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Labor committed to wind power after project blocked

Labor committed to wind power after project blocked

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the government remains committed to offshore wind after a crucial project for Victoria's industry was vetoed.

Nats talk down need for 2035 emissions reduction target

Nats talk down need for 2035 emissions reduction target

Nats talk down need for 2035 emissions reduction target

Nats talk down need for 2035 emissions reduction target

Labor should remain focused on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 rather than trying to accelerate renewable energy with a new 2035 target, the Nationals say.

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

As South Africa prepares to launch a genocide case against Israel at the Hague, an advocate has called on Australia to support the legal action.

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Australia's Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US

Australia's Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US

Australia's Dr Death has taken the stand in defence of a condemned man, warning US officials who botched his first execution could be about to do it again

New COVID-19 variant drives festive season surge

New COVID-19 variant drives festive season surge

COVID-19 infections have spiked in Australia's two most populous states, with a new variant and Christmas festivities driving higher hospitalisations.

Revealed: why judge denied federal bid for secret trial

Revealed: why judge denied federal bid for secret trial

The reasons a judge ordered a national security case could be heard in open court have finally been made public after more than two years.

Australian shares rebound with best day in three weeks

Australian shares rebound with best day in three weeks

The local share market finished up 0.9 per cent, with every sector in the green except for energy as risk appetite returned.

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NT accelerates giga-scale green hydrogen production hub

NT accelerates giga-scale green hydrogen production hub

NT accelerates giga-scale green hydrogen production hub

NT accelerates giga-scale green hydrogen production hub

Priority status for a solar-powered hydrogen plant promises to bring hundreds of jobs to Darwin's energy precinct and shift an emerging export market up a gear.

Need ChatGPT in the car? Crazy vehicle tech at CES 2024

Need ChatGPT in the car? Crazy vehicle tech at CES 2024

Need ChatGPT in the car? Crazy vehicle tech at CES 2024

Need ChatGPT in the car? Crazy vehicle tech at CES 2024

From cars driven by game controllers to vans you can turn into utes, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is giving a preview of an unusual future.

Black Friday sales get tills ringing as Aussies cash in

Black Friday sales get tills ringing as Aussies cash in

Black Friday sales get tills ringing as Aussies cash in

Black Friday sales get tills ringing as Aussies cash in

Early Christmas shopping and Black Friday sales helped boost retail spending during November as savvy Australian consumers cashed in on bargains.

Hi-tech guns for frigates to give navy edge at sea

Hi-tech guns for frigates to give navy edge at sea

Hi-tech guns for frigates to give navy edge at sea

Hi-tech guns for frigates to give navy edge at sea

Australia's Hunter class frigates will pack more firepower with the navy to spend $380 million on new weaponry.

No solace for city renters as prices continue to surge

No solace for city renters as prices continue to surge

No solace for city renters as prices continue to surge

No solace for city renters as prices continue to surge

Economists say there could be relief on the horizon for renters, despite prices growing in every capital city in the last months of 2023.

Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results

Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results

Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results

Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results

Delaying patient results could prevent misinformation and distress, doctors say, as the government tries to scrap wait times for scans and medical tests.

Anti-discrimination law on cards amid community tension

Anti-discrimination law on cards amid community tension

Anti-discrimination law on cards amid community tension

Anti-discrimination law on cards amid community tension

Federal laws against discrimination are expected as Jewish groups prepare legal action against Islamic clerics they claim are preaching anti-Semitism.

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New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

The race to deliver Australia's most affordable electric car has roared to life again, with one manufacturer offering a significant discount to win the title.

History shows manufactured openers work for Australia

An analysis of players who moved from the middle-order to open for Australia shows most perform better at the top, aiding Cameron Green's Test recall chances.

Social media posts used to find mental health distress

Scientists have developed a technique that analyses social media posts to detect the early warning signs of mental health distress.

Financial complaints surge as cost of living bites

Australia’s financial dispute resolution scheme has received a record 100,000 complaints as scams, claim issues and rising prices loomed over Australians.

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Princess Mary to step up charity work as Danish Queen

Australian-born Crown Princess Mary is expected to have an increased workload as a charity patron when she becomes Denmark’s new Queen, royal experts say.

Australia turns up diplomatic heat with ceasefire call

Australia's public call for a ceasefire to end suffering in Gaza is unlikely to go further with Canberra favouring diplomatic channels to air its grievances.

Wetlands trump offshore wind port despite energy push

A federal veto on a port hub for the huge towers, blades and turbines needed for the first offshore wind farm does not doom offshore wind, the treasurer says.

Three months of rain in a day as big wet sets in again

Three Victorian towns have been ordered to evacuate and others are on alert as storms and heavy rain lash parts of the state before an expected move into NSW.

Shares hit three-week low as losing streak lingers

The ASX200 has fallen another 0.5 per cent and closed at its lowest level since December 18 in its fourth day of losses.

Power back on, school repairs fast-tracked after storms

The race is on to repair schools damaged across Queensland by wild weather but power has finally been fully restored in the state's southeast.

Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training

Another 90 Australian soldiers will fly to the UK as part of the latest round of efforts to train Ukraine's military in its fight against Russia's invasion.

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