Cyber risk in adding electric cars to grid
Australian regulators need to consider cyber security when connecting electric vehicles to the national grid, experts warn, to prevent major disruptions.
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Bali marks 20 years since deadly bombings
Prayers for peace and the symbolic release of 20 birds are among events in Bali to mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly 2002 bombings on the resort island.
GWS lay bare AFL interstate draft fears
GWS have dealt with retention issues and their list manager Adrian Caruso admits the Giants have to rule out recruiting certain players from Victoria.
Australia could address Europe gas crisis
Australia could support Europe through the energy crisis by increasing exports of gas to the continent as it faces winter without Russian pipeline supply.
Man ‘disgusted’ by woodchipper death plan
A member of an alleged "love quadrangle" has been recalled to give evidence at a woodchipper murder trial after new phone records were obtained.
ASX closes flat as banks gain, miners fall
The local share market has spent the day treading water, finishing little changed from where it began with gains for the banking sector and losses for miners.
Greenpeace slams Toyota over EV delays
Environmental group Greenpeace has called on Toyota to "up their game" on electric vehicles after comments about Australia's transition to the technology.
England seal T20 series with strong win
England have beaten Australia in a second consecutive T20, Dawid Malan's 82 helping them win by eight runs in Canberra on Wednesday night.
NZ stun Diamonds to win netball Cup opener
An 11-goal first-quarter run helped New Zealand claim victory over Australia in netball's Constellation Cup series opener on Wednesday night.
Renewed calls to close border with Indonesia over foot and mouth threat
Livestock transporters have told a senate hearing the border with Indonesia should be closed until foot and mouth is contained, but producers warn against it.
Commuters should get EV tax breaks: report
A study into electric vehicles in Australia's three biggest cities recommends targeted tax breaks and discounts to accelerate their adoption.
Addo-Carr calls for Kangaroos war dance
Winger Josh Addo-Carr says he would love the Kangaroos to become the first Australian national side to adopt their own version of the pre-match haka.
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Green groups seek new deforestation plan
A coalition of conservation groups has launched a campaign calling for the Queensland government to draw up a plan to halt deforestation in the state.
Defence works to disrupt flights in Darwin
Darwin International Airport says flights are being disrupted for more than a year to allow the Australian Defence Force to complete runway maintenance.
Rankine to embrace Adelaide AFL spotlight
Izak Rankine is confident he can thrive under the weight of expectation that accompanies his big AFL trade from Gold Coast to hometown club Adelaide.
Contamination concern at Qld forensic lab
For the past two years a scientist has noticed something strange at Queensland's forensics lab, as more bone samples show mixed DNA instead of a single source.
Queensland truckie extradited to NSW over child’s death 18 years ago
A truck driver is being extradited from Queensland to face charges over the hit-and-run death of a child in the NSW Southern Highlands 18 years ago.
Mum takes aim at Qld teen murderers
Angus Beaumont's mother has delivered a heartbreaking victim impact statement at the sentencing of two boys who fatally stabbed the 15 year old in March 2020.
Man shot dead by police in South Brisbane
Brisbane police have shot dead a man after he allegedly threatened them during a confrontation.
A father’s farewell to daughters in Bali
Danny Hanley has travelled to Bali almost every year on the anniversary of the bombings which claimed the lives of his two daughters Renae and Simone.
Uber secures 500 electric cars for drivers
US ride-sharing giant Uber has partnered with a Sydney firm to import 500 electric cars and speed up Australia's transition to greener transport.
Pakistan handed Afridi boost for T20 WC
Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi is back bowling after injury and will travel to Australia aiming to feature in his nation's T20 World Cup campaign.
Biden doubts Putin would use nuclear arms
When asked if Russian President Vladimir Putin would use a nuclear weapon, US President Joe Biden said, "I don't think he will".
Meninga still giving no clues on halfback
Daly Cherry-Evans will get the first chance to make his case for Australia's halfback role in the World Cup, but Nathan Cleary will also be given an early shot.
Man dies in floodwaters, more rain for NSW
A man has died in floodwaters in central western NSW as already sodden communities such as Forbes take precautions ahead of another deluge.
Neutral cash rate a guide, says RBA
Getting the cash rate back to neutral is more about the journey than the destination and will be guided by changing economic conditions.
Coalition ‘pet projects’ on chopping block
The upcoming budget is expected to be an exercise in trimming waste and tightening spending across portfolios as taxpayers can expect modest savings.
Bali bombing victims mourned 20 years on
The nation is remembering the 202 people, including 88 Australians, killed in the Bali bombings two decades ago.
King Charles coronation to be held in May
King Charles III will be crowned in a coronation ceremony on May 6 at London's Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace says.
Matildas waltz to fine victory in Denmark
Australia's Matildas soccer team have won 3-1 in Denmark, impressively backing up their 4-1 defeat of South Africa on Saturday.
Qld truckie behind bars over fatal crash
A Queensland truck driver extradited and charged over a fatal crash that killed a child in NSW almost two decades ago remains in custody.