Landmark legal challenge against ‘risky’ fracking
An environmental group “very concerned” about the impact of fracking on water has launched the first test of recently expanded national laws. A plan to frack 15 gas wells in…
Tesla launches self-driving robotaxis in Austin, Texas
Tesla has deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up paying passengers in Texas, with chief Elon Musk announcing the “robotaxi launch” and social media influencers posting videos of…
Renters fearful of speaking up about essential repairs
Almost seven in 10 private housing tenants worry about asking for repairs in case they face a rent increase. A survey of more than a thousand renters across Australia has…
‘No way’ Australia will deploy combat troops in Iran
Australia is considering its next steps after one of its closest allies joined with Israel to bomb Iran, exacerbating volatility in the Middle East. After days of growing escalation, the…
Long way to go to stop lending for deforestation
Australian banks have been slow to trim exposure to deforestation, with big agribusiness players still found to be lending to bush-bulldozing businesses. Two years on from the Australian Conservation Foundation’s…
Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran
Australia has called for a de-escalation as the situation in the Middle East continues to devolve following Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran. The US military struck three Iranian nuclear…
Investors brace for oil price spike after Iran attack
The US attack on Iranian nuclear sites could lead to a knee-jerk reaction in global markets when they reopen, sending oil prices higher and triggering a rush to safety, investors…
Major boost for tradie students to solve housing crisis
Thousands of construction students will complete their apprenticeships for free under a major investment by a state government in TAFE. The NSW government has committed $3.4 billion to TAFE across…
Spotlight on inflation as state treasurers come clean
With a July rate cut looking increasingly uncertain, monthly inflation data will shed new light on the likelihood of more mortgage relief. The Reserve Bank of Australia takes greater stock…
Australia concerned over escalation as US strikes Iran
Australia has expressed concerns tensions in the Middle East could evolve into a broader conflict after the US joined Israel’s offensive and attacked Iranian nuclear sites. President Donald Trump revealed…