Queensland Speaker returns after mental health break
Curtis Pitt has returned to political duties as Queensland's parliamentary Speaker following mental health leave.
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‘Overwhelming’ support for law to boost electric cars
Motorists want action to bring more electric cars to Australia, a consultation shows, but a battle is brewing over how fast changes happen.
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environmental politics
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renewable energy
road transport
transport
Ending rebates early could put electric cars in reverse
If NSW puts the brakes on electric vehicle subsidies, it could slow down Australia's progress on cutting transport emissions, experts warn.
Defence suicide royal commission progress revealed
A new report shows the federal government's progress on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide's urgent recommendations.
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politics (general)
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Premier warns he could unplug electric car subsidies
A $3000 rebate on new electric vehicle purchases in NSW is under review after treasury estimates found they could be pushing up prices.
‘Patriot’ Pat Farmer arrives in Sydney to back voice
Former Liberal MP Pat Farmer has arrived in central Sydney as part of his almost 15,000km run around the country in support of the Indigenous voice referendum.
Arsenal of hi-tech Tomahawk missiles to keep the peace
Australia will arm the Defence Force with hi-tech missiles in a $1.7 billion deal to deter conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.
West Africa hopes for mediation ahead of Niger summit
A bloc of West African leaders is still hoping for diplomacy to end the Niger coup, ahead of a summit on a possible military response.
Cheaper medicine policy to start, veto threat remains
Cheaper medicines and 60-day dispensing will go ahead as planned but a second push to veto the policy will come up for a vote just days after it starts.
‘It is not true’: Labor MP denies assault allegation
Victorian MP Will Fowles has resigned from the parliamentary Labor party after the Premier's office referred him to police over an alleged "serious assault".
Niger closes airspace, coup leaders reject deadline
Calls for a peaceful resolution come as deadline arrives for Niger's military junta to reinstate the ousted president or face military intervention.
Labor MP plans to stay in parliament after allegation
Victorian MP Will Fowles has resigned from the parliamentary Labor party but plans to remain in parliament after an allegation of "serious assault".
Homeless services in demand for Australians on the edge
As the cost-of-living crisis pushes more and more Australians to the brink, homelessness has never been a more real threat to so many.
Families owed facts after defence chopper crash: Marles
Australia might continue to use the MRH-90 Taipan helicopters following the fatal crash off the Queensland coast.
Criticism, possible damages claim after Lehrmann report
Bruce Lehrmann says he plans to sue the ACT government, which is dealing with the fall-out from the leaking of a report into the handling of his rape case.
Aussie barley ready for China brewers with tariffs axed
Growers have welcomed the Chinese government's decision to lift tariffs on Australian barley imports, which were effectively shut out of the key export market.
Progress on treaty won’t come until after referendum
Negotiations for a treaty between Indigenous people and the federal government won't begin until after a successful referendum, the government has declared.
Electric vehicle sales double but face long road ahead
More Australians are jumping behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, a report shows, but progress remains slow compared to other nations.
Housing fund still in gridlock but Green light flickers
A five-week winter break has not taken the heat out of an argument between the federal government and the Greens about a proposed $10 billion housing fund.
Star workers raise the stakes in fight over casino tax
Workers from Sydney's embattled Star casino have taken their campaign against a NSW government plan to lift taxes in the sector to state parliament.
Women, young people wanted to fill 70,000 rail jobs gap
Australia will need thousands more people working on rail over the next five years, with people holding digital skills, women and young workers in high demand.
US heavy hitters land in Australia for high-level talks
Two of America's most senior ministers have arrived in Australia for a series of meetings on defence, climate change, clean energy and the economy.
Closer defence, easier travel on trans-Tasman agenda
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has been playing host to Anthony Albanese for two days in Wellington.
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Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill
The Victorian government has not reached a compensation deal with the Commonwealth Games Federation after pulling out of hosting the 2026 Games.
Australian government pledges $5.5m to PNG’s NRL bid
Papua New Guinea's bid to host the 18th NRL team has received a $5.5 million boost from the Australian government.
Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up
All options are on the table for an upcoming Victorian housing policy that premier Daniel Andrews says will be the biggest in the state's history.
Why electric cars are almost cheaper than petrol peers
The falling price of some electric cars is making more Australian motorists move but potential savings come from more than the price tag, experts say.
Comm Games claim ‘strong’ interest despite cancellation
The Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia have savaged Victoria's decision to cancel their hosting of the 2026 edition.
Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race
A rush to beat the end of electric vehicle subsidies is on in Victoria while hundreds of subsidies remain available in other states.
Consider the generations when opening and closing mines
As mines open, developers are urged to consider the knowledge of generations who have come before and who should be part of planning for eventual closure.
Girls want coding funds: the push to keep women in tech
Girls and their mothers are being encouraged to take a computer coding course these school holidays as a national review investigates funding STEM support.