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Murray-Darling Basin plan changes pass lower house

Murray-Darling Basin plan changes pass lower house

Contentious changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have passed the House of Representatives, despite concern over water buybacks.

Senate to probe efforts to eradicate fire ants

Senate to probe efforts to eradicate fire ants

Senate to probe efforts to eradicate fire ants

Senate to probe efforts to eradicate fire ants

The Senate will investigate Australia's efforts to squash invasive fire ants, amid claims a national eradication program hasn't been given the cash it needs.

Bushmasters drive an upgrade to Fiji-Australia ties

Bushmasters drive an upgrade to Fiji-Australia ties

Bushmasters drive an upgrade to Fiji-Australia ties

Bushmasters drive an upgrade to Fiji-Australia ties

Extra military support and faster visa processing have been agreed in a meeting between Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Anthony Albanese in Canberra.

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Families to get six months of paid parental leave

Families to get six months of paid parental leave

Parents will soon be able to share up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave in a move to provide greater flexibility for families.

Australia waging a 'war on whistleblowers'

Australia waging a 'war on whistleblowers'

The commonwealth's pursuit of war crimes whistleblowers, rather than alleged perpetrators, sets a chilling precedent for Australian democracy, observers say.

‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises

‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises

A $14 million national testing program will assess the emissions and fuel consumption of up to 200 popular cars, vans and utes.

Remote families take to Canberra over cost of education

Remote families take to Canberra over cost of education

Remote Australian families are pushing for more help sending their kids to boarding school, saying quality education secures the future of farming communities.

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Refugee women call for government to walk with them

Refugee women call for government to walk with them

Refugee women call for government to walk with them

Refugee women call for government to walk with them

A group of women have walked from Melbourne to Canberra to highlight the plight of refugees and call for greater compassion from the federal government.

ASIO chief reveals Chinese interference plot details

ASIO chief reveals Chinese interference plot details

ASIO chief reveals Chinese interference plot details

ASIO chief reveals Chinese interference plot details

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has confirmed Australia kicked out an academic who was recruited by Chinese intelligence to gather information.

Animal-free fat adds meaty goodness to plant proteins

Animal-free fat adds meaty goodness to plant proteins

Animal-free fat adds meaty goodness to plant proteins

Animal-free fat adds meaty goodness to plant proteins

A food technology company that's made a breakthrough aimed at the plant-based protein market is pitching its wares at omnivores who enjoy their meat.

High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges

High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges

High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges

High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges

The High Court has ruled the Victorian government unlawfully charged electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners a fee for each kilometre they travel.

Aussies waiting longer for and having fewer children

Aussies waiting longer for and having fewer children

Aussies waiting longer for and having fewer children

Aussies waiting longer for and having fewer children

Australians are taking longer to leave the family home, get married and gain financial independence, trends reflected in falling birth rates for younger people.

Kitty catastrophe as shelters impose 'paws' on felines

Kitty catastrophe as shelters impose 'paws' on felines

Kitty catastrophe as shelters impose 'paws' on felines

Kitty catastrophe as shelters impose 'paws' on felines

Just as peak "kitten season" gets underway, the RSPCA has imposed a four-week ban on the intake of surrendered and stray cats at its NSW shelters.

Chinese diplomat 'optimistic' of wine trade resolution

Chinese diplomat 'optimistic' of wine trade resolution

Chinese diplomat 'optimistic' of wine trade resolution

Chinese diplomat 'optimistic' of wine trade resolution

China's ambassador is "optimistic" of a resolution for the trade dispute with Australia, as both nations consider the findings of a report on the issue.

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New Australian Pacific visa scheme gets green light

The Albanese government has secured the passage of its Pacific engagement visa scheme after agreeing to a review to reduce discrimination in the system.

Evidence of climate change impact on ocean, Antarctica

Climate change has impacted the ecosystem and species of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica, a five-year study by 200 scientists shows.

Woodside calls for gas-permitting reforms after ruling

Woodside Energy is lamenting a court decision to invalidate a permit on its $16 billion Scarborough gas project on grounds involving Indigenous consultation.

Goanna frontman hands back medal in dismay over vote

When Shane Howard wrote the opening lyrics to Solid Rock he had no idea how true they would prove: Out here nothin' much changes, not in a hurry anyway.

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Origin Energy eyes keeping Eraring running beyond 2025

Origin Energy says talks continue with the NSW government on delaying the closure of Australia's largest coal plant Eraring to support a reliable power supply.

Trade sanctions against Russia extended for two years

Goods from Russia or Belarus entering Australia will be slapped with extra trade sanctions for two more years due to the invasion of Ukraine.

Financial boost on the way for working pensioners

The maximum amount pensioners can earn through work without their payments being lowered will be increased by $4000 from next year.

BHP reports strong copper production in first quarter

The Big Australian says it is on track to meet full-year production guidance across all assets and the integration of OZ Minerals' mines has gone well.

DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice

Food delivery platform DoorDash has hit out against new workplace laws, saying they will limit the freedom of workers on its platform.

CEOs urged to 'lean in' on cybersecurity

An Accenture report that polled 68 Australian chief executives found just 19 per cent have dedicated board meetings to discuss cybersecurity issues.

Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

In a special lecture marking the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House opening, the building architect's children reflect on his legacy.

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