Black Summer fires sound alarm on ozone layer depletion
Scientists believe they now understand how megafires such as Australia's Black Summer blazes deplete the ozone layer that shields humanity from the sun.
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Aussie scientists make electricity out of thin air
Aussie scientists have discovered a hydrogen-munching enzyme that turns air into clean energy and it could leave batteries for dead.
Department was ‘double-crossed’ on legality of robodebt
A federal government department overseeing the robodebt scheme misled another about the legality of the scheme, the royal commission has heard.
Supermarkets, department stores urged to go electric
A scorecard ranking Australian businesses on their green transport options has revealed surprising winners and losers, with supermarkets falling behind.
Go ahead for Vic inquiry into divisive duck shooting
Victoria's upper house has passed a motion to set up a parliamentary inquiry into the hotly contested future of duck shooting in the state.
Budget cuts flagged to counter coalition ‘booby traps’
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher is optimistic comments from RBA boss Philip Lowe show interest rate hikes are close to ending but warns of more cost-cutting.
Geelong favoured by captains to again make grand final
A survey of AFL captains shows most believe premiers Geelong will reach another grand final and Melbourne's Clayton Oliver is their Brownlow Medal favourite.
Shoppers spending big at Myer despite inflation
Department store group Myer has announced a half-yearly 24 per cent jump in sales, despite rising inflation and interest rates constraining household budgets.
Liberals ‘must do better’ bringing in women: Perrottet
The NSW premier says the Liberal Party needs to do better bringing women into its ranks, after falling short of its own target of 40 per cent representation.
Sharp shooting Goulding seals move to Paris
Chris Goulding has signed with Paris Basketball, coached by former Sydney Kings mentor Will Weaver, for the rest of the French Pro A and EuroCup seasons.
Calls for IBAC ‘dirt’ inquiry shut down by premier
Premier Daniel Andrews has denied his government directed an independent auditor to "find dirt" on Victoria's corruption watchdog, shutting down inquiry calls.
League let me down over nose problems: Blake Ferguson
Former NSW and Australia winger Blake Ferguson says rugby league has let him down by not helping fix his damaged nose, which has left him struggling to sleep.
‘Lost’ Tanah Boyd finds himself in Titans’ No.7
Tanah Boyd hopes his positional rollercoaster ride is over after a strong start in the Gold Coast No.7 alongside new playmaking partner Kieran Foran.
Xero to lay off up to 800 roles, exit Waddle
Kiwi cloud accounting platform Xero is laying off 700 to 800 staff and closing cloud-based lending platform Waddle, which it bought for $31 million in 2020.
Qld plans green energy hub amid coal plant delay
Queensland state-owned CleanCo is calling for expressions of interest to design a clean energy hub after a public coal plant delayed its return to the grid.
Wardlaw, Pullar add to Lions’ list of AFLW outs
The hits keep coming for Brisbane's AFLW list, with key pair Jesse Wardlaw and Lulu Pullar confirming their desire to be traded ahead of next season.
Dragons players know Griffin’s fate rests with them
St George Illawarra stars Jack Bird and Jack de Belin have conceded Anthony Griffin's future as Dragons coach rests with the players.
Malka Leifer’s former student accused of ‘blatant lies’
A former student who says she was sexually abused by ultra-Orthodox Jewish teacher Malka Leifer has been accused of telling "blatant lies" to jurors.
China COVID testing travel requirements to be scrapped
Travellers to Australia from China will no longer need to prove a negative COVID-19 test, following the scrapping of testing requirements.
Friendly fullback tussle keeps Reds Test pair on toes
Jock Campbell played two Tests at fullback late last year but now finds himself deputising for fellow World Cup hopeful Jordan Petaia at the Queensland Reds.
Floods an ongoing torment for regional tourism
Almost 70 per cent of Australians will avoid taking a regional holiday this year due to rain and flood risks, according to a nationwide poll.
Aloisi wooed by culture for new Western United contract
John Aloisi has agreed to a two-year contract extension as coach of the A-League Men reigning champions Western United.
NRL star’s mum faces new charge over fatal car crash
NRL star Payne Haas' mother has been slapped with a drink driving charge in relation to the fatal car crash she allegedly caused on the Gold Coast.
Australia A to prepare for Ashes defence in New Zealand
Cricket Australia have announced two tour matches in Lincoln, south of Christchurch, as they prepare for the Ashes series beginning in June.
Australia out of its depth with US subs, warns expert
Speculation is increasing about how Australia will procure nuclear-powered submarines as one defence expert warns of an over-reliance on the US.
Security guard spared jail over repeatedly punching man
Asked to leave after birthday drinks got "messy", a 30-year-old man suffered jaw fractures and a brain bleed when he was repeatedly punched by a security guard.
Breastfeeding mother and baby kicked out of court
A mother breastfeeding her child was asked to leave a court by a judge because he was concerned she would be a distraction to jurors.
‘We are close’: Major progress on Indigenous voice
Australians will soon know the wording of the question they will vote on to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution.
Ciraldo urges Bulldogs to add more edge to their game
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has told his team to re-find their attacking style and use their edges after Viliame Kikau and company had a quiet round one.
Walsh just another brick in Broncos wall: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has turned the Broncos into his own 'Department of Defence' ahead of the home Queensland derby clash with North Queensland.
Worst floods in a decade washing through the north
Northwest Queensland and parts of the NT are facing the most severe flooding in a decade with towns isolated, highways cut and airport runways under water.