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Almost 1000 motorists are paying annual toll bills of $10,000 or more, according to data that further highlights the cost-of-living crunch of using the Sydney motorway network and the Western Sydney postcodes where drivers pay the most. Picture: NewsWire Handout

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Hidden security warning in looming EV boom

While a mass increase of EV sales is instrumental for Australia to reach its 2035 climate target, a major report has also warned of potential “security risks”.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Billionaire businessman philanthropist Andrew Forrest speaks during a Leadership Matters breakfast on April 10, 2025 in Perth, Australia. Dr. Andrew

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Aussie billionaire slams climate targets

One of Australia’s mining billionaires has slammed Anthony Albanese’s new climate change target in a scathing critique.

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The Albanese government has released Australia's 2035 climate targets. Picture: NewsWire

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‘Train wreck’: Labor’s new target slammed

The Albanese government faces a fierce backlash over its 2035 emissions target, with political opponents questioning its credibility and ambition.

The Albanese government has released Australia's 2035 climate targets. Picture: NewsWire

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‘Train wreck’: Labor’s new target slammed

The Albanese government faces a fierce backlash over its 2035 emissions target, with political opponents questioning its credibility and ambition.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 11 2024: SANTOS AGM at Adelaide oval. A small group of protesters outside Adelaide oval. Kevin Gallagher. Picture: NCA NewsWire / RoyVphotography

Santos slumps on failed takeover bid

A failed $30bn takeover offer for one of Australia’s largest companies has collapsed, seeing the share price tumble throughout Thursday’s trading.

Sussan Ley has denied she is being undermined by Coalition rebels. Picture: Martin Ollman / NewsWire

‘Held to ransom’: Ley grilled on net zero

Sussan Ley has been grilled on a key issue tearing the Coalition apart.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2025: People enjoy the warm spring weather at Bondi Beach on Tuesday. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Shocking spike in heatwave deaths

The number of deaths from heatwaves in Australia has increased massively in recent years, according to new research.

Port Noarlunga beach has been engulfed by an enormous amount of sea foam, sparking concern among locals and health authorities.Â

Strange sight at popular Aussie beach

Just weeks after the last unusual event, giant clouds of sea foam have swept ashore, transforming an Aussie coastline into a surreal, frothy landscape.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 17, 2024: The old Adelaide GPO clock tower on the corner of King William St and Franklin St, now part of the Marriott hotel. With BHP signage. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

‘Un-Australian’: MP slams BHP job cuts

One of Australia’s largest companies has been called “un-Australian” over its move to cut 750 jobs in one state.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese and Treasurer of Australia, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP (R) arrive for post budget media interviews at Parliament House on May 15, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. Australia's Labor government is grappling with a slowing economy, weaker commodity prices, soaring housing costs and a softening labor market. It unveiled its federal budget on May 14. The budget is seen as a key opportunity for the Labor government to deliver broad economic support that analysts say is fundamental to re-election chances next year. (Photo by Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images)

Albo’s bold plan to phase out diesel, petrol

Diesel and petrol could be phased out as the government announces a $1.1 billion investment into low carbon liquid fuels.

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NETWORK SPECIAL. NO AUS, NO NEWS.COM , PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. , Jet Zero ecologist Ketti Ketmontri planting a Pongamia oil tree at Powlathanga, Central North Queensland. Picture: Supplied NETWORK SPECIAL. NO AUS, NO NEWS.COM , PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. ,

‘No-brainer’: $1.1bn for new homegrown Aussie fuel industry

This little tree, planted on a cattle farm in outback Queensland, produces oil that can fuel a plane or truck. It’s part of a new industry that federal Labor is backing with $1.1bn in grants.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 04 2020: People are seen working in crops in Point Cook, Melbourne, Victoria. Picture: NewsWire / Daniel Pockett

$1.1bn bid to create clean biofuels

Australia could become a leader in creating an essential product for heavy-emitting planes, ships and trucks, with Labor’s $1.1bn move welcomed by industry.

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Two earthquakes have hit country NSW overnight. Picture: Geoscience Australia

‘Whole house shook’: 3 quakes in 9 hours

Three earthquakes have been felt by hundreds of people across NSW just hours apart, with one woman saying one tremor “jolted me off my chair”.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - September 2, 2025: Shadow Minister for Home Affairs, Andrew Hastie during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Without a job’: Hastie issues ultimatum

Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie has given the federal opposition leader an ultimatum just days after she sacked Jacinta Nampijinpa Price.

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