Blue Float Energy abandons $10 billion Gippsland Dawn offshore wind proposal

The developer of a proposed $10 billion Victorian offshore wind farm has abandoned the project, prompting fears Australia may not reach its renewable energy targets.  Gippsland Dawn was to be a 2-gigawatt... Read more »

Jason Clare criticises ‘drip feed’ of information as accused childcare paedophile’s workplace list grows | Childcare Australia

The federal education minister, Jason Clare, says the “drip feed” of information about the work history of alleged paedophile Joshua Dale Brown highlights the urgent need for a national database to track... Read more »

RBA surcharge ban proposal spooks small businesses

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) proposal to ban credit and debit card surcharges has left some small business groups cold, as SME advocates question how merchants will recoup the costs currently... Read more »

NSW Premier Chris Minns says housing ‘standing in the way’ of young people’s happiness

NSW Premier Chris Minns says young people being locked out of the housing market is “standing in the way of their happiness”, as he cheekily hitout at the WA “petro-state” in a... Read more »

Labor MP’s warning over funding cut threats in antisemitism plan: ‘Be very careful’

Key PointsAntisemitism envoy Jillian Segal released a 20-point plan to combat hostility towards Jewish Australians last week.If adopted, universities and artists could lose government funding if they don’t act against antisemitism.Labor MP... Read more »

Backpacker killer Bradley John Murdoch dies aged 67

Notorious backpacker killer Bradley John Murdoch has died in prison after suffering throat cancer. “I can confirm that Bradley Murdoch passed away last night in the palliative care unit at Alice Springs... Read more »

Women push back against sexual harassment and discrimination in Australia’s hospitality industry

Giving women skills and confidence is key to improving the industry, say advocates. “Waiting for employers to do the right thing just hasn’t worked.” Plus, how you can get involved Save You... Read more »

‘Millions and millions’: Hopes to secure Napier hosting rights of one of world’s largest rugby tournaments

“This is a world event, has been going [since 1979] and in our eyes would be great to promote Hawke’s Bay,” Whaitiri said. “The economic spin-off to an area like Hawke’s Bay... Read more »

Vandals ailed for cutting down famous tree

“Today felt profoundly sad. There are no winners,” Dodd said. “The Sycamore Gap tree wasn’t just wood and leaves. It was a marker of memory, history, belonging.” The tree, in a saddle... Read more »

Burnt-out doctor’s resignation forces change in one-GP town of Cloncurry

The resignation of the last GP in an outback town has forced Queensland health authorities to make changes to attract a replacement. Cameron Hoare became the only GP in Cloncurry, 120 kilometres... Read more »