Pacific anger at Australian climate stance at top court
Climate change is an existential threat to Pacific islanders, Australia has acknowledged at the world's top court, but argues against further legal obligations.
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Urgent action needed to stamp out battery fire risks
Companies who import electronic goods to Australia should be forced to register and recycle their batteries, an expert says, to address growing fire risks.
The 50 million reasons Woolies wants blockade to end
Woolworths says strike action has cost the company $50 million as it lodges an urgent application to ban workers from blocking access to its warehouses.
Half of remote communities cut off from mobile services
While internet access in remote areas is improving, half of Indigenous communities still lack mobile phone services.
Injecting room boss ‘ready to quit’ over drug inaction
Nearly 5000 places hand out free syringes but only two take the next step and supervise drug users, which must change soon, say key reform advocates.
‘Keep fighting’, mother urges veterans after inquiry
The mother of a navy officer who took his own life has urged families to keep fighting despite the government responding to an inquiry into defence suicides.
Search for man after targeted fight turns fatal
A manhunt is underway after a man and a woman were shot dead in an early-morning altercation in a suburban home.
Warnings of blackouts as rural workers go on strike
Electricity workers are preparing to walk off the job as a pay dispute, simmers, with regional residents warned of potential blackouts at the start of summer.
Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches
A study of Australian research investments has been welcomed by business, academic and technology groups, but some say more urgent action is needed.
Alleged bikie boss arrested after international manhunt
An accused Hells Angels kingpin has been deported to Australia after spending weeks in a Manila airport terminal.
COVID-19 vaccine negligence claims ‘needle in haystack’
A class action accuses the government of negligence in approving COVID-19 vaccines, but lawyers say the case has no chance of making it to a hearing.
Shelves bare but union puts stock in talks with Woolies
Supermarket shelves will continue to remain bare as hundreds of workers picketing a major Woolworths warehouse fight for better pay and conditions.
Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag
An alleged plot by a notorious bikie gang to import the largest ever amount of cocaine into Australia has been foiled by police and a broken down boat.
Sex predators on notice as Defence tackles violence
Australian troops convicted of sexual crimes face being kicked out under moves to tackle violence and misconduct in the military.
Flash flooding, rescues after major storms
A torrent of rain fell within an hour, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and trapping drivers who tried to cross floodwaters during sudden storms.
Call for super funds to pump gas giants for change
An analysis of the way some of the biggest superannuation funds vote at shareholder meetings suggests they're backing down over the expansion of oil and gas.
Social media ban won’t stop online risks, experts warn
Banning children from traditional social media platforms might not be as straightforward as Australian parents are being led to believe.
Building data nailed but future framework doubts linger
Home building approvals have broken a two-year ceiling but industry groups warn it's not enough to meet a target of 1.2 million homes by 2029.
Hint of consumer recovery to keep RBA focused on prices
Australia's retail sales enjoyed a boost from an early start to Black Friday discounting and recovering bank balances following tax cuts.
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Australia to present argument in landmark climate case
Pacific island nations are pushing for more action on climate change as they face the existential threat of rising tides and a lack of access to finance.
Mass deportations ruled out under immigration powers
The immigration minister is defending a suite of powers making it easier to deport people without valid visas following criticism from human rights groups.
Culture and Country are at the heart of this garden
A community has established a garden in the hopes of reconnecting young people with culture and Country through elders' stories and hands-on learning.
Taiwan backs expansion of AUKUS, strait ship transits
Australia should send more warships to the Taiwan Strait, Taipei says, after its vessels and others from Japan an New Zealand conducted patrols in September.
Man extradited and charged over alleged fatal assault
A man will front court charged over the death of another man found lying on the ground outside a home in the middle of the night.
Margot Robbie doesn’t understand why Babylon was a flop
Margot Robbie admits she thought Babylon would be far more popular than it was and wonders if the film will grow on audiences over time.
‘We can’t buy rain’: drought taking a toll on farmers
The dams are empty, the crops are struggling and the livestock are hungry, as farmers in southern Australia live through one of the driest seasons in memory.
Hurdles remain for Labor despite year-ending wins
Despite notching up several wins to round out 2024, the federal government still has more issues to deal with after the summer break.
Parents of twins, triplets battle multiple cost issues
Parents with multiple children, like twins and triplets, are crying out for help in dealing with cost of living pressures, particularly in the first two years.
Migrants, Indigenous people at higher risk of slavery
Modern slavery remains a significant concern in Australia, with those facing barriers to recourse and justice at a heightened risk of exploitation.
University ‘incubator’ for Jewish hatred, inquiry told
Jewish students are "hiding" their religion on campus amid a rising tide of hatred, a parliamentary inquiry into anti-Semitism at universities has been told.
Mazda gets the numbers right with upgraded CX30
Japanese car maker Mazda, admired for its sleek designs and upmarket finish, has lifted the bar further with an upgraded version of its CX30 soft-roader