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Nationals, Greens rock the boat on Murray Darling plans

Nationals, Greens rock the boat on Murray Darling plans

The government wants its changes to the Murray Darling Basin plan through parliament this year but is caught in the middle of Greens and coalition demands.

Australian shares drop despite solid economic growth

Australian shares drop despite solid economic growth

Australian shares drop despite solid economic growth

Australian shares drop despite solid economic growth

The local share market has finished 0.8 per cent lower, with every sector save energy losing ground.

Iranian asylum seeker Ned Kelly wins High Court appeal

Iranian asylum seeker Ned Kelly wins High Court appeal

Iranian asylum seeker Ned Kelly wins High Court appeal

Iranian asylum seeker Ned Kelly wins High Court appeal

An Iranian asylum seeker detained for over a decade has won an appeal in the High Court against the government but says "this still doesn’t mean that I’m free".

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Child protection groups want Indigenous commissioner

Child protection groups want Indigenous commissioner

The head of Life Without Barriers has called for non-Indigenous organisations to step away from providing out-of-home care to Aboriginal children.

Canada fires reinforce need for climate action: PM

Canada fires reinforce need for climate action: PM

Anthony Albanese has met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the ASEAN Summit, passing on his thoughts on the worst fire season on record.

Parliament orders major work on net-zero nuts and bolts

Parliament orders major work on net-zero nuts and bolts

The Climate Change Authority will develop plans across the whole economy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in a major report to be delivered within a year.

Albanese vows to bolster partnership with East Timor

Albanese vows to bolster partnership with East Timor

Anthony Albanese has held his first meeting with East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.

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Late switch leads to new top economic adviser

Late switch leads to new top economic adviser

Late switch leads to new top economic adviser

Late switch leads to new top economic adviser

The Albanese government has appointed Grattan Institute boss and experienced economist Danielle Wood as chair of the Productivity Commission.

Cost of living, rates drag on economy as growth slows

Cost of living, rates drag on economy as growth slows

Cost of living, rates drag on economy as growth slows

Cost of living, rates drag on economy as growth slows

The Australian economy is still growing, but more slowly, as strong population growth supports activity.

Don't let 'no' be the end of closing the gap: Langton

Don't let 'no' be the end of closing the gap: Langton

Don't let 'no' be the end of closing the gap: Langton

Don't let 'no' be the end of closing the gap: Langton

The Albanese government should consider steps to empower Indigenous communities should the voice referendum fail, says a leading academic.

Block stands on more Qatar Airways flights as row rages

Block stands on more Qatar Airways flights as row rages

Block stands on more Qatar Airways flights as row rages

Block stands on more Qatar Airways flights as row rages

The decision not to allow Qatar Airways to access more flights into Australia will not be reviewed, the treasurer says, as a political stoush continues.

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Battery-powered garbage trucks and electric cars are among the vehicles being shown to local government leaders ahead of World EV Day.

Insurer fined for misleading Indigenous policyholders

Insurer fined for misleading Indigenous policyholders

Insurer fined for misleading Indigenous policyholders

Insurer fined for misleading Indigenous policyholders

The Federal Court has found a collapsed insurer misrepresented funeral plans it sold to Indigenous customers but disagreed with the regulator on other claims.

Stormwater loaded with microplastics from car tyres

Stormwater loaded with microplastics from car tyres

Stormwater loaded with microplastics from car tyres

Stormwater loaded with microplastics from car tyres

Tiny toxic particles from tyres are polluting the stormwater that flows into Australian waterways, but scientists say there are simple solutions available.

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Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton

The government's workplace reforms are aimed at ending exploitative labour loopholes but Peter Dutton claims they will damage the crucial resources sector.

US demand for Aussie minerals to outlast next president

Mineral supply chain pacts with the United States for defence technologies and other high-tech needs are tipped to withstand a change of president.

Production credits 'on the table' for mining expansion

Tax credits for processing in-demand battery minerals onshore are "on the table" as the federal government considers the next phase of industry support.

Voice campaigns urged to keep mental health top of mind

Psychology groups are calling on politicians to protect Indigenous mental health by engaging in civil and inclusive conversations about the voice referendum.

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Families seek payout for food delivery driver deaths

The families of three gig workers who died on the job are seeking compensation for the death of their loved ones.

Resources industry report card spruiks 'climate action'

Mining is more than playing its part in the economy's decarbonisation, according to a progress report issued by the Minerals Council of Australia.

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Queensland university research will investigate whether electric vehicle owners can be enticed to recharge their vehicles during peak renewable energy hours.

Truth-telling the 'secret sauce' for reconciliation

Community-led truth-telling initiatives are contributing to a shift in understanding Australia’s colonial history, according to a report by Deakin University.

Sports concussion report looks to tackle issue head on

An inquiry into sports concussions has called for better data collection as a matter of urgency following evidence from multiple athletes and their families.

Liberal senator calls for tax, housing policy changes

Liberal senator Maria Kovacic has used her first speech to call for housing reform after revealing she was left homeless as a single mother with three kids.

Borrowers get a break from Lowe blows as rates hold

Interest rates have been left untouched in September in welcome news for borrowers already feeling the pain of higher monthly repayments.

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