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Urgent plan to save red handfish from extinction

Urgent plan to save red handfish from extinction

Scientists will relocate critically endangered red handfish to a Tasmanian facility to save the species from extinction during forecast marine heatwaves.

Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

Experts predict electric vehicle purchases could double again next year after Australia's public charging network surged by 70 per cent in 2023.

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.

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LNP revamps shadow ministry for 2024 state poll

LNP revamps shadow ministry for 2024 state poll

A new-look shadow ministry has been rolled out by Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli as the party gears up for the 2024 election.

New transport minister reveals costs of major projects

New transport minister reveals costs of major projects

The cost of 32 major road and rail projects across Queensland has almost doubled, with new Transport Minister Bart Mellish promising transparency on the issue.

New fuel standards to reduce driver health risk: PM

New fuel standards to reduce driver health risk: PM

New fuel quality standards will be introduced to limit the amount of noxious emissions from vehicles, bringing Australia into line with other western countries.

Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise

Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise

Australia’s population growth has been boosted by higher migration post-pandemic, but these levels will stabilise in coming years.

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Gas, oil ban for remote ecosystem, years after promise

Gas, oil ban for remote ecosystem, years after promise

Gas, oil ban for remote ecosystem, years after promise

Gas, oil ban for remote ecosystem, years after promise

The Queensland government has banned new oil and gas developments in the Lake Eyre basin’s rivers and floodplains, almost a decade after an election promise.

PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea

PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea

PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea

PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea

Anthony Albanese says the US administration respects the call not to send a Royal Australian Navy ship to the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping lanes.

Site chosen for Tasmanian AFL team's $70m training base

Site chosen for Tasmanian AFL team's $70m training base

Site chosen for Tasmanian AFL team's $70m training base

Site chosen for Tasmanian AFL team's $70m training base

Parklands on Hobart's eastern shore have been chosen as the site of a $70 million high-performance training centre for the Tasmanian AFL club.

Massive wind farm will power up to 700,000 homes a year

Massive wind farm will power up to 700,000 homes a year

Massive wind farm will power up to 700,000 homes a year

Massive wind farm will power up to 700,000 homes a year

A massive wind farm with more than 200 wind turbines will be built in NSW, a key step towards achieving the government's target of net zero emissions by 2050.

Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid

Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid

Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid

Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid

A Sudanese refugee is no longer forced to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet nor abide by a daily curfew after taking his case to the High Court.

Cost of living relief under consideration for new year

Cost of living relief under consideration for new year

Cost of living relief under consideration for new year

Cost of living relief under consideration for new year

Australians on low and middle incomes could be in for further relief as the Albanese government considers how it can help households under strain.

New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal

New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal

New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal

New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal

The Northern Territory's new leader will review conflict of interest rules after Natasha Fyles quit the top job following a string of controversies.

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Australia on the road to ban on high-polluting vehicles

New vehicles will have to create less pollution to be sold in Australia under new rules to come into effect in 2025.

Steeper cost of small reactors a blow to nuclear push

A push to add nuclear to Australia's energy mix may be silenced by a steep upward revision of the cost of small reactors by the national science agency.

eSafety Commission launches legal action against X

The eSafety Commission has filed legal action against the parent company of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

Plug pulled on EV rebate as tax take swells SA coffers

Higher payroll tax and stamp duty revenue will propel the South Australian government to successive budget surpluses, despite fears its GST share will be cut.

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Reporting times for abuse in childcare centres slashed

Early learning and childcare centres should report sexual or physical abuse incidents within 24 hours, a major report on improving child safety has found.

Gig worker reforms urged after unreported death

Police data has revealed the death of a food delivery driver in Victoria which previously went unreported as unions call for better standards.

Airlines cop heavy flak as number of late flights soars

One-third of all domestic flights were not on time during November, earning airlines stinging rebukes from political leaders.

Convicted terrorist Benbrika banned from MCG and casino

Newly freed terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika will not be able to enter the MCG or Crown Casino after he was convicted over plots to attack both landmarks.

Profit push by energy companies draws ire of minister

Claims by power companies their profit margins are under threat from price caps have been played down by the energy minister.

Crims in sight as new tech blocks wildlife trafficking

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek wants the book thrown at criminals who attempt to traffic Australian wildlife.

Egyptian asylum seeker asks 'why am I still detained?'

An Egyptian asylum seeker detained for more than a decade hoped a recent landmark High Court ruling would secure his freedom, but he remains behind bars.

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