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Gen Z losing hope of ever having financial security

More than half of Australia’s Gen Z cohort believe they will never achieve financial security in their lifetime. Results of the 2025 Australian Youth Barometer found
Read more 13 November 2025
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Climate storm shows no sign of easing

By Robyn Eckersley Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, hailed as humanity’s best shot at keeping climate change under control. Between then
Read more 12 November 2025
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US investors look into Australian clean energy sector

More than a dozen United States clean technology companies are in Australia this week scoping investment opportunities in the sector. Federal Climate Change and Energy
Read more 10 November 2025
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Global migration numbers drop for first time in three years

Permanent migration to the world’s developed countries fell by 4 percent in 2024, though total numbers remain well above pre-COVID levels. A new OECD report found last
Read more 5 November 2025
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Day-time window of free electricity under new offer

Australians will have access to free solar power, regardless of whether they have solar panels on their roof, under a new retail energy offer. Federal Climate Change and
Read more 4 November 2025
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Green light for GO clean energy scheme

A new emissions certification scheme, launched this week, aims to provide Australian businesses and exporters looking to capitalise on the demand for clean energy
Read more 3 November 2025
Nuclear submarine on the surface of the ocean. | Newsreel

New Agency focused on nuclear submarine safety

An experienced submariner is the inaugural Director-General of a new regulatory Agency pivotal to the rollout of Australian nuclear subs. Deputy Prime Minister Richard
Read more 3 November 2025
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Saturday is independence day for older Australians

Elderly Australians will enjoy a new era of self-determination from Saturday, according to a leading advocacy group. Older Persons Advocacy Network CEO Craig Gear said
Read more 31 October 2025
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Housing home truths reveal low confidence levels

Queenslanders are among the most pessimistic people in the country when asked about Australia’s ability to overcome the housing crisis. A new national housing
Read more 30 October 2025
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Risks loom as “infrastructure of the sky” reaches end-of-life

A $40 billion investment in Australian airports is at risk of being under-utilised as a “largely invisible” piece of infrastructure approaches the end of its
Read more 29 October 2025