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Fairer energy plans … in 12 months’ time

Australian energy retailers have 12 months to ensure customer plans are fair, with new Government-mandated rules set to kick in on July 1 next year. Energy and Climate

Reef water quality focus of city-centred fund

An innovation fund has been established to improve the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef. The joint Federal-State $24 million Great Barrier Reef Urban Technology

Optus agrees to $100m penalty over sales practices

Optus is set to pay a $100 million fine for selling products to consumers who did not want, nor could afford, them. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

First Indigenous-led strategy will help protect Kakadu

The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park aims to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. Federal

New tax rule puts influencers in ATO spotlight

Gig economy workers may receive a surprise from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) this year, with new rules impacting secondary sources of income. CPA Australia Tax

Penrith rowing centre upgrade amidst Games venue row

Hot on the heels of Australian Prime Minster Anthony Albanese suggesting rowing at the Brisbane 2032 Games be moved away from Queensland, the New South Wales Government

Little global confidence in Trump and the United States

Australians are among citizens from a large number of countries who lack confidence in the leadership of President Donald Trump, as the global image of the United State

Economic upside to robust climate policies

Better aligning climate policies with economic and social priorities can lead to higher global GDP and reduce poverty, according to a new report. Commissioned by the

Prime Minister’s first major speech since election win

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered his first major speech since the Federal Election with an address to the National Press Club in Canberra. In it he set out the

BYO wine lands 64yo Italian woman with assault charge

A 64-year-old Italian-Australian woman has been charged with assault in the wake of her bringing her own wine onboard a flight to Sydney. Australian Federal Police (AFP)

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