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Divest or liquidate the 'end game' for Santos, Woodside

Divest or liquidate the 'end game' for Santos, Woodside

Independent research presents stark options for Australia's gas producers as shareholders get set to scrutinise Santos and Woodside Energy on expansion plans.

Pay review after $700k NSW Police media merry-go-round

Pay review after $700k NSW Police media merry-go-round

Pay review after $700k NSW Police media merry-go-round

Pay review after $700k NSW Police media merry-go-round

'Exorbitant' payouts for NSW Police media advisors totalling more than $700,000 have prompted the premier to review severance pay for senior public servants.

Premier grilled after drug injecting room report leak

Premier grilled after drug injecting room report leak

Premier grilled after drug injecting room report leak

Premier grilled after drug injecting room report leak

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan insists there is a sense of urgency to addressing Melbourne CBD drug overdoses despite keeping a key report secret.

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Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.

Albanese urges transparency on Gaza aid worker deaths

Albanese urges transparency on Gaza aid worker deaths

The prime minister has welcomed more transparency and accountability on probes into the deaths of several aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.

Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions

Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions

Australians could halve transport pollution by the end of the decade and improve people's health with a new study showing the hard changes needed to get there.

Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000

Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000

More households are getting the full benefit of rooftop solar by adding a battery to their energy system as Australia racks up a record year for installations.

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Welfare payments not covering basic essentials

Welfare payments not covering basic essentials

Welfare payments not covering basic essentials

Welfare payments not covering basic essentials

Welfare payments are far too low and are not covering the cost of key essentials for Australians buckling under the cost of living crisis, a report says.

Lobbying 'essential' to democracy: anti-corruption boss

Lobbying 'essential' to democracy: anti-corruption boss

Lobbying 'essential' to democracy: anti-corruption boss

Lobbying 'essential' to democracy: anti-corruption boss

Lobbying has long been viewed with distrust but the NSW anti-corruption commissioner says it is necessary and can serve the public interest when done well.

Rice growers to reap rewards from bypassing monopoly

Rice growers to reap rewards from bypassing monopoly

Rice growers to reap rewards from bypassing monopoly

Rice growers to reap rewards from bypassing monopoly

A law forcing rice growers in northern NSW to send their produce south before it can be exported is set to be repealed, opening up major growth opportunities.

Pregnant, young and ignored by a system meant to care

Pregnant, young and ignored by a system meant to care

Pregnant, young and ignored by a system meant to care

Pregnant, young and ignored by a system meant to care

Women who gave birth in their teens and early 20s have told a NSW birth trauma inquiry their catastrophic health conditions were overlooked due to their age.

EU wants Australia to step up as clean energy disruptor

EU wants Australia to step up as clean energy disruptor

EU wants Australia to step up as clean energy disruptor

EU wants Australia to step up as clean energy disruptor

Australia and Europe could team up to shake one global player's hold over clean technology supplies, the economic bloc's energy commissioner says.

First-home buyers defy affordability squeeze

First-home buyers defy affordability squeeze

First-home buyers defy affordability squeeze

First-home buyers defy affordability squeeze

Higher interest rates may be making it more expensive to service a loan but surging rents are prodding first-time home buyers into action.

Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Shoppers could pay less for groceries under plans to impose heavy financial penalties on supermarkets that fail to comply with a code of conduct.

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Street drugs to be tested for purity, harmful additives

Illicit drugs will be tested for their purity and mix of substances in an inner-city program that will provide detailed analysis to users.

Premier says SA must be 'vigilant' to keep Gather Round

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says the secret is out about the success of the AFL's Gather Round in and around Adelaide.

Metro tunnel turn up and go system rivals world's best

Turn-up-and-go train services to rival the world’s best public transport systems are gearing up to launch for the first time in Victoria.

'Systemic failure' from Israel for humanitarian law

The killing of seven aid workers who were delivering food in Gaza, reflects a failure to observe humanitarian law by Israel, a cabinet minister says.

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Rockliff kicked but excited to lead minority government

Premier Jeremy Rockliff is reflecting on 'a kick up the backside' from Tasmanian voters but insists he's excited to work with MPs in a minority government.

Overseas central bank moves may hint at rates movement

Interest rate decisions in Europe, Canada and New Zealand could provide hints on whether Australia's central bank will lower rates as inflation moderates.

Gaza ceasefire talks amid increased aid efforts

Hamas, US and Israeli officials are set to take part in ceasefire talks amid increased efforts to bring aid to people in Gaza.

Body found as flooding forces 168 rescues across NSW

Record rainfall across Sydney and parts of NSW have caused flooding and widespread damage with authorities issuing evacuation orders for some communities.

SA union unaware of Alice Springs police deployment

South Australia Police has defended its decision to deploy 20 officers to crime hotspot Alice Springs with union officials saying they were left in the dark.

Make-up of Tasmanian parliament finally settled

With the final seat going to an independent, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the make-up of Tasmania's parliament has finally been decided.

Largest dam spills, but axed wall extension defended

A decision to not spend $3 billion on raising Australia's largest dam wall has been defended as it spills, adding to floodwaters in already-sodden communities.

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