Politics

Former Chevron employee Simon McKirdy is the co-chair of a committee set up to consider appeals against a controversial decision that recommended the approval to expand the Karratha Gas Plant — something environmental groups say is a conflict of interest.

The $78 million Barkly Regional Deal sparked hopes of change for the troubled town of Tennant Creek. But many locals say there's been little progress in the years since its announcement, at the same time as conditions have worsened.

The NSW government's pay offer applies to public sector workers whose industrial agreements are due for renewal, including firefighters, nurses and police.

Australia's major health insurers are at odds over how to treat the diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic, with one insurer slashing benefits amid a worldwide shortage.

With a cap on international students each university can have announced by the Federal government, Tasmania's university is asking staff how it can save money.

Corporate whistleblower Tony Watson says a small tweak to current whistleblower protection laws would significantly reduce his risk. Seven months on, nothing has changed.

Buried in the federal budget papers is a figure that saves the bottom line almost half a billion dollars, but instead of being a happy story it reflects a demographic freight train coming for our country.

A growing number of people are trying to leave China — some risking their lives at sea or in the jungle — as the country's political and economic future remains uncertain. 

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Australian Defence Force is ready to fly to New Caledonia once the situation is safe, as France moves to quash deadly riots.