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Support for fossil fuel firms to pay for climate damage

Support for fossil fuel firms to pay for climate damage

Most Australians want coal, oil and gas companies profiting amid a climate crisis to pay for the damage they are causing, a survey shows.

Feds 'playing catch-up' on use of ChatGPT in schools

Feds 'playing catch-up' on use of ChatGPT in schools

Feds 'playing catch-up' on use of ChatGPT in schools

Feds 'playing catch-up' on use of ChatGPT in schools

Australia could build a version of ChatGPT for schools to avoid bogus Internet-derived information being used by students and teachers, an inquiry hears.

Rent squeeze leaving Australians 'stuck' in the regions

Rent squeeze leaving Australians 'stuck' in the regions

Rent squeeze leaving Australians 'stuck' in the regions

Rent squeeze leaving Australians 'stuck' in the regions

New regional residents will need good jobs, decent pay and safe communities to stay in the bush for good, a conference has been told.

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Former minister referred to anti-corruption commission

Former minister referred to anti-corruption commission

An inquiry into links between ex-minister Stuart Robert and a consulting firm has asked the national anti-corruption commission to take over the investigation.

Fire ants invade Qld islands, raising fears for K'gari

Fire ants invade Qld islands, raising fears for K'gari

There are fears fire ants could invade World Heritage-listed K'gari after 130 nests were found on another large sand island off Brisbane.

Labor wants to cut smoking prevalence across Australia

Labor wants to cut smoking prevalence across Australia

The federal government has introduced new vaping and smoking laws aimed at preventing a new generation of nicotine addicts while encouraging more to quit.

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

The Australian government has released a further tranche of sanctions against Iranian officials who have threatened to persecute women and censored protests.

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Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

A Victorian flower farmer has won the 2023 Rural Women's Award for co-founding a digital platform that links consumers with local blooms.

Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations

Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations

Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations

Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed it has launched two full investigations and five preliminary probes.

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets

Using credit cards to gamble online will be outlawed by legislation being introduced by the government to widen an existing ban on betting with plastic.

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.

Imported avocados smashed as grocery chain goes local

Imported avocados smashed as grocery chain goes local

Imported avocados smashed as grocery chain goes local

Imported avocados smashed as grocery chain goes local

A major supermarket chain has become the first to sell Australian avocados exclusively in all of its 586 stores, ahead of a bumper summer season.

Reef used to road-test water quality forecasting system

Reef used to road-test water quality forecasting system

Reef used to road-test water quality forecasting system

Reef used to road-test water quality forecasting system

The CSIRO is testing a new system on the Great Barrier Reef that could one day pump out water quality forecasts, much like weather reports.

Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

A lack of housing and job recruitment difficulties are hampering bold ambitions for prosperous regions, the Regional Australia Institute says.

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Tax break to help small businesses save on energy

The federal government will introduce laws to roll out tax deductions for businesses seeking to make more efficient use of energy.

Insurers demand action on risks to stay above water

The financial hit from catastrophes may have dropped over the past 12 months but insurance premiums keep rising, an industry report shows.

No El Nino for now but authorities remain on alert

The prospect of hotter, drier weather has authorities concerned even as the Bureau of Meteorology holds off on declaring an El Nino event.

Australian shares edge higher after choppy session

After being down by as much as 0.5 per cent before lunchtime, the local share market has finished the day 0.2 per cent higher.

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Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality

Work should soon start on thousands of social and affordable homes with a $10 billion housing investment fund set to pass federal parliament.

Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders

The inclusion of changes to protect first responders and domestic violence survivors in Labor's workplace bill has been labelled a "cynical ploy".

Beefed up security laws aim to prevent military leaks

Australia's defence minister is overseeing the introduction of laws aimed at protecting national secrets and keeping classified information away from enemies.

Actor's lawsuit claims Rocky Horror Show victimisation

Actor Christie Whelan Browne has sued the firm behind the Rocky Horror Show, saying she deserved better over its response to sexual harassment complaints.

River narrows for passing new Murray-Darling Basin plan

The government will need the Greens to tick off on its new Murray-Darling Basin plan after the coalition resolved to oppose the deal.

Businesses trundling along, despite consumer caution

Australian businesses are still faring relatively well but consumers remain fearful, despite the interest rate hiking cycle drawing to a close.

Biggest super fund 'engaged' with Woodside over climate

A leading investor rejects allegations of "greenwashing" over its support for three Woodside Energy directors, including resources stalwart Ian Macfarlane.

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