Climate hearing heats up over ‘explosive’ target detail
A heated dispute has broken out over Australia’s next key climate target after revelations the federal government might have been working on the figure for at least a year. Treasury…
Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region
Australia is being counted on to use its influence as a close US ally to urge Washington to do more in the Indo-Pacific region and acknowledge it as the “cauldron…
‘It starts to hurt a lot’: big toll of deaths, manhunt
High in the mountains of Victoria’s vast Alps, the ongoing impact of Desmond Freeman’s alleged shooting of two police officers looms large. For heartbroken and weary locals, it’s been three…
UN Commission puts world on notice – Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
A United Nations investigation has concluded Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, marking the strongest and most authoritative UN finding on the war to date. Stephanie…
Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee
The national colours of red, black and yellow have been embraced by jubilant Papua New Guineans as they celebrate a landmark Independence Day. People have filled the streets draped in…
Pokies junkets. ‘Free’ study tours to Vegas not so free
The NSW Liquor and Gaming regulator has completed an investigation into gaming machine manufacturers’ paying for overseas trips for pokie club executives. What’s the scam? The scam is ‘pay to…
Coalition’s climate catastrophe worsens over new target
A coalition bitterly divided over climate policy may need to find a hasty resolution as MPs tussle internally over whether to back Labor’s emissions reduction target. A Liberal heavyweight has…
Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video
A nurse sacked over her alleged inflammatory rhetoric is no longer accused of threatening to kill Israeli patients after prosecutors dropped a charge. Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 27, and Ahmad Rashad…
Officials disclose fresh detail on 2035 climate target
Australia’s 2035 climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could be a single figure, rather than a range, treasury officials have revealed. The hotly anticipated number is expected to be…
Private tax collectors. The billion-dollar secret of the coal industry
A company tied to mining lobbyists and unions collected billions in levies on behalf of the government Stephanie Tran investigates. Between 1993 and 2017, an obscure private company run by…