Broadband in the boondocks delivers big jobs boost
Households in regional and remote areas are benefiting most from faster broadband, which is also creating more jobs, according to a report.
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Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity
Electric cars are forecast to become cheaper to buy than petrol cars in some countries within one to three years but subsidies can speed up progress.
Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Kim Jong-un to attend a meeting in North Korea, state media reports.
Certainty for temporary health workers in NSW budget
Temporary frontline workers at risk of being let go from their positions will be made permanent under a NSW budget measure to improve hospital staffing levels.
Qld backs the Gabba as Olympic host site
A Senate inquiry wants a review into the decision to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics at the Gabba, with concerns about plans to revamp the stadium.
North Korea’s Kim in Russia amid US warnings on arms
Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia after leaving Pyongyang on his private train, ahead of an expected meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Racism and fear claims levelled at referendum campaigns
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns have accused each other of misleading the Australians as the deadline to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament draws near.
Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended
Queensland's transport minister has ordered an urgent review after a phone and seatbelt camera scheme left nearly 2000 drivers incorrectly fined or suspended.
Coalition won’t be departing from net zero: Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has slapped down a National Party push to abandon a commitment to net zero emissions.
Russia praises G20 declaration as summit draws to close
Russia has praised the G20 consensus declaration that avoids direct criticism of its war in Ukraine as "balanced" as Joe Biden skips the summit's final session.
Modi calls for virtual meet as India’s G20 summit wraps
Narendra Modi has called for a virtual meeting of G20 leaders in November as India closes the 2023 summit and hands the bloc presidency to Brazil.
Enrolment urged as starting gun fired on referendum
Australians have seven days to enrol or change their details to vote in the upcoming Indigenous voice to parliament referendum on October 14.
Referendum ‘no’ strategy is to ‘flat out lie’: minister
The 'no' campaign has been accused of telling lies to ensure the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum fails, with only weeks until polling day.
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Audit to identify Australia’s worst mobile black spots
Work mapping the country's worst areas for mobile coverage could begin next year after the government called for tenders in a $20 million project.
History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire
Former foreign minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from federal parliament, describing her time in politics as an extraordinary honour.
Baiting bust renews calls to outlaw greyhound racing
The suspension of a greyhound trainer after evidence of outlawed baiting practices has renewed calls for a ban on the racing sport.
PNG to bring criminal charges over $A1.2b UBS loan
Police expect to make arrests over a 2014 loan from UBS to Papua New Guinea, which was used to a buy a stake in an oil and gas company.
Early flight for Qantas boss as political row deepens
The exit of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce two months earlier than planned has not stopped a political pursuit of the government over aviation policy.
Federal ministers head to China for high level dialogue
A contingent of current and former federal government ministers is heading to China for the 7th Australia-China High Level Dialogue next week.
Coalition leads Labor on primary vote in latest poll
The latest Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote has slipped to 35 per cent with the coalition ahead on 37 per cent.
PM declares ‘no lobbying’ from Qantas on Qatar decision
Anthony Albanese says his sole conversation about a Qatar Airways proposal was not with Qantas and denies blocking it to protect the Australian airline.
Joyce to step down as Qantas CEO two months early
Qantas chief Alan Joyce will leave his job two months earlier than expected, after a recent furore over the national airline's profits and service.
Joyce to step down immediately as Qantas CEO
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce will leave his job immediately - two months earlier than expected - to allow the airline to "accelerate its renewal".
Early Joyce departure hands controls to new Qantas CEO
Qantas has a new chief executive after Alan Joyce stepped down two months earlier than expected to allow the airline to "accelerate its renewal".
Qantas boss exits early, as political stoush lifts off
The exit of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce two months earlier than planned has not stopped a political pursuit of the government over aviation policy.
Queensland Speaker returns after mental health break
Curtis Pitt has returned to political duties as Queensland's parliamentary Speaker following mental health leave.
‘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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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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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.