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The Federal Government will re-introduce almost $1 billion in savings to the Parliament today, which will reignite a debate about stalled welfare cuts. The bill would remove a compensation payment designed to help welfare recipients with the cost of Labor's now scrapped carbon tax. The Government wants to stop new welfare recipients from accessing the payment, but Labor will oppose the measure, meaning that its fate is likely to be decided by the Senate crossbench.

US Senator John McCain has urged Australia to stick with the United States, addressing an event at the University of Sydney. The Vietnam War veteran and former presidential candidate is chairman of the powerful Senate armed services committee. He insists Australia can still count on America, despite the United States going through what he describes as 'a rough period', acknowledging that President Donald Trump's actions and statements 'have unsettled America's friends'. He has encouraged Austral

The Federal Government's plans to amend the Clean Energy Finance Corporation in order to allow for the funding of carbon capture and storage technology has been welcomed by the energy sector. Questions remain, however, over whether the technology - which doesn't yet exist in Australia - is viable; or whether it would encourage new coal-fired power stations. Those opposed to the changes say the money could be better spent elsewhere, but supporters say carbon capture and storage technology has a l

The inland city of Tamworth could soon be as well known for gold Logies as golden guitars if an ambitious plan by the NSW government comes off. Destination NSW has lodged an expression of interest to host the Logies in the 'country music capital' next year. Earlier this year the Victorian Government said it was reviewing the $1 million it provides in support of the annual TV awards night, amid flagging TV ratings and concerns it was offering little financial return.