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An increase in natural disasters caused by climate change will stretch the capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), according to Defence Force Chief Angus Campbell.
Lobby jobs harm health
Experts say the revolving door between politics and big lobbies can be bad for our health.
Morrison dodges awkward talks
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has boldly avoided a global climate summit, spending time with the McDonald’s burger menu instead.
UN issues warming warning
There is a glaring and growing gap between global warming targets and reality.
ASX insider trading 'rife'
A new report has slammed company directors for insider trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Boeing announces payout
Boeing Co will pay $US144,500 ($213,242) each to the families of 346 people killed in two 737 MAX crashes.
QLD sees nothing from NAIF
The $5 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has spent nothing in Queensland.
Drone strike shows crude links
The drone strike on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure has highlighted the fragile and interconnected relationship between crude oil supply and the global economy, experts say.
Pipes required for WA boom
Experts are waiting to see whether fracking in WA will become economically viable.
Taylor threatens Liddell
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has waved the government’s ‘big stick’ at the Liddell power plant.
China expands social system
China is expanding its controversial Social Credit System to 33 million companies.
Frydenberg releases figures
The Federal Government’s budget deficit has added to expectations of a surplus this financial year.
Greens fail to block 'slush fund'
The Greens have failed in a bid to abolish a $1.2 billion federal government “slush fund” for Catholic and independent schools.
Robodebt faces legal challenge
A class action could be launched into the Federal Government’s ‘robodebt’ scheme.
CSIRO studies influential few
CSIRO research shows a handful of corporations influence the future of the world.
Qantas boss tops pay list
Qantas chief Alan Joyce is Australia's highest-paid CEO, taking home over 275 times the full-time average wage.
'Big stick' looms again
The Federal Government will soon reintroduce its ‘big stick’ energy legislation.
Bight oil could drain SA
A Great Australian Bight oil industry would require decades of subsidies, experts say.
Oil attack ripples worldwide
International oil prices have jumped following an attack in Saudi Arabia.