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Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers

Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers

Less obvious sources of greenhouse gases - including wine and pet food producers - have been awarded grants to lead the way in reducing industrial emissions.

Nuclear push would drag out energy transition, PM warns

Nuclear push would drag out energy transition, PM warns

Nuclear push would drag out energy transition, PM warns

Nuclear push would drag out energy transition, PM warns

Anthony Albanese will use a major economic speech to hit out at opposition nuclear plans, saying they risk stalling progress on meeting net-zero targets.

When the Geiger counter beeps, here's what happens next

When the Geiger counter beeps, here's what happens next

When the Geiger counter beeps, here's what happens next

When the Geiger counter beeps, here's what happens next

Firefighters say no-one has asked them about the coalition's nuclear power plan but fear they could pay with their lives in the event of a disaster.

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Lack of play on betting ads a year from landmark review

Lack of play on betting ads a year from landmark review

A lack of action to stop the ubiquitous nature of betting ads targeting young people has been branded disappointing a year after a landmark review.

Kenyan president withdraws tax rise plan after protests

Kenyan president withdraws tax rise plan after protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has told the public "I concede," in a speech where he said he will scrap plans to raise various taxes, following deadly unrest.

Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote

Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote

The prime minister requested Fatima Payman temporarily sit out of Labor's caucus after she defied the party position and supported a pro-Palestine motion.

Assange seeks privacy to adjust to new-found freedom

Assange seeks privacy to adjust to new-found freedom

After more than a decade in some form of custody overseas, WikiLeaks leader Julian Assange is back in Australia and will take time to adjust to his new freedom.

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UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal

UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal

UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal

UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal

The polls were already bleak for Britain's ruling Conservatives and now a betting scandal is pushing their support even lower just days before the election.

NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next boss

NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next boss

NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next boss

NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next boss

Mark Rutte has promised to lead NATO "with great vigour" after the outgoing Dutch PM was chosen as secretary-general at a critical time for the alliance.

Potential Canberra bird flu case linked to NSW outbreak

Potential Canberra bird flu case linked to NSW outbreak

Potential Canberra bird flu case linked to NSW outbreak

Potential Canberra bird flu case linked to NSW outbreak

A Canberra egg farm has been locked down while the ACT government investigates a suspected case of the bird flu virus believed to be linked to a NSW outbreak.

Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears

Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears

Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears

Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears

An expansion of a gas project backed by billionaire Gina Rinehart has triggered fears it will lead to the destruction of hundreds of hectares of koala habitat.

Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle

Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle

Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle

Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle

A four- to five-week trial has been set down for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' high-profile defamation lawsuit against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Program failures to blame for rehomed brumby deaths

Program failures to blame for rehomed brumby deaths

Program failures to blame for rehomed brumby deaths

Program failures to blame for rehomed brumby deaths

The death of more than 250 brumbies at an alleged illegal knackery has been blamed on failures in a government program to rehome the wild horses.

Canberra told prison no place for Indigenous women

Canberra told prison no place for Indigenous women

Canberra told prison no place for Indigenous women

Canberra told prison no place for Indigenous women

Indigenous women have gathered in Canberra to call for greater action and change to help female First Nations prisoners get out of the justice system.

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How a mother's death from tsunami birthed an activist

Listening to local elders after a tsunami in Samoa killed her mother, Steph Hodgins-May went from environmental lawyer to senator to fight for climate justice.

Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia

Julian Assange has winged his way to Australia and is likely to play a role in pushing for transparency and whistleblower rights after his return.

Nurses, midwives to pocket more in major pay win

Thousands of Victorian nurses and midwives will take home at least $365 more a week after accepting a significant pay offer from the state government.

Health professionals welcome vape ban as smoke settles

New laws that will put vapes behind the counter at chemists but not require a doctor's script to buy has been welcomed by doctors but criticised by pharmacists.

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Victoria to axe lucrative private prison deal early

Two prisons will close in Victoria with inmates moved to facilities including a $1.1 billion state-of-the-art prison that's been mothballed since 2022.

Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to arrive in Australia after clearing his last legal obstacle and securing his freedom.

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.

Australia to aid Solomons police, seeks to block China

Australia will work with the Solomon Islands to double police force numbers under a staged plan to ensure security and stability in the Pacific nation.

Vow to fix issues as report faults power firm for blast

Queensland's government vows to fix issues that contributed to a power plant explosion after a draft report identified failings by its state-owned operator.

Ban on live sheep exports clears lower house

Laws imposing a ban on live sheep exports has passed parliament's lower house, despite concerns the contentious proposal was being rushed through parliament.

SMS ID register to crack down on text-based scams

A federal register will make it harder for scammers to impersonate businesses and organisations over text messages.

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