Burnt, buried, dumped: call to mandate tyre recycling
Old tyres were being burnt to make cheap fuel and buried on mining sites rather than recycled, an inquiry has been told, creating a missed opportunity.
Economy, Business and Finance
Tax push renders budget surplus forecasts ‘unrealistic’
Treasury's assumption the federal budget will return to surplus within a decade is at risk because of likely tax cuts, an independent agency warns.
Gold miner to enter top three after ‘perfect pairing’
Two West Australian gold explorers and producers are teaming up to create one of the nation's biggest gold plays, after an earlier suitor got the boot.
‘Lucky to be here’: union pushed boss to breaking point
A former construction boss has compared a long CFMEU intimidation campaign to a frog slowly being boiled alive, saying it pushed him to breaking point.
Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks
A major Australian transport hub swapped half its diesel trucks for electric models and the trial cut more than just fuel costs.
Further indecent assault charges dropped for Alan Jones
Prosecutors have dropped multiple indecent assault charges against ex-radio titan Alan Jones, leaving six of an original 11 complainants as his trial looms.
Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait
While the government is concerned about the impact on petrol prices, the opposition warns a US toll in the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent.
Electric trucks to clean up soap, detergent deliveries
An electric prime mover will go into service on roads in one Australian capital, with the cleaner transport delivering cleaning products for a major brand.
Digital age transformation for international arrivals
Less paperwork, shorter queues and streamlined security: the Brisbane Olympics is driving a digital revolution for international flights to Australia.
‘Gross, negligent’: drugs blamed for chopper tragedy
The head of a joy flight provider has alleged that a pilot was under the influence of drugs when he was killed in a tragic helicopter collision.
‘No resources’: One Nation defends uncosted policies
Pauline Hanson's rising right-wing party has blamed deficient parliamentary resources for the lack of detail about how much its plans will cost.
Tourists chase flying camels into outback’s red heart
Tourists are swapping everyday life for red dust and racing camels, joining a month‑long outback trail where flying humps, cold beers and new mates rule.
India trade deal reignites Australia’s uranium wars
Australia's newly-inked deal to supply India with uranium has stoked criticism from anti-nuclear proliferation groups and calls to repeal bans on new mines.
How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes
A little-known scheme allows first-time homebuyers to use their superannuation fund as a tax-advantaged method for saving for a deposit.
Telstra in the hot seat following widespread outage
A wave of investigations and possible multimillion-dollar fines are in store for Telstra after its third major outage in less than a year.
Native bird flu case sparks ‘nightmare’ wildlife fears
Experts fear native species could be devastated by a deadly bird flu strain after it was discovered in a wild non-migratory species for the first time.
Telstra to ‘face the music’ as anger rises over outages
Telstra is being warned it will be held accountable and could face a $30 million fine as the regulator probes the telco's major system failures.
‘Column of smoke’: coalition launches One Nation attack
An economic blueprint has been pitched by the coalition to win over voters as it warns One Nation won't be able to deliver on its promises to Australians.
Big grants for small manufacturers making green changes
Small Aussie companies who make products for everything from breweries to construction firms could get help to reduce their fossil fuel use.
Tiny ancient fungi could slash Aussie fertiliser bill
A team of scientists has built Australia's first highly detailed database of fungi, which has the potential to help boost food crops and slash fertiliser costs.
‘Keeps me up at night’: generational rupture laid bare
Rising rents and falling real wages have squeezed young Australians, who find themselves no better off than previous generations.
Queensland power prices tipped to rise under data centre plan
Queensland power bills could rise 14 per cent by 2035 if data centres are allowed to expand without being required to build their own renewable energy, a new report warns.
Software glitch blamed for crippling Telstra outage
Telstra has been forced to carry out hundreds of welfare checks after an hours-long outage that disrupted everything from phone services to trains.
Inside the e-commerce giant primed for bargain hunters
As the cost of living bites, some Australians are looking towards major sales events, with one e-commerce giant hiring hundreds of extra seasonal workers.
Disaster recovery change sparks council funding fears
Outback mayors fear a federal disaster recovery funding change will leave them picking up the tab as a state government pumps money into an Olympics.
‘Deceiving’ AI tech to be expanded in Australia
Artificial intelligence technology can already blackmail humans and hack computer systems, a minister warns, and an Australian agency is testing its limits.
Landmark deal secures future for electric freight
Woolworths is rolling out a landmark fleet of 148 electric delivery trucks across Australia in a major partnership with Zenobē to make suburban grocery deliveries cleaner and quieter.
WiseTech co-founder walks as chair, but stays on board
An Australian tech giant's co-founder has relinquished his lead board role but will remain a director while denying allegations of sexual and visa exploitation.
‘Invisible’ organisation boosts economy by $2m a day
A little-known firm that ensures the food Australians eat and the medical results they receive are up to scratch contributes millions of dollars to the economy.
Australian shares dip as traders await next catalyst
Banks and miners have weighed on the Australian stock exchange in an underwhelming trading session, while energy, healthcare and IT stocks outperformed.
Fuel made from cooking oil to be used at Aussie airport
Australia's first sustainable aviation fuel tank and pipeline has been cleared for takeoff, paving the way for cleaner flights and a new homegrown industry.