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The Future Fund's makeover has sparked applause, criticism, and warnings of “political meddling”.
AUKUS waste plan rejected
Adelaide has firmly rejected hosting nuclear waste from Australia’s AUKUS submarines.
Cbus sued for payout delays
ASIC is suing Cbus for delays that left grieving families waiting for payouts.
Blueprint seeks backward steps
A conservative think tank has called for a vicious overhaul of Australia's industrial relations framework.
NSW on stone spree
The NSW Government has issued over 100 improvement notices to enforce its ban on engineered stone.
Record fine for SA death
A South Australian manufacturer has received a record $840,000 fine after an apprentice was fatally crushed by a falling three-tonne tank.
Shell wins Scope 3 victory
Shell has won a legal battle that could weaken the push for emission targets.
Experts reject green hub
A colossal wind and solar energy hub planned for the Nullarbor Plain has triggered backlash from scientists.
Key emissions hit new height
Fossil fuel emissions have reached record levels despite overall CO₂ output stabilising.
Pacific power pledged
Australia will provide $125 million to boost the renewable energy transition of Pacific nations.
Councils cut from big builds
The NSW Government is going around councils to tackle housing delays and supply issues.
Reynolds questions Thales deal
A billion-dollar contract scandal has prompted serious questions about Australia’s Defence Department.
Planning change slammed
Tasmania’s proposed planning reform could bypass council assessment, mayors warn.
High tech social homes coming
The NSW Government has commenced construction on the state’s first 3D-printed social housing project.
Adaptation shortfall tallied
The UN says much more climate adaptation is needed as global temperatures creep dangerously close to a 1.5°C increase.
Carbon review seeks competition
A government inquiry is looking at ways to keep heavy industries competitive in a net zero world.