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Amy Remeikis
19, Mar, 2024 @2:31 AM
Man and woman in Sydney hospital after alleged hit and run that followed ‘neighbour dispute’
Man, 42, in critical condition as police arrest 27-year-old who was allegedly driving SUV that struck pair in Doonside
Mostafa Rachwani
19, Mar, 2024 @1:04 AM
Australia’s power regulator drafts price cuts of up to 7.1% for households as generation costs ease
The AER releases draft ‘default market offer’, which proposes the maximum amount retailers can charge for electricity
Peter Hannam and Benita Kolovos
18, Mar, 2024 @8:33 PM
Morning Mail: Push to outlaw mega donations, Trump’s money woes, social media giants put on notice
Independents want to outlaw large gifts of more than $1.5m; eSafety commissioner issues notices about terror material
Martin Farrer
18, Mar, 2024 @7:58 PM
Queensland farming lobby launches legal challenge against Great Artesian Basin carbon capture trial
AgForce is seeking a judicial review of a 2022 decision that found the project did not need to be assessed under federal environmental laws
Aston Brown
18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM
Australia’s big electricity generators say nuclear not viable for at least a decade
AGL Energy, Alinta, EnergyAustralia and Origin Energy say they will remain focused on renewables despite Coalition support for nuclear reactors
Peter Hannam
18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM
Australian eSafety commissioner puts tech companies on notice over reports terror-related content still being shared
Julie Inman Grant has asked companies including Google, Meta and Telegram to explain how they are taking action against violent and extremist material
Josh Taylor
18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM
Reserve Bank tipped to hold interest rate but economists split on when cuts will start
Pundits and investors expect the RBA to leave its cash rate unchanged at 4.35% when the board meets on Tuesday
Peter Hannam and Luca Ittimani
18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM
Independents move to ban mega donations in far-reaching political transparency overhaul
Crossbenchers including the Greens and the Jacquie Lambie Network back proposal that would ban $1.5m-plus donations and tighten the definition of gifts but does not include spending caps
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM
How badly do Tasmanians want to protect nature? The state election may provide answers
The major parties have been all but silent on the environment this campaign, while the Greens say more nature should be protected
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor
18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM
Rental properties 3C hotter indoors, survey of Australian tenants over summer finds
Landlords should be required to make homes fit and healthy to live in through summer, Better Renting says
Cait Kelly
18, Mar, 2024 @1:01 PM
NSW police say they will keep locking up young offenders but advocates say approach is ‘draconian’
Under Operation Regional Mongoose, 153 people – including 109 children – have been charged since September, the youngest 11 years old
Jordyn Beazley
18, Mar, 2024 @8:43 AM
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