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Origin Energy is abandoning its ambitious plans to develop hydrogen in another blow to the Albanese government’s dreams for the energy source to help drive the transition to net zero.

Bombshell claims have erupted between one of Australia’s richest men, Richard White, and Sydney businesswoman Linda Rogan over a $13.1m Vaucluse mansion they shared.

Faced with tougher competition from a cashed-up Virgin Australia, Qantas is looking to lift its game on the food front with a shake-up of what’s on offer on domestic flights.