New campers murder trial to begin after jury discharged
Pilot Greg Lynn's murder trial has faced a hurdle as the first set of jurors empanelled was discharged by the judge, with a new jury to be chosen next week.
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Telstra’s 3G shutdown delayed over triple zero concerns
Telstra has delayed its 3G shutdown for two months, with about 200,000 customers still relying on the network, over concerns it will impact emergency calls.
Body found after man overboard on Sydney-bound cruise
Authorities have found the body of a man who went in the water from a P&O cruise ship in waters off Sydney.
Defamation case dropped over MP corruption reports
A consulting firm and its chief have dropped a defamation case against Nine over reports they engaged in corrupt practices with former federal MP Stuart Robert.
Aspiring teachers, nurses to be paid during placements
For the first time, students training for jobs in industries with workforce shortages will be paid during their compulsory work placements.
‘Under the pump’: expenses help for battling families
Cost-of-living support will be a key focus in the Albanese government's third federal budget, which will be handed down next week.
Mother tried to murder disabled daughter, court told
A woman has denied attempting to murder her severely disabled daughter by injecting her with a lethal dose of insulin.
Detective says sex with teen complainant consensual
A detective has been accused of abusing his position by raping and groping a vulnerable teenager in a police station after she reported a prior sexual crime.
Parents to bank $400 bonus in Victorian family budget
More than 700,000 Victorian families will receive a $400 bonus as part of Premier Jacinta Allan's first budget she is touting as family-focused.
Rates on hold but RBA ‘vigilant’ to inflation risks
Mortgage holders have been spared more interest rate pain but emerging inflation risks have the Reserve Bank on high alert.
Groceries inquiry backs breaking up major supermarkets
Supermarket price gouging should be illegal and there must be laws to break up major retailers that abuse their market power, a Senate committee has found.
‘Leave the knife at home’: new laws to keep people safe
NSW Police will be given the power to scan people for knives in shopping malls and transport hubs in a bid to restore public safety after a spate of stabbings.
‘Stop provocations’:China warns Australia over incident
China has fired back at Australia after a dangerous incident over the Yellow Sea, accusing Canberra of provocative behaviour.
Mushroom cook pleads not guilty to triple murder
Erin Patterson's case has been fast-tracked to the Supreme Court after she pleaded not guilty to murdering three people, including her former in-laws.
On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost
This year's federal budget will include the biggest cash injection in active transport options in more than a decade.
Australia’s housing woes to be focus in federal budget
The plight of struggling renters will be addressed in the upcoming federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
‘It all floated out the door’: insurers add to trauma
Insurers offered small cash payouts to flood victims and quibbled over minor issues, worsening trauma for people who lost everything, an inquiry has heard.
Project cuts and delays but Vic debt to soar higher
Melbourne Airport Rail has failed to take off, a medical precinct been abandoned and sick pay for casual workers dumped in a Victorian budget with few winners.
Childcare predators handed 63-year sentence for abuse
Two men have been sentenced to decades behind bars for some of the worst child sexual abuse Australian investigators have ever prosecuted.
‘Terrible tragedy’: PM mourns brothers killed in Mexico
The prime minister has offered his sympathies to the family of two Australian brothers, after they fell victim to Mexico's violent crime.
High steaks: PM launches drought fund at Beef Week
More than half a billion dollars will be allocated for projects helping farmers prepare for drought and to boost their capacity to adapt to climate change.
Deportation bill held up as major High Court case looms
A Senate committee is split over laws threatening foreigners with jail time if they don't comply with deportation orders as a significant High Court case nears.
Australia has a beef with looming EU trade rules
Australia is concerned proposed deforestation laws in the European Union could impact agricultural trade and wants a delay in the new rules.
Bonza cancels more flights as fleet poised to soar away
A creditors' meeting for cash-strapped airline Bonza is due to be held within days after its administrators applied to a court.
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Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data
A green group says drivers should be given more information about the vehicles brought to Australia under the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
US company awarded ship lift build contract
A United States company has been given the contract to build the ship lift component of a major maritime infrastructure project in the Northern Territory.
Researchers cheer quantum leap on silicon breakthrough
University researchers say they have made a breakthrough in quantum technology that could pave the way for reliable, powerful computers.
Treasurer talks tough as airport rail stoush deepens
A fresh shot has been fired at Melbourne Airport by Victoria's treasurer who suggests the government could partner with a rival if it doesn't deliver projects.
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Hundreds of millions to incentivise clean energy future
A $566 million commitment is part of Australia's long-term plan to incentivise clean energy investment and turn the nation into a renewables superpower.
Families ‘failed’ in deal for bus driver who killed 10
Driver Brett Button has been taken into custody after pleading guilty over a bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley that left 10 people dead and many more injured.
Treasurer worried about home building pipeline
Not nearly enough houses are being built to meet growing demand but the federal government is still confident it can meet its 1.2 million homes target.