Queensland continues to lead in carbon farming reform
A report shows Queensland is leading support for carbon farming industry, while the federal government, WA and NSW made big improvements.
Economy, Business and Finance
New Outback gives Subaru lovers more reason to explore
An upgraded Subaru Outback has hit the Australian market - with a familiar sound from beneath the bonnet.
Slow build for timber trade take-off with China
The removal of Chinese timber import bans has been widely welcomed but the trade minister warns it will take time for the benefits to flow.
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politics
Gas the ‘main game’ as firms join political battle cry
The boss of Santos has backed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's calls for the gas industry to stand up for itself as a key player in the energy transition.
Rural Australians told to look beyond big four banks
Community banking could be an alternative for rural communities, where the big four banks are increasingly shutting their doors.
Truck driver bailed after crash that maimed schoolkids
A truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving over a bus crash in Melbourne's west that left several children with traumatic injuries.
Banks leaving rural Oz despite billion-dollar future
The inquiry into the closure of bank branches across regional Australia is set to hear from major banks, Queensland farmers and councils.
Aussie bank bans petrol cars, urges more to go electric
One Australian bank is making a $2 million pledge to replace its petrol cars with electric models by 2027 in a move experts say could change our roads.
Wages rising but not fast enough to worry the RBA
Wage growth over the March quarter is unlikely to trigger further interest rate hikes, with pay packets rising yet failing to keep pace with inflation.
Tight jobs market expected to drive strong wages growth
The latest wage price index is expected to reveal a further acceleration in pay packets, which could have an impact on interest rate hikes.
Price hike for Aussie farmland with Tasmania a standout
Agricultural land has risen for a ninth year, with Tasmania experiencing the strongest growth in the past 12 months while Queensland had the most land sold.
Goldminer Newcrest agrees to $29b Newmont takeover
Newcrest Mining has entered into a binding all-scrip takeover agreement with US-based Newmont Corp, concluding months of dealmaking between the gold producers.
PM backs China trade row breakthrough as talks stall
Talks between the trade ministers of Australia and China in Beijing are a significant step for both nations, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.
Industry maps ‘net-zero’ future for gas supply, exports
Nine industrial zones to "carpool" emissions and give gas a long-term role in the economy have been mapped by the industry with help from CSIRO scientists.
Energy savers centre stage in Chalmers budget roadshow
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says low-cost loans for clean energy upgrades are at the heart of his government's cost of living support for middle Australia.
Police crack down on Brisbane’s speeding e-scooters
Officers launched a safety blitz on the Story Bridge after fielding complaints about e-scooters and bike travelling at high speed.
Chalmers willing for talks with states on housing fund
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is open to negotiating with state and territory government on possible extensions of funding for housing.
No, the budget does not make further interest rate rises more likely
The great budget challenge for Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been to deliver help to Australians struggling with cost-of-living pressures without adding to inflation. So has the government achieved that aim?
Country set to ‘change course’: minister spruiks budget
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the country is set for a "change of course" as he defends the Albanese government's cost of living package.
Libs in minority government as MPs quit over stadium
The Tasmanian Liberal government has been thrown into minority as two MPs quit the party over plans to build an AFL stadium in Hobart.
Nats accuse Labor of choosing foreigners over farmers
David Littleproud says the government does not understand regional Australia as he calls for a levy on importers to pay for biosecurity measures.
Leading bank says budget won’t add to inflation
The federal government's latest budget is not expected to drive up inflation with the biggest bank saying the direction for rates is likely to be downward.
Government chose foreigners over farmers: Nationals
David Littleproud has accused the government of not understanding regional Australia as he calls for a levy on importers to pay for biosecurity measures.
Liberals on brink of minority government in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Liberal government will be thrown into a minority as two MPs plan to quit the party over issues including plans to build an AFL stadium.
Dutton urges migration rethink to ease cost pressures
In the wake of his budget reply speech, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is stepping up criticism of Labor over the pressures of higher migration levels.
Local shares close lower on back of US inflation rates
Better-than-expected US inflation figures has kept Australian shares basically flat, with growing concerns about the debt ceiling.
Anglo Coal put workers at risk but not guilty of death
Anglo Coal contravened health and safety regulations but is not responsible for the death of a worker at a central Queensland mine in 2019, a court has found.
Gumtree sexual predator jailed for ‘despicable’ abuse
A sexual deviant who drugged and raped his new housemate on the day she moved in and took intimate photos of other women has been jailed for almost a decade.
Local shares edge lower after US inflation rates
Better-than-expected US inflation figures are keeping Australian shares basically flat, despite big gains in the information technology and utilities sectors.
Allkem in $15.7bn lithium merger with US-based Livent
Brisbane-headquartered Allkem, the world's fifth-biggest lithium miner, has agreed to an all-stock merger with US-based Livent to create a global lithium giant.
Dutton urges betting ad ban in family-focused reply
Peter Dutton has used his budget reply speech to call for a crackdown on sports betting ads, while saying the government is fuelling cost of living pressures.