Changing of the guard at Future Fund puts Combet at top
Former ACTU leader and Labor minister Greg Combet is the new chair of Australia's sovereign wealth fund, replacing Liberal stalwart Peter Costello.
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Days of gains for Australian shares as miners dig deep
The Australian share market has climbed half a per cent as surging mining companies helped the index to its fifth successive day of gains.
Independent MPs ‘conflicted’ by tax cut changes
Changes to tax cuts would help lower income Australians, but some independent MPs are concerned about the impact on their affluent constituents.
Mazda2 makeover doesn’t mean much of a power boost
The Mazda2 has been around for more than a decade with only minor updates, but this time the popular model has had a comprehensive facelift.
Shock discovery while mustering spurs surprise industry
A pastoralist who stumbled across a surprise discovery while mustering sheep has helped put outback Queensland on the map.
Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year
Pioneering scientists Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long, who revolutionised melanoma treatment, have been named joint Australians of the Year.
Indigenous health pioneers working to overcome inequity
Two Aboriginal professors, Kelvin Kong and Gail Garvey, are being recognised for their work to address health inequities.
Australians of the Year aim to cure ‘incurable’ cancer
Melanoma researchers Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long have set their sights on an "incurable" cancer, giving a call to arms after winning awards.
Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day
Australians have been urged to reflect on the things that unite us as millions of people celebrate, commemorate and protest Australia Day 2024.
Coota Girls surviving, guiding and thriving at Yabun
Gadigal Information Service is hosting the annual Yabun Festival in Sydney's Victoria Park, inviting everyone to celebrate Indigenous survival on January 26.
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Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5
Australia's largest energy retailer is launching an electric vehicle trial that will deliver cheap power to drivers who recharge during off-peak times.
PM open to crossbench talks on tax cut changes
As the Greens urge further changes to stage three tax cuts, the prime minister says he is open to negotiations to ensure their passage through parliament.
ACCC to ‘forensically’ probe supermarket prices
The deputy chair of the consumer watchdog says the body will examine information on possible supermarket price gouging as part of a new inquiry.
‘A privilege’: Thousands of new citizens call Aust home
Ceremonies around the nation have been officially welcoming more than 22,000 people as Australia's newest citizens.
Many thousands turn out for Invasion Day protests
Invasion Day protests have been held around Australia with tens of thousands of demonstrators calling for an end to discrimination and deaths in custody.
Sports move against Australia Day, call for date change
All of Australia's major sporting codes have dropped the use of 'Australia Day' on social media, with clubs and national teams calling for a change of date.
Glider’s fate at stake in forest battle over fine print
A corporation that logs native forests says it's not required to do a perfect job when looking for den trees of an endangered marsupial.
Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support
A ruling by the top UN court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza has sparked calls for Australia to reconsider its support for the Israeli government.
PM stands by tax cut changes for ‘every Australian’
The prime minister has brushed off criticism of proposed changes to promised tax cuts, saying he has a responsibility to help Australians in financial stress.
Law change considered after ‘ridiculous’ neo-Nazi march
So-called white power salutes might follow Nazi symbolism into the NSW criminal code after neo-Nazis marched in Sydney on Australia Day.
Doja Cat wins Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown
American artist Doja Cat has topped Triple J's 2023 Hottest 100 countdown with her song Paint The Town Red as two Australians round out the top three.
Aussies urged to ‘call your nan’ as heatwaves intensify
As heatwaves intensify over summer, Australians are being urged to check in with family and friends to avoid the worst impacts of the potentially deadly heat.
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AI tech predicted to soar amid calls for an Aussie GPT
The use of artificial intelligence technology is expected to skyrocket in 2024 but experts warn of potential risks and the need for an Australian made version.
PM to take stage three tax change pitch to regions
Anthony Albanese has challenged the crossbench to back in changes to stage three tax cuts, ahead of a regional sales pitch of the proposed reforms.
Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk
A recall has been issued for more than 200 electric vehicles after Audi discovered an issue with their batteries that could increase the risk of a fire.
Supermarket prices under gaze of consumer watchdog
Supermarket giants are accused of price gouging on fruit, vegetables and meat and the consumer watchdog will use its "full legal powers" to investigate.
No health data stolen in hack on major hospital network
An investigation into a cyber attack on St Vincent's Health Australia has found no evidence that personal data was stolen or posted on the dark web.
Ex-NRL star Hayne in second bid to quash rape verdicts
Jarryd Hayne will watch on as lawyers fight to overturn his convictions following three trials and a guilty verdict on two counts of rape.
Captain Cook statue hacked, Queen memorial vandalised
A Captain Cook statue in Melbourne has been hacked off at the ankles ahead of Australia Day, and a memorial to Queen Victoria has been covered in paint.
Accused kidnapper granted bail over $1b cocaine bust
An alleged attempted kidnapper of a man with over 700kg of cocaine has been bailed after lawyers asked how four men could carry all those drugs in a Yaris.
Monitor for symptoms as measles spreads to three states
Three states are on high alert for measles after three people with the highly infectious virus visited multiple locations over several days while infected.