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Big users bankroll new power to offset carbon footprint

Big users bankroll new power to offset carbon footprint

Mining companies are among big energy users bankrolling wind farms and other renewable energy projects to offset carbon emissions.

Joy-riders' passion for cars steered into legal avenue

Joy-riders' passion for cars steered into legal avenue

Joy-riders' passion for cars steered into legal avenue

Joy-riders' passion for cars steered into legal avenue

A pilot program is aiming to better understand the motivations behind First Nations youths who get behind the wheels of stolen cars and take them for joy-rides.

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Claims that hybrid vehicles are as environmentally friendly as electric cars may be confusing Australian buyers, according to a report into 'greenwashing'.

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Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope

Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of running a "protection racket" for Labor premiers by excluding state issues from a COVID-19 inquiry.

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

People voting against the proposed Indigenous voice are rallying in major cities, arguing the referendum has divided Australia.

Albanese government faces winds of change amid concerns

Albanese government faces winds of change amid concerns

The rollout of offshore wind power zones to boost renewable energy is proving to be far from breezy for the Albanese government.

Industries push govt to expand ban on forever chemicals

Industries push govt to expand ban on forever chemicals

Two major Australian industries say the government must expand a planned ban on toxic, so-called forever chemicals amid rising concern about health risks.

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Beekeepers ponder future as deadly mite takes hold

Beekeepers ponder future as deadly mite takes hold

Beekeepers ponder future as deadly mite takes hold

Beekeepers ponder future as deadly mite takes hold

Australian beekeepers are contemplating their future after authorities conceded they can't control a deadly mite which has wreaked havoc on other countries.

Smashing barriers key to Labor's full employment vision

Smashing barriers key to Labor's full employment vision

Smashing barriers key to Labor's full employment vision

Smashing barriers key to Labor's full employment vision

The federal government wants to get as many people in the workforce as possible by dismantling any hurdles holding them back.

Broadband in the boondocks delivers big jobs boost

Broadband in the boondocks delivers big jobs boost

Broadband in the boondocks delivers big jobs boost

Broadband in the boondocks delivers big jobs boost

Households in regional and remote areas are benefiting most from faster broadband, which is also creating more jobs, according to a report.

Bid to crack down on billions of dollars lost in super

Bid to crack down on billions of dollars lost in super

Bid to crack down on billions of dollars lost in super

Bid to crack down on billions of dollars lost in super

The Greens are campaigning to criminalise superannuation theft, which costs Australian workers more than $3 billion a year.

Understanding coercive control key to addressing DV

Understanding coercive control key to addressing DV

Understanding coercive control key to addressing DV

Understanding coercive control key to addressing DV

The attorney-general has released the government's plans to understand and tackle the role of coercive control in family and domestic violence.

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

The new chief of Qantas has apologised to Australians for poor service as a Senate inquiry was told the airline had acted like it was "above the law".

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Transparency advocate Rex Patrick will renew a fight to cut delays in freedom of information requests, which he claims are intentionally slowed by underfunding.

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Aust stocks end worst week of the year with rebound

The local share market has finished the week down 2.9 per cent in its worst this year, but ended the day slightly higher after recouping heavy early losses.

Comm Bank defends deposit fee hike for businesses

Small businesses will soon be hit with additional charges if they choose to make cash deposits at the Commonwealth Bank.

Rex cuts flights, blaming rivals 'pillaging' pilots

Regional carrier Rex Airlines is blaming Qantas and other competitors for "pillaging" pilots as it further reduces flights between country towns and the cities.

Call to dismiss actor's sexual discrimination lawsuit

A theatrical company being sued by an actor who alleges she faced discrimination after making a sexual harassment claim says her case has come too late.

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From dictator to trailblazer, MPs react to Murdoch move

Politicians, many of whom have been in the firing line of Rupert Murdoch's media empire, have given mixed reactions to news of his retirement.

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Two neighbouring households have used placards and paint to produce a striking metaphor of the opposing views on an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Parmis in peril as chicken workers strike at Inghams

Workers demanding more pay have walked off the job at a major poultry producer, potentially limiting the supply of chickens at brands like McDonald's and KFC.

EnergyAustralia in court for alleged misleading conduct

One of Australia's biggest energy providers is in the ACCC's firing line for allegedly misleading customers and breaking an industry code.

Ampol reveals plans to take biodiesel on the road

Heavy trucks could be fuelled by renewable diesel in future after one of Australia's largest energy companies revealed a two-month trial of the fuel.

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.

Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years

The Labor federal government has smashed its earlier forecasts for a budget surplus, although the treasurer says deficits are expected in coming years.

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