Vic premier isn’t feeling the pinch after McGowan exit
Despite serving more than eight years as Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews says he is not suffering the same exhaustion cited by his resigning WA counterpart.
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Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant
A hub for Australian-made materials for the world's electric car batteries is in doubt after the federal government pulled the plug on a $120 million grant.
Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp
News Corp and former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann have settled a defamation case over the media firm's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.
Popular leader’s exit won’t stop Labor going for seats
The prime minister has reaffirmed Labor's commitment to going after West Australian seats held by the Liberal Party at the next federal election.
Calls for reform to Qld justice system ‘in crisis’
Queensland's decade-long incarceration rate rise has prompted calls for a more evidence-based approaches in a justice reform report.
Treasury says corporate profits not driving inflation
Unions and others have pointed the finger at corporate profits as a major driver of inflation, but Treasury is not convinced that argument stacks up.
After McGowan exit, Palaszczuk insists she has energy
A day after WA Premier Mark McGowan cited exhaustion for his departure, Queensland's Annastacia Palaszczuk says she still has the energy to keep going.
Concerns Queensland power prices to rise over Callide
The Callide C joint venture has revised the return to service dates for two units at the incident-prone coal-fired power station have been pushed out to 2024.
Rents to income levels shoot up to near decade highs
Rental demand is fast outrunning supply and low-income households are bearing the brunt of the rental affordability crisis, analysis shows.
‘Exhausted’ McGowan calls time in shock politics exit
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan is stepping down after shepherding the state through the COVID-19 pandemic and leading his Labor party to dominance.
WA Labor split as leaders emerge in race to for premier
Ministers Roger Cook and Amber-Jade Sanderson have each secured the backing of key unions in their bid to succeed Mark McGowan as Western Australia's premier.
PwC narrowly dodged criminal probe five years earlier
Investigations into the PwC scandal started as early as 2016 when the tax office noticed multinationals restructuring their affairs to work around new laws.
Nine PwC partners stood down after tax advice scandal
PwC acting chief executive Kristin Stubbins has apologised for the tax advice scandal embroiling the consulting giant and stood down nine partners.
PM and health advocates call for calm on voice debate
As debate over the Indigenous voice continues in federal parliament, Anthony Albanese says scare campaigns need to be called out.
Premier tours new hospital in pre-budget health blitz
Queensland's premier and new health minister have toured a recently completed satellite hospital as part of pre-budget focus on health care.
Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins
The Victorian Nationals have voted to oppose the national referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament, falling into line with the federal party.
‘Formidable woman’ to fill Jim Molan’s Senate vacancy
The NSW Senate seat held by the late Jim Molan will be taken up by former NSW Liberal Party president Maria Kovacic, who was preselected at a party meeting.
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AGL has ‘time tunnel’ to Australia’s energy transition
The energy transformation is playing out on a small island in South Australia's industrial heartland, where one of the biggest emitters is shaping the future.
Greens ‘no different’ on racism: Lidia Thorpe
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has accused the Greens of racism, and is considering abstaining from a crucial vote for the Indigenous voice to parliament.
Senators to grill RBA boss ahead of June cash rate call
The top line items for Australian economy observers this week include the central bank governor's appearance at a committee hearing and monthly inflation data.
Biden says debt deal ‘very close’ ahead of new deadline
US President Joe Biden is expressing optimism about reaching a deal on the country's debt ceiling, while the default deadline has been extended by four days.
Greens seek to release list of names in PwC tax leak
A Greens attempt to publicly release a list of names of people the party says were involved in the PwC tax leak has been temporarily stymied pending advice.
Tenants win in revamp but no-grounds evictions remain
West Australian renters will be given greater freedom to keep pets and modify their homes but the state government has stopped short of changing eviction laws.
Dutton shoots down overseas plan for defence vehicles
Australian companies should be used more to help build defence projects, the federal opposition leader says.
Calls for more gas in energy grid amid power bill rise
As thousands face a surge in their power bills, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for more gas supply to ease price hikes.
Referendum working group returns to base camp at Uluru
Six years on from the First Nations National Constitutional Convention at Uluru, members of the referendum working group are gathering at base camp again.
Identity protection to go for sexual offences in Qld
Identity protections for those charged with serious sexual offences in Queensland will be scrapped by the government through a bill tabled in parliament.
Economic momentum starting to ebb across all states
All states and territories are experiencing worsening economic performance led by a slowdown in consumption and home building activity.
Australia calls out China for cyber espionage
The home affairs minister says the federal government will not hesitate to out the parties behind cyber attacks, amid warnings China is beefing up its offence.
Illegal tobacco crackdown in tough Qld smoking reforms
A licensing scheme, the expansion of smoke-free areas and tougher restrictions are all part of legislative reforms passed by Queensland parliament.
DNA boss formally sacked after months on suspension
The scientist in charge of Queensland's embattled state-run forensic laboratory has been sacked after months on suspension.