Forest wars flare after pledge to grow native logging
Native forestry in Tasmania will be expanded if the Liberal government is re-elected at the upcoming state election on March 23.
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Retail sales rebound but spending appetite is weak
The consumer sector is clearly in pain and prioritising discounted goods, making it a difficult time to be a discretionary retailer.
Australia not ‘complacent’ on expected weak growth
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is not immune nor complacent in the face of economic challenges though a soft landing is still anticipated.
Guessing game over turncoat pollie, no ‘treason’ charge
Speculation is rife about the identity of the former politician who sold out Australia to a foreign spy ring as government ministers defend the secrecy.
Former politician caught in spy ring ‘neutralised’
The nation's top intelligence tsar has unveiled a spy ring dedicated to targeting Australia which had recruited a former politician.
Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector
Australia could usher in the next boom by switching ammonia production plants from gas to renewable hydrogen to supply the mining sector with green explosives.
Health workers ‘welcome to reapply’ amid vaccine ruling
Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says health workers axed over refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can reapply for their jobs after a court ruling.
Spy ring that recruited former politician uncovered
A spy ring specifically targeted politicians, academics and students while others had tried to hurt dissidents in Australia, the nation's top spy has revealed.
First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house
A shared equity scheme allowing first homebuyers to buy a property with a two per cent deposit has passed the House of Representatives.
One-third of Tasmania to snub major parties, poll says
Opinion polling suggests more than one third of Tasmanians will not vote for a major party at the upcoming state election.
Biden wins Michigan primary but faces Gaza protest vote
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have easily won their parties' Michigan primaries but the Democratic president has been hit with a protest vote over the war in Gaza.
Defence holding fire on more aid for Ukraine
Ukraine's top diplomat in Australia has called on the nation to help end the "meat grinder" war besieging his country by donating more military equipment.
Aussies to keep more of what they earn as tax cuts pass
Low and middle income earners are guaranteed bigger tax cuts after changes championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cleared federal parliament.
Detention centre builds to help handle juvenile crime
Queensland is almost doubling the capacity of its youth detention system in a bid to keep the community safe amid an outcry over juvenile crime.
Six-month deadline set for review into mass blackout
The Victorian government has appointed three experts to lead a review into the response of power providers to storms that crippled the transmission network.
Hungarian parliament approves Sweden’s NATO accession
Hungary's parliament has ratified Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the way for the Nordic country to join the military alliance.
Call for action on gender equity as pay gaps exposed
Australian employers are under pressure to close their gender pay gaps and could face hurdles getting contracts with government if they don't change.
Berejiklian’s differential access was ‘just politics’
There is nothing wrong with preferring advice from people you like, lawyers for Gladys Berejiklian have said in a bid to quash corruption findings against her.
‘I leave having given all’: Morrison farewells politics
Scott Morrison used his final speech in parliament to sound the alarm on China, thank his family and even work in Taylor Swift.
Australian pilot kidnapped, released unharmed in PNG
An Australian helicopter pilot taken hostage with two locals in Papua New Guinea has been released, the nation's police commissioner has confirmed.
‘Very sore’ politician sidelined after car crash
A serious car crash has left Queensland MP Amy MacMahon "largely out of action" for some time as she recovers from her injuries.
Most young crooks continue to commit crime: report
The Queensland government has released youth reoffender data as they proceed with changes set to allow greater children's court access for media and victims.
Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms
Voters in a southeast Melbourne electorate have captured the attention of Australia's most important politicians as a tough but crucial by-election looms.
‘No doubt’: ICAC backs Berejiklian corruption findings
ICAC says it acted properly in finding ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption because of her secret relationship with Liberal MP Daryl Maguire.
Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo
Opponents of a homebuyer scheme that would split upfront costs with the government are being urged to back the plan to help more people buy their first house.
Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief
The coalition has flagged a tax policy that would let people keep more of what they earn if elected as it prepares to support Labor's revamped reforms.
Liberals vow to ‘rip up’ hydro charter if re-elected
The Liberals have promised to "rip up" a hydro ministerial charter, which they say focuses on exporting energy to the mainland, if elected for a fourth term.
Higher education revamp to ‘lift handbrake on economy’
A sweeping new blueprint could make higher education easier to attain as Australia grapples with demand for skills of the future.
Navalny’s body handed over to his mother: spokeswoman
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, a spokeswoman says.
Russian authorities ‘give Navalny’s mother ultimatum’
An ally of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny says that Russian authorities have given his mother a deadline to agree to forgo a public funeral.
Acting police commissioner says he’s not a caretaker
Steve Gollschewski is set to become Queensland Police's acting commissioner but wants the job fulltime, saying he won't be a caretaker in the interim role.