Billions of litres to be extracted from NT groundwater
The Northern Territory's largest water allocation plan has been released, angering environmentalists and traditional owners.
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Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future
Battery-powered boats could cut pollution and diesel fuel costs, according to a former Olympian visiting Australia to promote the technology.
‘Not happy’: states to pay more for infrastructure
States will be required to go 50-50 with the federal government on infrastructure projects, angering premiers who believe the changes are unfair.
Court greenlights $110m deal over AMP ‘misconduct’
A court has signed off on a $110 million class action settlement supported by shareholders stung by financial giant AMP charging people fees for no service.
Belief high for Swans ahead of Crows AFLW finals clash
Riding the momentum of four consecutive wins, Sydney are confident they can upset AFLW heavyweights Adelaide.
Military shouldn’t ‘blindly follow orders’, court hears
Lawyers for David McBride are defending his leaking of classified information about war crime allegations, saying it was in the public interest.
‘Neighbourhood effect’ charges up EV sales
People are more likely to buy an electric vehicle based on the influence of their friends and neighbours, as Australia's growing number of EV owners shows.
Queensland counts cost of recovery from deadly fires
More than 50 blazes are burning across Queensland as the state counts the cost of recovery from more than 1000 fires from Cape York to the NSW border.
Health boss backs hospital over fungal infection cases
Queensland's health chief says he would undergo a heart transplant at a Brisbane hospital after five patients suffered fungal infections at the facility.
Dolphins will rise to challenging NRL draw: CEO Reader
The Dolphins have been given some hurdles to overcome in the 2024 NRL draw but CEO Terry Reader says they are ready to make the most of an early season bonus.
James Maloney joins Cowboys as NRL assistant coach
Former star NRL playmaker James Maloney has inked a two-year deal as North Queensland assistant coach where he will specialise in working on the side's attack.
NRL cap exemptions for rugby raids will be fair: Abdo
NRL boss Andrew Abdo says salary-cap incentives for a raid on rival codes could be implemented without jeopardising a level playing field for all clubs.
Murder charge dismissed over ex-bikie’s shooting
One of 10 men accused of planning the shooting death of a former Mongols motorcycle gang member will not face trial.
Man accused of killing woman and her son to stand trial
Police alleged that the victims were attacked in the early hours of the morning with a long-handled kitchen knife and a meat cleaver.
Almost 50 new spider species identified in Australia
A popular former children's TV host dubbed "Ranger Stacey" is among the Australians who have had new species of spiders named after them in a published study.
Forestry Corporation hit with stop work order over dens
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has been slapped with a new stop work order, amid concerns about efforts to protect endangered greater gliders.
Injury-prone Cheatle a chance of making Test debut
Lauren Cheatle is ever so close to making her Australian Test debut, four years after injuries stalled her international career.
Adelaide United’s Irankunda to join Bayern Munich
Adelaide United prodigy Nestory Irankunda will join German giants Bayern Munich in July next year after being sold for an undisclosed sum.
Six-in-six match-winning cricket ball to be displayed
The ball with which a Queensland club cricketer took six wickets in the final over to bowl his team to victory is to go on display.
Israeli soldiers kill Hamas fighters in hospital raid
Israel's military says it has killed several Hamas fighters as it begins a raid on Gaza's Al Shifa hospital where thousands of civilians are sheltering.
‘Petty’: Greens MP punted from Queensland parliament
A Greens MP has spent a day in the sin bin after breaching the rules of the Queensland parliament, with the party leader also in strife.
Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing
As the housing crisis continues and rents rise, a coalition of housing and homelessness organisations is calling for specific measures to help young people.
Growth forecasts take shine off bumper pay packets
Worker pay packets recorded the biggest quarterly jump in the history of the official wage price index survey, but annual growth is still trailing inflation.
Climate, trade on agenda for Albanese at APEC summit
Anthony Albanese is heading to the United States for the APEC summit where all eyes will be on a highly anticipated meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.
Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians
Reports of cybercrime have surged in the last 12 months but a government intelligence agency says there are many more instances not reported.
Social fabric strained amid growing financial pain
Australia's social cohesion is under pressure on multiple fronts, including financial stress and worsening economic inequality.
Socceroos without Boyle for WCQ clash with Bangladesh
Forward Martin Boyle will miss the Socceroos' opening World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh but will be in contention to face Palestine.
Ukrainian troops ‘have secured foothold in the south’
A Ukrainian official says the country's counteroffensive is developing, with its forces securing a foothold on the east bank of the Dnipro River.
Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention
The government is working on emergency legislation following the High Court's decision that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful.
Atlassian issues AI advice to prevent ‘oops’ moments
Software giant Atlassian will issue guidance to firms considering the use generative AI tools in their businesses to avoid unintended outcomes.
AFL opening round locked in for Queensland, NSW
The Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Sydney and GWS will host big Victorian clubs in the AFL's inaugural 'opening round' schedule in 2024.