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Nationals back 'flexible' net zero pledge

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says Australia will try to meet its net zero target, but has supported his candidate who said it wasn't "binding".

AAP · Apr 25, 2022

Replacing NSW coal plant with renewables would create thousands more jobs than gas, report says

Solar and wind could bring ‘jobs boom’ to regions that have previously depended on coal, Australian Conservation Foundation says

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2022

Prince William and Duke of Gloucester join Anzac Day commemorations

Anzac Day marks the start of the First World War Gallipoli landings and is a national day of remembrance for Australia and New Zealand.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2022

Coalition candidate says net zero by 2050 is a ‘flexible plan that leaves us wiggle room’

Standing in Queensland electorate of Flynn, Colin Boyce says Scott Morrison’s commitment to UN is ‘not binding’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2022

Chinese naval base in Solomons a ‘red line,’ Australian PM says

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands would be a “red line” for his government, as he attempts to deflect criticism he did not move quickly enough to avoid a security agreement between Honiara and Beijing.

Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022

Peter Dutton marks Anzac Day by again comparing China and Russia to Nazi Germany before World War II

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says Australia can only preserve peace by preparing for war, while Labor's deputy leader criticises the government for failing to prepare Australia for any future conflict.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2022

Australia commemorates war dead with few COVID restrictions

Australians are paying tribute to their war dead on Anzac Day largely free of pandemic restrictions for the first time since 2019

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Meet the candidates for four Hunter seats

The region's 32 candidates tell us about their background.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 25, 2022

William and Duke of Gloucester to join Anzac Day commemorations

Anzac Day marks the start of the First World War Gallipoli landings and is a national day of remembrance for Australia and New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Pearl-to-bone project by Marine Biomedical hopes to inspire northern Australia tech boom

Not just for decoration, pearl shells have potential for use in orthopaedic devices and other health products, including as a synthetic bone substitute.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2022