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Shipping, manufacturing, logistics, and the vulnerabilities running through global production.
Penny Wong and Wang Yi held their 12th bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers’ gathering, marking a direct diplomatic engagement on regional security and bilateral tensions.
Nearly one in ten Australians report very low life satisfaction, driven by housing pressures and cost of living, yet community cohesion remains a critical buffer against alienation.
The Australian Federal Police has expanded its investigation into a former Sydney childcare worker, while the federal government introduces digital passenger cards and raises visa fees, drawing accusations of exploiting international students.
Victoria Police confirm the notice follows a complaint lodged in April regarding AI-generated imagery of Premier Jacinta Allan, sparking condemnation from senior politicians.
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Andrew Forrest’s iron ore miner is the third major mining company targeted by JGA Saddler in a series of lawsuits alleging widespread sexual harassment and violence against female workers.
New modelling suggests the rapid adoption of residential batteries connected to the National Electricity Market will reduce the requirement for new transmission lines, even as national power usage is forecast to nearly double over the coming decade.
The Minerals Council of Australia and National Farmers’ Federation accuse the MP of betraying regional interests, while One Nation privately assures industry leaders the vote was an error.
Disagreement over defence spending commitments forces cancellation of scheduled naval base tour, though Canberra reaffirms commitment to submarine partnership
Advocacy groups warn women and families of disabled Australians face disproportionate impact from proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme changes
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis warns that structural barriers and a lack of tailored incentives are stifling uptake in the commercial and industrial sector, despite its high alignment with solar generation profiles.
The Commonwealth Bank has revised its 2026 national dwelling price forecast to flat, citing a sharper-than-expected market reaction to proposed tax reforms and ongoing monetary policy pressures.
New levies aim to address alleged failures to prohibit imports produced by coerced labour, though partners argue the move breaches existing trade agreements and domestic laws already address the issue.
The Trump administration has listed Australia among 54 economies facing new trade sanctions, citing alleged failures to prohibit goods produced with forced labour.
Meghan Quinn tells parliamentarians that Canberra always favoured in-service vessels over the originally agreed mix, citing cost and maintenance benefits amid Coalition scrutiny.
The Albanese government has declined to specify a numerical target, while One Nation MP James Paterson calls for increased scrutiny of his own party
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation has cautioned politicians about potential electronic surveillance in internet-connected cars, while the NSW and Tasmania SES have issued flood warnings following severe weather events.
New figures show BHP paid less than $9m under the safeguard mechanism while receiving hundreds of millions in fuel tax credits, intensifying pressure on the government to reform fossil fuel concessions.
The alliance has committed to mobilising significant capital for supply chains while establishing maritime monitoring and undersea cable networks by year-end.
Resources minister defends compliance while independent MP criticises diesel tax credits and weak safeguard mechanism
Utility-scale battery storage surges to 2GW, but new project investment falls 48% amid regulatory and inflationary pressures
The decision follows leaked documents revealing a pattern of shelved green projects, intensifying scrutiny of Australia’s safeguard mechanism and the pressure on exporters to meet Chinese steelmakers’ decarbonisation requirements.
Exclusive investigation into the 'BHP files' indicates the company war-gamed options to push major climate investments into the 2030s, citing technological unavailability despite shareholder pressure for urgent action.
A class action lawsuit filed in Illinois alleges GyG violated federal and state labour laws by closing its eight Chicago locations without the required 60 days’ notice, seeking compensation for more than 500 former employees.
Founder Steven Marks cites unsustainable capital requirements in a crowded market, prompting a strategic refocus on Australia and Asia.