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The “Two Face” mural depicted a Labor Party caught between environmental and economic demands.

Community right to feel Albanese having it both ways on climate

The clear sense of betrayal from some and relief from others suggests many are not sure where the government stands on carbon.

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The WA govenrment has approved the extension of the North West Shelf plant near Karratha.

Community right to feel Albanese having it both ways on climate

The clear sense of betrayal from some and relief from others suggests many are not sure where the government stands on carbon.

  • The Herald's View
Woodside’s Karratha gas plant.

A prince, traditional owners and a ‘carbon bomb’: Inside Woodside’s extension plans

Energy giant Woodside has won preliminary approval to keep operating its WA oil and gas fields for another 45 years. But at what environmental cost?

  • Bianca Hall
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says she will remake the Liberal Party to reflect modern Australia.

Liberals to make Nationals reform nightmare a reality after Coalition split

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is remaking the Liberal Party to reflect modern Australian values, which could deliver a seismic shift from old Coalition policies.

  • Mike Foley, Natassia Chrysanthos and Paul Sakkal
I have a bright idea

Murray Watt to overhaul environment laws Albanese once blocked

New environment minister says tough negotiations will deliver wins and losses for all stakeholders.

  • Mike Foley
As Tanya Plibersek moves out, Mr ‘Fix It’ Murray Watt takes on the plagued environment minister job.

As Plibersek moves out, Mr ‘Fix It’ takes on plagued environment job

Warring mining and environmental lobbies said they were willing to compromise to get the Environment Protection Act up under the new minister.

  • Mike Foley
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Unions celebrate Albanese victory, vow to continue fight in Brisbane Labour Day march

Trade unionists, buoyed by the events of Saturday night, took to the streets of Brisbane in their thousands on Monday to celebrate Labour Day, less than 48 hours after the Albanese government’s stunning election win.

  • Cameron Atfield
Becky Lucas with her son George at their Marrickville home.

‘I guess I can’t ever do comedy again’: New mum Becky Lucas on the medical emergency that changed her

Stand-up star Becky Lucas worried she wouldn’t be able to write jokes again.

  • Nick Dent
Australian workers will be free to change jobs for a pay rise more easily under an Albanese government proposal to ban non-compete agreements that prevent staff defecting to other employers or starting their own business.

The fine print that makes it easier to quit your job – and earn more money

Up to 3 million workers will be free to change jobs under a government proposal to ban non-compete agreements that prevent staff defecting to other employers.

  • Nick Bonyhady
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in Melbourne on Monday demanding federal Labor introduce racketeering laws.

Labor governments pay CFMEU almost $3m in three years despite mounting scandals

The Victorian government accounted for the lion’s share of payments to the scandal-plagued union, while a smaller federal transfer was ordered by a court.

  • Olivia Ireland

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