Loggers more active inside koala park than out: claim
Analysis shows 11 of the 20 active logging operations under way in northern NSW are in areas earmarked for a sprawling koala park, conservation groups say.
Economy, Business and Finance
Second budget surplus in reach as inflation runs hot
Another forecast budget surplus would help in the fight against rising prices, says the government amid pressure over the latest hot inflation readout.
Aussie sailors sub off US repair ship for home visit
Australian sailors learning trade secrets onboard a "floating submarine base" coasted into Sydney Harbour on a US ship, developing the AUKUS defence pact.
Workers evacuated from central Qld mine after fire
Workers at the underground Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland have been evacuated after a fire, which is under investigation.
Average Australian house price hits almost $800,000
Soaring house prices might please home owners but for those trying to enter the market the odds are stacked against them as chronic housing shortages persist.
Silent Assange’s presence felt as lawyer takes stage
Julian Assange, who has not spoken publicly since release, is yet to comment on his plans after five years of solitary confinement in jail.
Lack of action to ban gambling ads ’embarrassing’
Crossbench MPs have reiterated calls to ban gambling advertising, bemoaning a lack of government action one year on from a scathing landmark report.
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energy (general)
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A Trump win could cost Australian exports, report warns
Critical minerals from Australia needed to fuel electric vehicles and renewable energy technology could fall in popularity depending on the US election outcome.
Australia can do the ‘right thing’ in new press fight
Australia should join a new press freedom fight after a Hong Kong businessman was jailed during a crackdown on civil liberties, Julian Assange's lawyer says.
Gambling reform ongoing, PM says, despite no ad ban
Anthony Albanese insists work is being done to implement reforms to stamp out problem gambling, one year on from a landmark report
Major coal mine’s future uncertain after fire shutdown
An Australian coal mine faces an uncertain future after an underground fire started when methane gas ignited, prompting authorities to start sealing the site.
Aust shares dip amid European, US election uncertainty
The ASX200 finished 0.2 per cent lower, despite strong gains for coalminers, amid an election in France, a looming vote in the UK and questions about Joe Biden.
Assange lawyer urges support for Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai
Australia is being urged to back a campaign for the release of newspaper founder Jimmy Lai after Julian Assange won his bid for freedom.
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technology (general)
Telstra, Optus end Google deals after watchdog warning
Internet behemoth Google paid Australia's top two telcos to be the default search engine on Android phones for seven years, the competition watchdog has found.
Dutton threatens Coles, Woolies break-up over prices
The consumer watchdog could divest some of Australia's biggest brands if found to be price-gouging and anti-competitive, under a federal opposition proposal.
Watchdog warning ends Google deal with Telstra, Optus
Telstra and Optus have agreed to stop accepting payments from Google under deals to pre-install the tech giant's search software as default on their phones.
Fire casts pall over future of coal mine and workers
Counselling has been offered to workers "traumatised" by an underground fire that has cast uncertainty over the future of a major coal mine.
Labor to introduce signature manufacturing push
A multibillion-dollar plan to safeguard Australia's control over critical minerals and resources will be tabled in the House of Representatives.
Supermarkets threatened with break-up for price gouging
The federal opposition has called for divestiture powers to break up major supermarkets if they have been found to be anti-competitive.
Bird flu egg limits makes hash out of Macca’s breakfast
Egg shortages caused by bird flu have forced McDonald's to shorten its breakfast hours while the Melbourne Royal Show cancelled its poultry competition.
Sombre retail sales likely as consumer pain persists
Prising open wallets has been tough as tough financial conditions batter households and retail sales figures are likely to show a continuation of the trend.
Retail sales rise 0.6 per cent as sales start early
Financially-strapped shoppers took advantage of sales last month, with retail turnover lifting 0.6 per cent from a limp 0.1 per cent gain in the previous month.
Sanctuary ends koala cuddling practice
A Brisbane wildlife sanctuary has ended koala cuddling encounters following feedback from international and domestic visitors.
Struggling online bookseller Booktopia collapses
Online bookstore Booktopia has entered voluntary administration after being unable to line up additional financing to sustain its loss-making operations.
Early sales send bargain hunters on shopping spree
Shoppers took advantage of sales in May, helping fuel an improvement in retail sales otherwise trending weak as higher interest rates weigh on households.
Energy leading Australian shares higher at midday
The ASX200 was up 0.3 per cent at midday following supportive comments by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, with the energy sector up 1.3 per cent.
$1.5b data spend to simplify bank switching a ‘flop’
A banking industry-backed report says just 0.3 per cent of bank customers were actively using the data-sharing arrangements made possible by costly investments.
Aussie shares rise for first time in new financial year
The ASX200 finished up 0.3 per cent after supportive comments by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and better-than-expected domestic retail sales data.
Shoppers still spending but only if a sign says ‘sale’
Shoppers have rushed to snap up heavily discounted goods, helping buoy retail sales which were trending weaker as higher interest rates weigh on households.
Cute cuddles canned as Koalas can’t bear the stress
A Brisbane wildlife sanctuary has become Australia's latest tourist destination to ban "stressful" koala cuddles after feedback from visitors.
Young people sadder, lonelier since social media onset
Young Australians report worsening mental health since some of the most popular social media platforms entered their lives.