‘A cry for change’: senator unveils new political party
Former Labor senator Fatima Payman has issued a call to disenfranchised and "unheard" Australians to join her in shaking up the two-party system.
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PM to press China on trade sanctions during summit
Territorial disputes between China and other Southeast Asian nations and trade will be top of the agenda of regional meetings to be held in Laos this week.
Rebels try for $30m-plus in Rugby Australia court clash
The Melbourne Rebels are suing Rugby Australia for more than $30 million after the Super Rugby outfit was dissolved, claiming favouritism to interstate clubs.
Time for a check-up: hospitals not yet climate ready
All-electric hospitals could cut emissions by using clean energy under a proposed retrofit that would also keep services on during power cuts and catastrophes.
Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides
Rideshare giant Uber is making changes to encourage more drivers to adopt electric vehicles, including knocking hybrid cars out of 'green' service.
Aussie shares edge up as Rio seals $10b lithium deal
The ASX200 has finished 0.1 per cent higher, with Rio Tinto announcing after the market closed that it would pay $10 billion to acquire Arcadium Lithium.
Park your car to power your home: study probes EV tech
Electric cars could become energy storage solutions as part of a two-year project launched by the NRMA and university researchers.
Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit
Laws will be needed for social media companies to comply with any age limit on users, one premier says as experts back calls to restrict youth access.
Indigenous communities pushing back against eye disease
Children in vulnerable Indigenous communities are less likely to contract a highly infectious eye disease, while more adults are having surgery for cataracts.
Gobbo claims she didn’t know about Mokbel’s escape plan
'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo has contradicted Tony Mokbel's claims she was aware the drug kingpin was planning to abscond to Greece during his trial.
Aussie shares gain as Rio makes play for lithium miner
The ASX200 has finished 0.7 per cent higher with gains for retail banks along with lithium miners after a major takeover offer by Rio Tinto.
House divided: leaders spar over Israel-Gaza motion
As Australians continue to flee escalating violence in the Middle East, a potential moment of unity between the nation's leaders has been rejected.
Gobbo admits she could have left cop informer briefing
Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo concedes senior police did not force her stay in a meeting where she was introduced to the idea of being an informer.
Spring brings brighter outlook as rate hike fears fade
As signs of improving consumer and business confidence emerge, economists are speculating the Reserve Bank might be shifting its thinking on interest rates.
Child support debts forcing mums to pursue violent exes
Women are being forced to chase their abusive former partners for child support payments by a system anti-violence campaigners say is failing.
Australia urged to see how environment, economy connect
Australia is refusing to see connections between the environment and economy, as a summit explores ways to value nature instead of incentivising destruction.
Renewables option as climate change fuels conflict
Australia can take advantage of its geography and become energy independent as the risk of conflict over resources spikes, an ex-military general says.
Foreign tensions, domestic impasses await at parliament
As the government looks to resolve a deadlock on housing and push wage increases through parliament, conflict in the Middle East is set to overshadow debate.
Two shot as police track car stolen from MP’s home
Two men have been shot by police in Sydney's west after allegedly driving at officers in a car taken from a Labor MP's house a day earlier.
Woolworths lands apartment tower deal for prime site
A vacant inner-city site bought by Woolworths' development arm in 2020 will become a multi-storey apartment complex anchored by the supermarket.
Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband’s contacts
Women who allegedly had relationships with the husband of a mother-of-three, whose body was found near a ride-on lawnmower, have been asked to contact police.
Sorento still carrying the troops after two decades
The Kia Sorento has been on Aussie roads for more than two decades and still offers competitive buying in the popular SUV market.
Australians evacuate Lebanon on flight to Cyrus
The first chartered flight of Australians fleeing war-torn Lebanon has landed in Cyprus, with passengers set to head to Sydney soon.
Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks
Researchers have released a comprehensive study into the long-term effects of daylight saving on sleep, debunking myths it makes people ill.
‘Game changer’: facility sheds light on plants’ future
Agricultural researchers will mimic climate change at a new Queensland facility to help food growers prepare for global warming.
Blak excellence front and centre at Koori knockout
While rugby league is central to the Koori Knockout being held this weekend, the sporting tournament also celebrates Indigenous culture and community.
Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health
Some people are waiting up to 10 years before accessing support for mental health issues as a new survey reveals increasing shame about seeking treatment.
Wife charged with ‘brutal, macabre and bizarre’ murder
A woman has been charged with the murder of her husband who has not been seen in more than a year, with police alleging she cut up his body to hide the remains.
‘We did not ask for this war’: Jewish community gathers
The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil.
Coal town to battery base: firm keen to make power move
Renewable energy companies are eyeing opportunities in traditional coal-mining towns as part of Australia's electricity transition.
Doctor dedicated to Indigenous people’s ‘genetic story’
An Indigenous genomics researcher has been recognised with a fellowship with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.