Climate, reparations top agenda at ‘successful’ meet
Climate, policing and reparations have emerged as key issues at a meeting of Commonwealth heads as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hails the summit a success.
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Three dead in ‘unsurvivable’ midair plane collision
Three people have died in an "unsurvivable" midair collision between two light aircraft over Sydney's southwest.
Feeling climate dread? Nature may be the best medicine
While young people experience increasing levels of eco-anxiety, an eminent Australian psychiatrist says working in the environment can be a powerful antidote.
Citizen scientists to help save shark-like rays
Scientists are calling on the public to help save a shark-like marine species of ray by reporting sightings.
Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum
A Peru trade delegation led by its prime minister will attend a major mining conference in Australia as Canberra works to diversify its international trade.
Telcos to block phones that don’t link to triple zero
The 3G network switch-off will begin on Monday, with a new law enforcing the telcos to disconnect phones that cannot call the emergency line on 4G.
PM: ‘Security of any one of us, matters to all of us’
The prime minister has celebrated a collaboration between Australian and Pacific Islands police, emphasising the initiative is led by and for Pacific nations.
Brazil seals compensation deal with BHP over dam
Brazil has reached a compensation settlement with BHP and others over a 2015 dam collapse which caused a giant mudslide killing 19 people.
Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots
Rural residents have revealed difficulties in reaching triple-zero in moments of crisis, as the federal government reviews regional telecommunications.
Dire warning on Australia’s disaster response readiness
Australia's emergency response system is in need of widespread reform if the nation is to keep up with the growing threat of natural disasters.
Family mourns couple killed by truck crash into home
A farming couple killed when a truck crashed into a home would want their community to keep working to make the world a better place, their family says.
Australia urged not to pull the plug on hybrid tax cuts
Sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles are accelerating in Australia as a tax deadline approaches, but some automotive groups say an extension is needed.
Gang rape quartet showed extreme violence: prosecutor
Four men involved in a gang rape have heard their victim recall the devastating impact their sexual assault has had on her.
Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs’ first meeting
The prime ministers of Australian and the UK have pledged greater investment in green hydrogen and offshore wind during their first meeting in Samoa.
Body found, murder charge in search for horse breeder
Police scoured a semi-rural property for the body of 82-year-old Edwin Dobbin after charging a man over his murder and allegedly covering up the crime.
Labor ‘losing touch’ with blue-collar base: party elder
The Albanese government has copped more friendly fire, this time from a former Labor minister claiming the party has lost touch with its working-class base.
Last pick of the litter, Bear the kelpie is now top dog
Six years after being the last of his siblings to find a home, Bear the kelpie has taken out a working dog competition after clocking up 570km in two weeks.
US approves Australian Ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine
The Biden administration has given the nod to an Australian lithium mine in Nevada despite concerns for a rare flower at the site.
Mideast war not behind Aussie inflation: opposition
Unlike Australia, inflation and interest rates are falling in the UK, the US, Canada and New Zealand despite conflict in the Middle East, the opposition says.
Qantas hands out $1000 bonuses to 27,000 workers
Qantas is hoping to win over workers as some of its engineers take industrial action over pay.
PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms
Pacific leaders and King Charles have called for greater action on climate change as the region hosts its first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Premier makes a splash in the polls as race narrows
Buoyed by an eleventh-hour boost in the polls, Queensland's premier is hoping to surf a wave of momentum as Labor attempts to claim a fourth term in office.
Man charged with domestic violence murder in Sydney
A man is in custody facing a domestic violence-related murder charge after a 64-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in western Sydney.
Political ‘bad behaviour’ killed voice referendum
Two leading 'yes' campaigners have blamed political "bad behaviour", disinformation and racism for the failure of the voice referendum.
Return of artefacts after 50 years ‘will be remembered’
Two dozen significant objects have been returned to Warlpiri people, who say the artefacts will be instrumental in preserving and continuing cultural practice.
Defamation trial between opposition leader and MP ends
A judgment in the defamation case against Victoria's opposition leader is expected before Christmas, with predictions his position hinges on the outcome.
Magistrate makes example of trio over Nazi salutes
A magistrate has stressed the need for general deterrence in sentencing three men who performed Nazi salutes outside the Sydney Jewish Museum.
Alleged illegal tobacco ringleader walks from court
A man arrested at an airport for allegedly running an illegal tobacco syndicate has been released by a court after a magistrate found he was not a flight risk.
‘No doubt’ inflation is moderating: finance minister
Much is riding on quarterly inflation data out next week as Australia's slow progress by international standards has Labor defending its economic record.
‘Israeli swastika’: restaurant boss’s claim over symbol
A restaurateur who pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestinian rally, initially told police it was an "Israeli swastika".
Insurer’s disaster claims running well under budget
Insurer IAG had relatively fewer natural peril claims in the first quarter of 2024/25, but CEO Nick Hawkins says everyone realises how quickly that can change.