more to Australia’s economy in 2024 than any year on record, according to international forecasts.

Australia's organic rules a hot mess for consumers

Australia's regulation of organic products is laughable by world standards and the result is a legion of confused consumers, advocates for change say.

Doctor wants a farmer: love keeps medics in the bush

Clare Hardie works as a rural doctor after meeting her farmer husband during university. A new study shows exposure to rural life is key to retaining doctors.

'Hoax': report backing live sheep export ban savaged

Peak livestock and farming bodies have derided a report backing a ban on Australian live sheep exports, saying the inquiry that led to it was a sham.

'Unwilling participant' helps secure major arts prize

An "unwilling participant" captured hanging out with horses and an accomplished author bathed in moonlight are featured in two award-winning portraits.

Publisher warns of Meta 'blackmail' on news media code

Major news outlets accuse Facebook's parent company of daring the government to take action against it, and warn newspapers could close if it fails to act.

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