Barnaby Joyce has blamed deficient parliamentary resources for the lack of detail about how much its plans will cost.
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Telstra outage resolved, 333 failed calls to Triple Zero
Telstra’s network is back after a nationwide outage traced to a 20-year “time travel” glitch. Customers still having trouble connecting are urged to restart their devices.
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Telstra mobile outage plunges thousands into chaos
The largest mobile network in the country has been hit with an outage that has affected thousands of users with the telco saying it’s urgently fixing it.
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Right-wing rivals locked in ‘race to the bottom’: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a broad swipe at right-wing rivals, telling the Labor Party faithful they are only interested in airing grievances.
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Scam warning as EOFY sales and tax time approach
Australians are being urged to stay vigilant as scammers exploit EOFY sales and tax season with increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts.
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Half of Australia’s electricity now comes from renewables thanks to households
Nearly half of Australia’s power now comes from renewables, households are leading the charge, and a major national plan says the shift is only accelerating. Here’s what it means for your power bill.
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Paraquat stays but with major new restrictions as regulator delivers verdict
Australia’s pesticide regulator has handed down a major decision on paraquat and diquat— it stays, but with tight new restrictions.
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Do you have a future PM in the family?
Could your teenager be Australia’s next great political voice? A national competition wants students to write the speech they’d give as a newly elected MP.
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Fuel excise extended but lower relief to come
Australians will get an extended discount on fuel but the savings will amount to less, as a tentative truce allows ships to move through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected
Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.