Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash
Rank-and-file Labor members have rebuked the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a long-running stand-off delaying a much-anticipated train line.
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Relief on energy bills for all in a federal budget that bets on lower inflation
A $300 energy rebate for all households from July 1 and a 10% increase in Commonwealth Rent Assistance are key measures in a budget targeting cost-of-living relief that put downward pressure on inflation.
Star skipper charged over A-League betting scandal
Three players at A-League club Macarthur are facing serious charges after suspicious betting triggered an investigation into alleged yellow-card manipulation.
IKEA to piece together electric truck charging network
The Swedish furniture giant will install chargers for electric vans and trucks at all of its local stores in a move designed to inspire low-emission deliveries.
Aust shares dip but set to record another winning week
The ASX200 was down half a per cent at lunchtime, but the bourse was still on track to finish the week up 1.2 per cent, its fourth straight week of gains.
Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race
Australian motorists are likely to get more low-emission vehicle options in coming years, groups say, after changes to transport laws won approval.
New copper mine for Qld’s ‘energy transformation’
A copper mine in Queensland's north has been granted a lease to begin operations, expanding the life of the site for another 10 years.
‘Massive incentive’ to replace diesel with hydrogen
Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset
After knocking back a BHP takeover bid, Anglo American is set to sell its Australian coal mines and use funds to reset the multinational's balance sheet.
Loosening jobs market eases pressure on Reserve Bank
The Australian jobless rate has moved higher to 4.1 per cent despite a stronger-than-expected 38,500 employment increase.
Dutton pledges to slash migration to fix housing crisis
Peter Dutton has laid out a plan to get Australia "back on track" in his budget response that would crack down on migration and international students.
Graincorp half-year profit falls 75pc to $50 million
Graincrop has had a "resilient" six months given falling grain prices and poor growing conditions in the northern half of eastern Australia.
China trade block drop on cards as premier visits
The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.
Aussie internet cop can’t police the global web: judge
Australian laws would be "ignored or disparaged" if enforced outside its borders, a judge has said while siding with Elon Musk's X against the local watchdog.
Antarctic mission and Great Barrier Reef secure funding
Australia's research in Antarctica has been boosted, with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek saying it will better protect our natural world.
Economists warn budget could ‘poke inflationary bear’
Loosened purse strings cast doubts over the inflation-fighting credentials of the Albanese government's third budget, which also points to a weakening economy.
Treasurer backs rebates for all in cost-of-living fight
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the use of $300 energy rebates for all households in the federal budget, despite calls to means test the measure.
Off-ramps built into Labor’s future industries agenda
Another era of prosperity is at the heart of the government's new industry plan, yet much hinges on its design to ensure taxpayer funds are used wisely.
Sparks fly over energy bill handouts for the wealthy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended a handout of energy rebates to all households despite calls to have it extended more to those struggling to make ends meet.
NSW ‘big budget winner’ despite $2b GST cut: treasurer
The reviews are rolling in on Tuesday night's federal budget, with two Australian states split on the support they've received from Canberra.
Premier points finger at supermarkets over probe ‘snub’
Coles and Woolworths have been grilled by Queensland Premier Steven Miles after he made a surprise appearance at a supermarket pricing inquiry.
Pilot cheered for safe landing after gear failure
A light plane has battled stormy weather, mechanical failure and a stream of pelicans in order to make a "textbook" emergency landing.
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Top brands in the slow lane with electric car policies
Some of the world's biggest vehicle manufacturers are slowing progress on electric cars, a report has found.
Coal mine’s licence not fit for purpose, court told
Residents who fear what a NSW coal mine might be doing to their health have gone to court, arguing its environmental licence is not fit for purpose.
Government defends faster inflation fall than RBA
Inflation will be back within the Reserve Bank's target range a year earlier than the bank has predicted, based on government budget figures.
Chalmers threads budget needle with difficult economy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is confident he can beat inflation in the near term while gearing up for growth in a low-carbon world in his government's third budget.
‘A punch in the guts’: live sheep export trade to end
Farmers have been left fuming after the Albanese government confirmed the export of live sheep by sea will be banned in Australia from May 2028.
Treasurer promises more relief alongside tax cuts
With long-awaited stage three tax cuts set to drive cost of living relief in the budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given an assurance more help is coming.
Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies
Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.
Air Vanuatu liquidation prompts Virgin flight boost
The national airline of Vanuatu has been placed into liquidation after cancelling all flights to and from Sydney and Brisbane.
Bonza buyer interest claim despite sky-high $110m debt
Bonza's first creditors' meeting has painted a dire financial picture, including debts of more than $110 million for the troubled budget carrier.