Aussie shares close at record high for fifth session
The ASX200 index rose for a seventh day in a row to again finish at its highest ever level after gaining 1.35 per cent this week.
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Liquid metals might solve puzzle of shipping hydrogen
Cutting emissions from transport and agriculture could be possible after an Australian discovery published by researchers from three universities.
Pathfinder treads middle ground but steps up yet again
It's not quite the longest-serving model in Nissan's range, but the Pathfinder rightfully sits high in the family tree.
‘Truly shocking’: details of horror domestic violence
The killings of Kumanjayi Haywood, Ngeygo Ragurrk, Miss Yunupingu and Kumarn Rubuntja are "truly shocking", according to submissions to the NT coroner.
Rate cut delay bolsters case for experts on RBA board
The RBA's gradualist approach to tackling inflation has left it lagging the world on rate cuts and should make it reconsider its strategy, economists say.
PM meets Biden at home for ‘discussion between friends’
Anthony Albanese visited Joe Biden's home, exchanging gifts ahead of talks with leaders of Japan and India on security in the Indo-Pacific region.
LNP leader inspired by cane farming grandfather
Family is everything to Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli who attributes his drive for the top job to his grandfather's work ethic as a cane farmer.
Australia’s first solar garden prepares for its harvest
Solar gardens could be a solution for people locked out of the booming renewable energy market, experts say, as the first of its kind prepares to pay investors.
Suspect in cold-case murders nabbed at Rome airport
Police were looking for the man arrested over the 'Easey Street murders' for years, as the victim's families revealed they never gave up hope.
Firefighters to backburn overnight as fire threat eases
Residents in parts of Sydney's Northern Beaches are being urged to monitor conditions after the threat from an 80-hectare fire was downgraded.
Quad to endure despite new leaders coming: PM
Quad leaders have agreed to a multi-million dollar push to prevent cervical cancer in the Pacific and increase coast guard co-operation.
‘Welcome progress’ on inflation to come: Treasurer
Jim Chalmers says while inflation levels are set to drop when figures are released on Wednesday, it remains unclear if it will get back to RBA targets.
Shareholders test Coles, Woolies over extinction threat
Australia's supermarket duopoly is facing a double-barrelled shareholder challenge over fish farming threats to an ancient, imperilled species.
Warning of ‘unintended consequences’ on gambling reform
As reports emerged about how a gambling ad crackdown may work, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the reforms need to be right the first time.
Reserve Bank to hold the line despite US Fed cut
The Reserve Bank is unlikely to give interest rate relief to borrowers at the September meeting as Australia's inflation rate still has fight left in it.
War of words over inflation as national debt dives
Australia lags behind western nations in tackling inflation, the shadow treasurer says, as the Reserve Bank mulls whether to lower interest rates.
Nuclear’s ‘time has come’ in energy mix: Dutton
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has outlined his case for nuclear energy but didn't say what it would cost to build seven reactors across Australia.
Renters still can’t keep up, despite more supports
Despite an increase in government supports, low-income earners would still find themselves in rental stress across most of the country, a report has found.
Call for thousands of blood donors as demand skyrockets
The Red Cross has challenged the same number of Australians attending this weekend's AFL Grand Final to donate blood to save lives.
Coles and Woolworths head down, down to federal court
The consumer watchdog is taking Coles and Woolworths to court amid allegations the retailers allegedly artificially increased prices on hundreds of goods.
Envoy backs extra Gaza aid and calls for more visa help
Australia can continue to support Gazans living in catastrophic conditions by helping refugees arriving onshore, Palestine's envoy says as he welcomes more aid.
‘Waste of money’: Promise to dump Indigenous position
Australia's inaugural First Nations ambassador would be scrapped under a coalition government, but Labor insists the role is good for diplomacy in the region.
Labor, expert lash ‘crazy’ call to step in over rates
Calls for Canberra to intervene with the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates to get financial reforms over the line have been rejected by Labor.
Electric cars crash through Aussie price barrier again
The price of electric cars has fallen in Australia again, with one popular model available for less than $31,000, but experts warn high-end EV sales may stall.
Australians abandon PM, Labor as purse strings tighten
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are neck and neck in the polls but Labor's primary vote is struggling.
Racism complaint is a ‘positive step’: NT police boss
A human rights complaint has been lodged against the Northern Territory government and police commissioner on behalf of serving Aboriginal police officers.
High Court dismisses appeal to return Aust IS families
The High Court has dismissed a bid to compel the government to repatriate Australian women and children of Islamic State militants stuck in Syria.
Don’t put money on rates relief soon, borrowers warned
Mortgage-holders should not get their hopes up for near-term relief, says a hawkish Reserve Bank governor as the cash rate was again held at 4.35 per cent.
New bid to stop at-risk boys committing family violence
Young men and boys at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence are set to be assisted through a national early intervention trial.
‘Get your act together’: PM calls out supermarkets
Coles and Woolworths have been told to start acting in the interests of Australians after the consumer watchdog accused them of misleading customers.
Researchers deploy AI to track secret lives of whales
Researchers at Google and an Australian university have teamed up to track whales along the east coast and use AI to uncover what they are really up to.