Approvals turbocharged in bid to tackle housing crisis
It’s taken nearly 50 years, but a state is vowing to make new homes a reality via a more efficient planning system, with advocates urging authorities to seize momentum behind…
‘Looks too high’: net zero spotlight on Liberal leader
Sussan Ley has struck a conciliatory tone with climate rebels in her partyroom, suggesting a shift from the party’s long-held net zero position could be on the cards. Liberal infighting…
Labor grassroots want action after UN’s genocide edict
Rank-and-file Labor members are urging their leaders to take action against Israel after its war in Gaza was branded an act of genocide against Palestinians. A United Nations inquiry cited…
ABC spells it out: Trump-taunted reporter ‘doing job’
The national broadcaster is standing by one of its most senior reporters after the US president threatened to dob him in to the Australian prime minister. In a fiery exchange…
Coal ‘crisis’: hundreds of jobs cut, mine mothballed
A coal industry “crisis” has led to hundreds of job cuts and a long-running mine to be mothballed, sparking criticism of a controversial royalty scheme. BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has been…
PNG defence pact sign-off delayed in setback for PM
A delay in signing a “crocodile” defence treaty with Papua New Guinea has “no downside”, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, brushing aside claims it’s an embarrassment for Australia. Mr Albanese…
Major overhaul to fix ‘generational housing crisis’
It’s taken nearly 50 years, but Australia’s most populous state is vowing to make new homes a reality with a “faster and fairer” planning system that doesn’t sweat “the small…
Mining giant to shed vital coal jobs and mothball mine
Australia’s biggest mining company will cut hundreds of jobs and mothball one of its oldest sites, after claiming the state-based business has reached a “crisis point”. About 750 jobs will…
China says TikTok deal with the US is a ‘win-win’
A Chinese state media editorial backs a US-China agreement to keep TikTok available in the United States ahead of a call between the nations’ leaders. Investors on both sides of…
Australia urged to act after Israel genocide finding
Australia is being urged to take action against Israel after its war in Gaza was branded an act of genocide against Palestinians. Leaders from 20 major aid agencies have decried…