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Billions for green hydrogen but no idea on break-even

Billions for green hydrogen but no idea on break-even

Green hydrogen champions will get subsidies to bridge the gap between the fuel's cost and what the market is prepared to pay, with no timeline for profits.

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is calling on governments to tackle health inequity by incentivising doctors to live and work in the bush.

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced details of an independent review into the way governments support legal services.

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PwC penalty necessary, but don't cut contracts: Dutton

PwC penalty necessary, but don't cut contracts: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says essential government services will be disrupted if the government cuts all contracts with embattled consultancy firm PwC.

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Heads of the NT land councils have travelled to Canberra to speak with politicians about the 2023 Barunga Declaration in support of an Indigenous voice.

Australian shares suffer worst fall in three months

Australian shares suffer worst fall in three months

The local share market dropped 1.6 per cent after the US central bank chairman said interest rates needed to rise further.

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

Funding plea to stop ABC losing its voice in Pacific

The ABC says sustained and strategic funding is needed if the federal government wants to continue wielding soft power in the Pacific.

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Mining members to split from construction union

Mining members to split from construction union

Mining members to split from construction union

Mining members to split from construction union

Mining and energy workers have overwhelmingly voted in favour of splitting from the CFMMEU in a formal ballot.

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

As they return to their electorates for a lengthy winter break, MPs have been asked to reflect on their behaviour, language and tone in federal parliament.

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

'Get on with the program': PM's blunt housing message

A stoush over Labor's $10 billion housing fund has boiled over in parliament, with the prime minister sending a direct message to the Greens.

Experts divided on rent controls and housing supply

Experts divided on rent controls and housing supply

Experts divided on rent controls and housing supply

Experts divided on rent controls and housing supply

A freeze on rents may be welcomed by struggling tenants but there is a live debate on the likely impact of such a policy on housing affordability and supply.

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles

Perth Mint faces a Senate inquiry on top of an audit and compliance overhaul amid longstanding issues and controversies including gold bars alloyed with silver.

PwC tax breach 'trashed' consultation process

PwC tax breach 'trashed' consultation process

PwC tax breach 'trashed' consultation process

PwC tax breach 'trashed' consultation process

Actions taken by consulting firm PwC have been blasted as deeply disappointing by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who says people are right to be angry.

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

Parliamentary plea for former pilot's prison release

The wife of an Australian citizen and former military pilot facing extradition to the US was on the floor of parliament, as calls grow for his release.

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Proposal to tighten 'inadequate' foreign bribery laws

Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has proposed fixing Australia's "grossly inadequate" foreign bribery laws to increase deterrents and punishments.

Another electric vehicle breaks Australian price record

The lowest price for an electric vehicle in Australia has fallen even lower as automakers battle for a slice of the market.

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Changes to income management schemes have been described as bringing back the cashless debit card under a new name.

Vanuatu tour operator may be sued over horror bus crash

A cultural village in Vanuatu could be sued alongside P&O Cruises as nine Australians seek damages over a fatal bus crash in the tropical island nation.

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Treasurer's 'big call' on RBA top job due in weeks

The treasurer is expected to make a decision about the leadership of the Reserve Bank of Australia as existing governor Philip Lowe's term draws to a close.

Guard donkeys protect sheep from wild dog attacks

A three-year trial has shown the effectiveness of trained donkeys in protecting sheep from wild dog attacks.

Green bank invests $50 million to cut farming emissions

Taxpayers will bankroll an agriculture investment vehicle to encourage low-emission production technologies and carbon storage across Australian farmland.

PwC tax scandal an 'egregious breach of trust': report

A parliamentary report has urged consulting firm PwC to publish the names of people involved in the tax advice scandal.

Opportunities for ag in decarbonising economy: Garnaut

Economist Ross Garnaut says agriculture will need to adapt to help deliver zero emissions supply chains in export markets.

Australian shares drop ahead of Fed chair's testimony

The Australian share market has snapped its seven-day winning streak, with investors apparently apprehensive about Jerome Powell's testimony to the US Congress.

Taiwan war would dwarf Ukraine conflict, says Morrison

As a new poll shows Australians remain concerned about China in the region amid rising tensions, Scott Morrison has again entered the debate.

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