Albanese’s China visit ‘appropriate’, Dutton says
A visit by the prime minister to China, despite unresolved issues including the detention of Australians, will be supported by the opposition.
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No timeline for Dutton’s recognition referendum plan
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has failed to commit to a timeline for when a second referendum for constitutional recognition would be held.
Gunman dies after fatally shooting co-worker
A police manhunt sparked by a fatal shooting in a WA wheatbelt town has ended after the alleged gunman turned the weapon on himself.
eHarmony accused of toxic relationship with customers
Dating site eHarmony is facing court action after hundreds of singles complained to the consumer watchdog over subscription traps and misleading pricing.
Dodgy dealers could wind up in jail for odometer scams
The South Australian government wants to put jail on the table for dodgy car dealers who wind back the odometers on used vehicles.
‘Intolerable’ housing crisis is costing Sydney billions
Housing unaffordability in Sydney is second only to Hong Kong, says a think tank boss who warns it is costing the city billions of dollars in lost productivity.
Hunt for gunman at large after grain silo shooting
Members of the public have been warned to stay indoors as police search for a gunman after a person was shot at a grain silo east of Perth.
Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal, gas projects
Members and senators in Canberra are being lobbied to ensure coal and gas approvals are stopped while the Labor government reviews national environmental laws.
‘Fingers crossed’ European trade deal will come through
Australia and the EU could hold further talks on a free trade agreement in coming weeks, but the trade minister insists it must be in the national interest.
Swift action urged to help save endangered parrot
Some states are yet to sign on to a new recovery plan that has been designed to help save the critically endangered swift parrot.
Practical industry options to cut through hydrogen hype
Rivals are rolling out ambitious industrial policies and Australia must match these on its own terms, a business group will tell a hydrogen summit.
Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices: Lowe
A bigger role for government in managing economic cycles and acting on sluggish productivity features on Philip Lowe's wish list for a stronger Australia.
Strip search of women ‘context’ for Qatar refusal: King
Catherine King says the mistreatment of a group of Australian women was linked to her decision to block Qatar Airways' request for more flights.
Salmon farmers at odds with destock call to save skate
Tasmania's salmon industry is resisting advice to destock pens in a harbour in order to save an ancient fish on the brink of extinction.
PM confirms China trip in ‘frank and constructive’ talk
Anthony Albanese has confirmed accepting an invitation to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, following talks with the country's premier.
Plan to shield native species from threat posed by cats
The federal government has released a new plan that aims to stop feral and pet cats from driving more native species to extinction.
Threatened species list just got a whole lot longer
Dozens of plants and animals have been added to Australia's long list of threatened species, with 14 catapulting into the critically endangered category.
Albanese vows to bolster partnership with East Timor
Anthony Albanese has held his first meeting with East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.
Don’t let ‘no’ be the end of closing the gap: Langton
The Albanese government should consider steps to empower Indigenous communities should the voice referendum fail, says a leading academic.
Woman’s day in court shifts over alleged crash cover-up
A woman has been granted bail after showing up to court to support her partner, being arrested as she tried to leave, and then ending up in the dock herself.
Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks
Battery-powered garbage trucks and electric cars are among the vehicles being shown to local government leaders ahead of World EV Day.
Stormwater loaded with microplastics from car tyres
Tiny toxic particles from tyres are polluting the stormwater that flows into Australian waterways, but scientists say there are simple solutions available.
Tyrrell foster mum kicks child, accuses cops of ambush
The former foster mother of William Tyrrell has been caught on tape kicking another child while police face accusations of trying to ambush her.
Top coroner calls for drug testing after MDMA death
A coroner has repeated a plea for drug testing services after a 26-year-old IT worker died following a suspected overdose from a "Blue Punisher" MDMA pill.
Cop who allegedly tasered 95-year-old remains on bail
A NSW police officer charged with recklessly causing grievous bodily harm after allegedly tasering a 95-year-old has faced court in person.
Billions to bolster NSW budget with coal tax hike
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has unveiled the state's first increase in coal royalties in almost 15 years as he tries to limit a growing budget deficit.
Block stands on more Qatar Airways flights as row rages
The decision not to allow Qatar Airways to access more flights into Australia will not be reviewed, the treasurer says, as a political stoush continues.
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Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar
Queensland university research will investigate whether electric vehicle owners can be enticed to recharge their vehicles during peak renewable energy hours.
Australia’s economic destiny lies in Southeast Asia: PM
Anthony Albanese has unveiled $95 million in measures to boost trade links with Southeast Asia as the first part of a new economic strategy with the region.
Resources industry report card spruiks ‘climate action’
Mining is more than playing its part in the economy's decarbonisation, according to a progress report issued by the Minerals Council of Australia.
Government seeks refresh on Murray Darling plan
The government wants to push back its plan to remedy the Murray Darling Basin after the environment minister admitted it could not meet its impending deadline.