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Australia’s Renewable Plan Doesn’t Address How to Source of Billions in Extra Funding: Energy Director
University of Melbourne professor Michael Brear said the current net zero plan was a work in progress and lacked details about how to achieve the transition.
Coalition Calls for Special Inquiry into Sydney Airport Slot System
The push comes as the government looks to revamp the airport management system amid the collapse of regional airline Rex.
White Supremacist Protesters Climb Off-Limits Indigenous Site
NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has called the protesters ‘vile’ and police are now investigating.
RBA Unmoved by Latest Inflation Figures, Holds Cash Rate Steady
RBA says current forecasts do not predict inflation returning sustainably to the target midpoint of 2.5 percent until 2026.
ASIO Says Politically Motivated Violence Now a Key Concern
ASIO highlighted increase in uncivil discourse and violent protests, spurred initially by COVID-19 restrictions and then by the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Australia Scraps $7 Billion Defence Satellite Program Citing Newer Threats
Australia will continue to rely on US and commercial satellite networks.
Rooftop Solar Making Energy Prices More Expensive: Energy Expert
Energy expert Sarah Lawley said the oversupply of energy during solar hours resulted in curtailment with commercial implications for investors.
$40,000 Cash Bonuses to Retain Military Personnel
Australian defence personnel will be offered two bonuses depending on their number of years in service.
Home Affairs Airbrushed Australian Flag From the Background of Staff Portraits
Home Affairs Secretary Stephanie Foster had not discussed this decision with the minister.
‘Death Tax’: Inheritance Fees for Victorians Soar 650 Percent
The opposition has described this move as ‘death taxes by stealth’ while noting concerns with elder abuse.
World-First Trial Seeks to Assess Driving Skills of Medicinal Cannabis Users
Victoria’s $4.9 million trial, led by Swinburne University, will assess if medicinal cannabis users pose a driving risk.
Labor Pushes Permanent Fee-Free TAFE, Higher Student Debt Repayment Threshold
Opposition raises concerns about the program’s cost and outcomes.
Australian Federal Police Raid PwC Office Amid Tax Scandal
Detectives from the Australian Federal Police have raided the offices of consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers as part of an investigation into former staff.
New Zealand Hit by Another Earthquake
A magnitude 4.9 shake—another in a recent swarm—has rattled New Zealanders, particularly Wellingtonians who feel they’re overdue for ’the big one.’
Independent MPs Say They Will Relinquish Qantas Perks Amid Upgrade Scandal
Ministers claim special treatment of politicians by Qantas and Virgin has undermined public trust in government.
LNP to Scrap Aboriginal ‘Truth-Telling’ Inquiry, Sparking Criticism
The newly-elected LNP government looks set to wind up the Queensland Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry and repeal the Path to Treaty legislation.
Opposition Proposes Legislation to Tackle Grocery Oligopoly
Littleproud’s Bill aims to boost consumer protections and divestiture powers, while Taylor proposes amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act.
True Cost of Queensland’s Axed Hydro Project Revealed to Be Over $36 Billion
The new LNP government moved to axe the project upon winning office last weekend.
Home Mailboxes on the Chopping Block As New Zealand’s Postal Service Cuts Costs
Not only could there be a major reduction in the number of places where mail could be sent, it may no longer be delivered to homes under a new proposal.
