Transport needs clear signals and certainty to contribute to 2035 emission reduction targets
The Government has announced its 2035 emission reduction targets of 62-70% and a key factor in delivering these targets will be the rapid electrification of the nation’s heavy vehicle fleet.

‘Back them’: PM’s blunt message after smelter bailout
Mining giant Glencore has been urged to invest in a struggling community after a $600 million taxpayer-funded bailout to secure hundreds of jobs at a smelter.

Hearings reveal Optus bungled triple-zero outage email
Federal authorities only found out about a catastrophic Optus triple-zero outage a day after it was resolved because the telco notified the wrong email address.

PM says briefing on super tax plan was nothing unusual
The PM's office is briefed all the time on a range of issues, says Anthony Albanese after a hearing was told of conversations over a plan to tax super balances.

Stadium pitch ramped up as do-or-die vote nears
A state faces "severe reputational damage" if a proposed $1.1 billion stadium isn't built as part of a deal for AFL and AFLW teams.
Toll road giant exploring $10b pipeline of new projects
With new roads in western Sydney and western Melbourne set to open soon, a major toll road group is exploring other opportunities, including in Brisbane.
‘Quick google’ weakens mower murder case, court told
A pathologist who examined a woman allegedly murdered by her husband in a staged lawnmower crash has denied his autopsy findings were influenced by police.
Australia gets PNG ‘pukpuk’ defence pact over the line
Australia has its newest defence ally in 70 years, with Papua New Guinea joining the US and New Zealand after a pact signed in Canberra.
Australian shares nudge record before edging lower
Gold and Bitcoin have reset their record highs and Australia's share market could do the same this week as investors position for a bullish fourth quarter.
‘Put the bike away’: warning after triple homicide news
A man has told a court he stole a motorcycle before being told to "put the bike away" when he realised it was evidence in a triple outback homicide.
Town rallies after heartbreaking deaths in house fire
A woman and two children are dead after a horrific house fire, with a community rallying around two devastated families following the tragedy.
‘Close to perjury’: key witness warned at inquest
A man previously charged with three cold-case murders has been warned of being "close to perjury" under questioning at the inquest into the triple homicide.
Oils fans save ailing drummer’s kit for public display
Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst has auctioned off his old "war horse" for music industry charities as he battles pancreatic cancer.
Guard dogs menaced worker before meter reader killed
The family of a meter reader mauled to death hopes an inquest into the tragedy will provide answers and help protect front-line workers.
‘Life’s messy’: Lyon defends not trading for Aleer
While St Kilda have been busy on their recruiting drive, they stunned the AFL by deciding against recruiting GWS defender Leek Aleer.
‘Fresh opportunities’: R360 boss hits back at V’Landys
The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are entirely predictable as the code war escalates.
Hunting Hawks vow to keep sights on big-name targets
The unsuccessful pursuit of Zach Merrett has done nothing to blunt Hawthorn's determination to beef up their playing list.
Deadline: what happened on the last day of AFL trades
While Charlie Curnow headlines the players who have found new AFL clubs, several others ended the AFL trade period having to stay put.
Sense of belonging falls among young Aussies
Despite younger generations feeling less connected, research shows Australians are maintaining strong social cohesion despite financial and global pressures.

Why tech could change Gen Alpha careers for the better
They are young, curious and ready to create careers that do not exist yet: a MythBusters TV star says the next generation of children could improve our lives.
Job figures to set scene for possible interest rate cut
While unemployment figures are tipped to remain on hold at 4.2 per cent, changes to the forecast could put pressure on the central bank to cut rates.
Bikie stiffed killer over alleged contract murder
A trial of a bikie accused of masterminding the murder of a rival gang member is underway, with the prosecution detailing how he hired a sniper to do the deed.
Nation’s big home build already off target
Construction is behind schedule by tens of thousands of homes, fresh figures reveal, after the first full year of a federal housing goal.