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PM's vision for a renewable energy superpower nation

PM's vision for a renewable energy superpower nation

Australia must break new ground and grab opportunities with both hands, the prime minister has declared in a major speech, stressing renewable energy uptake.

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Shareholders could force Australia's most popular car brand to reveal details about its lobbying and speed up electric car development under new proposals.

Greens hammer demands as Labor pitches housing shift

Greens hammer demands as Labor pitches housing shift

Greens hammer demands as Labor pitches housing shift

Greens hammer demands as Labor pitches housing shift

The government is proposing changes to its $10 billion housing fund but the Greens say Labor is still not moving on its two key needs.

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Soaring financial advice costs in Labor's line of sight

Soaring financial advice costs in Labor's line of sight

The Labor government plans to bring down the cost of sky-high financial advice that is locking consumers out of the valuable service.

Maria Kovacic sworn in as NSW's newest senator

Maria Kovacic sworn in as NSW's newest senator

Former state Liberal Party president Maria Kovacic has been sworn in to federal parliament, replacing the late senator Jim Molan.

Newly discovered Tom Roberts portrait goes under hammer

Newly discovered Tom Roberts portrait goes under hammer

A newly found portrait by the leading Australian Impressionist Tom Roberts is up for auction in England.

Tiny trackers give up gliders' secrets after bushfires

Tiny trackers give up gliders' secrets after bushfires

Ecologists have made death-defying tree climbs to catch greater gliders and fit them with trackers to understand how bushfires affect the endangered species.

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Kids turned away from childcare due to staff shortages

Kids turned away from childcare due to staff shortages

Kids turned away from childcare due to staff shortages

Kids turned away from childcare due to staff shortages

Hundreds of childcare centres have experienced such severe workforce strain that they had to turn away thousands of kids in need of care.

Rio Tinto deepens pact with world's biggest steelmaker

Rio Tinto deepens pact with world's biggest steelmaker

Rio Tinto deepens pact with world's biggest steelmaker

Rio Tinto deepens pact with world's biggest steelmaker

Rio Tinto is stepping up its work with the world's biggest steelmaker in China and Australia to cut pollution when turning iron ore into steel.

Voice, housing to dominate federal parliament agenda

Voice, housing to dominate federal parliament agenda

Voice, housing to dominate federal parliament agenda

Voice, housing to dominate federal parliament agenda

The laws underpinning the Indigenous voice referendum are likely to pass through parliament and Labor hopes to secure the Greens' support on its housing fund.

Women will 'think twice' before coming forward

Women will 'think twice' before coming forward

Women will 'think twice' before coming forward

Women will 'think twice' before coming forward

Accusations that Labor weaponised rape allegations for political gain could deter other women from coming forward, a senior Labor minister says.

'Work to do' as biggest state extends foster care to 21

'Work to do' as biggest state extends foster care to 21

'Work to do' as biggest state extends foster care to 21

'Work to do' as biggest state extends foster care to 21

Every state and territory government in Australia has now agreed to provide vulnerable young people in foster care with support to the age of 21.

Greens refine demands on $10 billion housing fund

Greens refine demands on $10 billion housing fund

Greens refine demands on $10 billion housing fund

Greens refine demands on $10 billion housing fund

Negotiations continue over the federal housing fund with the Greens urging Labor to meet them halfway to secure the party's support.

Imprisoned pilot's human rights breached, family claims

Imprisoned pilot's human rights breached, family claims

Imprisoned pilot's human rights breached, family claims

Imprisoned pilot's human rights breached, family claims

The operator of a NSW prison denies it is holding former US military pilot Dan Duggan in solitary confinement as alleged by his family.

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Housing affordability, access, top concerns amid crisis

Gaining access to adequate housing has become harder in most states and territories, with the exception of Victoria.

Soccer star and musical pioneer help women make history

Australian women in the arts, science and politicians are among more than 1000 people recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

From a mission to businessman, Sean Gordon earns honour

Having been raised in a foster home on an Aboriginal mission, businessman Sean Gordon has received an honour that has challenged him to reflect on the past.

Barry Humphries one-ups Dame Edna with very nice medal

The late comedian Barry Humphries has been given another gong, having delighted and outraged audiences for more than half a century.

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Former premier shares national stage with comedy legend

A premier who stamped an indelible mark on an Australian state and a satirist who left generations in stitches feature in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Macklin puts her 'big heart' into helping disadvantaged

Former federal minister Jenny Macklin has been named in King's Birthday honours for her work in reforming the welfare and disability systems.

Opposition attacks 'flimsy' Labor defence over Higgins

The opposition insists Labor weaponised Brittany Higgins' rape allegation but government ministers continue to push back on the claims.

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

A deal is yet to be brokered on the contentious housing future fund, which will unlock finance for public housing, ahead of the upcoming sitting fortnight.

Canadian chef probed over Australian deaths by suicide

A Canadian chef who allegedly sold poisonous substances to vulnerable people online is reportedly being investigated by police over the deaths of Australians.

Aged care levy possible after decades of policy neglect

Two decades of inaction on aged care has left the federal government with few other options but to consider a levy to fund higher standards.

Labor rolls out 'micro-credentials' to plug skills gaps

The Labor government will fund the development of a range of short courses aimed at upskilling workers rapidly to meet the needs of industry.

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