Australia’s pact with California a sign of the climes
Australia will work with one of America's sunniest states to tackle climate change, protect biodiversity and fuel the renewable energy transition.
politics
Independent senator wants voice referendum called off
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has described the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament as a powerless body and wants the referendum to be abandoned.
Nazi salute banned, jail penalties in Australian first
Tasmania has become the first state to outlaw the Nazi salute, which can be penalised by imprisonment after legislation passed the state's upper house.
Pauline Hanson overturns $250k defamation loss
Pauline Hanson has had a court win after three judges found her claims ex-One Nation senator Brian Burston sexually abused staff were substantially true.
Biden to visit Maui, fire death toll reaches 110
US President Joe Biden will visit the Maui resort town of Lahaina where last week's fire killed at least 110 people and destroyed more than 2000 buildings.
Fed cash for states to build way out of housing crisis
National cabinet has agreed to lift the national housing target, with the federal government offering financial incentives for states and territories.
Labor faithful, factional foes gather for conference
Labor members will convene in Brisbane for three days to discuss the party's platform at its national conference, the first since Anthony Albanese took office.
More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear
Labor heavyweights have stared down calls for a super profits tax and an end to native logging as party members prepare to debate nuclear submarines.
March 2024 trial date proposed for Trump’s Georgia case
Prosecutors are seeking to have Donald Trump tried on election interference charges from March, which would be during the 2024 Republican nomination campaign.
All-in brawl in nation’s capital over housing solution
A solution to Australia's housing crisis is unlikely to be agreed upon as the federal government, Greens and coalition butt heads over competing proposals.
‘Yes’ camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants
Ahead of the voice referendum, Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has issued a call to arms for 'yes' supporters at Labor's national conference.
Poll shows voters continue to sour on Palaszczuk govt
A new poll suggests the Queensland government's support continues to fall as the LNP's David Crisafulli pips Annastacia Palaszczuk as preferred premier.
Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy
Improving biodiversity and expanding Australia's plantation estate are part of a proposed rewrite of the national forest policy committed to by the government.
Boost for spinal unit after concerns about patient care
Queensland's only spinal unit will receive a $20 million boost towards "immediate" improvements following claims of poor patient treatment at the facility.
PM to stamp authority over nuclear submarine dissent
The federal government is set to avoid an embarrassing showdown following a push from within against the acquisition of nuclear submarines.
Palestine, nuclear submarines cause rift within Labor
Labor Party faithful will air their concerns about the government's acquisition of nuclear submarines and the stalled recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Pressure on national cabinet to address renter’s woes
Housing will top the agenda for national cabinet when it meets on Wednesday and government leaders are facing pressure to address a growing rental crisis.
construction and property
economy, business and finance
environmental issue
global warming
insurance
politics
real estate
Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge
The biggest rise in premiums in 20 years has raised concerns households may forego insurance and be even harder hit when the next disaster strikes.
Rinehart backs plan for wealth to return to regions
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart says economic gains from regional communities should be returned to the area from which they were generated.
‘No’ campaign leader reveals workers sacked for racism
A leading 'no' campaigner is under pressure to reveal more details about volunteers who were sacked for racist comments, one of which was "very anti-Semitic".
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.
coal
economy, business and finance
electricity production and distribution
energy
energy and resource
environmental issue
natural gas
oil and gas - downstream activities
oil and gas - upstream activities
politics
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.