ALP national conference touted as a litmus test for PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is working to stamp his authority over Labor's platform as he faces internal pushes against key government policy.
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Tool exposes ‘risky’ assumptions behind climate pledges
Some companies are too reliant on "risky" carbon capture and storage assumptions when claiming they are meeting global climate targets, data shows.
Qantas seeks sky-high support for Indigenous voice
Qantas planes will take to the skies featuring the Yes23 campaign logo, in support of the Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland
A next-generation hydrogen electrolyser is being commercialised to give steelmaking and other heavy industries a future in Australia's regions.
PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.
North Korea’s Kim orders more missiles before US drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a drastic increase in production of weapons, with the US saying he intends to supply them to Russia.
Dumped Latham accuses Hanson of One Nation takeover
Relations between Senator Pauline Hanson and her NSW One Nation parliamentary leader have hit new lows after she took action citing poor election results.
Trump swoops into Iowa Fair to scramble rival campaign
Florida governor Ron DeSantis is making a high-risk bet he can halt Donald Trump's march to the Republican presidential nomination by winning the state of Iowa.
Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model
Nationals leader David Littleproud says he does not support a legislated version of an Indigenous voice, despite the Liberals backing the model.
Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough
Don Farrell says China lifting barley tariffs sets a good precedent for the possible lifting of other tariffs on Australian goods such as wine.
‘Lonely’ female Pacific MPs meet in New Zealand
New Zealand has hosted a cross-Pacific forum for women MPs to help overcome some of the biggest challenges they face; loneliness and a lack of support.
Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis
As little as one in 100 rentals are affordable for essential workers, and the cost of housing is looming as a key issue when national cabinet meets this week.
Cheng Lei’s human rights should be respected: PM
Australia is continuing to push for the release of journalist Cheng Lei from a Chinese prison, while balancing the countries' frayed diplomatic relationship.
Cowboy rising star wins over the Prime Minister
The prime minister has visited the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo in rural Queensland to meet the best and brightest cowboys and cowgirls.
NSW Liberal leader backs Indigenous voice
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman will vote 'yes' in the upcoming voice referendum but has called for changes to the proposal to help it succeed.
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Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports
Australia is urged to be bold in the race for high-purity lithium for electric cars and clean energy, as veterans and newcomers jostle for capital and ports.
Black box found in Taipan military helicopter crash
A key voice and flight data recorder has been recovered from the wreckage of a helicopter that went down during a military exercise and killed four crewmen.
Consultancy giants load up on $3.7b Defence contracts
Australia's biggest four consultancy firms raked in billions of dollars from Defence contracts, new analysis shows, sparking calls for greater transparency.
Bleaching halts coral recovery on Great Barrier Reef
Hard coral recovery has paused on most of the Great Barrier Reef thanks to a mass bleaching event in 2022, which should have been a cooler year for sea life.
Rent research adds pressure ahead of housing talks
Research shows tenants could have saved billions of dollars if a rent freeze had been implemented, as Australia's governments meet to tackle the housing crisis.
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Vanadium could be the next lithium for big battery tech
Australia holds a third of the world's vanadium, an element that's key to a kind of battery that may be the answer to the long-term storage of energy.
Procurement system a consultants’ ‘protection racket’
A parliamentary committee has savaged the procurement process for government contracts, saying it is an uncompetitive rort.
Queensland police first to trial safer US Tasers
Queensland police will be the first law enforcement jurisdiction outside the US to roll out powerful new Tasers.
Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts
Ex-MP Andrew Laming says he will appeal a court decision to fine him for Facebook posts published ahead of the 2019 federal election after AEC court action.
No red flags when alleged childcare abuser sought card
"Appropriate steps were taken" in the screening of a former childcare worker facing over 1600 abuse charges, Queensland's attorney-general has told a hearing.
Higgins calls out police conduct in rape investigation
Several officers who investigated Brittany Higgins' rape allegations are on leave and could seek compensation for the impact of the case on their mental health.
Competition heavyweight to head up price-gouging probe
Unions have set up an inquiry led by a former consumer watchdog chair to find out if price gouging is common and what can be done about it.
Libs defend call for bureaucrat to probe Fowles claim
Victoria's opposition leader has defended a request for a senior bureaucrat to investigate the serious assault allegation made against state MP Will Fowles.
Push to end native logging ahead of Labor policy parley
Conservation groups are seizing on the upcoming national Labor conference to push for the government to adopt a policy banning native logging and land clearing.
Don’t blame migration for housing mess, business says
The Business Council of Australia says it's disingenuous to brand a temporary rebalancing of Australia's migration inflows as a "big Australia" policy.
Niger junta names ministers as West Africa leaders meet
A meeting of West African leaders in Nigeria to discuss a plan of action on Niger could prove a pivotal moment in their stand-off with coup leaders.