Opinion | Fossil fuels drive up energy bills and climate risks | Port ...
Nov 21, 2024 · Australia's energy grid is still using coal and gas, even as renewables take over, and their prices directly affect the cost of electricity. Take a look at historical prices of coal and gas to see ...
Australia to continue the push on trade, climate action
Nov 17, 2024 · Australia will continue advocating for free trade amid a looming trade war between the US and China, as Anthony Albanese jets off to the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brazil.
Harbour cash splash turns into political fish fight
Nov 12, 2024 · The prime minister's multimillion-dollar pledge for a Tasmanian harbour has come under attack from all sides who claim it is cynical pork-barrelling that won't save an endangered fish and leaves ...
Warning Australians' data at risk in social media ban
Nov 22, 2024 · Facebook and Instagram parent Meta has warned it will have to collect personal data from all Australians as part of a proposed social media age limit that has drawn the ire of internet privacy ...
Momentum building to protect Great Australian Bight
Nov 10, 2024 · More voices have joined the chorus wanting to protect the Great Australian Bight, amid a push to add South Australia's coastal jewel to the World Heritage List.
'Guarded references': Door opening to rate cuts
Nov 19, 2024 · Consumer spending habits, productivity and the jobs market are all sources of uncertainty in the Reserve Bank of Australia's assessment of inflation and interest rates
'Fix this': torn-up contracts not in patients' interest
Nov 22, 2024 · NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey previously accused some funds of "robbing" the state's system to the tune of $140 million a year by contributing significantly less than the average daily cost of ...
Latest news, live updates from across Newcastle and the Hunter
3 days ago · The blog is free to access for all Newcastle Herald readers, but some article links may only be accessible exclusively to our subscribers. If you have any feedback about the blog please email news ...
New bridge a lifeline for community amid bushfire and flood risks
Nov 7, 2024 · Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams said nearly $4 million has also gone into replacing key structures like Cutty Creek Bridge, Joes Bridge, Logans Crossing Bridge, and the Old School Road ...
Thousands rally as nurses reject one-or-the-other deal
Nov 13, 2024 · Mr Park acknowledged his nurses were among the lowest-paid in the nation but said they received their highest increase in a decade in 2023 and the government was delivering on the union's "big ask ...