NSW aims to become biomedical research hub
The government wants Sydney to be the biomedical research hub of the world, and says the city is well placed to pull it off, if the right investments are made.
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Meltdown worsens with 1.8pct drop for ASX
The ASX has dropped to a 19-month low after its sixth straight losing session and worst weekly performance since March 2020.
COVID-19 health funding measures extended
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's first national cabinet meeting has agreed to extend health and hospital funding for the pandemic until the end of the year.
Energy supply sufficient for weekend: AEMO
Supply issues facing Australia's electricity market have improved, with the market operator saying demand will be able to be met this weekend.
Raising Warragamba Dam ‘would save homes’
The NSW government has been urged to raise the Warragamba Dam wall at a community meeting held for those impacted by recent flooding in Sydney.
Aussie bargains on Amazon’s Prime Day
Amazon Australia says it will feature a record number of Australian small businesses during its Prime Day shopping event on July 12-13.
Labour market tightens as 60,600 find work
The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.9 per cent in April as 60,600 people joined the workforce, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.
BHP plans to shut Mt Arthur mine in 2030
BHP says it will stop operations at its Mt Arthur coalmine in NSW's Hunter Valley after plans to sell the operation failed.
Predicted 15,000 COVID deaths ‘too high’
An infectious diseases expert says more can be done to curb the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths across Australia.
Albanese talks down new hospitals deal
Ahead of the first national cabinet meeting to be chaired by Anthony Albanese, the prime minister has talked down a generous new hospitals funding deal.
Australia updates UN climate submission
Australia has "turned the climate corner", according to the federal government, after the prime minister updated the country's climate submission to the UN.
Fewer COVID-19 deaths under female leaders
Countries with female leaders recorded 40 per cent fewer COVID-19 deaths compared to those run by men, new research from the University of Queensland says.
Energy supply conditions easing in NSW
NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean is cautiously optimistic the state's power supplies will be fine after lashing out at power generators.
Extra Vic pre-school year in $9b overhaul
Victorian parents will be able to enrol their children in an extra year of pre-school for free, in a generational overhaul of early education.
‘Gamechanger’ reform to NSW preschools
Every child in NSW will get free play-based learning in the year before they start school, in a major shake-up of the education system from 2030.
US central bank hikes by 75 basis points
The US Federal Reserve has approved its largest interest rate increase in more than a quarter of a century to stem a surge in inflation.
Witness says Dawson asked how to kill wife
A former rugby league player and convicted arsonist has claimed he was approached by Chris Dawson in 1975 about getting rid of his wife.
Supply tight, but blackouts likely avoided
Anthony Albanese's government is monitoring the energy situation closely to determine what changes need to be made to improve how the market operates.
Final vote set to ban jumps racing in SA
The South Australian parliament is set to vote on the latest bid by the Greens to ban jumps racing.
Minimum wage rise the right decision: PM
Despite business concern over a rise in the minimum wage in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the move was the correct one.
No such thing as safe seats: Labor chief
Labor's national secretary Paul Erickson says the party won the federal election because it talked about the future and offered a viable alternative.
WA parliament to probe MP’s court claims
A West Australian parliamentary committee will examine claims independent MP James Hayward misrepresented his duties while facing court on child abuse charges.
Judge rules out new Dawson witnesses
Witnesses who recently come forward during Chris Dawson's trial have had their evidence rejected by the court.
Court approves $8.9b Crown takeover
The federal court has approved Blackstone's $8.9 billion takeover of Crown Resorts, with James Packer to receive more than $3b from the deal.
More men sought mental help during COVID
Research has shed light on GPs' crucial role in providing mental health support, as COVID-19 restrictions coincided with many men seeking help.
Rising rates send confidence reeling
Consumer confidence has tumbled to multi-year lows in the face of sharply rising interest rates, but low paid workers may gain a lift from a large pay rise.
AEMO takes control of electricity system
The Australian Energy Market Operator has effectively taken control of the national electricity market amid pressure on the system.
Low-paid workers set for 5.2 pct pay rise
The Fair Work Commission has recommended a 5.2 per cent pay rise for Australia's low-paid workers, equating to an extra $40 a week.
Locals need ‘rent’ for renewables projects
Large energy projects bring rapid changes that can impact local residents, says a new report which calls for grant programs and the like to be formalised.
Mask rule dropped for airport terminals
Masks will no longer need to be worn at Australian airport terminals but flight passengers must still cover up as they board the plane.
Wetter winter than usual forecast for many
After much of Australia endured a soggy autumn, forecasters say an unusual amount of rainfall will most likely dampen heads over winter.