Musk comments at UK anti-immigration rally ‘dangerous’
Remarks by Tesla and X owner Elon Musk at an anti-immigration rally have been condemned as dangerous and inflammatory by Britain's prime minister.
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Offshore wind fees slashed to counter global headwinds
Fees to research and build offshore wind farms in Australia will be cut for two years after global uncertainty and the collapse of several local projects.
Coalition’s climate catastrophe worsens over new target
Coalition members are trying to calm expectations of a major fight over climate policy as Labor prepares to unveil a 2035 emissions reduction target.
Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes
Six-figure fines, jail time and new powers for health authorities will be introduced as a state cracks down on illegal tobacco and vapes.
Trump says he will meet Albanese ‘very soon’
US President Donald Trump has suggested in remarks to a reporter that he will soon meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese face-to-face for the first time.
‘Looks too high’: net zero spotlight on Liberal leader
The federal Liberal leader has offered an olive branch to mounting internal pressure for her to walk away from Australia's climate targets.
PNG defence pact sign-off delayed in setback for PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there's "no downside" to the delayed sign-off on a major defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Report blow for AFL stadium but premier vows to kick on
A stadium attached to one state's dream for an AFL side has failed to score in a highly critical planning assessment, plunging the project into further doubt.
Green jet fuel creates runway for 2035 climate goals
Slashing the emissions profile of planes, ships and heavy trucks is the main game of a $1.1 billion injection into the low carbon fuel industry.
Prosecutors seek death penalty for accused Kirk killer
A 22-year-old man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk has been charged with murder as prosecutors revealed texts he allegedly sent after the shooting.
China says TikTok deal with the US is a ‘win-win’
China has called a framework deal reached to switch TikTok to US-controlled ownership in the United States a "win-win" in a state media editorial.
Trump arrives in Britain for second state visit
Donald Trump has landed in the UK for his second state visit after hailing the "great honour" of being hosted by the King at "the ultimate" Windsor Castle.
ABC spells it out: Trump-taunted reporter ‘doing job’
Donald Trump's dressing-down of an Australian journalist has been condemned at home and abroad as he hints at a long-awaited meeting with Anthony Albanese.
Labor grassroots want action after UN’s genocide edict
More than 100 Labor branches have declared their support for sanctions against Israel following a UN finding of genocide in Gaza.
Coal ‘crisis’: hundreds of jobs cut, mine mothballed
A mining giant has been labelled "un-Australian" by a state government for cutting hundreds of jobs and mothballing one of its oldest sites.
Approvals turbocharged in bid to tackle housing crisis
Longstanding, complicated planning processes will be swept aside in an effort to build more homes faster in a state that's fighting to keep young families.
Trump hails US, UK’s ‘unbreakable bond’ at talks
US President Donald Trump has arrived to hold talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his Chequers country estate.
Signs of cooling labour market in surprise job numbers
Australia's unemployment rate has held steady at 4.2 per cent despite thousands of jobs unexpectedly dropping out of the nation's economy.
US Fed cuts rates by quarter of a percentage point
The US central bank has lowered the key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point due to a weak labour market, the board of governors says.
Developer’s stark warning after critical stadium report
A day after a report recommended a divisive AFL stadium not go ahead, the project's developer has fired back with a warning over already rising costs.
‘Collateral damage’: hundreds more mining jobs axed
About 1000 workers will be out of a job after a second major miner revealed cuts, sparking fears communities will pay a heavy price in a royalties dispute.
Newest NSW senator ‘as Queenslander as Wally Lewis’
An adviser to Pauline Hanson who lives in Queensland will become a NSW senator after his residency sparks a rare debate.
State moves to give army town mayor his marching orders
Notice has been given to the suspended mayor of a regional city after the corruption watchdog revealed what a state minister describes as "serious allegations".
Suspect in Kirk killing ‘feared being shot by police’
The 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk was afraid of being shot by police and agreed to surrender as long as it was peaceful, a sheriff says.
Starmer, Trump hail renewal of ‘special relationship’
US President Donald Trump has spoken of "an unbreakable bond" between the United States and the United Kingdom after talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Anthony Albanese dodges power bill price drop guarantee
The prime minister has declined to guarantee cheaper power bills for households under Australia's climate target, as experts say prices would remain stable.
Coercive control laws defended despite few charges
Coercive control laws are on the right track, officials say, despite just nine charges being laid since the legislation took effect a year ago.
Trump floats axing licences for networks ‘against’ him
President Donald Trump suggests that TV networks critical of him should lose their licences, as he lauds Jimmy Kimmel's removal over remarks about Charlie Kirk.
Further job losses deal fresh blow to coal mine workers
A third mining company in as many days has announced job cuts, taking aim at a coal royalties scheme as it prepares to close an underground site.
Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target
Steps to boost renewables might have an impact on local environments, experts say, but a trade-off is needed in efforts to slash emissions.
‘Un-Australian’: scheme under fire as mine jobs slashed
A government royalty regime must be reassessed after three coal companies announced job cuts and mine closures in recent days, an analyst says.