The Queensland Government has decided not to proceed with the proposed Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project, instead prioritising investment in the $18.4 billion Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project. The decision leaves Evolution Mining considering private funding or extending mining operations at the site. The decision marks a major shift in Queensland’s renewable energy strategy,…
The Australian federal government has announced plans to strengthen the social media ban for under 16s including doubled penalties for technology companies that fail to stop children from accessing their platforms. The announcement comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells acknowledge that “big tech” companies are not doing enough to adhere…
Australia will strengthen its under-16 social media ban after evidence showed many teenagers continue to access platforms despite strict age restrictions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said tougher enforcement measures are needed to hold tech companies accountable and better protect children from severe online harms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed during Question Time that the current…
Australia’s H5N1 bird flu outbreak has expanded to a second mainland state after authorities confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in South Australia. The infected bird, a migratory giant petrel found along the state’s southern coastline, tested positive for the H5 strain of avian influenza, raising concerns among wildlife experts and…
Teena McQueen, the former federal Liberal Party vice president and a prominent conservative voice, has died following a short illness. McQueen, a formidable figure in right-wing politics, had recently transitioned from the Liberal Party to join One Nation, marking a significant shift in her political trajectory shortly before her passing. Known for her outspoken nature…
Colleen Harkin has resigned from the Liberal Party, citing concerns about the party’s direction, the controversial Vapold loan dispute and internal factionalism. Her departure has also sparked speculation about a possible move to One Nation coinciding with a high-profile attendance at a One Nation fundraiser ahead of the Victorian state election. Colleen Harkin Shift Toward…
Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu, marking the arrival of the deadly avian influenza strain on the continent. The virus was detected in a migratory brown skua found in Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance in Western Australia, ending Australia’s status as the last continent free of the highly…
Australia has recorded its first suspected case of H5N1 bird flu on the mainland, with a wild migratory bird in Western Australia testing positive for avian influenza. Confirmation from CSIRO laboratories is pending. Federal Agricultural Minister Julie Collins revealed on Friday that a brown skua bird, found on a remote beach at Cape Le Grand…
In a historic first for the state, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has been censured by parliament following a series of political scandals involving his cabinet. The censure motion against Jeremy Rockliff passed on Wednesday night with a vote of 16 to 12, marking a significant blow to the Premier’s authority and reflecting a growing crisis of confidence…
A comprehensive new analysis from the Lowy Institute has revealed that China possesses a “real and growing” capability to launch direct missile strikes against the Australian mainland, marking a historic shift in the nation’s security landscape. The report underscores that while Beijing’s focus has traditionally remained closer to its own borders, the scale of the People’s…
