Industry data casts doubt on 2030 clean energy target
A clean energy investment snapshot shows Australia may be charging into the battery era, but poor planning and transmission gaps risk failure on 2030 targets.
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Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform
The federal government says its reform agenda is big enough as it is, without adding further tax reform.
Ukraine defies odds by advancing in south: official
Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar says Ukraine has defied military doctrine by targeting an enemy with a numerical advantage in manpower and weaponry.
Burgess, Souths split as Demetriou defends Latrell
Jason Demetriou insists he treats each South Sydney player equally after Rabbitohs great Sam Burgess walked out on the club over Latrell Mitchell's conduct.
Stepson on murder charge over ‘mummified’ remains
A man has been charged with murdering his stepfather following the discovery of decomposed remains at a Gold Coast home.
Hull seventh in red-hot 1500m world championships final
Australia's Jessica Hull has finished seventh in the 1500m for the second straight time at a world championships.
Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in "trouble", after timelines to return water to the system were extended.
Risk of more blazes in Greece as fire near Athens rages
Twenty people are dead while "conditions remain difficult and in several cases, extreme", authorities say, as Greece faces another major outbreak of wildfires.
Woolworths says cautious customers are cutting back
Woolworths is tipping price rises in some categories after the supermarket giant posted a $1.62 billion full-year profit, up slightly on the previous year.
Deal waters down Murray-Darling Basin Plan timeline
The timeline to recover water for Australia's most complex river system has been pushed back with the government on track to miss the initial deadline.
I’ll be captain as long as Australia wants: Mitch Marsh
A year after ruling himself out of the race to be Australia's white-ball captain, newly installed Mitch Marsh is now open to a long-term leadership role.
PM to announce date for voice referendum next week
Anthony Albanese will next week announce the date for Australians to vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, with October 14 widely tipped for the poll.
‘Reasonably significant’: Penrith deny resting fit men
Penrith have been coy on the status of players coming out of the team in recent weeks but Ivan Cleary insists his side is contending with legitimate injuries.
Memorial service to honour poisonous mushroom victims
A public memorial service will be held for two Victorians who died after eating suspected poisonous mushrooms cooked by their daughter-in-law.
Canada eases fire evacuation orders in British Columbia
About 27,000 people in British Columbia have been under evacuation orders, as hundreds of wildfires continue to burn across Canada.
Australia’s big wet fuels bushfire risks this spring
Vast swathes of the country face a heightened fire risk this spring as heat makes a comeback after years of cooler, wetter La Nina conditions.
Buybacks a key for long-delayed Murray recovery
The South Australian government has joined national environment groups in backing a new plan to deliver environmental flows to the Murray-Darling Basin.
High-profile rape accused seeks to keep name suppressed
A high-profile man accused of rape will seek a suppression order in response to pending legislative changes in Queensland that might release his name.
Defence suicide royal commission progress revealed
A new report shows the federal government's progress on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide's urgent recommendations.
Shoppers ‘could fare worse’ without supermarket duopoly
Breaking up duopolies like Coles and Woolworths would actually disadvantage shoppers, Australia's outgoing Productivity Commission head Michael Brennan says.
After one angry minute, Crows move on from ump blunder
Coach Matthew Nicks gave his Adelaide players one minute to release their anger over a goal umpire error that cost the Crows a shot at reaching the AFL finals.
Painful lessons drive Riki’s Broncos title quest
Broncos second-rower Jordan Riki says last year's late-season fadeout "really burnt us all" and is driving his hunger to succeed in finals football in 2023.
Frustrated youth crime victims march on Qld parliament
The Queensland government has met angry victims of crime after protesters marched on parliament demanding zero tolerance towards youth crime.
Time running out as Magpies aim to fix leaky defence
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says problems with their system, not personnel, are to blame for the Magpies' defensive woes over the last few weeks.
Forensic retesting reveals new murder case evidence
New evidence has been found by forensic retesting of a hammer at the centre of Andrew John Cobby's murder case in Queensland, a court has been told.
Woolworths to cut bonuses for managers after deaths
Safety lapses that led to the deaths of two workers at Woolworths stores have triggered a review of every piece of equipment used by the supermarket chain.
Graziers draw on traditional fire skills to manage land
Traditional fire knowledge is helping Queensland graziers regenerate their land in a project that could provide a model for managing country Australia-wide.
Chief midwife, funding boost for Qld maternity services
The new role of a chief midwife and $4 million in annual funding are part of expanded maternity services in Queensland following protests by regional staff.
Russell Crowe not consulted on Souths’ Burgess break-up
South Sydney say the decision to part ways with Sam Burgess was not done with the blessing of co-owner Russell Crowe.
‘Top-four’ Knights will shake up NRL finals: Best
Newcastle centre Bradman Best says his side's recent seven-game winning streak has convinced them they can beat any team in the NRL.
Tigers’ coaching job not on Steven King’s radar for now
Interim Gold Coast coach Steven King has welcomed the arrival of Damien Hardwick, who has been handed a six-year deal to coach the Suns.