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Is your car sharing your image and voice with others?

Most car makers capture and share Australian driver data with third-party companies, sparking a call for updated privacy laws. Research by consumer advocacy group CHOICE

Geothermal powers Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial in Canberra is now powered by one of the largest geothermal powers systems in the world. Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris

Australia now the world’s greatest ocean protector

An expansion of a marine park near Antarctica means Australia now protects more ocean than any other country on Earth. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said

Free adult vaccines would deliver billion-dollar boost

Free vaccinations for adult Australians would provide an annual economic benefit of more than $1 billion. A report commissioned by global biopharma company GSK, found

Moves to ensure unit price is right in sight

Improved visibility of unit pricing and consistency across supermarkets are part of a Federal Government push to tackle “shrinkflation”. Prime Minister Anthony

Kiwi Major General new ADF Deputy Chief

Australia’s defence ties with New Zealand have been strengthened with the appointment of a Kiwi Major General as Australia’s newest Deputy Chief of Joint

Leaders of Evil Corp hit with sanctions

Australia has targeted Russian members of Evil Corp, one of the world’s longest running cybercrime groups. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said financial sanctions and

Call for First Nations focus to aid tourism recovery

A Federal Parliamentary committee has recommended establishing a national First Nations tourism body and prioritising “accessible and affordable” regional air

National focus on climate-related health issues

The impact of climate change on the health of Australians will be the focus of a new 19-organisation national partnership. Federal Health and Aged Care Assistant

$10 billion milestone for Indigenous businesses

Indigenous businesses have secured $10 billion worth of Federal Government contracts over almost 10 years. Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator

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