An extra $2 billion for the critical minerals supply chain will form part of the Albanese government's plan to support allies and overhaul the economy.
Pre-tournament favourites the Sydney Sixers have slumped to a 0-3 start to the WBBL following their loss to Brisbane, but they insist all hope is not yet lost.
Australia's defence department boss has pointed to Hamas' surprise attack against Israel as evidence of the need for urgent military reform at home.
The Reserve Bank may be forced to lift interest rates again as fresh inflation data suggests the fight is not yet over.
World leaders are appealing for a humanitarian pause or ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war to allow safe deliveries of aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Uber has teamed with BYD in a push to put more electric vehicles into Australia's ride-sharing network and on to roads.
A Sydney man allegedly involved in the suburban cafe shooting of Melbourne gangland figure Gavin "Capable" Preston has been charged with murder.
Australians who embarked on a COVID-19-ravaged cruise in the early days of the pandemic have had a legal win, with operator Carnival declared negligent.
A young man's plan to restore his family's 100-year-old rifle led to devastating consequences after the defective firearm was left loaded and unsecured.
South Australian golfer Jack Buchanan is out to emulate Harrison Crowe and win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship to earn a start in the Masters and Open.
The Warriors welcome back former captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to pre-season training next month, as CEO Cameron George reveals the coach's role in his signing.
The state election is more than a year away but Queensland is in campaign mode as the government and opposition launch their pitches to voters.
The deputy prime minister and education minister have met with some of the nation's smallest citizens.
New laws to protect Australia's ailing environment are proving complex, and won't be available for the public to scrutinise until next year.
Zip Co has upgraded guidance, saying it expects to be cash earnings positive for 2023/24 after a strong first quarter.
A proposed ban on live sheep exports has been labelled a "disaster for animal welfare" in a heated speech by the outgoing head of the national farmers' lobby.
The ABC will end up spending significantly more than $1 million on its failed defence of an ex-commando's defamation case, but its head won't apologise.
A dense "superfog" in Louisiana has caused a multi-car pileup and dozens of other crashes that killed seven people and injured 25 others.
The Reserve Bank "won't hesitate" to raise interest rates further if inflation forecasts come in higher than expected, the central bank's governor says.
The devastated father of two children killed in a Victorian shed fire has spoken of his surviving young son's bravery in trying to protect his siblings.
A second person has been charged over the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old man on the Gold Coast two months ago.
Tech giant Amazon has revealed a new electric truck milestone as Australia is changing laws to allow more low-emission heavy vehicles on our roads.
There will be at least nine Australians who will feature in the NBA this season, and Ben Simmons is aiming to regain his status as an elite player.
Jordan has helped four Australians and a permanent resident cross the Palestinian border, as concerns grow about a humanitarian disaster.
A software bug is behind the recall of three models of electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that could leave drivers without power.
Broken Hill Trades Hall could become a UNESCO World Heritage site, in recognition of its architectural elegance and special role in the history of outback NSW.
Mark Philippoussis, coach of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2023 Aussie Open final, says Novak Djokovic's rivals can't expect the champ to slow down any time soon.
An Indigenous senator says the government shouldn't treat Aboriginal deaths in custody as a "side dish", urging them to fulfil royal commission recommendations.
Commitments to renewable energy targets will be legislated by the Queensland government in a decision that has been welcomed by conservationists.
Australia will not rest any of their frontline pacemen against the Netherlands, as Andrew McDonald warns the Dutch are not to be taken lightly at the World Cup.
Co-trainer Ciaron Maher says Melbourne Cup champion Gold Trip has pulled up well after a third at Caulfield and is set to run in the $5 million Cox Plate.
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