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Pressure for national ban on logging native forests

Pressure for national ban on logging native forests

Crossbench MPs have urged the government to implement a national ban on native forest logging, following Victoria's move to end the practice.

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

The rate of return on a nation-building fund has been slammed by the coalition, but federal Labor says it will rebuild manufacturing and keep jobs onshore.

Artists set to receive greater workplace protection

Artists set to receive greater workplace protection

Artists set to receive greater workplace protection

Artists set to receive greater workplace protection

New bodies to be formed as part of a multi-million dollar government arts policy have passed the lower house.

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Pauline Hanson denies Pakistan tweet was 'racist'

Pauline Hanson denies Pakistan tweet was 'racist'

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has denied a tweet described as "harmful" and "racist" targeted Green deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi's ethnic origins.

Australia considers ban on high-risk AI technology

Australia considers ban on high-risk AI technology

Australia will consider banning the high-risk elements of artificial intelligence, as the government seeks public and industry comment on how to approach it.

BHP finds $430m public holiday backpay error

BHP finds $430m public holiday backpay error

BHP employees' leave was wrongly used for public holiday pay about 170,000 times over the past 13 years, the mining giant concedes.

Woolworths pledges green grocery deliveries by 2030

Woolworths pledges green grocery deliveries by 2030

A supermarket giant has pledged to replace its diesel home delivery trucks with electric models in a move green groups say could trigger industry change.

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Climate changing for financing fossil fuel expansion

Climate changing for financing fossil fuel expansion

Climate changing for financing fossil fuel expansion

Climate changing for financing fossil fuel expansion

Santos and Woodside Energy are on a shortlist of firms that may find finance for expansion more elusive as the investor climate strike extends beyond coal.

Australia 'not aware' of fresh FBI probe into Assange

Australia 'not aware' of fresh FBI probe into Assange

Australia 'not aware' of fresh FBI probe into Assange

Australia 'not aware' of fresh FBI probe into Assange

The attorney-general was not contacted by US authorities in relation to a new investigation by the FBI into WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange.

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

The shape of a person's brain plays a major role in how they think, with new Australian research that could shed light on risks of mental illness and disorders.

Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain

Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain

Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain

Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain

High farmgate prices are driving positivity in the dairy industry but not all farmers share the optimism.

Australia warned war crime report could spark US action

Australia warned war crime report could spark US action

Australia warned war crime report could spark US action

Australia warned war crime report could spark US action

The US had concerns some Australian soldiers may be prohibited from joint military operations as alleged war crimes could trigger a human rights law.

Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names

Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names

Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names

Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names

Material relating to the PwC tax advice scandal could be counted in the thousands of documents, senators have been told.

PM backs in prescription change amid pharmacy anger

PM backs in prescription change amid pharmacy anger

PM backs in prescription change amid pharmacy anger

PM backs in prescription change amid pharmacy anger

Anthony Albanese says prescription medicine changes will make treatment more affordable, despite concerns from the Pharmacy Guild.

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Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

The local share market has suffered its worst day of losses in 12 weeks, falling 1.6 per cent to close at its lowest level in two months.

RBA warms to another rate hike as inflation keeps heat

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has flagged several reasons to be worried about inflation as the monthly consumer price comes in higher than expected.

All new cars should be electric by 2035 'at the latest'

Submissions to Australia's fuel-efficiency standard are calling for a bold air pollution limit for new cars and a quick transition to electric vehicles.

Voice to hit road as first vote gets wheels spinning

The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted for laws to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, triggering the next phase of campaigning.

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Ex-top judge seeks best deal for pelvic mesh victims

A former judge will determine how get to more money from a $300 million settlement to women affected by defective Johnson & Johnson pelvic mesh implants.

Bold cigarette warnings on table to stub out smoking

Health Minister Mark Butler has revealed the scope of proposed new laws to control tobacco and vape use in Australia.

ACCC wary of market power in supermarket sector

The consumer watchdog is keeping an eye on the concentrated supermarket sector for fear limited competition could be fuelling price hikes.

Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy

Indigenous jobs will be part of the energy transformation in Central Queensland's industrial heartland as delegates meet in Gladstone to share ideas.

Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition

Tesla and BYD are leading the race to electric transport, according to an international report, while traditional automakers Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki languish.

Defence assures nuclear subs won't be 'rust buckets'

A senator has pushed defence officials on why the US navy should be trusted to deliver nuclear subs when previous ships were taken out of service with rust.

Sweet deal for exporters, consumers as UK deal starts

The free-trade agreement between Australia and the UK has come into force, creating opportunities for exporters and making some British goods cheaper.

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