Premier doubles down as Folbigg slams ‘unfair’ $2m deal
The NSW premier is not budging on a $2 million compensation offer to wrongfully jailed mother Kathleen Folbigg after she described it as "a slap in the face".
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Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe
Guinea pigs taken from an animal shelter have allegedly been eaten by inmates at a prison, with a premier saying he is appalled by the allegations.
‘Don’t slam brakes on EVs’: sparks fly over fee push
The federal treasurer is being urged to adopt user charges for electric cars to help pay for road maintenance and the roll out of charging infrastructure .
Premier open to compromises to maintain minority power
The state Liberal and Labor parties have ramped up efforts to try to form minority government, as the clock counts down on parliament's return.
Accused murderer claims drug altered his state of mind
An accused murderer claims he was not in control of his actions when he stabbed a woman to death after taking an illicit drug to manage pain.
Judge ruled to split Patterson trial to avoid prejudice
A Supreme Court judge has released his pre-trial rulings more than a month after mushroom cook Erin Patterson was convicted of triple murder.
Israel’s Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act
Concerns over Israel's plans to seize Gaza City helped push Australia to recognise Palestine, but the government has been urged to go further.
Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief
The cash rate has been cut to its lowest level in more than two years, as the Reserve Bank resisted the temptation to wrong-foot analysts twice in two months.
Bright idea for businesses to power household bill cuts
Solar panels installed on commercial and industrial buildings could deliver savings to nearby residents in a trial proposed by a major energy firm.
Untouched reefs cop record bleaching in intense heat
It could take up to 15 years for coral reefs off Australia's western coastline to fully recover from the worst bleaching event on record for the region.
Unions push back on productivity plan for schools, jobs
Fresh fault lines have formed in the lead up to the government's reform roundtable as unions reject productivity proposals welcomed by businesses.
Plug-in hybrids speed up, EVs slow down in record month
Australian drivers have broken car sales records but some vehicle types are proving significantly more popular than others.
Sea of green as Aussie shares notch highest-ever close
Investors have shrugged off the previous week's gloom to send Australian equities to their best-ever close as rate-sensitive stocks led the bourse higher.
Price floor sends rare earths shares through the roof
Shares in rare earths miners are soaring as the federal government indicates its support for a taxpayer-funded minimum price for the electronics ingredients.
Harsh penalties won’t fix youth crime problem: experts
Crime experts have convened to discuss trends in youth offending, suggesting blunt approaches taken by some states and territories aren't it.
Aussie brings grain silo art to small North Dakota town
A huge grain elevator and silo in North Dakota is the site of a massive mural being created by Brisbane artist Guido van Helten.
Labor vows to fight on as premier makes power move
A state premier will go to the governor to seek power within days, but the opposition leader says it's not the only option as he step up negotiations.
Accused murderer remains on bail without monitoring
Prosecutors have failed in a bid to place an alleged murderer back on remand after a state government outlawed private ankle bracelets for those on bail.
US trade deficit narrows amid drop in consumer imports
The US trade deficit narrowed in June on a sharp drop in consumer goods imports.
Balance key as government reviews anti-Semitism report
Australia must find a balance between protecting people against racial vilification and shielding institutions, the race discrimination commissioner says.
Outback Wrangler star ‘tampered with helicopter dash’
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright interfered with a helicopter's dashboard at a crash site in an attempt "to cover up previous rule breaking", a jury has heard.
Fast approvals only add to housing construction logjam
Hastening development approvals without increasing building capacity will only add to the bottleneck in housing construction, researchers warn.
Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives
The Deadly Heart Trek is visiting remote communities, to educate, and treat rheumatic heart disease, which disproportionately affects Indigenous people.
Watchdog says tech giants still failing on child abuse
Justice advocates say tech giants had three years to better protect children but still have not implemented resources to stop crimes against kids.
Premier to face immediate test after minority return
A motion will be moved to test if state Liberals have the parliamentary numbers after being allowed to reform minority government without crossbench support.
Shadows of robodebt as welfare unlawfully cancelled
A powerful watchdog has lashed two government agencies overseeing a welfare scheme, after it wrongly cancelled income support payments via automated means.
‘One-trick pony’ MP bucks off parliament censure motion
Controversial MP Mark Latham has staved off a bid to draw a line under his alleged abuse of parliamentary privilege, hurling more vitriol during debate.
Australia to take ‘sensible, middle path’ on AI control
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a potential answer to Australia's dwindling productivity but concerns have been raised over its impact on workers.
Australia shouldn’t try to reinvent the AI wheel
Australian companies should boost productivity by using existing artificial intelligence tools rather than trying to create sovereign models, a US expert says.
Banks, miners lead Aussie share market to record highs
Continued strength in the mining sector and hopes of incoming interest rate relief have helped lift the Australian stock market to fresh highs.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks Trump pardon, lawyer confirms
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal team have "reached out" to US President Donald Trump about the possibility of a pardon.