Australia politics live: renewables and batteries soar but ‘critical’ moment coming; WiseTech staff face AI redundancy

Australia now the world’s third-biggest nation for utility-scale batteries behind China and the US. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Repacholi, the special envoy for men’s health, said fatherhood was “one of the proudest moments in a bloke’s life, but it can also be one of the hardest”. He said the report “shows there is a real opportunity to make it easier for dads to talk about their health, get support early and stay connected during one of
That’s it for today, thanks for reading. Here are the main stories of the day:
Northern Territory police have confirmed they have declined to charge the two off-duty officers involved in an arrest over the death of 24-year-old Kumanjayi White , a Warlpiri man who lived with cognitive disabilities.
A group of women and children linked to Islamic State have landed in Melbourne with others expected in Sydney.
The defence minister, Richard Marles , has been challenged over Labor’s support for the government of Israel , with one MP using a closed-door caucus meeting today to raise concerns about the treatment of flotilla protesters in recent days.
The independent senator David Pocock says leaked BHP documents show that the mining giant is “laughing” at Australia’s key climate policy while pocketing hundreds of millions of dollars through a generous diesel tax break.
Two men have been arrested in connection to Porepunkah shooter Dezi Freeman’s months on the run after he killed two police officers.
Jewish Australians have reported a dramatic increase in harassment and intimidation online after giving evidence at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion.
Victorian buildings will be lit blue tonight in honour of the AFL great Neale Daniher , who died yesterday, 13 years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
We will see you again for more news tomorrow.
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- Australia politics live: renewables and batteries soar but ‘critical’ moment coming; WiseTech staff face AI redundancyGuardian - World · Krishani Dhanji · May 25, 2026, 9:12 PM
- Australia politics live: household energy bills to fall up to 10% as renewables, batteries soar; WiseTech staff face AI redundancyGuardian - World · Krishani Dhanji · May 25, 2026, 9:27 PM
- Australia politics live: household energy bills to fall up to 10% in July as renewables, batteries soar; WiseTech staff face AI redundancyGuardian - World · Krishani Dhanji · May 25, 2026, 10:29 PM
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