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.
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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.
PM, Dutton record slight Christmas increase in Newspoll
Support for Labor has bounced back and they have pulled ahead of the coalition again but net approval remains in the red for both leaders, a new poll shows.
How smart speakers ‘could detect domestic violence’
Researchers are investigating whether Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri or Google Home speakers should be used to detect violence in homes.
Residents shelter as giant bushfire burns near NSW town
An out-of-control bushfire burning in northwest NSW has quickly grown in size with residents in the region told it is too late to leave.
Plea for cool heads in Australia as war rages in Gaza
The prime minister is calling on Australians to engage with each other peacefully as tensions simmer over conflict in the Middle East.
Ten could have probed Higgins claim further, court told
It would have been "desirable" for the team behind a TV report on Brittany Higgins' alleged parliamentary rape to double check her claims, a court has heard.
PM, Dutton share Christmas rise in approval: Newspoll
Support for Labor has bounced back in fresh polling that shows negative sentiment improving slightly for both the prime minister and opposition leader.
Xmas blitz on badly-behaved travellers at airports
There will be zero tolerance for bad behaviour at the nation's airports this festive season with the Australian Federal Police ramping up patrols.
Call for crash data as road toll reaches five-year high
Road deaths have reached a five-year high in Australia, prompting one motoring group to call for better access to data on crash causes and related factors.
Duck Creek fire threatens homes in northwest NSW
Residents have been warned it is too late to leave as an out-of-control bushfire burns towards them in the Pilliga Forest in northwest NSW.
Mummies among rare Egyptian treasures on show
The Discovering ancient Egypt exhibition, from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities, features more than 200 objects spanning 3000 years of history.
Tomato tin ecstasy importer denied Lawyer X appeal
Drug importer Rob Karam, serving 35 years' jail including for the import of 15 million ecstasy pills, has been denied an appeal linked to Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo.
Sobbing parents face court for alleged murder of doctor
The young parents of an infant child broke into the home of top doctor Michael Yung, murdered him and tried to hide the evidence, a court has heard.
‘Devastated’: family of slain doctor shares their grief
The family of slain pediatrician Michael Yung have spoken of their heartbreak over his loss as a young couple faced court accused of his murder.
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Cars will need to be twice as green to avoid luxury tax
High-end vehicles will need to become more fuel-efficient to avoid a 33 per cent tax under changes in a federal budget update.
COP28 agreement a ‘death knell’ for fossil fuels
A climate agreement at the COP28 summit urging countries to transition away from fossil fuels has been welcomed by Australian campaigners.
‘Cheap, nasty’ Reynolds involved in cover-up: Wilkinson
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson has given evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, accusing Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds of "deplorable" conduct.
Promising jobs data fuels hopes of soft landing
Despite a higher-than-expected 61,000 jobs being added to the economy in November, the jobless rate lifted to 3.9 per cent.
Freed and vindicated, Folbigg cleared of killing kids
Kathleen Folbigg's long-held hope of having her name cleared over the deaths of her four children has been answered with an appeal court decision.