Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Murray Watt

Dire warning as Australia braces for summer bushfires

Every state has been put on alert for a heightened bushfire risk over summer with metropolitan areas among those under threat.

AAP

Live sheep export ban could cost WA economy $128m

A report commissioned by a group of West Australian councils has found a live sheep export ban could cost the state up to $128 million over two decades.

AAP

Digging in to improve Australia's poor soil health

A national action plan aims to address the long-term security of Australia's soil, considered among the oldest and most nutrient poor in the world.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Rift widens between NSW and federal Labor as Chris Minns demands state’s ‘fair share’

Before national cabinet, premier waits for answers from Albanese government on protest policing and infrastructure funding

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s emergency laws after immigration detention ruling may amount to ‘extrajudicial’ punishment

Legal experts say constitutional challenges to new laws are likely as Labor braces for possible compensation claims following high court decision

The Guardian - AU

Consumers still being hammered on meat prices

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt wants the supermarkets to do more about dropping meat prices but hasn't supported calls for the ACCC to investigate.

AAP

What Westpac zero deforestation pledge means for ag

A zero deforestation target for agriculture set by Westpac has been described as "enormous" by the conservation movement but condemned by farmers.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

'Our diggers have to smile': Lambie questions uniformed Defence personnel pay fight

The senator regards the 11.2% pay rise over three years as a cut.

The Canberra Times

More relief on way for bushfire-hit Queensland

Bushfires continue to burn across Queensland but more relief is on the way for people hit hard by blazes.

AAP

APVMA cultural review uncovered (no, not that one)

Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.

The Canberra Times

Farrell dashes home from historic China trip as Gallagher gets COVID

There's a need to back up Murray Watt in the Senate.

The Canberra Times

No quick fix to remaining tariffs ahead of China visit

China's remaining tariffs on Australian products won't be removed immediately despite the prime minister's upcoming visit, Murray Watt says.

AAP

Visitors to Australia could now lose their visa if they hide plant or animal products in luggage

New regulations add concealing goods that require a permit as reason to cancel access for visitors, including students and temporary workers

The Guardian - AU

EU-Australia free trade deal collapses

Australia walked away from the latest round of negotiations for a free trade deal with the European Union saying it was unable to secure enough for its farm exports. Ministers said it could take years for a deal to be reached.

Radio France Internationale

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s free trade deal with EU collapses as both sides accuse the other of being unwilling to compromise

EU accused of not offering enough access for Australian beef, sheep, dairy and sugar exporters

AAP

Optimism China might lift more export trade bans

There is growing optimism China could lift further tariffs on Australian products as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit the country.

AAP

Industry backs patience on high-quality EU trade deal

Talks on a landmark free trade agreement between the European Union and Australia have collapsed following the latest round of negotiations.

The Guardian - AU

Icac says Berejiklian inquiry sent ‘clear message’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Govt policies 'anti-farming' says new farmers' boss

The new president of the National Farmers' Federation has taken aim at key government policies including water buybacks and industrial relations reforms.

AAP

Agriculture boss looks to grow financial sustainability

The incoming department of agriculture secretary has told a senate hearing that his department will break even after receiving a bailout earlier this year.

The Guardian - AU

Labor accused of ‘outrageous secrecy’ as border force confirms 11 asylum seekers sent to Nauru

Officials refuse to answer questions at Senate estimates about the first transfer to immigration detention on the island in nine years

AAP

Labor under fire after asylum seekers sent to Nauru

The federal government has been accused of lacking transparency after it was revealed asylum seekers were sent to Nauru for the first time in nine years.

AAP

'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation

An Indigenous body is questioning how viable reconciliation is in Australia after racism "ran wild" through the voice to parliament referendum campaign.

AAP

Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on 'disturbing rhetoric' about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict.

AAP

Lobster and beef on menu after China wine breakthrough

Australia will continue to push for the removal of restrictions on lobster and beef exports after a breakthrough on the trade dispute with Beijing over wine.

1 … 14 15 16 17

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the European Commission

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.