Labor promises $1 billion manufacturing future fund

Labor will create a new $1 billion advanced manufacturing fund to back Australian industries and business if it wins the next federal election.

Path cleared for release of Turnbull's reliable energy package

The Turnbull government is preparing to unveil its long-awaited energy package as soon as next week.

Housing market not heading for a crash, says Morrison

Treasurer Scott Morrison has moved to reassure US investors – and Australian mums and dads – that Australia is not headed towards a housing market crash, arguing house prices are high but their value is still "real".

'Australians need a pay rise': Bill Shorten calls for grand bargain on wages

Unions, business and the Parliament should come together and do something radical, Bill Shorten says.

'Climate change is real': Frydenberg reminds Abbott he signed Paris deal

Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg has pointedly reminded Tony Abbott that "climate change is real".

Abbott allies go to ground, Labor lashes 'loopy' Lib following speech

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Labor, the Greens and climate change activists have rounded on Tony Abbott for a "loopy" speech minimising the effects of climate change.

Bishop warns nuclear weapons could spread throughout region

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"This threat of nuclear attack against another country is arguably the most dire of our times."

'Password1 does not cut it': Parents urged to get smart about cyber security

The number of cyber attacks targeting mum and dads as well as businesses is booming, with Australians falling for online scams, email phishing, identity theft and credit card fraud in growing numbers.

Chief Scientist makes last ditch plea for clean energy target

Australia's Chief Scientist Alan Finkel has made a last-ditch plea to save the proposed clean energy target.