Koalas ‘closer to extinction’ with new disease outbreak
A potentially devastating disease has been found in one state's last healthy koala population, further endangering the species.
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Terror police investigate accused teen’s foreign links
A 17-year-old boy may have communicated with foreigners before allegedly carrying a gun onto a plane at one of Australia's major regional airports.
Cross-party nod for probe into ‘rogue’ childcare firms
Shocking claims of rampant child mistreatment in privately operated centres have triggered a government-backed inquiry into the early education sector.
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juvenile delinquency
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organized crime
politics
punishment
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Tougher bail regime to harden young crims, critics warn
Tough bail laws will entrench criminal offending and lock away more children, say critics as retailers plead for action following a spike in violent crime.
consumer goods
consumers
economy, business and finance
food - consumer goods
inquiry
politics
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retail
shopping
Coles, Woolies guilty of increasing margins: watchdog
Treasurer Jim Chalmers promised a crackdown on major supermarkets following a consumer watchdog report, but warned breaking them up would be counterproductive.
consumer goods
consumers
economy, business and finance
food - consumer goods
inquiry
politics
report
retail
shopping
Watchdog unveils plan to end supermarket shrinkflation
The competition watchdog has resisted calls for powers to break up major supermarkets in a report, while calling for more transparency to tackle price-gouging.
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transport
Safety over politics: motoring groups call for change
Australia's peak motoring body will encourage its 9.5 million members to challenge federal election candidates on road safety, amid calls for more transparency.
Ripple effect fear in US crackdown on research funding
Leading Australian institutions say a US clampdown on research funding risks projects that could yield global benefits in the future.
Pauline Hanson eyes cuts on grog tax, climate spending
Pauline Hanson is taking aim at climate change spending, public servants and First Nations agencies in a bid to address the cost of living.
Socceroo acquitted of rape speaks of ‘pain, suffering’
A jury has cleared a former Socceroo of raping a woman in his Sydney home after hearing what she texted her sister moments after the alleged assault.
Teach sons respect, warns mother of murdered woman
A coroner has thanked the family of a young murdered woman for their powerful presence throughout her inquest and says their participation will save lives.
Climate protesters crash Dutton keystone policy speech
A Donald Trump meeting would top the agenda if the coalition wins government, says Peter Dutton as anti-nuclear protesters crash his foreign policy speech.
Tougher bail key to stopping crime surge, says top cop
With crime surging to record levels, one of Australia's largest police forces is pleading for government to fast-track tougher bail laws.
Angry cyclone victims beat a path to parliament’s door
Residents of a community battered by a tropical cyclone are blaming climate change for the extreme event as another region braces for the next big wet.
Why shock drop in jobs won’t shift RBA rate cut bets
Fewer older Australians returned to work in February, driving a surprise fall in jobs and workforce participation but the labour market remains tight overall.
Chronic patients get most relief in medicine cost cut
Patients could save almost $7 on each prescription as the government promises to make medicines cheaper in a move supported by the coalition.
Environment in better shape overall but threats linger
Australia's environment experienced above-average conditions in 2024 yet temperature extremes and more threatened species suggest there's more to the story.
Echidna digs in to help island wildlife back from blaze
Rangers are over the moon after an echidna was spotted on an island where wildlife was mostly destroyed by a devastating bushfire more than a decade ago.
Indigenous medicos nursing First Peoples back to health
Generations of Indigenous health workers are leading the way in improving outcomes for First Nations patients and helping greatly to close the gap.
Social media push to foster respectful relationships
A social media campaign aims to help young men call out disrespect against women after research found many did not know how to do so.
PM poll pledge to slash cost of hundreds of medicines
The maximum price of many prescription medicines will be reduced to $25 as part of Labor's re-election plan to bring down healthcare costs.
Baby killer helped put prison predator behind bars
A convicted baby killer is no closer to release despite being identified as having helped jail a notorious prison guard who sexually assaulted inmates.
Health portfolio quartet join nation’s newest ministry
A third-time elected state government has backed splitting its health portfolio four ways as the ink dried at its swearing-in ceremony.
Boy killed mother as part of ‘anti-communist front’
A child murdered his mother as part of plans to "take over Australia" by forming an anti-communist front to restore Christian values, a court has been told.
Wages and worker rights ‘on the line’ at next election
Unions say industrial relations changes have got wages moving again but employer groups want them axed, arguing they constrain businesses and productivity.
Prime minister keen to pop coalition ‘thought bubbles’
Unofficial campaigning has sparked backed up with the PM cradling babies on one side of the country and opposition leader talking gardens on the other.
Tough times haven’t stopped Aussies shopping online
Online shopping continues to soar in popularity in Australia, as cost-of-living pressures change the way we spend, and determines which retailers will survive.
Cryo-born corals thrive on reef in win for restoration
Millions of corals born from frozen sperm could one day be deployed on reefs to help them recover from climate change-induced heat events.
Lehrmann probe head committed ‘serious corrupt conduct’
A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as ‘bubble bath’ policy
Peter Dutton is seeking a mandate to fast-track a 50-year gas expansion but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the idea is but a thought bubble.
Multi-billion dollar radar buy to boost Canada ties: PM
The purchase by Canada of 'world-leading' radar technology with strengthen the relationship with Australia, according to the prime minister.