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Sun Cable to add wind as owners prepare to take charge

Sun Cable to add wind as owners prepare to take charge

A consortium led by Mike Cannon-Brookes' investment arm will add wind to a potentially nation-building solar project in the Northern Territory.

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

A Senate committee investigating foreign interference through social media has asked WeChat for answers about its links to the Chinese government.

Twiggy investigated after anonymous letter to Fortescue

Twiggy investigated after anonymous letter to Fortescue

Twiggy investigated after anonymous letter to Fortescue

Twiggy investigated after anonymous letter to Fortescue

After an anonymous complaint, Fortescue Metals hired a law firm to investigate executive chairman Andrew Forrest, who was cleared of wrongdoing.

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Benchmark renewable energy deal struck on country in WA

Benchmark renewable energy deal struck on country in WA

A $1 billion-plus partnership has been struck to develop renewable energy assets on vast Yindjibarndi country in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

One in three media women are thinking about quitting

One in three media women are thinking about quitting

Women in media are calling for better pay and career progress as a survey shows one in three are considering quitting their jobs in the industry.

Employees with disability tiny fraction of senior staff

Employees with disability tiny fraction of senior staff

Australia has one of the lowest employment rates for people with disability in the OECD and the Business Council believes the untapped talent is an opportunity.

Truckies to open up on struggles while on the open road

Truckies to open up on struggles while on the open road

One truckie wants to get his fellow drivers to open up about their demons on the road, as the industry faces a mental health crisis.

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Coalition to target 'Albo-nomics' after Fadden win

Coalition to target 'Albo-nomics' after Fadden win

Coalition to target 'Albo-nomics' after Fadden win

Coalition to target 'Albo-nomics' after Fadden win

Following an LNP win in a Queensland by-election, Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley will spearhead a coalition attack on Labor's economic management.

LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade

LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade

LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade

LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade

Labor has attempted to position the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "lethargic" by using a little-known metric.

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Some 55 farm workers died on Australian farms last year, sparking a new campaign to encourage agricultural workers to 'stay on the safe side'.

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.

'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is unable to say if inflation can come back down without a rise in unemployment but declined to comment on the RBA's July rate decision.

Change in carbon calculations could help manage buffalo

Change in carbon calculations could help manage buffalo

Change in carbon calculations could help manage buffalo

Change in carbon calculations could help manage buffalo

Pest species cause environmental damage across the Top End but new research is looking at ways to protect country and create investment in Aboriginal projects.

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

The government's mandatory gas code is expected to have little impact on bills for households and small businesses, with exemptions covering the bulk of supply.

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Indigenous artists use stars to navigate digital design

Indigenous artists from three different cultures have come together to design a digital artwork for a limited edition wrap to be used on laptops and tablets.

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Western nations need to boost intelligence gathering in the Pacific and expose Chinese corruption to protect democracy in the region, a leading academic says.

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

The official jobless rate could start to show some signs of lifting, as domestic economic conditions continue to deteriorate and weigh on hiring decisions.

Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.

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New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk

A leading economist says the Reserve Bank's new governor brings monetary policy credibility while the treasurer praises her leadership and communication skills.

These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

Consumers want the good oil, not more harm to dwindling fish stocks, which means a new brew of marine and soil bacteria could catch on as a food supplement.

Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge

Australian drivers are adopting electric vehicles faster than expected but, while cutting pollution, the trend is driving challenges for public charging.

Cross-cultural map is as functional as it is beautiful

In the Northern Territory desert, traditional knowledge and art are meeting Western science in a double-pronged approach to biodiversity conservation.

Aussie filming stalls over US actors' strike

Actors have called "cut" on the filming of a movie in Australia as the cast stand in solidarity with striking Hollywood colleagues.

Australia raises Solomons policing deal with China

Australia's foreign minister has met with a top Chinese diplomat to discuss issues including Beijing's policing deal with the Solomon Islands.

Voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' cases for all to see

The voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' cases will be put up on the Australian Electoral Commission website as people prepare to vote.

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