A battle is on to own pole-mounted EV chargers – and make users pay
A battle has erupted between energy network companies and power providers over who will control pole-mounted electric vehicle chargers that could become commonplace in Australian suburbs, with prices and availability for drivers at stake.
Electricity network companies are pressing in NSW and Victoria to change or waive rules to allow them to directly own pole-mounted chargers and count them as part of the network, speeding up their installation.
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Call for action as Aussie journo hit with rubber bullet
The prime minister needs an urgent explanation from the US president after police shot an Australian TV reporter with a rubber bullet in Los Angeles, a senator says. Nine Network's US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was recording a piece to camera about protests against immigration raids when she appeared to be struck in the leg, with the incident caught live on camera. "After hours of standing off, this situation has now rapidly deteriorated, the LAPD moving in on horseback, firing rubber bullets at protesters, moving them on through the heart of LA," Ms Tomasi said. Seconds later, she was shot with a rubber bullet. Footage of the incident appeared to show an officer taking aim in the direction of Ms Tomasi and firing. Greens media and communications spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young said the shooting was shocking and "must be called out in the strongest terms". She said the incident must be investigated and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should call Donald Trump and ask for an urgent explanation or speak to him about when the pair meet in coming days. "Trump is a threat to journalistic freedom and to democratic values and we cannot afford, as Australians, to sit by and see an attack on those values by US authorities shooting at one of our journalists," senator Hanson-Young said. "The prime minister needs to be very clear here, Australia is not going to stand by and see our journalists attacked for simply doing their job." Mr Albanese has yet to speak publicly on the incident. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles declined to comment on US immigration policy under Mr Trump, but said he was glad to hear Ms Tomasi was OK. "At the end of the day, how America operates its own immigration system is really a matter for the United States, and how it manages its own internal law enforcement is a matter for the United States," he told Sky News. It follows a similar incident in 2020 when Seven Network correspondent Amelia Brace was shot by US police with non-lethal rounds and struck with a truncheon during a Black Lives Matter protest. Ms Brace and cameraman Tim Myers were in Washington DC's Lafayette Square when officers began aggressively clearing the area before a surprise appearance by Mr Trump. She later told US Congress she was shot in the legs and backside and Mr Myers was hit in the neck by non-lethal rounds from a police automatic weapon. The prime minister needs an urgent explanation from the US president after police shot an Australian TV reporter with a rubber bullet in Los Angeles, a senator says. Nine Network's US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was recording a piece to camera about protests against immigration raids when she appeared to be struck in the leg, with the incident caught live on camera. "After hours of standing off, this situation has now rapidly deteriorated, the LAPD moving in on horseback, firing rubber bullets at protesters, moving them on through the heart of LA," Ms Tomasi said. Seconds later, she was shot with a rubber bullet. Footage of the incident appeared to show an officer taking aim in the direction of Ms Tomasi and firing. Greens media and communications spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young said the shooting was shocking and "must be called out in the strongest terms". She said the incident must be investigated and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should call Donald Trump and ask for an urgent explanation or speak to him about when the pair meet in coming days. "Trump is a threat to journalistic freedom and to democratic values and we cannot afford, as Australians, to sit by and see an attack on those values by US authorities shooting at one of our journalists," senator Hanson-Young said. "The prime minister needs to be very clear here, Australia is not going to stand by and see our journalists attacked for simply doing their job." Mr Albanese has yet to speak publicly on the incident. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles declined to comment on US immigration policy under Mr Trump, but said he was glad to hear Ms Tomasi was OK. "At the end of the day, how America operates its own immigration system is really a matter for the United States, and how it manages its own internal law enforcement is a matter for the United States," he told Sky News. It follows a similar incident in 2020 when Seven Network correspondent Amelia Brace was shot by US police with non-lethal rounds and struck with a truncheon during a Black Lives Matter protest. Ms Brace and cameraman Tim Myers were in Washington DC's Lafayette Square when officers began aggressively clearing the area before a surprise appearance by Mr Trump. She later told US Congress she was shot in the legs and backside and Mr Myers was hit in the neck by non-lethal rounds from a police automatic weapon. The prime minister needs an urgent explanation from the US president after police shot an Australian TV reporter with a rubber bullet in Los Angeles, a senator says. Nine Network's US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was recording a piece to camera about protests against immigration raids when she appeared to be struck in the leg, with the incident caught live on camera. "After hours of standing off, this situation has now rapidly deteriorated, the LAPD moving in on horseback, firing rubber bullets at protesters, moving them on through the heart of LA," Ms Tomasi said. Seconds later, she was shot with a rubber bullet. Footage of the incident appeared to show an officer taking aim in the direction of Ms Tomasi and firing. Greens media and communications spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young said the shooting was shocking and "must be called out in the strongest terms". She said the incident must be investigated and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should call Donald Trump and ask for an urgent explanation or speak to him about when the pair meet in coming days. "Trump is a threat to journalistic freedom and to democratic values and we cannot afford, as Australians, to sit by and see an attack on those values by US authorities shooting at one of our journalists," senator Hanson-Young said. "The prime minister needs to be very clear here, Australia is not going to stand by and see our journalists attacked for simply doing their job." Mr Albanese has yet to speak publicly on the incident. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles declined to comment on US immigration policy under Mr Trump, but said he was glad to hear Ms Tomasi was OK. "At the end of the day, how America operates its own immigration system is really a matter for the United States, and how it manages its own internal law enforcement is a matter for the United States," he told Sky News. It follows a similar incident in 2020 when Seven Network correspondent Amelia Brace was shot by US police with non-lethal rounds and struck with a truncheon during a Black Lives Matter protest. Ms Brace and cameraman Tim Myers were in Washington DC's Lafayette Square when officers began aggressively clearing the area before a surprise appearance by Mr Trump. She later told US Congress she was shot in the legs and backside and Mr Myers was hit in the neck by non-lethal rounds from a police automatic weapon. The prime minister needs an urgent explanation from the US president after police shot an Australian TV reporter with a rubber bullet in Los Angeles, a senator says. Nine Network's US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was recording a piece to camera about protests against immigration raids when she appeared to be struck in the leg, with the incident caught live on camera. "After hours of standing off, this situation has now rapidly deteriorated, the LAPD moving in on horseback, firing rubber bullets at protesters, moving them on through the heart of LA," Ms Tomasi said. Seconds later, she was shot with a rubber bullet. Footage of the incident appeared to show an officer taking aim in the direction of Ms Tomasi and firing. Greens media and communications spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young said the shooting was shocking and "must be called out in the strongest terms". She said the incident must be investigated and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should call Donald Trump and ask for an urgent explanation or speak to him about when the pair meet in coming days. "Trump is a threat to journalistic freedom and to democratic values and we cannot afford, as Australians, to sit by and see an attack on those values by US authorities shooting at one of our journalists," senator Hanson-Young said. "The prime minister needs to be very clear here, Australia is not going to stand by and see our journalists attacked for simply doing their job." Mr Albanese has yet to speak publicly on the incident. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles declined to comment on US immigration policy under Mr Trump, but said he was glad to hear Ms Tomasi was OK. "At the end of the day, how America operates its own immigration system is really a matter for the United States, and how it manages its own internal law enforcement is a matter for the United States," he told Sky News. It follows a similar incident in 2020 when Seven Network correspondent Amelia Brace was shot by US police with non-lethal rounds and struck with a truncheon during a Black Lives Matter protest. Ms Brace and cameraman Tim Myers were in Washington DC's Lafayette Square when officers began aggressively clearing the area before a surprise appearance by Mr Trump. She later told US Congress she was shot in the legs and backside and Mr Myers was hit in the neck by non-lethal rounds from a police automatic weapon.
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No more 'opening-itis': Next man up for Aust at Lord's
Eighteen months after joking Marnus Labuschagne had "opening-itis", Usman Khawaja believes his Queensland teammate can fill the role for Australia's World Test Championship final. Khawaja is almost certain to have another new opening partner for the decider against South Africa at Lord's, starting on Wednesday. Since David Warner retired from Tests in January 2024, Steve Smith, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Konstas, and Travis Head have all joined Khawaja at the top of the order. Smith is locked in to bat at No.4, Konstas is unlikely to play, and Head will come in at No.5 as Australia gun for back-to-back WTC titles. Khawaja on Monday still joked Labuschagne wasn't over the "opening-itis" that eventually led to Smith being promoted to open for four Tests, but declared every Australian would do what was best for the team. "Beggars can't be choosers," Khawaja said at Lord's on Monday at a launch for Prime Video's exclusive Australian coverage of the WTC final. "So you just be humble that you're playing for Australia, and then you take what you get and you make the best out of it. "At the end of the day, it's a team game. "I know the best place for me to bat for the team is to open. "So I'm very happy to open and do my role for the team. "I'm sure if it's the same for Marnus, 100 per cent I know he'll take that." The opening dilemma comes at a flashpoint in Labuschagne's career. The 30-year-old hasn't scored a Test century since his 111 against England at Manchester in July 2023. Labuschagne made some important contributions as Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy last summer, without converting an innings into three figures. He is undoubtedly the batter under the most pressure in Australia's top-six. "He's opened before. He started off for Queensland opening," Khawaja said. "You bat three, I think opening is an easier transition. "Marnus is a terrific player, so if he gets an opportunity, I'm sure he'll be fine." This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final. Eighteen months after joking Marnus Labuschagne had "opening-itis", Usman Khawaja believes his Queensland teammate can fill the role for Australia's World Test Championship final. Khawaja is almost certain to have another new opening partner for the decider against South Africa at Lord's, starting on Wednesday. Since David Warner retired from Tests in January 2024, Steve Smith, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Konstas, and Travis Head have all joined Khawaja at the top of the order. Smith is locked in to bat at No.4, Konstas is unlikely to play, and Head will come in at No.5 as Australia gun for back-to-back WTC titles. Khawaja on Monday still joked Labuschagne wasn't over the "opening-itis" that eventually led to Smith being promoted to open for four Tests, but declared every Australian would do what was best for the team. "Beggars can't be choosers," Khawaja said at Lord's on Monday at a launch for Prime Video's exclusive Australian coverage of the WTC final. "So you just be humble that you're playing for Australia, and then you take what you get and you make the best out of it. "At the end of the day, it's a team game. "I know the best place for me to bat for the team is to open. "So I'm very happy to open and do my role for the team. "I'm sure if it's the same for Marnus, 100 per cent I know he'll take that." The opening dilemma comes at a flashpoint in Labuschagne's career. The 30-year-old hasn't scored a Test century since his 111 against England at Manchester in July 2023. Labuschagne made some important contributions as Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy last summer, without converting an innings into three figures. He is undoubtedly the batter under the most pressure in Australia's top-six. "He's opened before. He started off for Queensland opening," Khawaja said. "You bat three, I think opening is an easier transition. "Marnus is a terrific player, so if he gets an opportunity, I'm sure he'll be fine." This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final. Eighteen months after joking Marnus Labuschagne had "opening-itis", Usman Khawaja believes his Queensland teammate can fill the role for Australia's World Test Championship final. Khawaja is almost certain to have another new opening partner for the decider against South Africa at Lord's, starting on Wednesday. Since David Warner retired from Tests in January 2024, Steve Smith, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Konstas, and Travis Head have all joined Khawaja at the top of the order. Smith is locked in to bat at No.4, Konstas is unlikely to play, and Head will come in at No.5 as Australia gun for back-to-back WTC titles. Khawaja on Monday still joked Labuschagne wasn't over the "opening-itis" that eventually led to Smith being promoted to open for four Tests, but declared every Australian would do what was best for the team. "Beggars can't be choosers," Khawaja said at Lord's on Monday at a launch for Prime Video's exclusive Australian coverage of the WTC final. "So you just be humble that you're playing for Australia, and then you take what you get and you make the best out of it. "At the end of the day, it's a team game. "I know the best place for me to bat for the team is to open. "So I'm very happy to open and do my role for the team. "I'm sure if it's the same for Marnus, 100 per cent I know he'll take that." The opening dilemma comes at a flashpoint in Labuschagne's career. The 30-year-old hasn't scored a Test century since his 111 against England at Manchester in July 2023. Labuschagne made some important contributions as Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar trophy last summer, without converting an innings into three figures. He is undoubtedly the batter under the most pressure in Australia's top-six. "He's opened before. He started off for Queensland opening," Khawaja said. "You bat three, I think opening is an easier transition. "Marnus is a terrific player, so if he gets an opportunity, I'm sure he'll be fine." This AAP article was made possible by support from Amazon Prime Video, which is broadcasting the World Test Championship final.
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'Incredibly difficult experience': Local musician refused entry into US
Newcastle musician Austin Mackay has described the situation as "heartbreaking" after he was refused entry into the United States for a music festival due to a visa issue. The former St Francis Xavier student was en route to Nashville last week to perform at the Country Music Association (CMA) Fest when he was detained for 16 hours at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), before being sent back to Australia. The four-day CMA Fest is one of the biggest country music festivals in the US and featured Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean and Australian stars Keith Urban and Casey Barnes on the lineup. Newcastle's 2025 Golden Guitar-winning female artist of the year, Max Jackson, also performed at CMA Fest over the weekend. Mackay was booked to perform on the Spotlight Stage as part of Fan Fair X, where artists play acoustic sets in front of intimate audiences. "Despite having what I believed to be the correct visa and all the official invitations to perform, I was detained at LAX for 16 hours and ultimately had to return home to Australia without being able to play the shows I'd worked so hard for," Mackay wrote on social media. "It was an incredibly difficult experience, not only emotionally but also professionally and financially. "Missing the opportunity to play at CMA Fest is heartbreaking." Mackay has faced and overcome numerous setbacks in his young career. Mackay's talent was first identified in 2019 when his school indie-rock band Maple Syrup won a St Francis Xavier battle of the bands to support rock legends Kiss and the Screaming Jets at the Newcastle Supercars concert. Unfortunately, Kiss cancelled the gig due to frontman Paul Stanley's health issue. Mackay's next band, Honey Hills, was also gathering momentum before the pandemic ended that project and Mackay focused on his solo career. Since then he's released the EPs Dancing Through The Fire (2022) and Hearts On Fire (2024) and steered his music from indie rock towards a more contemplative folk-country sound. He has supported the likes of Morgan Evans, Brad Cox, The Dreggs, and Thirsty Merc and in February he played at the Howlin' Country music festival on the Newcastle Foreshore. Newcastle musician Austin Mackay has described the situation as "heartbreaking" after he was refused entry into the United States for a music festival due to a visa issue. The former St Francis Xavier student was en route to Nashville last week to perform at the Country Music Association (CMA) Fest when he was detained for 16 hours at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), before being sent back to Australia. The four-day CMA Fest is one of the biggest country music festivals in the US and featured Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean and Australian stars Keith Urban and Casey Barnes on the lineup. Newcastle's 2025 Golden Guitar-winning female artist of the year, Max Jackson, also performed at CMA Fest over the weekend. Mackay was booked to perform on the Spotlight Stage as part of Fan Fair X, where artists play acoustic sets in front of intimate audiences. "Despite having what I believed to be the correct visa and all the official invitations to perform, I was detained at LAX for 16 hours and ultimately had to return home to Australia without being able to play the shows I'd worked so hard for," Mackay wrote on social media. "It was an incredibly difficult experience, not only emotionally but also professionally and financially. "Missing the opportunity to play at CMA Fest is heartbreaking." Mackay has faced and overcome numerous setbacks in his young career. Mackay's talent was first identified in 2019 when his school indie-rock band Maple Syrup won a St Francis Xavier battle of the bands to support rock legends Kiss and the Screaming Jets at the Newcastle Supercars concert. Unfortunately, Kiss cancelled the gig due to frontman Paul Stanley's health issue. Mackay's next band, Honey Hills, was also gathering momentum before the pandemic ended that project and Mackay focused on his solo career. Since then he's released the EPs Dancing Through The Fire (2022) and Hearts On Fire (2024) and steered his music from indie rock towards a more contemplative folk-country sound. He has supported the likes of Morgan Evans, Brad Cox, The Dreggs, and Thirsty Merc and in February he played at the Howlin' Country music festival on the Newcastle Foreshore. Newcastle musician Austin Mackay has described the situation as "heartbreaking" after he was refused entry into the United States for a music festival due to a visa issue. The former St Francis Xavier student was en route to Nashville last week to perform at the Country Music Association (CMA) Fest when he was detained for 16 hours at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), before being sent back to Australia. The four-day CMA Fest is one of the biggest country music festivals in the US and featured Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean and Australian stars Keith Urban and Casey Barnes on the lineup. Newcastle's 2025 Golden Guitar-winning female artist of the year, Max Jackson, also performed at CMA Fest over the weekend. Mackay was booked to perform on the Spotlight Stage as part of Fan Fair X, where artists play acoustic sets in front of intimate audiences. "Despite having what I believed to be the correct visa and all the official invitations to perform, I was detained at LAX for 16 hours and ultimately had to return home to Australia without being able to play the shows I'd worked so hard for," Mackay wrote on social media. "It was an incredibly difficult experience, not only emotionally but also professionally and financially. "Missing the opportunity to play at CMA Fest is heartbreaking." Mackay has faced and overcome numerous setbacks in his young career. Mackay's talent was first identified in 2019 when his school indie-rock band Maple Syrup won a St Francis Xavier battle of the bands to support rock legends Kiss and the Screaming Jets at the Newcastle Supercars concert. Unfortunately, Kiss cancelled the gig due to frontman Paul Stanley's health issue. Mackay's next band, Honey Hills, was also gathering momentum before the pandemic ended that project and Mackay focused on his solo career. Since then he's released the EPs Dancing Through The Fire (2022) and Hearts On Fire (2024) and steered his music from indie rock towards a more contemplative folk-country sound. He has supported the likes of Morgan Evans, Brad Cox, The Dreggs, and Thirsty Merc and in February he played at the Howlin' Country music festival on the Newcastle Foreshore. Newcastle musician Austin Mackay has described the situation as "heartbreaking" after he was refused entry into the United States for a music festival due to a visa issue. The former St Francis Xavier student was en route to Nashville last week to perform at the Country Music Association (CMA) Fest when he was detained for 16 hours at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), before being sent back to Australia. The four-day CMA Fest is one of the biggest country music festivals in the US and featured Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean and Australian stars Keith Urban and Casey Barnes on the lineup. Newcastle's 2025 Golden Guitar-winning female artist of the year, Max Jackson, also performed at CMA Fest over the weekend. Mackay was booked to perform on the Spotlight Stage as part of Fan Fair X, where artists play acoustic sets in front of intimate audiences. "Despite having what I believed to be the correct visa and all the official invitations to perform, I was detained at LAX for 16 hours and ultimately had to return home to Australia without being able to play the shows I'd worked so hard for," Mackay wrote on social media. "It was an incredibly difficult experience, not only emotionally but also professionally and financially. "Missing the opportunity to play at CMA Fest is heartbreaking." Mackay has faced and overcome numerous setbacks in his young career. Mackay's talent was first identified in 2019 when his school indie-rock band Maple Syrup won a St Francis Xavier battle of the bands to support rock legends Kiss and the Screaming Jets at the Newcastle Supercars concert. Unfortunately, Kiss cancelled the gig due to frontman Paul Stanley's health issue. Mackay's next band, Honey Hills, was also gathering momentum before the pandemic ended that project and Mackay focused on his solo career. Since then he's released the EPs Dancing Through The Fire (2022) and Hearts On Fire (2024) and steered his music from indie rock towards a more contemplative folk-country sound. He has supported the likes of Morgan Evans, Brad Cox, The Dreggs, and Thirsty Merc and in February he played at the Howlin' Country music festival on the Newcastle Foreshore.
