Flight of fancy as top pilot flips through the sky
Australia's top aerobatic pilot reveals what it takes to hurtle through the sky and still land on your feet.
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Fight to slay MND ‘beast’ goes on after Daniher’s death
The death of AFL great Neale Daniher from motor neurone disease and NRL player Jai Arrow's diagnosis have thrust the cruel condition back into the spotlight.
Fines not fun for park owner as rickety rides remain
The elderly owner of a local amusement park could face a fine for contempt after failing to dismantle a number of dangerous or deteriorating attractions.
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Retailers under attack from weak demand, rising costs
Australia's retail sector faces a pincer attack as the war in the Middle East increases costs and pushes consumers to the brink.
Angus Taylor draws ‘battle lines’ in key party address
Liberals leader Angus Taylor has declared his party the only one capable of replacing the Labor government during a key federal council meeting address.
‘Spiritual malaise’: Tony Abbott’s Liberal rallying cry
Tony Abbott has returned to the political spotlight in a senior Liberal Party role, claiming the nation is drifting backwards amid a "spiritual malaise".
Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040
Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.
AI risks deepening divide between investors and workers
The rise of AI could result in a higher share of Australia's economic pie going to people who own assets rather than those who work for a living.
‘Conversation and community’: radio host farewelled
A public memorial has been held for ABC radio presenter James Valentine who helped shape Sydney's airwaves during a distinguished decades-long career.
‘I take accountability’: top advisory firm leader quits
The head of KPMG Australia has resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it is probing registered company auditors at the firm.
Landmark lawsuit over kids’ backpacks sold by Amazon
Australia's consumer watchdog has taken the world's biggest retailer to court over accusations it failed to comply with button battery safety warnings.
Cargo ship secured for national emergency fleet
A cargo ship able to transport fertiliser and emergency equipment will be the first of 12 vessels to make up a strategic fleet.
‘Vested interests’ protest against housing tax changes
The property industry is challenging the government's modelling on the impact the federal budget will have on renters and housing supply.
Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight
Australian companies are missing out on opportunities to save money and pollution with electric trucks due to a lack of support and inconsistent rules.
Dentists who see signs of DV given new tools to respond
Dentists can be among the first health professionals to identify signs of abuse in their patients, but many don't know what they should do next.
‘I’m so scared’: jewel fraudster jailed for sham heist
The owner of a jewellery store and a man he hired for a fake robbery in a $2.5 million attempted insurance fraud could both walk free from jail in months.
‘Closer to not finding him’: no trace of missing boy
The outback hunt for a missing boy has been "relentless" and "demoralising" as a fresh search finds no trace of him, but police say their resolve is unwavering.
Accused childcare pedophile case heads to higher court
A childcare worker accused of abusing youngsters will face a directions hearing in a county court after pleading not guilty to more than 150 offences.
Relief as woman’s brutal petrol attacker refused parole
More than 20 years after the gruesome bashing of Lauren Huxley her family are relieved after her unrepentant attacker was denied parole.
‘Huge mistake’: how Howard spurred Boomer investors
The share of property investors older than 60 has more than doubled since the capital gains discount was introduced, Reserve Bank of Australia research shows.
Manufacturer gears up for $2b ‘forever chemicals’ fight
Australia is seeking billions in damages from a leading manufacturer, claiming it concealed information over the risks of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.
Bail bid by terror-accused ‘ISIS bride’ to be with kids
A woman linked to Islamic State who has been living in the community after returning to Australia will seek release on bail so she can care for her children.
More Australian firms are panicking and paying ransoms
Australian companies are among the most likely to pay online criminals to retrieve stolen data even though they have to disclose their payments.
Treasury chief defends Labor’s beleaguered budget
Controversial budget changes would have cut the lifetime tax benefits for the top one per cent of earners by $400,000 if implemented in 2000, Treasury says.
‘Negligent’ ex-Star boss could be hit with $1.3m fine
Star's former chief executive faces a $1.3 million fine after failing to tell the casino's board of criminal risks associated with lucrative overseas junkets.
‘For us, by us’: Indigenous plea for truth-telling
An Indigenous man has marked the start of Reconciliation Week with the culmination of his 500km journey to reach the seat of government.
Treasurer hoses down calls to carve up his tax revamp
Business groups are urging the federal government to have a major rethink over its capital gains tax measures but Jim Chalmers is remaining steadfast.
Mandatory recycling could help tyres go round and round
Australia's roads could be paved using rubber from abandoned tyres, an inquiry has been told, but only if regulators can find a way to fund it.
Risky gaps in guns registry noted years before Bondi
The Bondi Beach terror attack has prompted sweeping reform of a state's firearms licensing authority after 15 innocent people were fatally shot.
The $180m bill to calculate the Inland Rail blow-out
The man who first pitched Inland Rail wants a quick private sector takeover, as it is revealed consultants were paid $180m to estimate the budget blow-out.
Advocates blast ‘Groundhog Day’ employment changes
People seeking support to find a job will be funnelled into three separate streams under major changes to the one-size-fits-all approach to employment services.