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UK police refers itself to watchdog over Markle letter

UK police refers itself to watchdog over Markle letter

Britain's Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the police complaints watchdog over its handling of a letter with allegations against Thomas Markle.

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

A single complaint has stalled plans to recycle solar panels at a national level, with the federal government relying on a state government to lead the way.

Diesel shake-up could hit big miners, help small firms

Diesel shake-up could hit big miners, help small firms

Diesel shake-up could hit big miners, help small firms

Diesel shake-up could hit big miners, help small firms

Reforming a controversial diesel credit scheme and forcing large miners to invest in alternatives could reduce Australia's reliance on imported fuel.

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Telcos face stiffer penalties for misleading customers

Telcos face stiffer penalties for misleading customers

The federal government has given the communications watchdog a bigger bark in a bid to crack down on dodgy telcos.

Labor gas plan a short term 'sugar hit', industry warns

Labor gas plan a short term 'sugar hit', industry warns

Labor promises its national gas reservation scheme will lower gas prices for households, but the industry warns it will only be a "sugar hit".

Energy policy gaps leave households with higher bills

Energy policy gaps leave households with higher bills

The size of your energy bill could depend on where you live as Australian states and territories take different approaches to electrification and efficiency.

Anti-corruption body given 'follow the money' teeth

Anti-corruption body given 'follow the money' teeth

A corruption watchdog has been granted heightened investigatory powers under legislation passed on the final sitting day of a state parliament.

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Cold and flu ingredient to be removed over allergy link

Cold and flu ingredient to be removed over allergy link

Cold and flu ingredient to be removed over allergy link

Cold and flu ingredient to be removed over allergy link

A plant ingredient found in dozens of cold and flu supplements on the market will be taken off the shelves, Australia's medicine regulator has announced.

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Australia's defence force has mapped out contingencies to protect its technology as it concedes data centres could be targeted during times of direct conflict.

'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI

'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI

'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI

'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI

MPs have called for a tenfold increase of funding for Australia's AI Safety Institute amid warnings of existential threats posed by the technology.

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

Australia could miss its 2030 climate targets unless more renewable energy projects move from the planning phase into construction.

Short-term carbon credits used for long-term pollution

Short-term carbon credits used for long-term pollution

Short-term carbon credits used for long-term pollution

Short-term carbon credits used for long-term pollution

Australia's carbon credit scheme is working, according to a review, but some of the nation's biggest polluters have become its biggest customers.

Insurers warned against offering dodgy cash settlements

Insurers warned against offering dodgy cash settlements

Insurers warned against offering dodgy cash settlements

Insurers warned against offering dodgy cash settlements

The financial regulator has found insurers often offer cash payouts to repair damage based on a single quote, which can leave customers out of pocket.

Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills

Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills

Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills

Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills

Australian renters are paying $440 million to keep gas connected whether they use it or not, and one group is calling for change.

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Gas customers face higher bills sooner as exodus grows

Australians who remain connected to gas could face rising prices under reforms proposed to deal with changing energy use.

Financial watchdog sinks teeth into rapid tech changes

Protecting consumers amid emerging new financial systems and adapting to artificial intelligence are leading challenges for Australia's financial watchdog.

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

A state with a high prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a tranche of gaming reforms, although many say they haven't gone far enough.

Call to cut energy bill premium to ease cost of living

Australians are paying unfair premiums for energy transmission infrastructure while many struggle with cost of living pressures, consumer groups claim.

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Environment rules promise protection but raise concerns

Tougher rules to protect Australia's environment have been welcomed by developers, but conservation groups say they fall short of the changes needed.

Popular online game on notice over child safety

A popular online kids game has been ordered to roll out measures to better protect its users from harm in three months time or face significant penalties.

Competition watchdog raids Aussie tech giant's offices

An embattled Australian tech giant is again making headlines for all the wrong reasons after the competition watchdog executed a warrant at its offices.

Casinos to pay heavy fines for minor's gambling splurge

Two major casinos will pay a combined seven figures in fines after a teenage boy gained entry and lost tens of thousands on their gaming floors.

More Aussie firms could be captured by emissions scheme

Australian investors are pushing for big changes to Australia's major pollution policy and they could force more companies to reduce pollution.

Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row

Turmoil is continuing at a major airport with a third incident in three weeks, after a jet was cleared to take off while another planned to cross the runway.

Watchdog warns novice investors of hidden risks

Australians who want to invest their money aren't always properly informed about the perils that seemingly low-risk products entail, a watchdog has warned.

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