Eco accolade for reviving cleared farmland
A West Australian couple who regenerated their family farm after it was heavily cleared by their parents has won national recognition from the conservation group Landcare.
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Oracle customers face wait on homes in Queensland
Queensland's building watchdog says it is working with hundreds of customers of collapsed builder Oracle Homes to ensure their partially built homes are completed.
Top-ranked NZ turn ODI focus to Australia
After breaking new ground in the Caribbean, New Zealand have little time to rest before heading to Australia for a one-day international series that was repeatedly shelved due to COVID-19.
Father faces far north Queensland court over child’s murder
A five-year-old boy likely suffered abuse over a long period before he died from his injuries in a north Queensland hospital, police say.
Virgin Australia to add more Boeing 737 MAX 8s
Virgin Australia is adding four Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet, taking its number of Boeing 737s to 92.
Rethink bargaining for wage growth: unions
Australian workers should have access to collective bargaining power which would help move wages, the peak body for unions says.
Caesarean birth adds cardiovascular risk
Australian children born via caesarean section have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a new study.
Woman’s body found in southeast Queensland home
A man is being questioned about the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found in a home southeast of Brisbane.
Unvaxxed Queensland teachers to have pay reduced
Queensland teachers facing a pay cut for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 are dealing with "the consequences of that choice", federal Aged Care Minister Anika Wells says.
Farnham mouth cancer surgery successful
Veteran Australian singer John Farnham is recovering in hospital after undergoing almost 12 hours of surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his mouth.
Visa backlog a ‘hopeless situation’: PM
The backlog of skilled worker visas is a "hopeless situation" but the government is working as fast as it can to get them processed, the prime minister says.
Aussies in ‘denial’ over pandemic end
Australians must change the way they live and accept that the threat from COVID-19 and other viral infections will persist, a leading epidemiologist says.
Australia must confront climate risks: RBA
Australia must take action now to reduce the risk that climate change poses to a financial system that provides mortgages, insurance and protects savings, the central bank says.
Pakistan govt steps up pressure on Khan
The Pakistan government has stepped up pressure on former prime minister Imran Khan, with an Islamabad court poised to launch contempt proceedings over his verbal threats to a judge at a weekend rally.
Money laundering central to Queensland Star probe
Star Entertainment's money laundering controls will be tested as a fresh probe examines whether people banned from other casinos were encouraged to travel to Queensland.
ASX falls 1.2pct to near three-week low
The local share market has suffered its worst loss in seven weeks as traders suddenly turn skittish ahead of a major conference of central bankers from around the world.
Australia urged to bump up cyber defences
Government and industry have been warned to invest in stronger cyber defences as part of a national push to fight crippling ransomware and other online attacks.
Murdoch sues Crikey for defamation
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch is taking defamation action against the Australian operators of Crikey news.
Inquiry to examine Morrison ministries
An inquiry will be held into former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to multiple ministries, after government legal advice said it was "inconsistent" with constitutional conventions.
Pandemic hit women harder than men: Queensland study
Queensland research has exposed the gender reality of COVID - finding that Australian women have been hit harder by the pandemic than men.
Energy change needs thousands of sparkies
Australia must train tens of thousands of new sparkies if it wants to be a renewable energy superpower, according to the Electrical Trades Union.
Song and dance in bush court over Santos
Traditional owners have given evidence to a bush court in song and dance in a bid to stop a massive Northern Territory offshore gas project.
Queensland woman face barriers for abortions
Women seeking an abortion in Queensland are facing bills of up $17,000, lack of support from doctors and social stigma, three years after the procedure was decriminalised, a new study shows.
Queensland Star casino inquiry begins
Public hearings into Star Entertainment's suitability to hold a casino licence in Queensland are set to get under way.
Dogs get teary for their favourite humans
Pooches produce happy tears in response to their favourite humans, adding a new dimension to an age-old story of love and companionship.
John Farnham undergoing cancer surgery
Veteran pop rock singer John Farnham, 73, has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo surgery.
Kyiv scraps national day amid Russia fears
Ukraine's capital Kyiv has banned public celebrations commemorating independence from Soviet rule, citing a heightened threat of Russian attack in a war the United Nations says has killed nearly 5600 civilians, including many children.
Gains for consumer confidence again
Consumer confidence grew for the second week in a row despite weak wages growth and expectations of more interest rate hikes.
Weekend blowouts an exception – NRL
Last weekend's series of thrashings in the NRL had more to do with finals-bound teams flexing their muscles than a wider issue with the game, according to league officials.
Queensland reviews off plan property contracts
Queenslanders are being asked for their views about off-the-plan home contracts with the state government considering law reforms.
Silverchair reunion hopes dashed