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The auditor general has been asked to investigate a Morrison government scheme to underwrite gas, hydro and coal power.
Victoria models big hit
Victoria says the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing it towards a “catastrophic” economic downturn.
Science denial on risk list
A new report finds science denial is one of the greatest risks to humanity.
Panic-buying habits studied
Psychologists have launched a national research project investigating panic-buying behaviours.
New code coming for media deals
The Federal Government wants a mandatory code of conduct for deals between tech giants and news media companies.
Fossil fuels see 5% drop
New data suggests global carbon emissions from the fossil fuel industry could fall by a record 2.5 billion tonnes this year.
Domestic reserves to wait overseas
The Federal Government has come up with a plan to boost domestic fuel reserves by buying and storing fuel overseas.
Funding threat over Redress Scheme
The Victorian Government has threatened to deny funding to organisations that do not join the National Redress Scheme ...
Paris goals could pay off
A new study suggests meeting the Paris Agreement goals would benefit the world's economy in the long-term.
Westpac expects big hit
Westpac has revealed it expects to see a $900 million penalty for breaching money laundering laws.
Stats show edge of outbreak
Australia's official unemployment rate is yet to show the full effect of the COVID-19 shutdown.
PM rules out pay cut
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will not cut pay for federal government ministers and public service chiefs.
Relief for regional news
Tax relief and government grants have been set up for struggling media outlets.
Tehan extends higher help
The Education Minister says a higher education relief package is “unashamedly” focused on domestic students.
Hodgman heads for new role
Former Tasmanian premier Will Hodgman has been given a new job by the federal government.
OPEC+ to cut production
OPEC+ has reached a deal to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels per day.
Super raid proves popular
Hundreds of thousands of Australians want to raid their superannuation to help ease financial hardship.