
Offshore wind fees slashed to counter global headwinds
Fees to research and build offshore wind farms in Australia will be cut for two years after global uncertainty and the collapse of several local projects.
Fees to research and build offshore wind farms in Australia will be cut for two years after global uncertainty and the collapse of several local projects.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a tragic gas leak at a restaurant that killed a man and left six others hospitalised, including five police officers.
A charge that a nurse threatened to kill Israeli patients while working at an Australian hospital has been withdrawn by prosecutors.
Coalition members are trying to calm expectations of a major fight over climate policy as Labor prepares to unveil a 2035 emissions reduction target.
As the manhunt for an accused killer enters a fourth week, a relief package for businesses impacted by the search will be a drop in the ocean for many.
Searches for movies depicting sexual abuse will form part of the evidence alleging a former elite private school teacher has a sexual interest in children.
Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against the flu, with the planned rollout of new immunisation methods to help overcome needle anxiety.
As the government prepares to release its 2035 emissions-reduction goal, officials have given more information about how Labor has decided on the figure.
Supporters of one of Australia's oldest literary journals have staged a protest against a "purely financial" decision to close it down.
A woman with a disability who was killed by her "pure evil" partner in a brutal bashing was barely recognisable afterwards, her daughter says.
Drums are beating louder for broader search powers to curb knife crime after two fatal stabbings as a government insists state laws are effective.
Scientists say a common garden bird species is vulnerable to sudden drops in temperature during more frequent extreme weather events and may become extinct.
A major Pacific leaders conference has wrapped up, with Australia warned about its stance on major coal and gas projects and "silencing" of Pacific voices.
Senior Liberals believe the party has moved on from the recent furore around Indian migrants, although leader Sussan Ley is likely to remain under pressure.
Political leaders are condemning the killing of Charlie Kirk as "horrific" as the Australian wing of his organisation prepares to honour his legacy
The names of two officers accused of unlawfully killing a man who died following an arrest last year can be revealed as they faced court for the first time.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now had four "really warm" conversations with Donald Trump as the US president praised him for being a "good man".
State health ministers have put their federal counterpart on blast over a major shortage of aged care beds, which is clogging up the nation's hospital system.
A mother is begging for answers after a childcare worker was charged with producing child abuse material but police say their cautious approach is necessary.
A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.
Thousands of people packed the iconic Dapto Dogs racetrack for the final meeting after almost 90 years of racing.
Australia's biggest gas project will be allowed to operate until 2070, with the approval lighting the fuse for an angry backlash from climate activists.
Two centuries after the NSW police mounted unit first assembled, horses continue to play a role in crowd control and search operations.
Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked.
Another busy weekend of thousands taking to the streets across capitals in rival demonstrations is testing the limits of freedom of speech and police resources.
More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice against Muslims have been outlined in a landmark report by Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.
A state Liberal party is honing its focus on crime, announcing a beefing-up of knife search powers ahead of an election, while denying members are disunited.
A seat up for grabs after an MP was forced out of parliament has gone to a Labor government in a remarkable feat not witnessed in three decades.
Self-driving cars are being tested on Australian roads but motorists and experts are divided about whether they will drive greater safety or greater problems.
Artist Alexia Sinclair has released her fantastical series The Age of Wonder, as part of the inaugural photography showcase at Australia's biggest art fair.
Rumours the federal government is introducing new laws targeting mature drivers including a night time curfew have been exposed as AI-generated nonsense.