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Australia has made progress in its efforts to combat climate change, but the road ahead remains steep.
Cbus boss faces probe
Wayne Swan has faced senators, apologies ready, over Cbus's prolonged claims debacle.
Port losses put doubt on deal
The lease of Darwin Port by Chinese-owned Landbridge Group is under renewed scrutiny...
Council bypass hits wall
Tasmania's bid to reform its planning system and bypass local councils has stalled.
Sub request casts doubt
Australia’s defence plans hinge on submarines that the US is struggling to build for itself.
Gas plan concerns locals
A proposed gas terminal in Geelong has raised concerns about safety and sustainability.
Google drives new links
Australia is laying digital pipelines to become the internet's new Indo-Pacific hub.
Experts call for green building
The building sector must transform or risk derailing global net-zero targets.
Rio Tinto report shows issues
Rio Tinto’s effort to overhaul its workplace culture is facing significant challenges.
Thales probe opens
Defence giant Thales is under scrutiny in a bribery and corruption investigation.
Grinder gets federal boost
Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) has kicked off with a $40 million investment in Russell Mineral Equipment (RME), a Toowoomba-based mining technology firm.
Indigenous business boosted
The Albanese Government has introduced legislative changes to expand the role of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), aiming to strengthen support for First Nations enterprises.
Global green fund swells
Global leaders have struck a $460 billion annual climate funding deal at COP29.
Australia out of nuclear effort
Australia has rejected a US-UK nuclear energy deal, citing domestic inapplicability.
Shell's LNG ideas doubted
Analysts say Shell’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) strategy could lead to significant financial losses for shareholders.
Glencore rejects "slow" claim
Glencore says it never urged the Albanese government to delay Australia’s energy transition.
Direction set for giant fund
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.