‘Walloped’: NSW treasurer blames feds for budget strain
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has delivered a budget update his opponents have branded the "nightmare before Christmas".
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Transport costs accelerate by more than $900 a year
Households in some parts of Australia are paying more than $27,000 a year for transport after costs in the industry rose again.
Fearless Indigenous leader remembered at state funeral
The legacy of renowned Indigenous leader and Northern Territory Australian of the year, Dr Bush-Blanasi has been honoured at a state funeral.
Wilkinson thought senator was ‘lying through her teeth’
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson has faced a second day of grilling at a defamation trial over a broadcast that aired allegations of a rape in Parliament House.
‘A life lived to the fullest’: Labor MP farewelled
The prime minister was among those who have paid their respects to passionate sports advocate and Labor MP Peta Murphy at her funeral in Melbourne.
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‘Real, growing risk’ of power generation falling short
Energy market tsars are out of step with the "rooftop revolution" and other household energy that could be harnessed in a clean, low-cost system, critics say.
Christmas Islanders remember worst refugee boat crash
Zainal Abdul Majid remembers December 15 as a fateful day when over 50 asylum seekers died crashing onto Christmas Island as they sought refuge in Australia.
Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM
The US will sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a final hurdle in Washington.
Project blowout on North East Link to cost $26 billion
Melbourne's North East Link will cost $26 billion, more than double the original estimate of $10b, blamed on project changes and rising construction costs.
Family ‘let down’ over daughter’s death in Mozambique
Victoria's state coroner has said he's unable to rule that 20-year-old Melbourne woman Elly Warren's death seven years ago in Mozambique was a homicide.
Pub crash driver freed on bail with $250k condition
The driver accused of ignoring medical alerts before crashing into a pub beer garden, killing five people, will be freed on bail with a $250,000 surety.
Vic debt up $6 billion in 6 months, heading to $177.8b
Victoria's net debt is now expected to reach more than $177.8 billion by 2027 due to infrastructure spending, which is $6.4b more than predicted six months ago.
Savers miss out as banks exploit ‘consumer inertia’
The consumer watchdog says many bank customers are paying the loyalty tax on their savings accounts and could be earning more interest.
Kingly tributes hail comedic legend of Barry Humphries
Life won't be the same without Barry Humphries, King Charles has said in a message at an Opera House memorial service for the hugely popular actor and comedian.
Gas shortfall forecast without significant demand drop
Extra costs for transporting Queensland gas south to other states are expected to hit the east coast gas market next year, adding to supply pressures.
Rapist posing as cop to prey on vulnerable women jailed
Shivan Agravat will spend another year-and-a-half behind bars for posing as a cop to threaten vulnerable women into having sex with him and giving him money.
NAB chair defends bank’s climate pledges at fiery talks
Shareholders have grilled NAB's chairman over the banking giant's commitment to climate change at a heated annual general meeting.
Kia squares up for big swing at EV glory with flagship
Always keen to make a big impression, Kia has gone over the top with its mammoth new electric flagship, the EV9.
Ex-cyclone Jasper moves west as storms smash southeast
More rain and storms have battered an already flood weary Queensland, as ex-tropical cyclone Jasper moves slowly west towards the Gulf of Carpentaria.
British wind can unlock Australia’s ‘superpower’ future
Superior climate and energy policies have become a vote winner as well as an economic and security imperative, British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says.
Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas
Safety experts have called on Christmas shoppers to choose e-bikes and e-scooters carefully after a growing number of lithium-ion battery fires.
Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels
A small but expert manufacturer in an industrial suburb has developed high-tech fuel tanks for use in space in a breakthrough for future fuels transport.
Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank
Australia is one of 14 nations condemning "record high" settler violence against Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank.
Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks after EU funds stall
Hours after Hungary vetoed a plan to send $A81b of EU money to Kyiv, both Russia and Ukraine launched dozens of attack drones at each other.
‘Immoral’: crackdown vowed on inflated NDIS prices
Dodgy NDIS providers have been put on notice about inflated prices likened to "a wedding tax", with a new taskforce to crackdown on the practice.
Rationale behind RBA’s December rates call on show
The minutes from the December interest rate meeting will outline the Reserve Bank's thinking on inflation as households gear up for the festive season.
Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial continues against Ten
Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrman's defamation trial against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson continues almost a month after beginning to hear evidence.
Health sector falling behind in leadership imbalance
While traditionally male-dominated sectors such as engineering lead efforts to address gender inequality, healthcare providers are failing to promote women.
‘Lost the fight’: Higgins disclosed alleged rape to MP
A Queensland MP has told a court that Brittany Higgins' claim of being raped by a fellow Liberal staffer was "not something that you forget".
Giant bushfire prompts evacuation centre set-up
An out-of-control bushfire burning near Narrabri in northwest NSW has quickly grown in size as residents are told to get their properties ready.
AFP pledge ‘zero tolerance’ in festive season blitz
Australian Federal Police will roll out high visibility patrols at the nations airports as part of a festive season operation to clamp down on bad behaviour.