Woman identified in deadly unit blast as probe goes on
Investigators will probe the aftermath of a Sydney unit explosion amid claims residents smelled gas in the weeks preceding the deadly blast.
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Australians love diversity but say migration ‘too high’
Though most people believe multiculturalism makes Australia a better place, almost half say the number of migrants - who bring cultural diversity - is too high.
Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation ‘disgusting’
Australia's lowest-paid workers, who will soon receive a 3.75 per cent pay bump, should not be blamed for continued inflation challenges, a minister says.
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Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City
Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to buy a house, leapfrogging the nation's capital Canberra to sit behind Sydney for the first time since 1997.
Treasury boss backs the young to navigate housing mess
The ever-increasing cost of housing is one of the big challenges facing young people but their future is not bleak, the Treasury secretary says.
Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls
Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.
Focus on ‘human catastrophe’ of Gaza war, not politics
The federal government needed to focus more on addressing the "human catastrophe" in Gaza rather than fighting over politics, an independent senator says.
Actors, writers, voice artists call for urgent AI laws
Almost three in four workers in Australia's creative industries are calling on the government to restrict the use of AI, with many fearing for their jobs.
Murder accused denies putting girl’s body in barrel
A girl's alleged killer says he was unaware her body was in a barrel on the back of his ute as he was caught on camera towing a boat and buying bags of sand.
Alleged killer told police of shotgun, knife struggles
An alleged killer's version of events in the deaths of two elderly campers has been revealed in a police interview played at his murder trial.
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Green bank unlocks cheap loans for home energy upgrades
Some $60 million in cheap loans is up for grabs as part of a $1 billion federal fund to encourage homeowners to install solar panels and batteries.
Big city life on the slide as people try to get by
High housing prices and cost-of-living pressures are driving an exodus from cities, data reveals, with one capital losing residents to the regions in droves.
Chance to grow trade with China after bans dropped
Australian beef producers are aiming to expand the trade relationship with China to levels higher than what they were before bans were imposed by Beijing.
PM welcomes China dropping ban on beef exports
China has lifted suspensions from several Australian beef exporters and remaining sanctions could be gone in time for a high-level visit in Canberra.
Minister denies NZ ties came before community safety
As he comes under fire for a controversial directive, the immigration minister has confirmed drones are used to track foreigners released from detention.
Attacks on US Consulate and MP’s offices condemned
Attacks by activists on the US Consulate in Melbourne and the offices of Labor politicians have been condemned by political leaders and the targeted MPs.
PM ‘wishes the US well’ after Trump’s guilty verdict
The Australia-US alliance exists between nations and not just individuals, the PM says after former president Donald Trump was found guilty on felony charges.
Hundreds of visas reinstated on ‘Australian connection’
More than 180 visa cancellations were overturned by a tribunal after the government ordered foreign nationals' connections with Australia be made a priority.
Apology a decade after Aboriginal woman died in custody
An apology has been issued by the Western Australian police and the country health service over the death of a young Aboriginal woman in custody in 2014.
Ukraine energy funds ‘more efficient’ than sending coal
An extra $31 million in Australian aid for Ukraine's energy and humanitarian needs is more effective than shipping coal to the war-torn nation, Penny Wong says.
Former cop insists NT police not ‘genuine racists’
A former NT police officer says he has seen racist behaviour throughout the force but insists he has not met any "genuine racists" among its ranks.
Lehrmann lodges last-minute appeal for defamation loss
Bruce Lehrmann will appeal his defamation loss after a judge found claims that he raped fellow Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins were likely true.
Barrier Reef waters still loaded with farm pollutants
Australia won't make key water quality targets meant to protect the health of the Great Barrier Reef, a new report shows.
Hot new hybrid flag-bearer for Hyundai’s EV ‘retreat’
Hyundai has boosted its rapidly growing electric vehicle stocks with a handy hybrid in one of its most affordable models.
Ticketek customers’ details ‘stolen’ in cyber incident
A federal minister says personal data belonging to some Ticketek customers has been stolen in an apparent breach.
Defeating Russia doesn’t mean we attack China: minister
Defence Minister Richard Marles will use a major speech to call on China to put greater pressure on Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.
Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural
From growing up queer and isolated to featuring in a mural with his husband, Indigenous performer Ben Graetz has come full circle in his home town.
Rural Australians left up in the air as banks shut down
Up to 600 Australian towns no longer have a bank, forcing country people to go to extraordinary lengths to manage their money.
Why Google is recruiting Aussies for AI breakthroughs
Some of Google's most promising artificial intelligence projects are happening in Australia, the firm's research boss says, and the results could change lives.
Charm offensive on Aussie carbon dump for net-zero Asia
Costly carbon capture and storage could be the price Australia must pay for retaining emissions-intensive industrial jobs without pumping out more pollution.
Farmers flying high as demand for aviation fuel soars
Growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel is good news for Australian agriculture, according to research from Rabobank.