KPMG defies powerful Senate committee at the 11th hour
A consultancy giant will take centre stage at a federal parliamentary committee hearing examining corporate oversight following an audit leak scandal.
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Founders warn of talent exodus despite tax carve-outs
A snap two-day parliamentary inquiry into budget tax changes is set to deliver its report as startup founders warn innovation will be hit despite carve-outs.
Neighbours’ grief over remorseless killer’s plea deal
An 85-year-old woman who was killed and dumped in a river is being remembered as a generous neighbour as her killer finally admitted her guilt.
Youth crime dip sparks older offenders, reforms debate
Youth crime is falling in one state but it is unclear whether the government's tough "adult crime, adult time" reforms are playing a role in the trend.
Snowtown killer’s parole release back in limbo
A decision to block a Snowtown killer's parole has been set aside by a court, but it has ordered a new review of the process.
Jackie O vows full steam ahead after Kyle settles
Radio star Jackie "O" Henderson shows no signs of dropping her claims against her former employer even after her former co-host settled for millions.
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Tax carve-out backdown fails to cut it with businesses
Policy reversals mean innovative startups will have access to a 50 per cent capital gains discount and a mooted minimum tax on discretionary trusts will be cut.
Vodafone back online after network outage causes chaos
A major telco insists millions of customers still had access to emergency services despite its network going down for a large part of the day.
Australian unis ‘punch above their weight’ in rankings
An Australian university has soared 30 places in a key global ranking to become the best performing tertiary institution in the nation.
AI’s thirst trap: tech giant taps into recycled water
One Australian state is set to get a data centre cooled with recycled water after criticism that the artificial intelligence hubs consume too many resources.
Qantas picks London for record-breaking non-stop flight
Direct commercial flights between London and Sydney are set to fly for the first time from October 2027, Qantas says.
Uncle’s quest reveals police racism in train track case
After a long campaign by the family of an Aboriginal teenager mysteriously found dead on train tracks, a coroner has found racism hindered the investigation.
Buyer blow as rising rates offset dip in home prices
Despite property prices falling, the annual income required to afford a median house has risen by thousands of dollars in Sydney and Melbourne since January.
Migrant intake dips as anti-immigration voices swell
Net overseas migration is slowly falling, but the figures remain above Labor's forecasts and the dramatic cuts demanded by the coalition and One Nation.
‘Missed opportunity’ to act on power plan loyalty tax
The electricity rule-maker has a plan to price power as simply as milk and prevent loyal customers from being overcharged, although some are calling for more.
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Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say
The opposition is attempting to hit back at One Nation after Pauline Hanson's incendiary speech on immigration, the cost of living and a raft of other issues.
‘Dig baby dig’: Hanson pumps up domestic fuel industry
Australia should use more fuel from domestic stores and be less reliant on Asian neighbours, Pauline Hanson says, while renewable subsidies should be scrapped.
‘I don’t want to know’: ex-Liberal MP denies visa fraud
Envelopes containing bundles of cash were exchanged in a plot allegedly involving an ex-Liberal MP to unlawfully bring 10 Chinese non-citizens into Australia.
Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge
The NSW government could avoid having its planned road-user charge struck out by courts with big changes, including taxing more drivers.
Accused ISIS bride to stay behind bars after bail loss
A woman who returned to Australia from Syria after marrying a then-Islamic State fighter has remained expressionless in court after losing her bail application.
Mum of girl’s killer believed psychosis was hormonal
A teenager was given a vitamin to treat mental health symptoms before she killed a 10-year-old girl on a rural property, an inquest has been told.
‘Vigilance wanting’: ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine
The corporate watchdog has failed to get a $1.3 million penalty imposed on Star's former chief for failing to inform the board of risky overseas punters.
Payout ends Sandilands legal row as Jackie O’s rolls on
Kyle Sandilands will get $12 million as his bitter legal fight with ARN comes to an end, but his former on-air partner is still chasing her chunk of change.
G7 leaders pledge to address global debt vulnerability
G7 leaders have vowed to enhance efforts to address escalating global debt vulnerabilities in developing countries that threaten economic stability.
Concrete example: carbon refinery to turn gases green
An Australian facility will seek to prove carbon can be embedded into useful products, such as concrete, paint and plasterboard, and resold for a profit.
‘Utterly flawed’: Hanson blasts multiculturalism
A radical plan to shake up the ABC and axing another public broadcaster were among ideas floated by Pauline Hanson at her first National Press Club address.
Slowing economy could shut the door on more rate hikes
Stagnant productivity means households face higher inflation and lower living standards but the treasurer hopes cheaper housing will ward off voter discontent.
Gamer thought it would be ‘funny’ to kill homeless man
A gamer who brutally beat and killed a homeless man in the stairwell of an urban internet cafe went out clubbing and grabbed a kebab after the violent attack.
‘Not my role’: doula denies blame in freebirth death
An unregistered doula says she wouldn't do anything differently after presiding over a wellness influencer's fatal free birth at home.
‘Lost his will’: daughter on trial after parents’ death
An elderly woman who died had many medical conditions, and her husband may have "lost his will to live", a lawyer for a daughter accused of killing them says.
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$50K in a day: why firms are struggling with AI costs
In the rush to adopt artificial intelligence, some companies are blowing their budgets and failing to recognise the importance of human workers.