War, pandemic behind phosphorous loss
Phosphorous, one of the world's essential resources in producing food, is under threat due to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine disrupting global supplies.
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Plan to secure nuclear submarines faster
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Defence was planning before the election to fast-track the purchase of two US nuclear submarines to fill a capability gap.
New ag minister outlines top priorities
Senator Murray Watt has given his first major address as federal agriculture minister outlining labour shortage, biosecurity and high input costs as priorities.
Fintechs Swyftx, Superhero in $1.5b merger
Brisbane-based crypto exchange Swyftx and Sydney-based low-cost share brokerage Superhero have agreed to merge into a single "superapp".
Chris Dawson is not a killer, court told
Chris Dawson was incapable of killing his wife Lynette, his sister-in-law has said in testimony during his ongoing murder trial in Sydney.
The rising cos of living: Why lettuces are so expensive
Lettuce prices are skyrocketing. Twitter users are posting photos of iceberg lettuces for A$10 and $11.99, well above the more usual $2.80.
Stoush over carbon credit ‘fraud’ heats up
A whistleblower is doubling down on criticism of carbon credits as a "fraud" on the environment and taxpayers, despite a review rejecting his accusations.
High Court rules terrorism laws invalid
The High Court has found laws allowing terrorism-convicted dual nationals to be stripped of their Australian citizenship are unconstitutional.
Corruption watchdog to probe grants
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the national integrity commission should have scope to probe pork barrelling.
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Aust failing on coal mine methane: report
Methane emissions from Australian coal mines could be double official estimates, a new report says, threatening efforts to limit global warming to 1.5C.
COVID-19 hit mental health and hip pockets
Prolonged lockdowns during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic led many Australians to seek mental health support for the first time.
Wong, Blinken hold Indo-Pacific talks
A two-day official visit to Indonesia by Anthony Albanese has aroused the interest of the US, with Penny Wong speaking to her counterpart Antony Blinken.
Edict for gas storage amid energy crisis
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has instructed the Australian Energy Market Operator to procure and store gas to help avoid future energy crises.
Tamil family touches down in Queensland
A family of Tamil asylum seekers have arrived in Queensland on their way to new hometown Biloela, arriving from Perth after release from immigration detention.
Chalmers does not see risk of recession
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is not worried about the Australian economy going into recession, but he acknowledges inflation poses a major challenge.
Chris Dawson hitman tale changes in court
The murder trial of Chris Dawson has heard a third version of events where the teacher allegedly sought a hitman to get rid of his wife in the early 1980s.
RBA hike due to ‘significant’ inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia board has raised the cash rate to 0.85 per cent from 0.35 per cent in the face of higher-than-expected inflation.
Get your tax right after COVID-19: ATO
The Australian Taxation Office anticipates COVID-19 will continue to impact the income and deductions taxpayers will be reporting in their returns this year.
Road toll relief coming in NSW budget
The NSW government has announced cash relief for Sydney toll road users in the upcoming budget, but the opposition says it's a band-aid solution.
Renewables ambition solution to bill shock
Parts of Australia have avoided soaring power prices thanks to high levels of renewable energy as experts call for a faster national grid overhaul.
Rate spike ‘difficult news’ for households
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the 50 basis point increase in the cash rate by the Reserve Bank of Australia will be difficult news for households.
Albanese wraps up two-day Indonesia visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a visit to the Indonesian port city of Makassar, ending a two-day trip to the Asian nation for leader talks.
Older people warned of drowning risks
A Royal Life Saving study has highlighted drowning risks for older people in Australia, with one-fifth of deaths attributable to an unexpected fall into water.
COVID lockdowns arrest Australian crime
Harsh lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions helped curb certain crimes across Australia, as new data shows physical assaults steadily declined in some states.
Brewery says cheers to carbon-neutral beer
Australia's first carbon-neutral certified, alcohol-free beer adds a new element to ales that a brewer hopes customers will savour.
ASX falls 0.45 pct ahead of RBA meeting
The local bourse has mostly fallen ahead of a key decision on interest rates, but oil producers and coalminers gained with some hitting 52-week highs.
NSW wage boost ‘insult to injury’: unions
Nurses, teachers and other public servants will get a three per cent pay rise in the NSW budget, but workers are still planning further industrial action.
Tas premier backs conversion practices ban
Tasmanian Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he will table legislation in parliament to end conversion practices in the state.
In Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, a star is born
Actor Austin Butler's career-defining performance is the best thing about Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, a film marked by extravagant styling and glitzy effects.
ATO says COVID tests could be a deduction
Taxpayers who took COVID-19 tests for work will be able to claim the cost on their tax return.
Guy Sebastian recalled to court over texts
Guy Sebastian has been recalled to the NSW trial of his former manager after a witness revealed the pair texted while the pop star was giving evidence.