New vehicles will have to create less pollution to be sold in Australia under new rules to come into effect in 2025.
Australians on low and middle incomes could be in for further relief as the Albanese government considers how it can help households under strain.
The local share market dropped 0.5 per cent, closing lower for just the second time out of the past 10 sessions.
A push to add nuclear to Australia's energy mix may be silenced by a steep upward revision of the cost of small reactors by the national science agency.
Qantas is being taken to court over the airline's decision not to allow a woman's assistance dog to travel with her on its planes.
A judge has fined Airbnb $15 million over its misleading and deceptive conduct towards Australian customers, who may get millions more in compensation.
A surprisingly positive reading for a key leading index points to green shoots for the economy, though one-off factors may be responsible for the upbeat result.
A Brisbane company has revealed plans to retrofit and fly a hydrogen-powered light aircraft, in a development that could reduce pollution from air travel.
Arcadium will be the world's third-biggest lithium producer, a combination of Brisbane-headquartered Allkem and Philadelphia-based Livent.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to touch down in Sydney for talks with Anthony Albanese, the Kiwi leader's debut on the international stage.
The central bank board mulled over another cash rate increase or staying on hold at the December meeting, and kept its options open for more tightening.
The local bourse has closed up 0.8 per cent to finish at its highest level since early February, in what one analyst called a textbook Santa rally.
Bonza's skies are turning purple again, as two new aircraft take off from the Gold Coast, ready to paint 14 Aussie destinations with affordable travel.
Another tranche of black spot funding will target communities at greater risk of bushfires to boost mobile coverage and reliability.
The mid-year fiscal update contained no extra cost of living relief, although the federal treasurer has not ruled out more help in his next budget.
Missy Higgins concerts have sold out within minutes and new shows have been added to the singer's anniversary tour as live shows make a post-pandemic comeback.
The chairman and CEO of Westpac have told shareholders that the percentage of borrowers experiencing stress remains low.
An Australian mine has deployed the nation's first electric-powered excavator, created as part of a plan to decarbonise mining operations.
A judge has found Clive Palmer's nephew has given up his right to attend his own trial for contempt of court through his decision to move overseas.
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has delivered a budget update his opponents have branded the "nightmare before Christmas".
Households in some parts of Australia are paying more than $27,000 a year for transport after costs in the industry rose again.
Energy market tsars are out of step with the "rooftop revolution" and other household energy that could be harnessed in a clean, low-cost system, critics say.
Melbourne's North East Link will cost $26 billion, more than double the original estimate of $10b, blamed on project changes and rising construction costs.
The consumer watchdog says many bank customers are paying the loyalty tax on their savings accounts and could be earning more interest.
Extra costs for transporting Queensland gas south to other states are expected to hit the east coast gas market next year, adding to supply pressures.
Shareholders have grilled NAB's chairman over the banking giant's commitment to climate change at a heated annual general meeting.
A small but expert manufacturer in an industrial suburb has developed high-tech fuel tanks for use in space in a breakthrough for future fuels transport.
The minutes from the December interest rate meeting will outline the Reserve Bank's thinking on inflation as households gear up for the festive season.
There will be zero tolerance for bad behaviour at the nation's airports this festive season with the Australian Federal Police ramping up patrols.
Queensland's Transport Minister Mark Bailey has announced he will step aside for new blood before incoming premier Steven Miles' cabinet reshuffle.
Despite a higher-than-expected 61,000 jobs being added to the economy in November, the jobless rate lifted to 3.9 per cent.
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