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Clive Palmer-owned company to sue government

Clive Palmer-owned company to sue government

An investment company owned by Clive Palmer plans to sue Australia for more than $40 billion over mineral exploration permits.

'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

'Climate club' entry to lift emissions ambition

Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's entry into a German-led "climate club", which some groups say will push the nation to do more on emissions cuts.

'Unfair' super law costing young workers thousands

'Unfair' super law costing young workers thousands

'Unfair' super law costing young workers thousands

'Unfair' super law costing young workers thousands

Many teenage workers are locked out of the retirement savings system and industry super funds want the laws reformed.

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Nature the big loser as scientists face suppression

Nature the big loser as scientists face suppression

Government suppression of good science is hampering the fight to address the biodiversity crisis gripping the planet, an Australian expert says.

Relief for tenants as rental availability frees up

Relief for tenants as rental availability frees up

Renters may be finding it a little easier to find a home as vacancy rates ease across every capital city except Brisbane.

Australia sends RAAF aircraft to assist Ukraine efforts

Australia sends RAAF aircraft to assist Ukraine efforts

Australia will assist Ukraine by sending a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to help protect logistics hubs within European airspace.

Australia to join German-backed climate club

Australia to join German-backed climate club

Australia will join an international climate club that aims to increase co-operation on climate action, as the government eyes off a trade deal with the EU.

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PwC bans donations to political parties after tax leak

PwC bans donations to political parties after tax leak

PwC bans donations to political parties after tax leak

PwC bans donations to political parties after tax leak

Embattled consultancy firm PwC has banned donations to political parties after the damaging tax leak scandal trashed its reputation.

Public servants face new probe over robodebt scheme

Public servants face new probe over robodebt scheme

Public servants face new probe over robodebt scheme

Public servants face new probe over robodebt scheme

Public servants named in a damning robodebt royal commission report will be investigated by a powerful inquiry, in a bid to hold people accountable.

Australian shares in reverse as China's economy stalls

Australian shares in reverse as China's economy stalls

Australian shares in reverse as China's economy stalls

Australian shares in reverse as China's economy stalls

The local share market changed gears to finish the day 0.54 per cent lower after unexpectedly weak Chinese inflation data rattled investors.

Convicted meth trafficker allowed to gamble at Crown

Convicted meth trafficker allowed to gamble at Crown

Convicted meth trafficker allowed to gamble at Crown

Convicted meth trafficker allowed to gamble at Crown

A judge has questioned whether Crown has shown contrition by replacing its board of directors and senior management following public awareness of its failings.

FTX collapse shows need to tighten regulations: inquiry

FTX collapse shows need to tighten regulations: inquiry

FTX collapse shows need to tighten regulations: inquiry

FTX collapse shows need to tighten regulations: inquiry

A parliamentary committee has called for a tightening of the way companies can gain financial licences, in the wake of the FTX Australia collapse.

Call to cut emissions by almost three-quarters by 2035

Call to cut emissions by almost three-quarters by 2035

Call to cut emissions by almost three-quarters by 2035

Call to cut emissions by almost three-quarters by 2035

A jet fuel emissions trading scheme for domestic airlines and a new regime for heavy vehicles could help slash emissions more than 70 per cent by 2035.

Livestock fears as shortage of vets hits farmers

Livestock fears as shortage of vets hits farmers

Livestock fears as shortage of vets hits farmers

Livestock fears as shortage of vets hits farmers

A national vet shortage is making it harder to care for livestock and is increasing the risk of diseases taking hold in the country, its peak body says.

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'Unprecedented' demand for meals, federal inquiry told

A Senate inquiry examining cost of living pressures has been told some charities are experiencing an unprecedented demand for meals.

Final gas code to take effect; sector warns of shortage

A finalised gas code of conduct aims to avert future price shocks for households and businesses, but producers warn urgent action is needed to boost supply.

Victorians to pay the country's most property taxes

An independent report has laid bare the extent to which both the Victorian and NSW state budgets depend on property taxes.

Few plan to spend tax returns as economy stalls

Fear of a slowing economy and direct financial pressures are weighing on taxpayers, with most planning to bank their tax returns or service debts.

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Aussies 'in the dark' about third-party data sales

Third-party data brokers collect masses of information about Australians, but most people are completely oblivious to how they work, the ACCC says.

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ is in front as Australia's "big four" move toward more responsible banking as part of a push for net-zero lending and investments by 2050, a report shows.

Childcare subsidy boost could worsen staff shortages

Parents are welcoming a lift to childcare subsidies but providers say increased demand will add pressure to existing staff shortages in the sector.

Voters get in early ahead of Fadden by-election

New figures from the Australian Electoral Commission show 15 per cent of voters have cast pre-poll or postal votes ahead of this Saturday's Fadden by-election.

Protest calls on Plibersek to save 400-year-old trees

Traditional owners from Darwin are calling on Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to halt a housing development that would see 400-year-old trees bulldozed.

Lidia Thorpe set to quit politics when her term expires

Outspoken Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe has revealed she won't contest her seat when her term expires in 2028.

No-bet register a sure thing for problem gamblers

Betting addicts will be able to exclude themselves from gambling as part of a voluntary register called BetStop.

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