Experts have called on the government to increase renewable energy and introduce clear regulation.

SYDNEY, June 2 (Reuters) - Australia's net trade proved to be a major drag on the economy in the first quarter as imports of data centre equipment and fuel boomed, while government spending added nothing to economic growth.

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Australia has swept the Valladolid Sevens finals after comeback wins over the No. 1-ranked teams in the rugby sevens world series

Australia's upcoming wheat harvest will be the smallest in three years, as high fertiliser costs and dry conditions in some areas reduce planting ​and yields, the government said on Tuesday.

Australia will send more of their top players to feature in England's Premiership Women's Rugby next season in an attempt to ensure they are competitive at the next World Cup.

Rodent outbreaks can cause huge problems for farming communities. When mouse populations grow out of control, they can destroy crops, contaminate food supplies, and create serious health concerns for people living nearby.

"Enhancing the reliability and resilience of the national energy system."