Mining’s old holes could be ‘massive asset’ for hydro
The mining industry is not trying to shirk rehabilitation requirements but more options for post-mining land use should be considered, an inquiry was told.
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CFMEU crackdown laws lodged as calls mount to go harder
CFMEU officials who attempt to disrupt the work of external administrators have been threatened with heavy penalties, but not everybody is happy with the laws.
AFP to fight officers’ strike action as parliament sits
Any move by officers to walk off the job after a breakdown in pay negotiations will be opposed by the Australian Federal Police.
Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show
Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France's national stadium.
Man who beat Xenophon makes bold poll pledge for Libs
Vincent Tarzia has reminded the political world he's the man who beat former senator Nick Xenophon, as he vows to lead the state Liberals to victory in 2026.
Downpours and storms raise threat of flash flooding
Heavy rain and possible flash flooding is forecast for northeast NSW as wild weather makes its way across the border from Queensland.
Dutton undermined Reynolds, defamation trial told
Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins' defamation trial has heard the senator believed Peter Dutton undermined her and Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial was political.
Property market picking up in smaller capital cities
REA Group's CEO says property listings in Melbourne and Sydney might marginally decline in 2024/25, but Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth are showing growth.
Former Liberal MP pleads guilty to taxation charges
A former Liberal politician, once fined $5000 for having an unregistered handgun, has pleaded guilty to taxation offences.
News Corp flags potential Foxtel buyer, rise in revenue
Foxtel could change hands with owner News Corp revealing a potential suitor for the pay-TV operator along with a rise in revenue for the American conglomerate.
Archive to preserve multitude of Indigenous languages
Languages from across Australia will be collected in an archive to protect the hundreds of Indigenous tongues while offering insight into heritage and culture.
PM rules out foreign nuclear waste under new AUKUS deal
Australia will accept nuclear technology from the US and UK as part of an updated AUKUS deal, but Anthony Albanese says nuclear waste won't be part of it.
Laws to demolish resistance by CFMEU bosses to takeover
The scaffolding will be pulled from under the CFMEU as the union's construction division fights administration with legislation about to be introduced.
Conservationist fears for ancient, namesake frog
Logging continues in a small patch of NSW where a rare frog lives despite the species being listed as endangered under both federal and state laws.
Childcare pay rise set to boost profession’s standing
Education experts say a 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood workers will help increase the status of the job to the public.
Senator, insurer clash over cyclone ‘price-gouging’
A major insurer has been accused of making big profits during natural diasters at an inquiry into the impacts of climate change on the insurance sector.
Racing boss hits out at ‘cheats’ in racecourse fight
Racing NSW CEO Peter V'landys has attacked "cheats and undesirables" seeking to undermine him amid a battle over the future of Sydney's Rosehill racecourse.
Divine debut for Donovan in Sister Act stage musical
Casey Donovan hopes to channel her anxiety into a winning performance as the star of the Australian debut season of the stage musical Sister Act.
Buyers hover as administrators plot course to save Rex
Embattled Rex has received significant interest from potential buyers, administrators say, as the regional carrier battles to stay in the air.
Fatigue, workload fuelled fears of ‘catastrophic’ crash
A probe into an ill-fated MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash has been told a pilot shared concerns that fatigue and workload would lead to a catastrophic incident.
Genesis sets fast pace for luxury, big SUV foothold
Korean makers are pushing into the luxury car market, so it is not surprising rising marque Genesis is making a splash with a price to match its good looks.
‘Bully her to death’, guilt-ridden Reynolds breaks down
Senator Linda Reynolds has broken down in tears on the stand at her defamation trial with Brittany Higgins about her guilt over Kimberley Kitching's death.
Cost of living, union corruption in focus as MPs return
Labor wants to shift the focus to cost-of-living relief and social action as the coalition heaps pressure on its handling of inflation and national security.
‘Fire in the minds’ of next group of Indigenous leaders
The importance of education in two worlds - western and Indigenous knowledge - is key to the future of the next generation of leaders, Yolngu Elders say.
Wong condemns Israeli minister’s starvation comments
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined international counterparts in slamming an Israeli minister's comments justifying the use of starvation on Gazans.
Pressure builds for gambling ad ban
As Australians continue to lose more to gambling than any other country in the world, pressure is mounting on both sides of politics to reform the sector.
Navy to boost capability after long-range missile test
HMAS Sydney has successfully fired a missile in a milestone moment for the navy, as the federal government prepares for a "challenging strategic environment".
Wages, job data in focus for clues on economy, rates
New data on wage growth and demand for workers will be in focus this week, as borrowers await clues on when the central bank might cut interest rates.
Kids get a taste of one of universe’s biggest mysteries
Scientists on the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip to remote and regional schools want to inspire budding physicists, including Indigenous children.
A bird? Plane? It’s an autonomous electric flying taxi
Catching a ride to a faraway place could involve a small aircraft with no pilot in future, experts say, as regulations race to catch up with the technology.
‘Completely lost’: exhibition captures disaster despair
Photographer Natalie Grono's stirring images of the NSW Northern Rivers floods form a new exhibition that reminds viewers of the enormity of the devastation.