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AGL Energy owns goals with Adelaide Oval-sized battery

AGL Energy owns goals with Adelaide Oval-sized battery

More than a big banana, a big battery the size of an AFL oval has switched on in South Australia to help cut power bills and greenhouse gas emissions.

Train project saga chugging along as parliament resumes

Train project saga chugging along as parliament resumes

Train project saga chugging along as parliament resumes

Train project saga chugging along as parliament resumes

Child protection laws will be debated when parliament resumes in Queensland, where the opposition will continue attacks over a project blowout.

MP fighting child abuse charges 'confessed to wife'

MP fighting child abuse charges 'confessed to wife'

MP fighting child abuse charges 'confessed to wife'

MP fighting child abuse charges 'confessed to wife'

West Australian MP James Hayward sent an email to his wife admitting child abuse before he was charged, his trial has been told.

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Regional NSW projects to resume after misconduct claims

Regional NSW projects to resume after misconduct claims

A major urban renewal project is set to go ahead in Newcastle after a ministerial scandal initially cast a cloud of uncertainty over its future.

Voice advocates warn against racial stereotype 'humour'

Voice advocates warn against racial stereotype 'humour'

Campaigners have been urged to avoid stereotypes and denigrating language ahead of the voice referendum after a corporate comedian's routine raised hackles.

Arsenal of hi-tech Tomahawk missiles to keep the peace

Arsenal of hi-tech Tomahawk missiles to keep the peace

Australia will arm the Defence Force with hi-tech missiles in a $1.7 billion deal to deter conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.

Treasurer issues challenge over offshore gas tax change

Treasurer issues challenge over offshore gas tax change

The treasurer has challenged the opposition and the Greens to pass new laws taxing offshore gas companies and bringing forward revenue to boost the budget.

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Australia, Philippines to conduct first military drills

Australia, Philippines to conduct first military drills

Australia, Philippines to conduct first military drills

Australia, Philippines to conduct first military drills

About 2400 Australian and Philippine military personnel will conduct training drills in what will be the first bilateral exercise between the two nations.

Call for nation-leading sexual offences court in ACT

Call for nation-leading sexual offences court in ACT

Call for nation-leading sexual offences court in ACT

Call for nation-leading sexual offences court in ACT

The ACT is reviewing how the criminal justice system manages sexual offences, as advocates call for a nation-leading specialist court.

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Net-zero emission targets may ramp up the price of plane tickets as airlines face accusations of wasting capacity, putting an artificial cap on demand.

Premier warns he could unplug electric car subsidies

Premier warns he could unplug electric car subsidies

Premier warns he could unplug electric car subsidies

Premier warns he could unplug electric car subsidies

A $3000 rebate on new electric vehicle purchases in NSW is under review after treasury estimates found they could be pushing up prices.

Hard decisions to be made as Australian population ages

Hard decisions to be made as Australian population ages

Hard decisions to be made as Australian population ages

Hard decisions to be made as Australian population ages

The federal government's upcoming Intergenerational Report will show Australians will live longer, healthier lives even as demand for care services soars.

'Dramatically lagging': NSW struggles on housing goal

'Dramatically lagging': NSW struggles on housing goal

'Dramatically lagging': NSW struggles on housing goal

'Dramatically lagging': NSW struggles on housing goal

NSW will need to significantly ramp up building if it is to meet its obligations under a national plan to construct 1.2 million homes over the next five years.

Front-loading teacher pay rises always the plan: Minns

Front-loading teacher pay rises always the plan: Minns

Front-loading teacher pay rises always the plan: Minns

Front-loading teacher pay rises always the plan: Minns

A plan to take NSW teachers' salaries past those in other states and then tie them to inflation was known before a union cried betrayal, the premier says.

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Door ajar for pre-2035 closure of coal power station

Energy giant AGL and the Victorian government have inked a deal to leave the door open for a coal-fired power station to close earlier than 2035.

Chalmers plays down fuss over union push for RBA board

A seat on the Reserve Bank board for a representative of a major industrial union hasn't been ruled out by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Ongoing court matter for corrupt former NSW politician

Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire did not enter a plea when he faced court charged with giving false evidence to a public inquiry linked to his business interests.

Betting ban register a sure thing for problem gamblers

A new register will give Australians most at risk of gambling harm the support they need to self-exclude from wagering as calls grow to expand the service.

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Labor members greenlight agenda for 'bright future'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his commitment to the AUKUS security pact, after some internal resistance was voted down at Labor's conference.

Future of Australian economy under spotlight

The latest Intergenerational Report to be released this week will shed light on some of the long-term challenges and opportunities for the Australian economy.

No prejudgement on final status of Jerusalem: Wong

Australia's return to recognising "occupied Palestinian territories" does not indicate a prejudged decision on the final status of Jerusalem, Penny Wong says.

West African bloc holds talks in Niger with junta

ECOWAS has declared its readiness for military intervention after a coup in Niger while negotiators visit the country's capital Niamey.

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney delivered impassioned pleas to Labor faithful to get out and support the voice.

Major boost for women's sport as broadcast changes loom

The Albanese government will roll out $200 million in funding for women's sport and overhaul broadcast rules in the wake of the Matildas' world cup tilt.

Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event

Victoria will pay $380 million in compensation to Commonwealth Games bodies after cancelling the 2026 event over concerns of billion-dollar cost blow-outs.

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