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Coalition’s climate and energy policy in disarray as opposition splits over nuclear and renewables

Simon Birmingham contradicts Nationals’ leader, saying renewables are ‘an important part of the mix’ while Queensland LNP leader rules out nuclear

The Guardian - AU

Andrew Forrest says Coalition’s abandonment of 2030 emissions target would ‘decimate’ economy

Mining magnate says investors need certainty as opposition’s climate policy comes under increasing scrutiny

The Guardian - AU

Then and now: what Peter Dutton and the Coalition used to say about a 2030 emissions target

The rhetoric has swung 180 degrees since ministers in Scott Morrison’s government were haranguing Labor over the Paris agreement

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Coalition roasted over 2030 emission target backtrack

Some opposition MPs have been caught off-guard by coalition plans to drop 2030 emission reduction targets, as the prime minister hits out at the move.

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If regional communities don’t want a windfarm, why would they accept a nuclear power station?

The Coalition’s energy policy is leveraged on regional discontent about renewables. But many farmers don’t want nuclear in their back yard either

The Guardian - AU

Opposition keeps pressure on live sheep export ban

The agriculture minister has defended legislation to end the live export of sheep by sea as the bill is introduced to the federal parliament.

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Bipartisan backing for tougher hate-speech penalties

The coalition has indicated it would back a proposal to strengthen hate-speech laws following a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

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Queensland rejects Glencore carbon capture and storage proposal for Great Artesian Basin

Environment department says its decision ‘makes clear that other carbon capture and storage projects will not be viable for the Great Artesian basin’

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Carbon capture project rejected over groundwater fears

Potential impacts on groundwater resources has led to the rejection of Glencore's carbon capture storage project in the Great Artesian Basin.

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Dutton’s plan to cut immigration would cost Australia’s economy ‘billions’, treasurer says

Jim Chalmers says a proposal to reduce permanent migration to ease the housing crisis would damage the country’s skills base

The Guardian - AU

Regions open to migrants even in plan to slash numbers

Regional towns and universities would continue to welcome international students and workers under the coalition's plan to address the housing crisis.

AAP

Budget shows no empathy for the bush: Littleproud

Nationals leader David Littleproud has slammed the federal budget but others are more optimistic about the government's vision for the future of the regions.

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Farmers butt heads over sheep and 'poor' budget

Farmers angered by a planned live sheep export ban have walked out on the agriculture minister during a post-budget wrap up.

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Hunter support for nuclear high in survey, but it's a complex topic

'Were they asked if they want it in their electorate?'

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Nuclear power play: Nats say Hunter is open for business

The seat of Shortland had the highest support for nuclear power

The Guardian - AU

‘Leave politics to the politicians’: why rural Queensland is a hotbed of renewable energy

Renewable energy developers are following tracks laid by the gas industry in the Western Downs – but they’re also making the same mistakes

Newcastle Herald

Nationals scope out the Upper Hunter for nuclear power plant site

David Littleproud says Hunter Offshore Wind project must go.

Newcastle Herald

Littleproud puts Maitland council on notice over city's housing crisis

Nationals leader David Littleproud has called for more land releases and building approval times to be slashed in a bid to reduce the housing crisis in Maitland.

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Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals

The Nationals say breaking up supermarkets to stop price gouging is important but they have preferenced a divestiture deal with the Liberals over the Greens.

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Renewable land grab leaves prime paddocks in production

A renewable energy land agent says farmers are happy with projects on paddocks they can't see from their porch, as long as it's their land making the money.

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'Frank' China-Australia talks part of ongoing progress

Managing differences and focusing on shared interests will be key as China and Australia work to stabilise their formerly turbulent relationship.

The Guardian - AU

British American Tobacco makes first donation to Nationals in over a decade amid vaping crackdown

The $55,000 donation grants access to National party politicians via a policy forum membership scheme

The Guardian - AU

Fans at Sydney stadium evacuated after nearby lightning strikes – as it happened

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Woolworths’ Outgoing CEO Will Receive A Payout Of Up To $24 Million Just For Retiring

Woolworths' outgoing CEO Brad Banducci could receive up to $24 million as his "golden handshake" for retiring as CEO.

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Animal rights protesters gather outside cabinet meeting

About 100 Stop Live Exports activists have rallied in Perth and called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to set a date for a ban on the trade.

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