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Freeing up public land for housing 'won't require sale'

Freeing up public land for housing 'won't require sale'

As the NSW government tries to find more land for housing, a minister says the public will "in most instances" retain ownership of the land.

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

A hub for Australian-made materials for the world's electric car batteries is in doubt after the federal government pulled the plug on a $120 million grant.

Vic premier isn't feeling the pinch after McGowan exit

Vic premier isn't feeling the pinch after McGowan exit

Vic premier isn't feeling the pinch after McGowan exit

Vic premier isn't feeling the pinch after McGowan exit

Despite serving more than eight years as Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews says he is not suffering the same exhaustion cited by his resigning WA counterpart.

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Big banks lending billions to coal, oil, gas companies

Big banks lending billions to coal, oil, gas companies

Australia’s big four banks have been accused of exploiting loopholes in their own climate lending policies to sink billions into fossil fuel expansion.

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

The debate over the Indigenous voice is becoming heated and campaigners on both sides are calling for civility to avoid divisive, racially charged arguments.

'Exhausted' McGowan calls time in shock politics exit

'Exhausted' McGowan calls time in shock politics exit

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan is stepping down after shepherding the state through the COVID-19 pandemic and leading his Labor party to dominance.

Business leaders team up for stories of reconciliation

Business leaders team up for stories of reconciliation

Business leaders are working together during National Reconciliation Week to help foster better understanding of Indigenous cultures.

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Aid groups welcome $29m to counter famine, starvation

Aid groups welcome $29m to counter famine, starvation

Aid groups welcome $29m to counter famine, starvation

Aid groups welcome $29m to counter famine, starvation

The federal government will commit an additional $29 million to respond to the growing crisis in Africa and the Middle East.

Nine PwC partners stood down after tax advice scandal

Nine PwC partners stood down after tax advice scandal

Nine PwC partners stood down after tax advice scandal

Nine PwC partners stood down after tax advice scandal

PwC acting chief executive Kristin Stubbins has apologised for the tax advice scandal embroiling the consulting giant and stood down nine partners.

Childcare waitlists delaying parents returning to work

Childcare waitlists delaying parents returning to work

Childcare waitlists delaying parents returning to work

Childcare waitlists delaying parents returning to work

A survey into child care by the consumer watchdog has found long waitlists for places are delaying parents returning to the workforce.

Rents to income levels shoot up to near decade highs

Rents to income levels shoot up to near decade highs

Rents to income levels shoot up to near decade highs

Rents to income levels shoot up to near decade highs

Rental demand is fast outrunning supply and low-income households are bearing the brunt of the rental affordability crisis, analysis shows.

Premier tours new hospital in pre-budget health blitz

Premier tours new hospital in pre-budget health blitz

Premier tours new hospital in pre-budget health blitz

Premier tours new hospital in pre-budget health blitz

Queensland's premier and new health minister have toured a recently completed satellite hospital as part of pre-budget focus on health care.

Insurers nudged to reward adaption to floods and fires

Insurers nudged to reward adaption to floods and fires

Insurers nudged to reward adaption to floods and fires

Insurers nudged to reward adaption to floods and fires

The assistant treasurer says the failure to incentivise climate-resilience measures with cheaper insurance premiums is "bad economics".

Debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote: Biden

Debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote: Biden

Debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote: Biden

Debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote: Biden

US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to pass the tentative debt ceiling deal he reached with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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Vapers urged to see health risks through the haze

Young vape users and their parents are being targeted in a new campaign to raise awareness about the harms of e-cigarettes.

Turkey's Erdogan secures five more years in power

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won another five years as president following Turkey's election.

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

A tech race between the US and China would have far-reaching impacts for the globe, with Australian research possibly in the firing line.

National care economy strategy revealed

People will be able to have their say on a draft strategy seeking to fix the nation's care economy, as pressure mounts on systems including for aged care.

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Biden, McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal

US Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise America's debt ceiling.

Greens 'no different' on racism: Lidia Thorpe

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has accused the Greens of racism, and is considering abstaining from a crucial vote for the Indigenous voice to parliament.

Senators to grill RBA boss ahead of June cash rate call

The top line items for Australian economy observers this week include the central bank governor's appearance at a committee hearing and monthly inflation data.

China trade relationship slowly yielding progress

Trade Minister Don Farrell met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao on the sidelines of the APEC Trade Ministers meeting in the US overnight.

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

The energy transformation is playing out on a small island in South Australia's industrial heartland, where one of the biggest emitters is shaping the future.

Australia-US compact to help keep up with the bad guys

The sharing of artificial intelligence and encryption technology will part of Australia's deeper relationship with the US under an industrial-scale pact.

Controversial powerline plan step closer with order

Victoria's environment minister has confirmed the energy market operator can progress the controversial Victoria-to-New South Wales Interconnector West project.

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