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'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

Australia can slash climate pollution by three quarters this decade and enjoy prosperity, according to a plan that covers every sector of the economy.

MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

Allegations from a whistleblowing doctor of secret illicit drug tests to allow AFL players to avoid detection have been outlined by federal MP Andrew Wilkie.

Brave because 'it was the right thing to do'

Brave because 'it was the right thing to do'

Brave because 'it was the right thing to do'

Brave because 'it was the right thing to do'

In times of emergency and danger, some people run towards the screams. The 2024 Australian Bravery Decorations recognise 89 people who have shown selflessness.

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'Deliberate demand destruction' stinging gas consumers

'Deliberate demand destruction' stinging gas consumers

Western Australia faces an immediate gas supply risk triggered by the rush to run the nation on renewable energy, an audience of business leaders has heard.

Outgoing MP lauds marriage equality, hints at proposal

Outgoing MP lauds marriage equality, hints at proposal

Retiring Greens senator Janet Rice had heralded the marriage equality campaign that would allow her and her partner Anne to get married.

Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow

Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow

A UN Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid into the besieged strip has been backed by Australia.

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.

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Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Laws aimed at pre-empting a new High Court challenge have cleared the first hurdle, as Labor rushes through measures making it easier to deport asylum seekers.

Tech sell-off leads Australian shares modestly lower

Tech sell-off leads Australian shares modestly lower

Tech sell-off leads Australian shares modestly lower

Tech sell-off leads Australian shares modestly lower

The local share market closed down 0.4 per cent, with losses for the technology and telecommunications sectors outweighing gains by oil and gas producers.

Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins

Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins

Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins

Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins

Gender equality targets for big businesses will help drive change, Workplace Gender Equality Agency chief executive Mary Wooldridge says.

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

State and territory leaders are calling for transparency about NDIS costs as they push back against planned reforms, which they say are being rushed.

Employers, unions at odds on wage call and inflation

Employers, unions at odds on wage call and inflation

Employers, unions at odds on wage call and inflation

Employers, unions at odds on wage call and inflation

Unions and employer groups have clashed on the annual review of minimum and award wages and its likely influence on still-above target inflation.

Big city competition shows in population gains

Big city competition shows in population gains

Big city competition shows in population gains

Big city competition shows in population gains

More Australians are calling Melbourne home than any other national city according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

The government might work with the Greens on discrimination protections if the opposition fails to get on board, the prime minister has told parliament.

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Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals

The Nationals say breaking up supermarkets to stop price gouging is important but they have preferenced a divestiture deal with the Liberals over the Greens.

Labor's gas bill a 'betrayal' say traditional owners

A group of First Nations people is calling on the federal government to listen to Indigenous voices on offshore gas development and enhance consultation.

Vanuatu acknowledges Australian concerns over security

Vanuatu's deputy prime minister is in Australia for talks months after his new prime minister flagged revisiting a security treaty.

False start to rebound in consumer sentiment

Surveying of consumers has captured nervousness about the state of the economy in the next 12 months, reflecting news coverage of sluggish growth.

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Woodside Energy deal to secure domestic WA gas supply

Woodside Energy says it is in the final stages of striking a deal with the West Australian government to make more gas available for the local market.

Russian govt calls on Australian embassy to delete post

A social media post by the Australian embassy in Moscow has sparked opposition from Russia's government which called it an interference in its internal affairs.

Local champions no small potato in net zero transition

Local green energy projects will forge a path towards net zero in regional Australia, but moving away from diesel fuel remains the greatest challenge.

Hope after research breakthrough for psoriasis patients

Researchers have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for a skin disease affecting one in 500,000 Australians.

Equal access key to nation's success, new senator says

Senator Varun Ghosh who's a descendant of Indian migrants, has called for all Australians to be given equal access to education and economic opportunities.

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Dozens of farmers across 20,000 hectares of agricultural land in Queensland have signed a “gasfield free” declaration opposing coal seam gas mining.

PM says minimum wage workers 'should not fall behind'

Lowest-paid workers should not be going backwards and worker pay rises are not at odds with moderating inflation, the prime minister says.

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