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.
politics (general)
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.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
energy
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental pollution
politics (general)
road transport
transport
‘Battery passport’ call to solve electric car recycling
An influx of old electric vehicle batteries will pose a significant challenge but also an opportunity to recover critical minerals, an inquiry has been told.
Games village no longer earmarked for social housing
At least 2000 dwellings to be built for a major Brisbane 2032 Olympic athletes' village will not be offered as temporary social housing prior to the Games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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endangered species
environmental issue
environmental politics
land
nature
politics (general)
reviews
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.
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.
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 racing to continue despite damning vet report
NSW's greyhound racing industry is again in turmoil as more allegations of poor animal welfare practices are brought to light by a former chief vet.
Greens seek to cap cost of essential grocery items
The cost of 30 essential goods would be capped and linked to wage growth under a policy put forward by the Queensland Greens.
Airport rail link deadlock broken yet long wait remains
A proposed airport rail link will not be ready any sooner than 2033 despite the operator relenting in its push for an underground station.
Melbourne Airport concession gets rail link on track
Melbourne Airport will support an above-ground train station following a lengthy stalemate with the state government, saying Victorians have waited too long.
France voter turnout high, with far right seeking power
Voters in France are casting their ballots in parliamentary run-off elections that could hand victory to the far-right National Rally.
Russia strikes leave thousands in Ukraine without power
A Russian attack on a power facility in Ukraine has left 100,000 people without power in the north-western region of Sumy.
Rising far right bids for power in French election
Voters in France have started casting ballots in parliamentary runoff elections that could hand victory to the far-right National Rally.
Aussies back stronger protections for whistleblowers
Australians want stronger protections for whistleblowers, according to a new survey conducted after an ex-military lawyer was jailed for leaking defence papers.
Adeang: China support can ‘transform’ Nauru
Australia's offshore detention centre has not blunted Nauru's reputation, president David Adeang says.
‘Technicality’ bites controversial croc control laws
A bill that would have allowed crocodiles to be removed from popular waterways and encourage financial gain from hunting and egg harvesting has been shut down.
President Adeang backs Nauru’s switch to China
Australia's offshore detention centre has not blunted Nauru's reputation, president David Adeang says.
Ceasefire shows signs of revival as Israel pounds Gaza
An Israeli air strike has reportedly killed a senior Hezbollah field commander in Lebanon as residents of the Gaza Strip report more Israeli strikes.
Uk Conservatives admit Labour headed for record win
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Tories are focusing on saving the furniture in the looming UK election as they concede Labour is headed for a historic landslide.