Berejiklian stays defiant despite corrupt finding loss
A civil court has upheld findings ex-premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption through her clandestine relationship with a disgraced party colleague.
politics (general)
States urged to follow NSW lead in later Olympics trade
NSW licensed venues will be allowed extended trading hours if they screen Matildas games or other key events from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Protests loom as PM set to address Labor faithful
The prime minister will unveil Indigenous land protections when he addresses NSW Labor delegates, with pro-Palestine activists expected to disrupt the event.
PM avoids Palestine, CFMEU at major party conference
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the NSW Labor Conference but didn't touch two key issues causing tension among delegates.
NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state
A NSW minister has led a push for the state's Labor conference to demand the federal government reverse its opposition to recognising Palestinian statehood.
Premier Minns to address union faithful after CFMEU ban
After tensions flared a day earlier, NSW Premier Chris Minns will address his state's Labor Party Conference on Sunday after he banned one union from attending.
‘Marathon’ to rebuild state after Labor return: Minns
NSW Premier Chris Minns has thanked the Labor faithful who helped him take government, telling them the party has a lot of work to do.
Remote doctors, medical devices affected by 3G closure
Critical devices from insulin pumps and pacemakers to security cameras and EFTPOS machines could be affected by the 3G shutdown, an inquiry has been told.
environmental issue
environmental politics
manufacturing and engineering
politics (general)
research
research and development
science (general)
Ramp up research or risk falling behind, event told
Australia is falling behind other nations in research and development and needs to make bigger investments and engage Indigenous knowledge, an event has heard.
Fake dancing premier video sparks call for tougher laws
An AI-generated social media video of the Queensland premier dancing posted by his political rivals has led to calls for stronger political advertising laws.
Zelenskiy urges long-range weapons after Kyiv attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says its necessary to destroy Russian bombers at their air bases to protect Ukraine from air raids.
Voters leave Albanese, Dutton as resentment grows
Most Australians do not want Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton to be the nation's next prime minister, the latest Newspoll shows.
‘Rotten culture’: concerns takeover won’t fix union
Business groups are calling for an independent regulator to address allegations of criminal conduct plaguing the construction industry and the powerful CFMEU.
Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation
Plans are advancing to allow electric vehicle batteries to save Australian homes from blackouts and other power emergencies, but a few hurdles remain.
Construction sector report looms after CFMEU scandal
An independent Victorian government review into the CFMEU will report back in six weeks after investigating damning allegations about the embattled union.
Experts hit out at ‘gimmick’ LNP youth crime policy after shadow minister’s admission
Legal experts and youth advocates have criticised the Queensland Liberal National Party for playing politics with the youth crime issue, after an admission from the Shadow Police Minister that LNP crime policies are used as a tactic to garner political support at elections.
Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes
Doctors and nurses are using AI tools in patient settings daily, an inquiry has heard, even though the technology falls outside regulations.
NSW government reveals plans to fix broken nature laws
Two key recommendations of the Henry review have been pushed aside but the NSW government says it's plan to fix the nature crisis will still work.
Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November
The Ukraine says it could invite representatives from Russia to a second peace summit in November.
Greens’ essential goods cap ‘may lead to shortages’
A Queensland Greens plan to cap prices for essential groceries is set to save households cash at the checkout but an expert has warned it may lead to shortages.
Greyhound welfare claims dog embattled racing industry
The greyhound industry is in fresh turmoil with an investigation looming into claims deaths were hidden and dogs pushed to race at levels causing injuries.
Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP’s office
A 19-year-old who circulated an extremist manifesto before allegedly going to a state MP's office with knives and tactical equipment remains before the court.
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
international (foreign) trade
metal
metal and mineral
mining
politics (general)
A Trump win could cost Australian exports, report warns
Critical minerals from Australia needed to fuel electric vehicles and renewable energy technology could fall in popularity depending on the US election outcome.
Community batteries to help power thousands of homes
More than 400 shared batteries will join the national electricity grid after investments in 21 projects across all states and one territory.
RBA minutes to be dissected for interest rate clues
The minutes from the June interest rate meeting are expected to show a discussion of a hike as well as holding rates steady.
Chance of sharp uptick in jobless rate on RBA’s mind
The heat is starting to come out of the labour market but minutes from the RBA meeting show concerns that if unemployment starts rising, it will move fast.
New Zealand presses ahead with media content pay law
New Zealand's proposed changes to the digital bargaining law will align it more closely with Australia's, Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
‘No smoking gun’ to hike rates though prices risks lurk
The path to beat inflation without tanking the economy is getting narrower, the Reserve Bank of Australia confirmed in minutes from its last meeting.
Sunak joined by Boris Johnson make final plea to voters
Boris Johnson has made a late appearance in the UK election campaign to rally support for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Labor plans ‘once-in-a-generation’ fix for veterans
An overhaul of Australia's military rehabilitation and compensation framework will make it easier for veterans and their families, the veterans' minister says.
US to announce $2.3b arms package for Ukraine: Pentagon
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says the latest weapons package for Ukraine would include arms such as anti-tank weapons and air defence interceptors.