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Gas takes top bill in politics of power

November 03, 2022 04:45 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

As power and gas bills rise, so does the pressure on federal and state politicians to take action to solve the energy and climate crisis.

Budget pressures piling up: Treasury boss

November 03, 2022 03:11 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The federal budget faces many challenges - such as climate change - that need to be handled skilfully or risk degrading quality of life, the Treasu...

Turnbull backs in gas price cap calls

November 03, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has lent his support for proposals for export controls on gas, as the Labor government weighs up action.

SA Murray flooding to last longer

November 03, 2022 02:17 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The latest forecast for flows down the Murray River in South Australia suggests the high water event will last longer than first expected.

Further gambling law reform still to come

November 03, 2022 02:06 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says she will work with her state and territory counterparts to determine the next steps of gambling law...

Australians to have say on new cancer plan

November 03, 2022 10:21 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The federal government is seeking public comment on a new cancer action plan it says will help improve cancer outcomes nationwide.

Weapons, vehicles given to Solomons police

November 02, 2022 05:16 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Australia has donated more than $1 million in weapons and vehicles to Solomon Islands police, in a move criticised by the Solomon Islands oppositio...

Housing lending plummets and worse to come

November 02, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

New home lending activity is drying up as rising interest rates shrink the amount banks are willing to lend.

Australia and Thailand ink strategic pact

November 02, 2022 02:44 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Australia and Thailand will cooperate on security, trade and emissions under a new strategic partnership signed by Foreign Minister Penny Wong in B...

Election stunt backfires on Victorian Libs

November 02, 2022 02:15 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Victoria's election campaign has begun in earnest with question marks over a political stunt and promises of cheaper regional train fares...

Budget policies top PM priorities over COP

November 02, 2022 12:08 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Anthony Albanese says he is prioritising passing his government's policies before Christmas instead of travelling to an international climate confe...

Calls for calm over US bomber postings

November 02, 2022 11:20 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Richard Marles has called for calm over the housing of US bombers in the Northern Territory as the defence department reviews its ability to defend...

Workplaces equipped to confront harassment

November 02, 2022 09:34 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

A new website will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment within workplaces and provide guidance on their responsibilities.

NSW govt, Labor pushed on pokies stance

November 01, 2022 04:33 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

NSW parliamentary crossbench members are pushing for the introduction of cashless gaming ahead of an election that could see major parties make a d...

Workplace changes unlikely to be split off

November 01, 2022 04:21 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Contentious parts of the Albanese government's proposed workplace reforms are unlikely to be split off to make the laws pass parliament sooner.

ABC staff mixed on Sydney west relocation

November 01, 2022 01:33 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The ABC wants to make relocation "as painless as possible" after revealing staff have mixed feelings on plans to move from Sydney's CBD to the city...

Childcare short thousands of workers

October 31, 2022 03:56 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The early childhood education sector will need to hire 16,000 new workers to meet surging demand from the Labor government's childcare subsidy pack...

Western Sydney boost as NSW election nears

October 31, 2022 03:53 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The NSW government has announced that $5 billion from the sale of a toll motorway will fund infrastructure in the state election battleground of we...

Four-day work week back on Vic poll agenda

October 31, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The Victorian Greens are pushing for a $60 million four-day working week trial for publicly-owned businesses ahead of next month's state election.<...

Treasurer taking gas price cap 'seriously'

October 31, 2022 01:08 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Jim Chalmers says he's taking calls to implement a cap on gas prices seriously as power costs continue to climb for households and small-business o...

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