Greens float state-owned supermarkets for cheaper food
The Greens have backed an idea for the federal government to buy up 200 Coles and Woolies stores in a move ripped straight out of a US mayor's playbook.
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Businesses cry out for help to fight off AI cyber risk
An axed cyber security program should be replaced to help small businesses prepare against the rising threat of scams and cyber attacks, the sector says.
Teen felt ‘violated’ after alleged Alan Jones groping
A 17-year-old boy felt too vulnerable to have a shower after talkback titan Alan Jones allegedly kissed and groped him without consent, a judge has heard.
AI companies want to bypass copyright laws for content
Major US tech companies have bluntly told an inquiry they want to use Australian content to train models without having to honour the country's copyright rules.
Besieged nation warns COP31 can’t be climate talkfest
The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu has hosted presidents and prime ministers to demonstrate the starkest impacts of rising sea levels before major climate talks.
Pushback over ‘Daniel’s Law’ identifying sex offenders
Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year old Daniel Morcombe has been flagged for potentially making children less safe.
Inside billionaire’s bargain waterfront arena lease
A sports arena has been leased by a state government to the billionaire owner of the National Basketball League for less than the cost of a house in the area.
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia
Disease-carrying mosquitoes thrive in warmer temperatures, raising concerns over the impacts of climate change and what it means for Australia's tropics.
One Nation to shuffle deck, rent Gina Rinehart office
One Nation will soon rent a "striking three-storey" office from Gina Rinehart and shuffle senior staffing roles as it seeks to gain dominance in each state.
Stores held at gunpoint for not bowing to dodgy tobacco
The federal government insists a crackdown on tobacco crime is working, but those in the industry are desperate for an excise cut as underground trade thrives.
Iran says Hormuz won’t reopen until conditions are met
Iran's oil minister has resigned for "personal reasons", the country says, as the diplomatic standoff with the US over the Strait of Hormuz continues.
Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks
Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports.
Auctions flop as home buyers digest rising rates
Australia's auction clearance rates have dropped to nearly their lowest levels of the year as another interest rate rise eats into buyer budgets.
Riders rally over potholes as land tax cut locked in
Land taxes will be slashed regardless of who wins Victoria's election in a pledge that could save 250,000 people sizeable sums.
‘Tight ship’: public told to expect scant budget help
Households are unlikely to receive significant cost-of-living help in the coming months as the government tries to curb high inflation and rising debt costs.
Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held
A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.
Fossil fuel phase-out, climate funds top pre-COP agenda
A Pacific event will set the agenda for the United Nations' global climate summit and groups are calling for Australia to push ambitious goals.
‘Never be the same’: the grim legacy of October 7
Three years on from the deadliest attack in Israeli history, communities across Australia are reflecting on October 7 and the ensuing war on Gaza.
New Greens leader ‘angry’ on behalf of everyday workers
Reforming the tax system is on new Greens leader David Shoebridge's agenda as he looks to convert Australian voter angst into support for the progressive party.
Farmers want slasher taken to length of daylight saving
While city workers might rejoice, for farmers the onset of daylight saving time is a six-month grind - and they're calling for compromise.
Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans
Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights.
Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper
A state minister and a marketing guru have talked up an accidental leak of the official Olympic emblem, suggesting all publicity is good publicity.
State shudders to early morning earthquake
The earth moved overnight in a southern capital after the biggest earthquake in three years struck a state, with aftershocks ongoing.
‘OMG, we’re back here again’: daylight saving returns
While daylight saving time will be welcomed by most eastern states, one state remains an outlier - and an annual political headache.
Warning El Nino could wipe $13b from Australian economy
Farmers are already thinning their herds and varying planting rotations as they brace for lower rainfall driven by a harsh El Nino period.
‘Real change’ election pledge for One Nation
The full suite of policies was unveiled at an edgy and chaotic launch as One Nation kicked off its state election campaign.
‘Sense of unease’: art show explores nation’s dark past
An exhibition of the work of one of Australia's most famous painters, Sidney Nolan, explores the darker aspects of the nation's history, its curator says.
Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police
Police are investigating a possible third attack planned by three men who were arrested after allegedly preying on and assaulting women alone in their homes.
Online gaming giants told to lift safety standards
Some major tech companies are not doing enough to keep children safe online, the eSafety Commission warns as it threatens further penalties.
‘Trust is key’: crackdown on migration lawyers launched
Lawyers who lodge visa applications that they know have little chance of success will face more scrutiny under a federal migration crackdown.
Australian tech giant taps into community solar farm
One of Australia's largest technology companies has signed a decade-long deal with a community-owned solar farm to help power a landmark building.