Senior robodebt public servant resigns from defence job
Public servant Kathryn Campbell has resigned from a high-paying role at the defence department following a royal commission into the illegal robodebt scheme.
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Ex-teacher texted teen for sex to make partner jealous
A former deputy principal says he drunk-texted an undercover police officer he thought was a 14-year-old girl in a plan to make his ex-partner jealous.
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental politics
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Petrol pumps to be popular into the 2030s, report finds
Service stations will remain busy into the 2030s in Australia, according to a new report, even though some countries will have stopped selling petrol cars.
Top bureaucrat lands job of helping the nation prosper
A top-level recruit has been handed the task of boosting Australia's flagging productivity growth, but the opposition has already questioned his links to Labor.
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politics (general)
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tourism
Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill
The Victorian government has not reached a compensation deal with the Commonwealth Games Federation after pulling out of hosting the 2026 Games.
Budget’s $20b sugar hit won’t be shared with households
Households dealing with cost-of-living pressures are unlikely to get any extra relief despite a budget surplus shaping up to be much larger than forecast.
Casual workers offered path to permanent job security
Thousands of casual employees will have the right to become permanent workers under legal changes to close an employment loophole.
Charges over Brittany Higgins death threats adjourned
Charges against a man accused of making death threats against Brittany Higgins and an openly gay NSW politician have been mentioned briefly in court.
Phones go dark in all South Australian high schools
All South Australian public high schools have now banned the use of mobile phones by students.
Abbott warns voice ‘no’ campaigners against complacency
Tony Abbott says waning poll support for an Indigenous voice is encouraging but claims "woke" donors to the 'yes' campaign will try to buy the final result.
Warning of lingering harm amid rural pediatric squeeze
The children's health charity Royal Far West is warning of worsening complex developmental conditions as families wait years to see specialists.
Huge stakes in court battle for Hancock mining spoils
Billions of dollars in iron ore riches is being fought over in a Perth courtroom where the descendants of pioneering miners will air their competing claims.
Apple Isle pips other states for economic strength
CommSec's latest State of the States report has Tasmania once again at the top of the economic rankings, but its competitors are closing in.
Pearson issues call to arms as support for voice falls
Supporters of a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice have been told to get out and have conversations with the public as polls track towards defeat.
Australia’s road deaths rise despite safety targets
More people lost their lives in road accidents over the past 12 months despite a push to halve fatalities on Australian roads, a report shows.
Australia’s most attractive rodent makes 100km journey
A Dusky Hopping Mouse made a 100km hop from its usual habitat to southern NSW, confirming a significant territorial expansion for the diminutive species.
Very hungry caterpillars chow down on problem plastic
A pasty-looking caterpillar with a healthy appetite for plastic is exciting researchers with its ability to break down problematic waste such as polyurethane.
Courts are vulnerable to foreign spies, inquiry told
Office of National Intelligence Director-General Andrew Shearer says court cases present an opportunity for information to fall into the hands of spies.
Harry Garside’s ex-girlfriend to fight DV charges
Harry Garside's ex-girlfriend is contesting charges of stalking and assaulting the Olympian after a similar charge was dropped against him in June.
Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost
Premier Daniel Andrews is refusing to speculate on much tearing up the 2026 Commonwealth Games contract will cost Victorian taxpayers in compensation payments.
NSW to pay for light rail construction nuisance
Two businesses have succeeded in claims the construction of the Sydney light rail created nuisance, with damages for other businesses to be determined.
Upskirting teacher on bail hours after being jailed
An upskirting teacher has spent a few hours in custody before being released on bail, appealing a magistrate's decision to jail him.
Inquiry to examine how prison guard could rape inmates
An inquiry will examine how Wayne Astill was able to rape and assault several women prisoners during the decade he worked at a jail in Sydney's west.
A forever home ruined by floods and insurance battles
A federal parliamentary inquiry will examine insurance companies' handling of claims after historic floods ravaged most states and territories in 2022.
Sydney going backwards on housing: NSW premier
Sydney is falling behind on building new homes compared with elsewhere in the country, despite being the most acutely affected by shortages and price hikes.
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energy
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Call for energy investors to make most of ‘golden age’
Energy investors have been urged to take advantage of Australia's golden age in climate policy, with "crazy, science-denying" naysayers waiting in the wings.
‘You are going to get tasered,’ cop allegedly told gran
Court documents reveal NSW Constable Kristian White allegedly warned a 95-year-old dementia patient before using a crass term and tasering her.
Petrol giant to help Aussie car owners go electric
A Brisbane start-up's technology will enable electric vehicle owners to charge their cars from the comfort of their own homes.
Federation was assured 2026 Games budget ‘was in hand’
A top Commonwealth Games Federation official says the Victorian government assured it as recently as last month the budget for the 2026 event was on track.
High-level talks amid tensions over security pact
Two of Australia's most senior ministers will meet with their US counterparts as the Albanese government faces calls to withdraw from a major security pact.
Footballer Shane Tuck ‘heard voices before his death’
Former footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck heard voices and had mental health concerns for years, an inquest into his death has been told.