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Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Australia needs more hydrogen refuelling stations, central production facilities and more ways to transport the fuel to cut transport emissions, a study says.

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his commitment to the AUKUS security pact, after some internal resistance was voted down at Labor's conference.

Future of Australian economy under spotlight

Future of Australian economy under spotlight

Future of Australian economy under spotlight

Future of Australian economy under spotlight

The latest Intergenerational Report to be released this week will shed light on some of the long-term challenges and opportunities for the Australian economy.

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No prejudgement on final status of Jerusalem: Wong

No prejudgement on final status of Jerusalem: Wong

Australia's return to recognising "occupied Palestinian territories" does not indicate a prejudged decision on the final status of Jerusalem, Penny Wong says.

We want to make no country think war is worth it: Wong

We want to make no country think war is worth it: Wong

Penny Wong has remained tight lipped on whether the nation is in a military race with China, or whether Australia should sign a treaty banning nuclear weapons.

Indigenous students take up space internships with NASA

Indigenous students take up space internships with NASA

Five First Nations university students have landed in the US for a 10-week internship with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.

Methane-busting seaweed scaled up ready for production

Methane-busting seaweed scaled up ready for production

A Tasmanian seaweed farmer is scaling up production of his methane-busting product but wants more incentives from government to encourage farmers to take it up.

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Roosters, Sharks post NRLW wins, Dragons pinch thriller

Roosters, Sharks post NRLW wins, Dragons pinch thriller

Roosters, Sharks post NRLW wins, Dragons pinch thriller

Roosters, Sharks post NRLW wins, Dragons pinch thriller

The Sydney Roosters confirmed their status as the NRLW's benchmark team in a 30-8 win over Gold Coast as St George Illawarra and Cronulla also posted victories.

Aus to spend $1.6b on boosting missile capabilities

Aus to spend $1.6b on boosting missile capabilities

Aus to spend $1.6b on boosting missile capabilities

Aus to spend $1.6b on boosting missile capabilities

The federal government will more than double the number of HIMARS rocket launchers it is purchasing from the US as part of the defence strategic review.

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney delivered impassioned pleas to Labor faithful to get out and support the voice.

Major boost for women's sport as broadcast changes loom

Major boost for women's sport as broadcast changes loom

Major boost for women's sport as broadcast changes loom

Major boost for women's sport as broadcast changes loom

The Albanese government will roll out $200 million in funding for women's sport and overhaul broadcast rules in the wake of the Matildas' world cup tilt.

NSW govt under fire as trees fall in koala heartland

NSW govt under fire as trees fall in koala heartland

NSW govt under fire as trees fall in koala heartland

NSW govt under fire as trees fall in koala heartland

Conservationists and the timber industry aren't often on the same page but there's plenty of shared hostility over the NSW government's vague koala park plan.

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

A man who could be Australia's oldest electric vehicle owner says more mature drivers should put battery-powered vehicles to the test.

Japan's industrial giants lead charge for Aussie nickel

Japan's industrial giants lead charge for Aussie nickel

Japan's industrial giants lead charge for Aussie nickel

Japan's industrial giants lead charge for Aussie nickel

A nickel explorer has industrial giants from Japan queuing for future supplies from under the red dirt out west as the battery minerals race accelerates.

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Injured Smith, Starc ruled out of South Africa tour

Australia stars Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc are out of the white-ball tour of South Africa as they try to prove their fitness for the ODI World Cup.

'Urgent' need to boost monitoring in Southern Ocean

About 300 scientists have issued a statement urging greater investment in Southern Ocean monitoring to better understand changes to Antarctica's ecosystem.

Legal challenge to Woodside's offshore seismic testing

Traditional owners have mounted legal action against Woodside, claiming it failed to consult before beginning seismic testing for its Scarborough gas project.

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor faithful have aired concerns on foreign policy issues and urged the government to press ahead with new workplace laws.

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Australian shares suffer worst week in nearly a year

The local bourse finished the day flat to conclude the week down 2.6 per cent, its worst since a 3.9 per cent sell-off for the week ending September 2.

Kerr wants to end rollercoaster World Cup with bronze

Matildas captain Sam Kerr fought back from injury to deliver one of the goals of the Women's World Cup and wants to end her campaign with a bronze medal.

High stakes as billionaire's crypto gambling firm sued

Stake, a crypto gambling firm backed by hip hop star Drake, has been accused of trading off the reputation of a trading and investment firm with the same name.

Charities home in on more help as housing block lingers

Charities say they're being left to carry the burden of housing shortages, warning federal and state governments they "cannot ignore those suffering right now".

Labor looks to assess refugee visas in 90 days

Labor party faithful have voted for a more compassionate and pragmatic asylum policy, capping processing of refugee protection applications at 90 days.

Personal items found in defence helicopter search

Personal items and further wreckage from a defence helicopter that crashed off the coast of Queensland have been found in recovery efforts.

Afghan ambassador takes aim at 'draconian' Taliban

Afghanistan's ambassador Wahidullah Waissi has called on Australian universities to provide scholarships to support Afghan girls banned from going to school.

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