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Critical minerals driving net zero even as prices dip

Critical minerals driving net zero even as prices dip

New data forecasts clean energy commodity prices will decelerate, while a consultation paper has been released mapping a strategy for the changing role of gas.

Mandatory closures for Victorian gaming machine venues

Mandatory closures for Victorian gaming machine venues

Mandatory closures for Victorian gaming machine venues

Mandatory closures for Victorian gaming machine venues

New legislation enforcing mandatory closure periods for venues with gaming machines will be introduced in the Victorian parliament.

Trump labels New York fraud case 'scam' as trial begins

Trump labels New York fraud case 'scam' as trial begins

Trump labels New York fraud case 'scam' as trial begins

Trump labels New York fraud case 'scam' as trial begins

Donald Trump has looked on with crossed arms as a lawyer for New York's attorney general called him "materially inaccurate" in describing his finances to banks.

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Urgent bid for changes to strengthen worker protections

Urgent bid for changes to strengthen worker protections

Emergency services workers and domestic violence survivors would be better protected under workplace changes, two key senators pushing for the changes say.

Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv in show of support

Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv in show of support

Foreign ministers from the EU’s 27 member countries have converged on Kyiv for an unannounced informal meeting in a show of support for Ukraine.

Two festival deaths renew push for free pill testing

Two festival deaths renew push for free pill testing

Drug safety advocates say it's going to be a dangerous summer unless the NSW government provides pill testing at music festivals, after the deaths of two men.

Cost of living spokesman defends real estate portfolio

Cost of living spokesman defends real estate portfolio

A state opposition's newly appointed spokesman on the cost of living has defended stepping into the role despite holding many real estate interests.

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New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins

New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins

New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins

New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.

Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens

Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens

Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens

Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens

Crunch time has arrived for 'yes' and 'no' campaigners as early referendum voting opens and battlelines are drawn across key states ahead of polling day.

Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink

Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink

Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink

Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink

An early election is in the hands of Tasmania's former attorney-general Elise Archer, with Australia's only Liberal administration on the brink of collapse.

Party over for shonky international education providers

Party over for shonky international education providers

Party over for shonky international education providers

Party over for shonky international education providers

The party is over for dodgy education providers targeting international students with a crackdown on the rorts plaguing the immigration and visa system.

Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial

Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial

Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial

Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial

Former President Donald Trump has lashed out on social media against the judge presiding over a non-jury trial against him in New York.

Borrowers survive fixed-rate cliff but more pain looms

Borrowers survive fixed-rate cliff but more pain looms

Borrowers survive fixed-rate cliff but more pain looms

Borrowers survive fixed-rate cliff but more pain looms

The expiry of hundreds of thousands of ultra-low fixed-rate mortgages has been painful but most borrowers have taken it in their stride.

Don't limit gas supply during green move: energy boss

Don't limit gas supply during green move: energy boss

Don't limit gas supply during green move: energy boss

Don't limit gas supply during green move: energy boss

Delays in approving about 40 new gas projects could risk supply and flow onto power bills, an energy chief says.

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Shorten urges united approach to commission findings

Bill Shorten has urged jurisdictions to work together to determine the best way to implement findings from the disability royal commission.

More than 10,000 take up regional first home scheme

More than 10,000 home buyers have taken advantage of a federal scheme to buy their first property in regional areas in the first year of the program.

US Congress passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown

The threat of a US government shutdown has been averted after Congress approved a temporary funding plan - but it came at the expense of aid for Ukraine.

Qatar Airways challenged to maximise Australian routes

Federal Labor minister Jason Clare says Qatar Airways should make the most of its existing Australian slots after the airline applied for more inbound flights.

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Phase out of segregated schools 'wildly inadequate'

A Greens senator wants special schools for students with disabilities to be phased out by 2030, rather than the 2051 deadline proposed by a royal commission.

Boost to aged care nursing requirements kicks in

Aged care homes now have mandatory targets for the length of care provided to each resident per day, including 40 minutes with a registered nurse.

Voice success without bipartisanship 'unprecedented'

Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says it would be unprecedented if the 'yes' vote got up at the voice referendum due to the lack of bipartisanship.

Crackdown nearing on international student visas

The federal government is expected to unveil changes to international student visas following a widespread review of the system.

Reserve Bank likely to stay on data watch in October

The key cash interest rate is likely to remain unchanged at 4.1 per cent after the first central bank monetary policy meeting led by governor Michele Bullock.

US Congress tees up votes in scramble to avert shutdown

Infighting among Republicans who control the House of Representatives is pushing the United States to the brink of its fourth partial shutdown in a decade.

Renewed call to end festival drug dogs, strip searches

Calls to stop using sniffer dogs at music festivals and provide pill testing instead have escalated after damning data about the use of the canines.

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