Industry leaders fear shortfall in nuclear subs workers
The plan to acquire nuclear-propelled submarines is set to create up to 20,000 jobs but the tertiary education sector will need to ramp up to meet demand.
politics
Industry touts renewable gas to rival electrification
Electrifying everything is an unnecessary hit on taxpayers because conventional LPG will be phased out and replaced by a clean version, the industry says.
NSW Liberals to seed $400 future accounts for children
The NSW Liberals have officially launched their campaign for re-election with a promise to help young people create savings funds of up to $49,000.
economy, business and finance
energy
energy and resource
environmental issue
metal and mineral
mining
politics
Time to rethink green hydrogen approach: go local
Going toe-to-toe with the United States on green hydrogen may be "ridiculous", but chemical plants at mines for local supply may be viable despite challenges.
Nuclear sub fleet won’t sink ties with China, says PM
Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is not at odds with maintaining a good relationship with China, Anthony Albanese says.
Australia-India trade bonanza could soon be sealed
Anthony Albanese has finished his meetings with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, with negotiations on a huge trade deal to be concluded early.
Mother’s pain on full display as robodebt hearings wrap
A royal commission's final public hearing has shone a spotlight on the lasting impact of the illegal robodebt scheme.
Charities watchdog probes Hillsong Church fraud claims
The charities watchdog is investigating Hillsong Church over allegations made under parliamentary privilege of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion.
‘Bollywood to Brisbane’: Australia signs new film deal
An agreement to encourage collaboration between the Australian and Indian film industries is being hailed by the government as a big moment between the nations.
Rural independents threaten NSW coalition power
Rural NSW is a key battleground in the state election, with the possibility much of the west could be represented by independents in a minority government.
NSW Greens put up a list of balance of power demands
Federal Greens leader Adam Bandt has helped launch the NSW Greens election campaign, listing seven demands that must be met if it holds the balance of power.
Qld opposition: domestic violence rates still too high
The Queensland government isn't doing enough to ensure women's safety, the LNP says, following data showing an increase in breaches of domestic violence orders.
Department was ‘double-crossed’ on legality of robodebt
A federal government department overseeing the robodebt scheme misled another about the legality of the scheme, the royal commission has heard.
Go ahead for Vic inquiry into divisive duck shooting
Victoria's upper house has passed a motion to set up a parliamentary inquiry into the hotly contested future of duck shooting in the state.
Budget cuts flagged to counter coalition ‘booby traps’
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher is optimistic comments from RBA boss Philip Lowe show interest rate hikes are close to ending but warns of more cost-cutting.
Liberals ‘must do better’ bringing in women: Perrottet
The NSW premier says the Liberal Party needs to do better bringing women into its ranks, after falling short of its own target of 40 per cent representation.
Calls for IBAC ‘dirt’ inquiry shut down by premier
Premier Daniel Andrews has denied his government directed an independent auditor to "find dirt" on Victoria's corruption watchdog, shutting down inquiry calls.
China COVID testing travel requirements to be scrapped
Travellers to Australia from China will no longer need to prove a negative COVID-19 test, following the scrapping of testing requirements.
Australia out of its depth with US subs, warns expert
Speculation is increasing about how Australia will procure nuclear-powered submarines as one defence expert warns of an over-reliance on the US.
‘We are close’: Major progress on Indigenous voice
Australians will soon know the wording of the question they will vote on to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution.
Popularity pitch by Albanese, Modi at India Test
Anthony Albanese and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have been showered with admiration by a mammoth crowd before the fourth Test between the two countries.
‘Bizarre’ debt notices flagged by Centrelink employees
Two former Centrelink employees have told a royal commission their concerns with the way robodebt was operating were repeatedly dismissed.
Albanese flags deals with India on defence and trade
Anthony Albanese is set to formally meet with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, when he'll make the case for greater trade and defence co-operation.
‘So sad, too bad’ response to robodebt impacts
The royal commission into robodebt has heard from a former Centrelink social worker whose concerns about the impacts of the scheme were repeatedly dismissed.
Budget ‘black hole’ barbs as NSW leaders face off
Budget black hole barbs were traded as the NSW premier and his Labor opponent took part in the first televised debate of the election campaign.
Ten, News seek to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation
Network Ten and News Corp will aim to prove rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins as part of their defence against Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action.
UK calls out China ‘challenge’ as subs deal looms
Britain will support Australia in the Indo-Pacific as the two nations - alongside the US - prepare to unveil the pathway to nuclear submarines.
Human rights commission unveils proposed federal act
Governments would have to consider 28 human rights in their decisions under a landmark proposal by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Greens lawyers told me to say I dated bikie: Thorpe
Senator Lidia Thorpe says she only shared one kiss with a former bikie despite previously admitting the pair had been in a relationship.
Ex-Qld mayor pleads guilty years after watchdog probe
A former Queensland mayor has pleaded guilty to offences that arose from an investigation by the state's corruption watchdog, five years after being charged.
Department misled independent watchdog on robodebt
Key documents flagging robodebt's potential illegality were withheld from the independent watchdog investigating the department running the scheme.