Aust, US work on dollar value for nature
Australia and the United States have inked a new deal to develop new systems to measure the vast contribution nature makes to the global economy.
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Fire Rescue Victoria confirms cyber attack
Cyber criminals have attacked systems of Fire Rescue Victoria but the agency insists public safety has not been compromised.
Bird carcass found in Qld plane’s cockpit
A large bird carcass was found in the cockpit of a crop duster involved in a fatal plane crash at a property near Chinchilla, west of Brisbane.
Coles peels back frozen potato chip sales
Coles has imposed a purchase limit on frozen potato chips due to a national supply shortage.
The chips are down for pubs this summer
The cost of a humble pub meal could be on the way up due to a nationwide potato shortage caused by poor weather and supply chain issues.
Spinach recall reaches all but one state
Coles has joined Woolworths and Riviera Farms in a spinach product recall that has extended across all states and territories except WA.
Local grains feed the world from new plant
Aussie grains could feed the world in new products as consumers and food companies look for safe, affordable and low-emission alternatives to animal proteins.
Government takes aim at high payment fees
The federal government and the central bank want to foster competition in payment technologies to help drive down the cost of transactions.
Qld floats fines for poor e-scooter parks
More parking bays, a hotline to report blocked footpaths and the potential for fines is part of a Queensland strategy to tackle scattered e-scooter rentals.
Parliament to green light power savings
The federal government's energy relief measures are set to pass parliament following support from the Greens and crossbenchers.
Power relief measures pass parliament
An energy relief package for households and businesses that caps the price of gas has passed parliament.
Nine accused of ‘accosting’ cavoodle owner
Nine has been accused of stalking a Sydney barrister's husband as a defamation case over cavoodle custody reports continues.
Banking sector gains help push ASX higher
The local bourse was up 0.5 per cent at midday, boosted in part by the banking sector after a robust trading update from Bendigo and Adelaide.
Price relief before profits, says Bowen
Chris Bowen has responded to criticism from gas companies that the government's energy relief measures would only make the situation worse.
Algae mimics blood for meaty burger choice
An Aussie algae-based red pigment is taking on bloody alternatives to grow a more sustainable food supply, with emission reduction properties also on the menu.
Morrison sought foreign investment powers
Documents have been released showing former prime minister Scott Morrison sought to be sworn in as treasurer to hold foreign investment review powers.
Watchdog legal action on Star casino execs
Current and former Star Entertainment directors and executives are facing millions of dollars in fines for alleged failures of director duties.
NSW Labor call for power bills relief
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns is calling for parliament to reconvene to curb soaring power bills as social service groups urge more relief for consumers.
Businesses forced to show emissions action
The treasurer says Australia could miss out if it doesn't act fast to improve the conditions for environmentally-conscious investors.
No compo for fossil fuel firms: Greens
As the coalition flags it has an open mind on whether to support the government's energy price relief, the Greens have set out their negotiating position.
ASX on pace for worst week since Sept
The local share market was up 0.2 per cent at midday, but three days of losses mean it is on track to close the week down 1.5 per cent.
Florist accused of misleading customers
Australia's consumer watchdog is taking online florist Bloomex to court over allegations it misled customers with sales prices that were not genuine.
Petrol prices ease ahead of Christmas
Motorists would be wise to fill up while fuel is cheap because retailers could hike prices in the days before Christmas.
ASX gains, but finishes week down 1.2pct
The local share market has finished Friday 0.5 per cent higher, but three midweek days of losses made this its worst week since late October.
Price cap, bill relief target energy rise
Consumers can look forward to $1.5 billion in government financial support as national cabinet agrees to ease energy bill pressures from next year.
AFP, ATO target ‘dodgy’ tax software
Businesses allegedly using software to avoid paying tax have been targeted by the AFP in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania.
Mate, where’s my self-driving car?
More self-driving cars are hitting the road in America, letting drivers relax behind the wheel. But when will Australians be driven around by their own cars?
Greens to oppose price cap compo plans
The Greens will have the balance of power in the Senate as parliament is recalled to pass the federal government's energy bill relief measures.
Action plan to create solar cell security
Australia is again the lucky country with abundant silicon and an action plan for a sovereign solar cell supply chain to break China's stranglehold.
What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, about to be negotiated in Brisbane?
Australia is about to play host to negotiators from 14 countries involved in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) over six days in Brisbane from Saturday. They include the United States, Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, but not China.
Surging energy prices are really going to hurt. What can the government actually do?
Picture this. You’re in government for the first time in more than a decade. And within six months, you’re facing a diabolical problem: skyrocketing energy prices. To your constituents, it doesn’t matter that the root cause is a war in Europe. What they’ll see is pain – electricity and gas bills climbing and climbing.