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Big business seeks new dawn for environmental laws

Big business seeks new dawn for environmental laws

As Anthony Albanese ties the clean energy transition to economic growth in a major speech, the business lobby is urging a streamlined project approvals process.

Twin of surfer killed by shark shares emotional tribute

Twin of surfer killed by shark shares emotional tribute

Twin of surfer killed by shark shares emotional tribute

Twin of surfer killed by shark shares emotional tribute

The twin brother of a man mauled by a shark says the pair "share the same soul" and losing him was the hardest moment of his life.

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Activists are demanding to have their say on a state's controversial proposed laws to criminalise the glorification of illegal activity on social media.

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Flight protection scheme set for take-off without compo

Flight protection scheme set for take-off without compo

Airlines will soon be required to offer enforced minimum standards to passengers of flights which are cancelled or delayed under a national scheme.

'There's no love': state child safety inquiry begins

'There's no love': state child safety inquiry begins

Two children remain unaccounted for after hundreds at one stage went missing from a state child safety department ahead of a state's child safety inquiry.

Former Greens leader reveals new role after politics

Former Greens leader reveals new role after politics

Adam Bandt will play no further role in the party he led for five years, as he takes on a role with one of Australia's biggest environment groups.

Veterans on frontline for algal bloom response

Veterans on frontline for algal bloom response

Defence force veterans are set to patrol Adelaide beaches, helping clean up thousands of marine creatures wiped out by a harmful algal bloom.

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'Village' support for families key to raising children

'Village' support for families key to raising children

'Village' support for families key to raising children

'Village' support for families key to raising children

Vulnerable families and those under financial pressure have less access to community supports that can alleviate the stress of parenting, a report has found.

Tourism, carbon credits and koalas to replace logging

Tourism, carbon credits and koalas to replace logging

Tourism, carbon credits and koalas to replace logging

Tourism, carbon credits and koalas to replace logging

Hundreds of timber jobs will be chopped by the establishment of a national park hoped to protect wildlife, boost tourism and generate carbon credits.

'Devastated': university bosses defend major job cuts

'Devastated': university bosses defend major job cuts

'Devastated': university bosses defend major job cuts

'Devastated': university bosses defend major job cuts

University officials insist hundreds of staff must be sacked to make the institution financially sustainable, despite the overhaul causing angst among workers

Cyber watchdog puts 'nudifying' websites on notice

Cyber watchdog puts 'nudifying' websites on notice

Cyber watchdog puts 'nudifying' websites on notice

Cyber watchdog puts 'nudifying' websites on notice

The eSafety Commissioner is taking enforcement action against an overseas company accused of helping to make sexual images of Australian children.

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

The existential threat of climate change and ever-intensifying regional rivalries will loom large over Pacific leader talks in Honiara.

Japan's PM resigns after bruising election losses

Japan's PM resigns after bruising election losses

Japan's PM resigns after bruising election losses

Japan's PM resigns after bruising election losses

Japanese leader Shigeru Ishiba, who has faced a split within his ruling party, has pitched the world's fourth-largest economy into fresh political uncertainty.

Trump threatens to deport defiant Chicago protesters

Trump threatens to deport defiant Chicago protesters

Trump threatens to deport defiant Chicago protesters

Trump threatens to deport defiant Chicago protesters

Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from Apocalypse Now.

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Aged care staff to 'rise' to challenge of early places

The rollout of 20,000 home care places has been brought forward, but the minister in charge says he's confident sector workers can deal with it.

Growth figures, business data to dominate forecasts

Unexpected economic growth will be closely watched for any hints of a cut to interest rates, ahead of key business and consumer confidence numbers

Latest phone chat points towards Albanese-Trump meeting

A phone call between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump makes a face-to-face meeting of the two leaders more likely, experts say.

Idris Elba hoses down talk of running for London mayor

Actor Idris Elba admits lacking the "courage" to enter politics after the Luther star was flagged as a potential candidate for London mayor.

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Winds of change: reforms coming for renewable energy

Offshore wind technology could give Australia’s renewable energy a significant boost but projects are facing headwinds, both locally and abroad.

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

Australia is working with the Solomon Islands to limit China's security presence after declaring Beijing has no role to play in policing the Pacific.

UK PM picks new deputy, foreign minister in reshuffle

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejigged his cabinet after Angela Rayner quit for breaching the ministerial code by failing to pay the correct tax amount.

Thailand's Anutin elected PM after rout of ruling rival

Political veteran Anutin Charnvirakul has easily won a vote against Thailand's once-dominant ruling party to become the turmoil-hit nation's new prime minister.

Cash splash on Australian made 'world leading' drone

Australia is poised to spend hundreds of millions on a "world leading" drone it is developing, confident it can match any military.

PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set

Anthony Albanese has held his fourth phone call with President Donald Trump, but there has been no update on the result of a critical US defence review.

Senator's remarks on Indian migrants 'electoral poison'

A firebrand senator's controversial comments about Indian migration are hurtful and will make it harder for the Liberals to win votes, an expert says.

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