‘Trying times’: farmers stare down trifecta of troubles
Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.
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Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze
The government is being urged to cut the alcohol excise before the horse has bolted and another black market like illicit tobacco becomes entrenched.
Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll
The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by-election seeing off a challenge from one nation and a strong independent candidate.
budgets and budgeting
economic policy
economy, business and finance
politics (general)
social services
Fiscal restraint to define federal budget as costs rise
Health, defence and welfare commitments are among fiscal pressures weighing on the federal budget as Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows to put a lid on spending.
Outback town regroups after little girl’s death, riot
An outback town is devastated after a five-day search for a missing girl ended in tragedy and a riot erupted over the accused murderer's arrest.
‘No place in hell’ for father over fatal crash cover-up
The mother of two siblings killed in a horrific car crash has said the unlicensed driver's father failed as a parent after falsely reporting the SUV as stolen.
Accused gunman ‘not experienced’ for gangland shooting
Gangland figure Gavin Preston was a serious and dangerous man so only an experienced hitman could have taken him out, a barrister has argued.
Primary school teacher accused of filming inside toilet
A teacher has been refused bail over claims he tried to hide a camera allegedly used to film primary school students, which was found inside a school bathroom.
computing and information technology
construction and property
data protection
economy, business and finance
energy and resource
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it/computer sciences
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science and technology
Clean up AI or go away: rules proposed for data centres
Artificial intelligence companies should promise they have not broken the law before building a data centre in Australia, an inquiry has been told.
Law loophole lament as accused paramedic stabber held
A man will remain behind bars charged with the attempted murder of a paramedic as politicians commit to changing laws for assaulting emergency workers.
Supermarket giants brace for ruling on ‘fake’ discounts
The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.
Big bunnies and grog sales take a wartime shopping hit
Coles shoppers adjusted their spending patterns after the Middle East war began, spending less on liquor and even buying smaller Easter chocolate bunnies.
Australia will avoid recession, despite global jitters
One of the big four banks has delivered encouraging news about Australia's chances of avoiding a recession, which could still emerge in the global economy.
Rebel’s fiery defamation fight with co-star extended
A high-profile court battle between A-lister Rebel Wilson and the star of her directorial debut has been prolonged at the last minute.
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construction and property
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PM rubbishes budget tax speculation as home prices slow
Sydney's home price premium over Brisbane and Perth continues to narrow as values retreat in Australia's two largest cities.
Hopes of wartime windfall shot down for federal budget
The federal treasurer is being urged not to grandfather tax breaks for asset-holders in the budget as the economic impact of the Iran war worsens.
Family calls for calm after riot over accused murderer
An alcohol ban has been enforced and rioters are being targeted in an outback town after violence erupted over an accused child murderer's arrest.
Accused underworld killer says police have wrong man
A man charged over the planned underworld execution of Gavin Preston has claimed he was not one of the gunmen who shot dead the gangland figure.
‘No evidence’ superyacht operator’s son knew of cocaine
A superyacht tour operator's son has denied knowing about cocaine hidden in the hull of a cargo ship after a plot to retrieve the drugs went awry.
Woolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush
Australia's biggest supermarket chain has defended its discounts, as the consumer watchdog's joint court case against Woolies and Coles nears the finish line.
Latham slammed with maximum fine for ‘obnoxious’ tweet
Mark Latham's legal woes continue after a tribunal ordered he pay a fellow MP $100,000 for homosexual vilification with an explicit tweet.
Accused killer cop’s mum to remain behind bars for days
Having been charged with perverting the course of justice, Beau Lamarre-Condon's mother did not apply for bail in court and will remain in custody.
Flight only lasted seconds before ‘catastrophic’ crash
Investigators are collecting evidence and assessing the "catastrophic scene" where a plane crashed into a hangar, killing two people and injuring 10 others.
Rebel styles herself as ‘truth-teller’ amid film feud
Rebel Wilson claims she has been bullied and harassed for speaking up about an alleged sexual harassment complaint by the star of her directorial debut.
‘See you in heaven’: family heartbreak after body found
The mother of an abducted girl has provided a heartbreaking tribute after a body was found in a large-scale search, saying her family will meet her in heaven.
Young children who died in tragic house fire identified
A fundraiser supporting a family who lost two children in a house fire on the day they were due to move interstate has revealed tragic details about the blaze.
Australia’s co-working boom moves from city to suburbs
Flexible workspaces are no longer a peripheral solution and are becoming firmly embedded within Australia's evolving office ecosystem, a report has found.
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Competition puts Australia’s green iron edge at risk
Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.
Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills
Batteries are now the primary tool for managing evening spikes in electricity demand, a job previously falling to gas and hydro at greater expense.
Premier pledges tough response to anti-Semitism probe
Public safety tweaks in the wake of the Bondi massacre will continue, a state premier says, as he signals he doesn't care if they upset people.
Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget
Jim Chalmers is talking down the amount of extra revenue that changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount will add to the budget.