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Fashion industry on a 'watchlist' over climate impact

Fashion industry on a 'watchlist' over climate impact

The federal environment minister has warned the clothing industry is on a "watchlist" as she considers intervention to reduce fashion's climate impact.

Commissioner treated unfairly: police union boss

Commissioner treated unfairly: police union boss

Commissioner treated unfairly: police union boss

Commissioner treated unfairly: police union boss

The fallout over Katarina Carroll's decision to resign has gathered momentum, with the police union boss saying the Commissioner was treated unfairly.

WA to cap firearm ownership, nation's toughest gun laws

WA to cap firearm ownership, nation's toughest gun laws

WA to cap firearm ownership, nation's toughest gun laws

WA to cap firearm ownership, nation's toughest gun laws

The WA government has introduced its firearm laws overhaul to parliament, which includes a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own.

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'I'd prefer action': Premier defends asbestos response

'I'd prefer action': Premier defends asbestos response

As NSW authorities trace the spread of recycled asbestos-tainted mulch, the premier has dismissed a call to establish an inquiry into the waste industry.

Data could end year-long holiday home tax breaks

Data could end year-long holiday home tax breaks

The outgoing ATO boss said new data methods could stop Airbnbs being claimed for tax deductions when they're not being rented out.

PM urges detained writer's release after appeal waived

PM urges detained writer's release after appeal waived

Jailed writer Yang Hengjun has made the "difficult" decision not to appeal his suspended death sentence out of fear it will impede needed medical treatment.

Blue gropers caught 390 times before new fishing ban

Blue gropers caught 390 times before new fishing ban

Fishing for the "beautiful, big" blue groper will be banned in NSW and Victoria after scores were taken by fishers, including a 40-year-old male named Gus.

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Westpac confuses councils, apologises for Mr Bean error

Westpac confuses councils, apologises for Mr Bean error

Westpac confuses councils, apologises for Mr Bean error

Westpac confuses councils, apologises for Mr Bean error

A Westpac email mixing up councils is one of many stories aired at an inquiry into bank closures showing the disconnect between the big four and rural towns.

Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise

Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise

Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise

Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise

Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci will resign by September after facing increased scrutiny over the pricing and a lack of supermarket competition.

Delay in compensation to Victorians without power

Delay in compensation to Victorians without power

Delay in compensation to Victorians without power

Delay in compensation to Victorians without power

A power provider has been taken to task by the Victorian energy minister for its delayed rollout of prolonged outage payments.

Outgoing ATO boss calls for greater tax office powers

Outgoing ATO boss calls for greater tax office powers

Outgoing ATO boss calls for greater tax office powers

Outgoing ATO boss calls for greater tax office powers

The tax office's outgoing commissioner said the ATO should have powers to collect evidence in its investigations, rather than rely on federal police.

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

A program that tries to break the cycle for Indigenous juvenile offenders by sending them to regional areas rather than detention centres will be expanded.

Non-compete clauses could slow higher pay, productivity

Non-compete clauses could slow higher pay, productivity

Non-compete clauses could slow higher pay, productivity

Non-compete clauses could slow higher pay, productivity

The prevalence of non-compete clauses in Australia could be standing in the way of wage growth and productivity improvements.

Australia's defence decisions have been 'difficult'

Australia's defence decisions have been 'difficult'

Australia's defence decisions have been 'difficult'

Australia's defence decisions have been 'difficult'

Australia has had to make "difficult" decisions about the future of the defence force as the government considers further policy changes in the coming months.

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Airport reforms to target cancellations and competition

Australia's busiest airport is set for reforms to boost competition and give travellers a better chance of reaching their destination as scheduled.

Albanese working to keep Julian Assange out of US jail

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strategised with Julian Assange’s legal team to help secure the WikiLeaks founder's release as he appeals extradition.

Sharehousing on rise as renting and living costs bite

More people are share housing to bring rental costs down at the same time as homeowners are increasingly renting spare rooms to recoup higher mortgage costs.

Calls for citizen jury panels to regulate social media

A new report has urged for representative panels to look at ways online platforms could be kept in check and crack down on misinformation.

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Assange begins last-ditch fight to stop US extradition

Julian Assange's lawyers have begun their final UK legal challenge to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges.

Green light for review into Victoria's biggest blackout

An expert-led review has been commissioned after storms cut power to 530,000 Victorian properties in the biggest mass blackout in state history.

Third time lucky the hope for fix to licence system

A major database holding images and home addresses of one in four Australians is decades old but replacing it has been plagued by issues, a report has found.

'Decision to be made' about sale of NSW public land

More than 300 NSW properties have been earmarked for possible development after an audit of government land launched to relieve the housing crisis.

Opposition moves to expand supermarket inquiry

The Queensland opposition will look to expand a supermarket inquiry to include electricity, transport, insurance and water.

AI brings opportunities and challenges for agriculture

A major agrifood conference has been told artificial intelligence presents huge challenges and opportunities for the agriculture sector.

'Do the right thing': PM's warning to Coles and Woolies

Coles and Woolworths have been put on notice, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning public opinion could have a big impact on the supermarket giants.

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