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Five-year energy blueprint greenlights Indigenous power

Five-year energy blueprint greenlights Indigenous power

A national blueprint greenlights access to cheaper, safer power for Indigenous Australians as the market operator reassures ministers about overall supply.

NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost

NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost

NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost

NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost

Criminals, charlatans and dodgy providers attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme will face a tougher fraud detection system.

Hurdles remain for Labor despite year-ending wins

Hurdles remain for Labor despite year-ending wins

Hurdles remain for Labor despite year-ending wins

Hurdles remain for Labor despite year-ending wins

Despite notching up several wins to round out 2024, the federal government still has more issues to deal with after the summer break.

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Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move

Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move

The Queensland government has been accused of pushing through laws ending the path to treaty and truth-telling without consultation, sparking outrage.

Cost of big races revealed right at the finish line

Cost of big races revealed right at the finish line

Revelations about the price of events such as major motor races are among the dozens of reports released on a parliament's final sitting day.

More to come for climate: 'immense strain' on taxpayers

More to come for climate: 'immense strain' on taxpayers

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions is an urgent priority and investing in renewable energy is the best way to do it, the nation's climate tsar says.

Hold the phone calls: digital services may save time

Hold the phone calls: digital services may save time

Australians could spend less time on the phone and the government could save money with a greater investment in digital services, a report says.

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Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms

Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms

Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms

Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms

Mandatory closing hours, slower spin times and smaller spending limits will aim to minimise gambling harm in reforms put forward by a state government.

New routes to secure internet for Australia, Pacific

New routes to secure internet for Australia, Pacific

New routes to secure internet for Australia, Pacific

New routes to secure internet for Australia, Pacific

New cables will entrench Australia's role as a state-of-the-art connection point for large volumes of data in a global digital ecosystem, project partners say.

Government crackdown on port protest 'unprecedented'

Government crackdown on port protest 'unprecedented'

Government crackdown on port protest 'unprecedented'

Government crackdown on port protest 'unprecedented'

Climate protesters say locals found swimming inside a sweeping marine exclusion zone could be arrested during a blockade of the world's biggest coal port.

Campus-style hubs to aid uni students in city outskirts

Campus-style hubs to aid uni students in city outskirts

Campus-style hubs to aid uni students in city outskirts

Campus-style hubs to aid uni students in city outskirts

University campus-style facilities are set to make life easier for students living on the outskirts of Australia's biggest cities.

Govt agencies urged to consider the cost of AI failures

Govt agencies urged to consider the cost of AI failures

Govt agencies urged to consider the cost of AI failures

Govt agencies urged to consider the cost of AI failures

The cost of repaying those harmed by AI decisions should be considered before government departments deploy the technology, an inquiry has heard.

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Cheap finance for climate projects is on offer from Australia for small businesses across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Extraordinary growth in renewable energy is not enough to offset the "humungous challenge" of Australia's fossil fuels, a carbon tracker warns.

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Pacific nations don't want 'boomerang aid' for climate

As international climate negotiations begin, Pacific scholars have launched groundbreaking research to make sure their voices are heard at the top table.

Secret chapter on robodebt scheme could be unsealed

Public servants who played a role in the government's unlawful robodebt collection scheme could be named when a secret royal commission chapter is tabled.

Climate investors told to press ahead despite Trump

A leading economist has urged Australia to line up with countries that support climate action, arguing a Trump administration is likely to sideline US efforts.

Mining heartland backs environment watchdog with teeth

Voters living in one of the nation's mining strongholds support the protection of nature and a role in emissions reduction despite intense lobbying by industry.

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Defence axes satellite program as threats outpace tech

Defence says threats have outpaced a satellite system intended for the ADF, but the opposition says cancellation of the space project 'devastates' capabilities.

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes.

Tackling youth crime already a priority: police chief

Queensland's newly elected government vows harsh laws targeting youth offenders but the police chief says crime numbers are already trending down.

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

A Victorian coroner has made recommendations to state and federal governments after a woman was killed by a violent partner she was trying to flee.

Calls to upgrade regional connectivity as 3G shuts down

Farmers are urging telcos to ensure the safety of rural Australians is not placed at risk as Telstra and Optus begin to turn off their 3G networks.

No spending free-for-all: treasurer sets election tone

Any further cost-of-living relief will need to be balanced carefully against budget constraints and economic circumstances, the federal treasurer says.

Climate, reparations top agenda at 'successful' meet

Climate, policing and reparations have emerged as key issues at a meeting of Commonwealth heads as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hails the summit a success.

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