Treasurer warns without net zero target economy will suffer Energy & Environment Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia needs to be part of international commitments for greenhouse gas emissions to be cut to net zero by 2050. …
Protests boil over after Vic construction shutdown, NSW to increase workers on sites Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory A shutdown of most of Victoria’s construction industry saw belligerent protests in Melbourne escalate on Tuesday and authorities double-down on breaches to health orders. …
NSW paramedics overwhelmed even before Delta hit Sunday September 19, 2021 By Tom Ravlic The Australian Paramedics Association says Bureau of Health information shows the ambulance service lacks sufficient resources to move more quickly.
Former PM leads criticism of submarine deal Friday September 17, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Paul Keating says the nuclear-submarine deal will lock Australia into acting collectively with its partners in any military action against China.
Australia has continuing responsibility to Afghans, Mandarin Talks Thursday September 16, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Australia and other nations that spent time in Afghanistan fighting the war on terror have a moral obligation to accept a greater number of refugees.
World Vision wants Australian government to play key role in aid to Afghans Friday September 10, 2021 By Tom Ravlic World Vision says the Australian government is positioned to argue for humanitarian access so that the people of Afghanistan could get help.
Novavax trialling its flu-COVID combo jab Friday September 10, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Biotech company Novavax is kicking off its phase one clinical trial of a vaccine that combines the seasonal flu inoculation and a vaccination for the…
Opera House pays virtual tribute to Australian sporting heroes Friday September 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The sails of the Opera House will be lit with projections of the faces of Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic champions this weekend.
Former public servant’s corruption benefited importer of Chinese materials Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A Chinese company improperly benefited from the conduct of a former Australian public servant working for the Department of Agriculture, the integrity commissioner has found.
More working hours for students in aged care sector Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Tom Ravlic The federal government will extend permission for student visa holders working in the aged care sector to put in more hours.
Sculptures to commemorate legacy of historical trio Tuesday August 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Sculptures of Neville Bonner, Enid Lyons and Dorothy Tangney will be situated in Canberra’s National Triangle by the end of 2022.
Are mangroves and seagrasses the key to net emissions reduction? Friday August 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The CSIRO and BHP will attempt to measure and quantify the net emissions reduction potential of ‘blue carbon’ and restore Australia's coastal ecosystems.
Lockdowns risk backtracking 2021 mental health rebound Monday July 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry New data indicates that personal gains made following the disruption of COVID-19 are at risk of being lost due to the lockdown of Sydney and…
Treating the brain through the stomach: tweaking the gut microbiome slowed MND in mice Thursday July 15, 2021 By Shelly Fan Editors' Picks Recent research has found gut bugs can tweak our immune system, which impacts the trajectory of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including MND.
Premium Columnists Saving Australia’s Afghan personnel Tuesday June 8, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Relocating Afghan personnel away from certain harm is hardly unique to Australia. But other countries have been more engaged with the task.