Push to strip nuclear power ban after subs
Nationals senator Matt Canavan is pushing to overturn a ban on nuclear energy in Australia saying the industry needed time to grow before an energy crisis hits.
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Anti-corruption bill hits parliament
Federal government laws to set up a national anti-corruption commission have been introduced to parliament, sparking new debate over its scope and powers.
Controversial cashless welfare card dumped
People in some remote communities will be able to transition off the cashless welfare card from next week after the government's repeal bill passed parliament.
Optus should pay for passports: PM
Anthony Albanese has demanded Optus pay for compromised passports following the massive hack which stole the details of almost 10 million Australians.
NT cops lawyer up after inquest evidence
Northern Territory police officers are hiring lawyers after a senior officer's damning evidence at an inquest into an Indigenous teenager's shooting death.
Caddick husband’s evidence halted for day
The husband of fraudster Melissa Caddick was too distressed to continue giving evidence at her inquest, the NSW Coroners Court has been told.
Budget recovering but no surplus in sight
The federal government recorded a better-than-expected $32 billion budget deficit, but the treasurer warns the budget is unlikely to return to surplus soon.
Politicians relay their support for sport
Politicians and elite athletes have joined forces to promote sports philanthropy at an inaugural event outside Parliament House.
Star’s pledge to do whatever is necessary
Star Entertainment Group is asking authorities to allow its Sydney casino to continue operating after outlining a far reaching plan to reform its operations.
Another oversized rate hike on the cards
The case for yet another large 50 basis point interest rate hike has grown a little stronger as inflation proves to be increasingly hard to shake.
Optus to pay for licence replacements
The states are moving to give people who have had their driver's licence numbers stolen in a massive data breach at Optus the chance to change their numbers.
Cycling star pleads guilty to assault
A Sydney court has fined cycling star Mathieu van der Poel $1500 after he assaulted two girls in the hours before the men's world championship road race.
Sonata plays a sweet new tune
Aussie families who once parked a Commodore or Falcon in the garage could instead consider Hyundai's latest Sonata.
Miners, energy slammed as ASX drops 1.6pct
The Australian share market has endured another major sell-off, with the energy and mining sectors suffering steep losses.
Labor integrity bill heads to parliament
Labor's anti-corruption body bill will be put before the federal parliament on Wednesday following revelations it will cost $262 million over four years.
Cops used RFDS to deceive remote community
A senior Northern Territory policeman has told an inquest he used an RFDS plane to deceive an Indigenous community after an officer shot a teenager dead.
Caddick’s husband ‘misdescribed events’
Melissa Caddick's husband has denied lying about her disappearance when queried about inconsistencies between a $150,000 TV interview and other statements.
Albanese reflects on Abe legacy of peace
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited Tokyo for the state funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July.
The passion and politics of rural medicine
After nearly five decades working in rural medicine, Professor Dennis Pashen has been described as an "icon" for his advocacy for better healthcare in the bush.
Robodebt inquiry pledges accountability
A royal commission into the controversial robodebt scheme has heard opening statements from the two people in charge of running the inquiry.
Motorists warned to fill up ahead of tax
Petrol prices are expected to jump about 25 cents a litre during the next few weeks after the fuel excise tax is reinstated in full.
Qld hits out over NSW stance on land tax
The NSW government will block moves by Queensland to access data it needs to impose land taxes on property investors who live south of the border.
Miners, energy hit as ASX drops 1.6pct
The Australian share market has endured another major sell-off, with the energy and mining sectors suffering steep losses.
AFP launch investigation into Optus breach
An Australian Federal Police investigation has been launched to find those responsible for the Optus data breach and stop identity fraud of customers.
Labor to ‘refresh’ referendum laws
Labor is continuing to review how to best put the referendum question to enshrine an Indigenous voice to Parliament to the Australian public.
NT cop’s murder trial evidence questioned
An NT police officer's evidence after he shot an Indigenous teen dead may have been contaminated at a barbecue with colleagues, an inquest has been told.
Caddick investigator: ‘I was doing my job’
The corporate watchdog's lead investigator into Melissa Caddick's fraud has denied the suggestion she is responsible for her death.
Young boy swept away in floods found dead
NSW Police divers have found the body of a five-year-old boy in a car that was swept away by floodwaters in the state's central west.
Put up budget policy or sit down: Labor
Jane Hume has called on the government to focus on cost of living measures leading to Labor accusing the opposition of not offering anything constructive.
Marles looks at early nuclear sub delivery
Defence Minister Richard Marles is due to be handed an interim report on Australia's decision to acquire nuclear propelled submarines in November.
Wong meets with Chinese counterpart at UN
Penny Wong has urged her Chinese counterpart to de-escalate tensions over Taiwan amid more direct rhetoric from the US president.