Silicon for solar panels and batteries will be part of a green precinct for high-tech manufacturing to kickstart new supply chains and end China's dominance.
A review of the response by insurers into the widespread and catastrophic flooding on the nation's east coast has found multiple weaknesses in the industry.
With removing trade blockages high on the agenda, Anthony Albanese says he won't avoid the difficult questions when he meets with China's president.
A report into the delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin says the federal government must take a renewed approach to water recovery, with little progress made.
Shocking footage of the Hamas attack on Israel has been shown for the first time in Australia, as the government urges respect for civilian life.
Prominent broadcaster Stan Grant has broken his silence over the voice referendum defeat, saying it was a cold-hearted 'no' from Australians.
Queensland Labor MP Aaron Harper has accused the LNP of hijacking a victims of crime rally after losing his cool and calling them a "rent-a-crowd".
The federal government has been accused of putting workplace diversity at risk through its labour loophole laws, but unions beg to differ.
There is growing optimism China could lift further tariffs on Australian products as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit the country.
Talks on a landmark free trade agreement between the European Union and Australia have collapsed following the latest round of negotiations.
Former Australian prime ministers from both sides of the political divide are calling for the community to unite behind Israelis and Palestinians.
Greens leader Adam Bandt has addressed his party's national conference, warning of a deal designed to try and keep major parties in power.
Consumers have been reining in their spending in response to high interest rates and new data may signal a continuation of this trend.
Construction delays will prevent Victoria's only dedicated sobering-up centre from being up and running when the state decriminalises public drunkenness.
Struggling to gain traction in the race to the US top job, former vice president Mike Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
The streets of Sydney and Melbourne have been flooded with protesters as Australian communities remain divided over the conflict in the Middle East.
Having returned from an official visit to the United States, Anthony Albanese is gearing up for top-level talks in China.
The starter's gun has fired for the 2024 Queensland election and Annastacia Palaszczuk is adamant her government's record can earn a fourth term.
Queenslanders will now be paid 10 cents for empty wine and pure spirit glass containers at the state's recycling stations, as the scheme expands.
The government has again warned Australians about the volatile security situation in Lebanon as Israel's war on Hamas threatens to spread across the region.
The UN and the Palestinian embassy have demanded the release of a stateless Palestinian man who has been in immigration detention for a decade in Australia.
Shooting of brumbies from helicopters will return in NSW as modelling suggests 6000 of the wild horses need to be removed yearly to meet population targets.
Households with solar panels are saving up to $1350 on their power bills while those with larger batteries are pocketing $2252, energy department figures show.
There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.
Australia should consider revenue raising options that are less vulnerable to an ageing population than income tax, the OECD says.
Bruce Lehrmann, a former federal coalition government ministerial staffer, can now be identified as a previously unnamed man facing rape charges in Queensland.
Anthony Albanese has wrapped up an official visit to the United States with a reflection on China's attempts to change the status quo.
Media in Gaza report Israeli troops have staged incursions as a Hamas official says a ceasefire is needed before hostages can be released.
Corporate heavyweight Michael Chaney says proposed changes to Australia's labour laws would add complexity and cost.
Annastacia Palaszczuk will need to defy polling to be re-elected Queensland leader as the long race for government in the Sunshine State gets under way.
Senior Victorian government minister Harriet Shing has claimed she only learned the 2026 Commonwealth Games could be axed a week after lawyers were hired.
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