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The Federal Government says the climate wars are “in retreat” with the likely passage of its new climate bill.
NAB boss backs target
One of the biggest names in Australian finance says an emissions target will drive a green lending boom.
Gold giant backs Voice
A South African mining firm has thrown its support behind the push for constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians.
Judge laments fine size
A judge has warned there are not enough powers to deter illegal behaviour by CFMEU members.
Retail recognition probed
Australia’s privacy watchdog is investigating the use of facial recognition technology by retail giants Bunnings and Kmart.
ACCC looks at gas trigger
Regulators want the federal government to consider intervening in the gas market.
AEMO predicts big issues
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says wholesale power costs hit unprecedented levels in the three months to June 30.
Energy body details need
The Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA) says Australia’s oil and gas industries need thousands of additional workers by 2027.
NASA laments rocket drop
A Chinese rocket has fallen back to Earth, but NASA says it would have been nice to know where it would end up.
Vital voice plan outlined
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has put forth a proposal to change the constitution to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
ANAO slams regional spend
The audit office says the Morrison Government gave Nationals seats an extra $104 million in funding, often against departmental advice.
Diverse STEM scheme opens
The Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has opened applications for its new women in STEM program.
Labour drought surveyed
A recent survey suggests labour shortages have hurt sales at 44 per cent of firms.
Locals hired for quantum hub
Google has hired Australian researchers to build apps for its quantum computer.
Suspended exec pay revealed
A former Queensland education bureaucrat was paid $630,000 while suspended during a corruption probe.
Grim gap figures released
New data shows Australia is still failing to hit most of its Closing the Gap targets.
Rises drive cost pressure
Headline inflation has jumped to 6.1 per cent, fuelled by record petrol prices and rising home-building costs.