Safeguard mechanism at risk of blowing out, models show
New models have shown the emissions budget as part of the safeguard mechanism is at risk of blowing out, with new projects under the microscope.
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NSW rivals flex their economic muscle in western Sydney
The premier and the man who wants his job both insist they are the best qualified to handle the NSW budget in a pitch to voters in Sydney's west.
US, allies in war of words with Russia at G20 meet
The US and Europe have clashed with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine as G20 foreign ministers begin their meet in India.
Blinken, Lavrov briefly meet amid G20 Ukraine tensions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have had a brief encounter at a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in India.
Indonesia poll body rejects election delay court ruling
Elections scheduled for February next year to elect an Indonesian president and parliament should be delayed, a district court has ruled in a surprise decision.
Former PM Turnbull to appear at robodebt commission
Malcolm Turnbull will give evidence to the robodebt royal commission during the final week of hearings into the scheme.
First home buyer lending hits six-year low
Australians are pulling out of the hunt for their first home, as a new survey shows many are struggling to make ends meet.
Fuming farmers query live sheep export ban compensation
An independent panel will review how and when live sheep exports should be phased out, as questions linger over compensation for farmers.
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Hills Shire Council report calls for ICAC inquiry
A parliamentary report into property developers' influence in the Hills Shire Council has recommended a formal investigation by the state's corruption watchdog.
Coalition vows not to go nuclear on Labor subs choice
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the coalition will support the Albanese government's decision on nuclear submarines despite preferring the US model.
Lisa Wilkinson responds to Lehrmann defamation action
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins says media organisations were "recklessly indifferent to the truth", court documents reveal.
Letter drop part and parcel of Australia Post shake-up
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the nation's last letter will be sent via Australia Post as she works to make sure the organisation survives.
‘Unimaginable’: First objects taken by Cook return home
Indigenous community members gathered at the site of British contact to mark the return of Kamay spears to traditional owners, 252 years after they were stolen.
Ex-minister defends response to robodebt legal advice
Former minister Stuart Robert says he had to continue defending robodebt publicly despite personally believing the way debts were averaged was incorrect.
New house approvals slide for fifth month in a row
Approvals for new homes remain subdued as stubbornly high inflation and rising interest rates weigh on demand for home-building.
Crossbenchers call for more detail on climate policy
Carbon credits are no free ride and billions are being spent electrifying mine sites, industry figures have told a hearing on the government's climate policy.
Higher taxes to hit multimillion-dollar super balances
Australians with more than $3 million in their superannuation accounts will receive less generous tax breaks under changes due to come into force in 2025.
Leaders rule out new taxes, privatisation in NSW
Both major parties in NSW have committed to no new taxes and no privatisation, before pausing the election campaign to mark a year since Lismore's floods.
PM to work with PNG following hostage release
The government has offered its thanks to Papua New Guinea for securing the release of an Australian professor held hostage by armed criminals.
‘Exhausted’ Lismore marks a year since traumatic floods
Community heroes, survivors and political leaders have gathered in Lismore to mark the first anniversary of the worst flood in Australian history.
Victoria won’t follow Qld on pill-testing site trial
Premier Daniel Andrews has ruled out Victoria embarking on a pill-testing trial after Queensland flagged plans to roll out a site within the next six months.
Ex-minister planned agency split despite service impact
Former coalition minister Stuart Robert planned to split a department into four agencies despite advice about the proposal's negative customer service impact.
Bias and conflict issues found in council recruitment
A local council showed a lack of proper recruitment policy and procedure when employing eight people, Tasmania's Integrity Commission says.
Robodebt made victim ‘feel like a cheat’, inquiry told
A man wrongfully accused of owing the government $11,000 has told a royal commission how the robodebt program made him feel like a criminal and a cheat.
Economic growth softens amid higher interest rates
Official national accounts figures show easing economic growth as nine interest rate hikes start to weigh on household budgets.
Home price slide loses momentum as new listings tighten
The downturn in housing prices appears to be easing but experts say it's too soon to say if it's bottoming out or has further to fall.
Battleground set for changes to superannuation tax
The treasurer says a change to super tax concessions above $3 million is a modest budget repair measure amid opposition attacks over the higher rate.
Plan to ‘future proof’ Sydney with Metro: Perrottet
The premier has defended coalition metro plans for Sydney's west as a poll predicts a majority Labor victory at the looming 'nail-biter' NSW election.
Inland Rail $14.5b project ‘way over budget’, schedule
One of Australia's biggest transport projects is over budget, behind schedule and has been treated like a "vanity project", the federal minister has warned.
Family of professor taken hostage ‘overjoyed’ at return
Professor Bryce Barker's family have expressed their gratitude and thanks to those who helped secure his release after he was taken hostage in Papua New Guinea.
‘Prohibition has failed’: Push to legalise weed in NSW
The Greens want to legalise and regulate cannabis in the next term of NSW parliament in a move they say could help end the war on drugs.