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NSW Nationals vote to dump net zero by 2050, increasing pressure on Littleproud to follow suit
Nonbinding vote at state conference sends strong signal to state and federal Nationals leadersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales Nationals have voted to abandon Australia’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the party’s weekend state conference in Coffs Harbour, increasing pressure on the federal Nationals leader, David Littleproud, to follow suit.Attendees...
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:
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Perjury cases are rare in family law in Australia. Experts say courts need to be better at cracking down on lying
Lawyers say dishonesty in court can re-traumatise women who have escaped abuse, reinforcing the dynamics of ‘power and control’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn the family court several years ago, a man wove a web of deceit. He forged bank records and other documents in a lie that would later unravel.He had launched a case seeking property orders after splitting with his partner.Sign up for...
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:‘How the hell is that fair?’: Australian dairy farmers say milk price offer won’t cover rising costs
Almost half of all Australian dairy farmers are battling drought or floods and feed costs are rising – but the milk price is lower than it was two years agoSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterAustralia’s declining dairy industry is set to contract further than usual this year thanks to a combination of natural disasters, rising costs of production and lower than expected minimum farm-gate milk...
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Whale nursery on WA's south coast may hold key to species' future
Once a hotspot for commercial whaling, a section of WA coast has become a sanctuary for newborn southern right whale calves. But the population is still struggling to recover.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Piastri third, with old foes Russell and Verstappen on front row in Canada
F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri will start from the second row for the Canadian grand prix, as George Russell takes pole ahead of Max Verstappen in Montreal.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Refugee turned rapper inspires next generation of filmmakers
A refugee-turned-rapper teams up with a school of fine art to give young people from the bush a chance to kickstart careers in filmmaking.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:NSW town still relying on 'high-risk' water fix after record floods
A temporary water solution remains in place weeks after flooding at Wingham in northern NSW, highlighting the vulnerability of Australia's aging water infrastructure.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Finger injury leaves Smith in doubt for West Indies Test
Steve Smith avoids surgery on a compound dislocation of his finger, but the star Australia batter remains in doubt for the tour of the West Indies.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Calls to include alpine resorts in working holiday visa scheme
Alpine region businesses are calling for the ability to offer work to non-UK tourists who need employment to extend their visas under the Working Holiday Maker scheme.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Families' trauma over loved ones' remains being retained without consent
A university pathology museum has in its collection specimens possibly retained from coronial autopsies without consent. It has prompted an unprecedented investigation by a Tasmanian coroner, and has been traumatic for the more than 100 families affected.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Canberra judge jails brother for 'depraved' abuse of sisters
Depraved and violent torture is how an ACT Supreme Court judge described the actions of a brother found guilty of sexually abusing his two sisters over several years, as he was sentenced to over 16 years in jail.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Confidential sessions challenging 'toxic' masculinity in teen boys
Menslink workshops are helping young men tackle harmful social expectations, loneliness and anger, by stirring up the toxicity "all around them" and encouraging them to decide what sort of men they want to be.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:What Australian doctor saw in Gaza was 'apocalyptic', now he wants to go back
Mohammed Mustafa recently returned from his second medical mission in Gaza, describing horrific conditions. Now, the Australian doctor is on a mission to build an Australian-backed children's hospital to help save lives.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Anthony Albanese locks in first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump at G7 summit in Canada
Prime minister confirms a meeting is scheduled for Tuesday in Kananaskis, Alberta, where he will push Australia’s case for a tariff exemption• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese will meet the US president, Donald Trump, face-to-face for the first time next week, using talks on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada to press the case for an exemption to trade tariffs and talk...
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Remarkable 20-hour rescue of climber dangling unconscious 200m up a sheer cliff
When Hyun Park slipped while climbing in the Warrumbungles, her life depended on her 80-year-old mentor and the tactical gymnastics of a 20-hour overnight rescue mission.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Nuclear talks cancelled as attacks expand to gas fields in Israel-Iran conflict
Israel and Iran have exchanged a fresh wave of attacks, stoking fears of a wider conflict after Israel expanded its surprise campaign with a strike on the world's biggest gas field.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Orroroo's only fuel station runs dry in another blow for mid north town
For more than a week, and with no end in sight, customers of Orroroo's only fuel station cannot top up and fear trips to the next bowser about 40 kilometres away if there's an emergency.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Backlash after Melbourne council redirects funding from growing suburb
A council in one of Melbourne's growing outer corridors is facing criticism for diverting funding away from a region where locals are calling for more basic infrastructure.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Lani Pallister smashes Commonwealth record on final night of swimming trials
Lani Pallister finishes the Australian Swimming Trials in Adelaide on a high with a record-breaking 1500m freestyle, as Australia names a 40-strong team for the world championships.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:'It's resistance': How a former refugee employs Afghan women 11,000km away
Refugees are among Australia's most entrepreneurial newcomers. Lida Mangal hopes her garment business elevates the plight women in her country of origin face.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Police allege NSW bikies threatened to kill man over $2.4m debt
Seven NSW men with alleged Middle Eastern bikie gang links have been charged with abducting a Queensland man behind a gambling investment company.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Mum captures moment she first connected with baby with help of Taylor Swift
It took Ange Green months to feel connected to her baby girl. She couldn't understand why she fiercely loved her nephews, but didn't yet feel the same way about her own daughter.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Dumped face masks upcycled into valuable tech tool
Billions of face masks are dumped into landfill every year and can take hundreds of years to decompose. New research has found a way to upcycle the waste into a high value tech tool.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:As Australia embraces energy from waste, perceptions around it are changing
Energy from waste is common around the world, and there are almost a dozen plants now in operation or being proposed across Australia — but with the opportunity comes other problems.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:'Tsunami of osteoporosis': Building strong bones needs to start early
The "silent disease" of osteoporosis is expected to lead to one fracture in Australia every 30 seconds by 2033. We talked to experts about how to keep your bones healthy for as long as possible.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Albanese to meet Trump at G7 talks in Canada
Anthony Albanese will meet with Donald Trump in what the PM says will be a "constructive discussion" on tariffs and the AUKUS submarine pact.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Five quick hits: Cummins's awful reviews and KG's nod to the haters
South Africa celebrates a long-awaited triumph, Cummins gives hope then burns reviews, and Rabada sends a message to the haters. Here are the quick hits from the World Test Championship final.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Speaking out on Gaza: Australian creatives and arts organisations struggle to reconcile competing pressures
As cultural institutions respond to political statements on the war, many artists say they face a choice between career opportunities and standing up for their beliefsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen Michelle de Kretser accepted the 2025 Stella prize on 23 May, the celebrated author shared a warning.“All the time I was writing these words, a voice in my head whispered, ‘You will be punished. You will be...
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:‘It’s unfeasible to run this model much longer’: is this the end of the Australian regional tour?
Musicians are reporting low ticket sales for gigs that end up costing them money to play – before 11th-hour turnarounds that bring out huge crowds. But is such a risky ecosystem something bands want to deal with?Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn late April, Australian folk singer-songwriter Kim Churchill took to Instagram with a plea to his fans. After driving 2,500km to Cairns on a national tour with more...
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Tabcorp ‘clearly emboldened’ by government inaction on gambling ads, David Pocock says
Betting giant plans to renovate gaming rooms and increase use of promotions to attract more gamblers to pubs and venuesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTabcorp’s plan to lure more gamblers into pubs and hotels through inducements shows the wagering industry has been emboldened by government inaction on gambling ads, according to a crossbench senator, a public health expert and...
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Aukus will cost Australia $368bn. What if there was a better, cheaper defence strategy?
As questions swirl around the nuclear submarine deal, some strategists are pushing for an alternative, ‘echidna’ policy that focuses less on offensive capabilityWilkie accuses Labor and Coalition of drinking Aukus ‘Kool-Aid’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs Australia’s nuclear submarine-led defence strategy threatens to fray, strategists say it’s time to evaluate whether the military and...
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:A bus driver takes a stand against fascism in this surprise hit Spanish film
The Catalan people were brutally repressed by fascism in Spain. Now a movie about a grassroots triumph is storming through the box office and winning awards. And it's made it to Australia.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Albanese to spruik free trade as salve to turmoil at G7 but Australia still struggling to secure meeting with Trump
Australian prime minister to tell world leaders, including US president, that free trade can help calm rising global insecuritySign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news emailAnthony Albanese will tell Donald Trump and the leaders of the world’s biggest economies that free trade can help calm rising global insecurity, as next week’s G7 summit looks set to be dominated by conflict in the Middle East.The prime...
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:As war breaks out with Israel, Iran has run out of good options
After such a devastating attack from Israel, Iran’s leaders see no choice but to fight back. Any sign of weakness would severely undermine the regime’s legitimacy at home.
Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source:Flood victim's double 'devastation' as rental crisis leaves her adrift
Karen Thomas was grieving the death of her daughter when floods hit north Queensland. Now homeless, she has no choice but to leave her community.
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