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Election expected to drive confidence in electric cars
Australia's transition to low-emission vehicles could speed up after the election, experts say, fuelled by ongoing tax cuts and emission limits.
Rural town to honour slain boys who ‘left us too soon’
A rural community is preparing to gather in collective grief after the deaths of two young brothers, with police set to press charges against their grandmother.
Renewables influx a cooler change to summer energy mix
More batteries, solar and wind have combined with shrinking coal input to help slash greenhouse gas emissions from Australia's main electricity grid.
Doctor’s call to cops on mushroom cook played in court
A doctor's call to police about mushroom cook Erin Patterson after she discharged herself from hospital has been played to a jury in her triple murder trial.
Video reveals shopping mall killer’s fight for knives
A man who killed six people in a stabbing rampage at a busy shopping centre was desperate to retain his collection of knives, footage has revealed.
Justice plea as heartbroken family farewells slain son
Family and community members have farewelled an ambitious, caring teenager shot dead in a car park near a beach, calling for justice and answers over his death.
Greens leader Adam Bandt loses seat in federal election
Greens leader Adam Bandt has lost his seat after Labor reclaimed the electorate from the minor party for the first time in 15 years.
Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund
The Future Fund has outperformed the broader market and its own target but its managers warn market uncertainty could lift bond yields and reignite inflation.
‘Tragedy’: grandmother awaits charges over boys’ deaths
A rural community has been hit hard by the deaths of two young boys, as their grandmother is treated in a mental health unit ahead of likely serious charges.
Kidman, Madonna, Pharrell shine at ‘Superfine’ Met Gala
The Met Gala is underway with the stars embracing traditional menswear for this year's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.
Australian farmland values just keep on growing
Farmland values have surged in Tasmania and Queensland off the back of a rebound in cattle prices, while the market in drought-affected areas has slowed.
Police close gaps that left troubled killer untreated
A forgotten email which meant a mentally ill man went without treatment before a mass stabbing has led to improvements by police to ensure there is no repeat.
Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out
The only guest to survive a poisonous beef Wellington lunch has described in detail what happened on the day and how Erin Patterson served up the deadly dish.
Silver lining for depleted Liberals in teal contests
Despite its emphatic election loss, the depleted coalition could still reclaim at least one inner-city seat from an incumbent teal independent.
Accused killer blames stun gun for running over cop
A man on trial for manslaughter after running over a policeman says the electrical surge from the officer's Taser caused him to lose control.
Dog’s sniff prompted unlawful festival strip search
Strip searches were allegedly routinely carried out at music festivals as a massive payout looms in response to a class action involving more than 3000 people.
Wild claims from dictator’s ‘daughter’ amid plane drama
The alleged daughter of a late dictator and her husband accused flight attendants of doing drugs on the job during a shocking mid-air altercation.
Plug-in hybrid sales slide as tax break is switched off
New vehicle sales have fallen as the end to a fringe benefits tax exclusion leads to a sharp decline in plug-in hybrid sales.
Leader unfazed as Greens face losing seats to Labor
The Greens are talking down the prospect of being left without a lower house presence, with leader Adam Bandt defiant as his own fate remains up in the air.
Hollywood’s ‘dying’, Trump orders 100 per cent tariffs
Donald Trump has slapped a hefty 100 per cent tariff on films produced outside the US, saying "the movie industry in the US is dying".
Club groper dodges jail after attacks caught on CCTV
A man who groped and kissed 18 women at a nightclub has been ordered to complete 180 hours of community work after being spared jail time.
Westpac shares slip amid profit dip, volatile outlook
Westpac CEO Anthony Miller says Australia is well-positioned to weather storms in the world economy and he's looking forward to working with a Labor government.
Erin Patterson shared love of mushrooms in online group
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson shared her love of mushrooms, photos of a dehydrator and plans to cook a beef Wellington with online true crime fans.
PM stares down political rivals after landslide victory
Labor will move to cut student debt as its first re-election priority with the prime minister claiming a mandate to press forward with housing reform.
Killer’s mum had ‘asked for help’ before mass stabbing
The mother of a man who violently stabbed six victims at a mall had sought police help over a year earlier as his mental health condition deteriorated.
‘Alban-easy’, PM basks in afterglow of election victory
Scooping gelato and sipping coffee with locals: the prime minister has continued typical campaign tasks without the weight of an election on his shoulders.
Labor to increase Senate numbers after landslide win
Labor is set to pick up three more seats in the Senate, paving the way for an easier path to passing laws through the upper house.
Overseas rates decision to dominate domestic chatter
Australian investors and markets will keenly monitor how Donald Trump's tariffs impact the US Federal Reserve's outlook for future interest rate cuts.
AI in every room: why home appliances are getting smart
From robotic vacuum cleaners that wake when you sleep to washing machines that judge dirt on your clothes, experts say home electronics are getting an AI boost.
Warren Buffett announces retirement plans
Warren Buffett, 94, has shocked an arena full of his shareholders by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year