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Swedish industrial start-up Northvolt says it will make new sodium batteries that could upend the lithium battery industry.
PC calls for free care
The Productivity Commission has called for free early education for low-income families.
Mint misses laundering fine
The Perth Mint has escaped a fine over anti-money laundering “compliance issues”.
Audit bodies to merge
The Treasurer has unveiled significant reforms for accounting standards and ASIC.
Australia eyes new trade deal
The collapse of an EU trade deal could see Australia pivot to the UAE.
JobKeeper seen to tether
JobKeeper, the Morrison government's $89 billion wage subsidy, appears to have overstayed its welcome ...
Big split in school money
New figures show a widening funding gap in Australia's education system, with an $800 million overfunding in private schools compared to a $4.5 billion shortfall for public schools.
Cyber tech growing
Australia’s critical infrastructure - including ports, energy grids and water supplies - reported 143 cyber attacks over the past year ...
Hack money boosted
The Federal Government is intensifying its battle against cybercriminals with a $600 million injection.
Rowland seeks TV freedom
New laws could change the experience for millions of Australians accessing their favourite streaming content through smart TVs.
OpenAI leadership twists
Sam Altman, the recently ousted leader of OpenAI, is set to return to the company as CEO.
Bowen calls for bank boost
The climate minister says Pacific nations should be among the beneficiaries of a climate “loss and damage” fund.
Reference gap closing
Male scientists are more likely to be referenced in papers, but women are catching up.
Hot heading detailed
“Humanity is breaking all the wrong records when it comes to climate change,” says the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) ...
UQ tops local ranking
The University of Queensland has taken the top position in new local uni rankings.
Fair Work rules on WFH claim
The Fair Work Commission has made a significant ruling on the impact of working from home on productivity.
Port hack questioned
Port operator DP World Australia is facing criticism for not addressing a critical IT vulnerability, leading to a recent cyber attack.
Bunnings cuts stone benches
Bunnings has announced plans to cease the sale of engineered stone by the end of the year.