Sniffer dogs catching a whiff of invasive ant menace
A specially trained squad of sniffer dogs has been recruited to protect the Northern Territory's unique environment from invasive, aggressive browsing ants.
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Australians are ready to ignite in force for 2024
Huge crowds are expected to ring in the new year at public events across Australia with one in three people set to take advantage of free sites.
Australian shares finish 2023 up 7.8 per cent
The local share market fell 0.4 per cent on Friday, snapping its two-day rally, but December will still be its best month since November 2020.
Teen shark attack victim had a ‘passion for surfing’
The surfing community is in mourning after a 15-year-old was killed by a shark on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, the state's third fatal attack this year.
Surge in drownings prompts water safety warning
Dozens of tragic deaths have authorities urging Australians to stay safe as they head to the water during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Australians set to celebrate the start of the new year
Across Australia, revellers are ready to farewell 2023 and welcome 2024 with plenty of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks planned.
Electric Kombi, Jeep and sports cars to shake up 2024
Major brands are preparing to launch electric cars in Australia for the first time, in a move experts say will see some motorists question their brand loyalty.
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Digital hand for responders after devastating floods
As storms, floods and bushfires wreak havoc on Australia, a little-known company owned by the nation's governments is in demand for its digital intelligence.
Bring on the new year, Aussies set to welcome 2024
Across Australia, revellers are ready to farewell 2023 and welcome 2024 with plenty of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks.
Wasted opportunity as frozen eggs languish in storage
The vast majority of eggs frozen by prospective mothers go unused, causing headaches for IVF clinics and preventing potentially groundbreaking research.
Warning system could save farmers millions of dollars
Crop contamination from herbicides can cost growers millions of dollars in damage - but a warning system is helping to avoid it.
New year changes to bring vape ban, boosted payments
A raft of major policy changes are scheduled to start as the sun sets on 2023, including cost of living relief measures in some states.
Two dead after train derails in horror truck crash
Two train drivers have died after their locomotive collided with a truck at a level crossing near the South Australia-NSW border.
Former pro cyclist Melissa Hoskins killed in car crash
Former Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins has died after being hit by a car in Adelaide's inner north.
Ages revealed of children in river drowning tragedy
Police have released more details about two young children who died after they were found in a Perth river on New Year's Eve.
Iraq invasion and carbon crusade in 2003 cabinet papers
High-level discussions about Australia's decision to enter the Iraq War and a deadly virus that swept the world have been revealed in cabinet papers from 2003.
Howard’s key role in quashing emissions trading scheme
The reason Australia rejected a significant climate change adaptation plan has been revealed in federal cabinet documents released after a 20-year embargo.
Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular
Across Australia, revellers farewelled 2023 and welcomed 2024 with a stunning array of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks.
Two children dead after found floating in Perth river
Two children have died after they were found floating in Perth's Swan River by members of the public on New Year's Eve.
Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients
Fancy crackers, chocolates and lollies shared during the holidays are increasingly being made from local ingredients in high-tech manufacturing hubs onshore.
Driver charged over two killed in truck and train crash
Investigators have charged a truck driver over the deaths of two train drivers killed when the vehicles collided near the South Australia-NSW border.
New Year’s Eve party over, now what’s in store for 2024
New Year's festivities over, another year of uncertainty has dawned with hangovers from 2023 but some predictions for 2024 suggest better times ahead.
Clean up begins as nation stirs after New Year’s party
The New Year has dawned with hangovers from 2023 as cities and towns deal with the aftermath of huge parties around the country.
Australian cycling mourns death of Olympian Hoskins
The cycling community is reeling from the death of Olympian Melissa Hoskins with her husband and fellow former star Rohan Dennis facing charges.
Australian killed fighting for Israel, reports say
Australian-Israeli man Lior Sivan has been killed in southern Gaza while serving in the Israeli Defence Force as a tank commander, the ABC has reported.
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Home values up in 2023 but affordability rears its head
A surprisingly strong year for the Australian housing market has ended on a weaker note, with performance varied across different regions and cities.
Ex-MP, accused fraudster Thomson’s India trip greenlit
A business trip to oversee packing of an edible plant is on the cards for disgraced former Labor MP Craig Thomson ahead of his sentencing and trials for fraud.
Australia ‘confident’ in Quad despite summit doubt
Health Minister Mark Butler says Australia is confident the next Quad leaders summit will go ahead despite uncertainty on the next meeting date.
Researchers a step closer to finding a diabetes cure
Melbourne researchers from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute have found a way to regenerate insulin production in damaged pancreatic cells.
‘Freewheeling spirit’: family grieves Olympian Hoskins
Former track cyclist Melissa Hoskins' family says they will honour her memory after her husband and fellow Olympian Rohan Dennis was charged over her death.
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House prices to fall by 3-5pct after flat end to 2023
The Australian housing market ended 2023 on a flat note, despite respectable gains across the year, and are likely to fall going into 2024, experts say.