Billions to bolster NSW budget with coal tax hike
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has unveiled the state's first increase in coal royalties in almost 15 years as he tries to limit a growing budget deficit.
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Cop who allegedly tasered 95-year-old remains on bail
A NSW police officer charged with recklessly causing grievous bodily harm after allegedly tasering a 95-year-old has faced court in person.
Top coroner calls for drug testing after MDMA death
A coroner has repeated a plea for drug testing services after a 26-year-old IT worker died following a suspected overdose from a "Blue Punisher" MDMA pill.
Tyrrell foster mum kicks child, accuses cops of ambush
The former foster mother of William Tyrrell has been caught on tape kicking another child while police face accusations of trying to ambush her.
Stormwater loaded with microplastics from car tyres
Tiny toxic particles from tyres are polluting the stormwater that flows into Australian waterways, but scientists say there are simple solutions available.
Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks
Battery-powered garbage trucks and electric cars are among the vehicles being shown to local government leaders ahead of World EV Day.
Woman’s day in court shifts over alleged crash cover-up
A woman has been granted bail after showing up to court to support her partner, being arrested as she tried to leave, and then ending up in the dock herself.
Don’t let ‘no’ be the end of closing the gap: Langton
The Albanese government should consider steps to empower Indigenous communities should the voice referendum fail, says a leading academic.
Albanese vows to bolster partnership with East Timor
Anthony Albanese has held his first meeting with East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.
Threatened species list just got a whole lot longer
Dozens of plants and animals have been added to Australia's long list of threatened species, with 14 catapulting into the critically endangered category.
Plan to shield native species from threat posed by cats
The federal government has released a new plan that aims to stop feral and pet cats from driving more native species to extinction.
PM confirms China trip in ‘frank and constructive’ talk
Anthony Albanese has confirmed accepting an invitation to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, following talks with the country's premier.
Salmon farmers at odds with destock call to save skate
Tasmania's salmon industry is resisting advice to destock pens in a harbour in order to save an ancient fish on the brink of extinction.
Strip search of women ‘context’ for Qatar refusal: King
Catherine King says the mistreatment of a group of Australian women was linked to her decision to block Qatar Airways' request for more flights.
Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices: Lowe
A bigger role for government in managing economic cycles and acting on sluggish productivity features on Philip Lowe's wish list for a stronger Australia.
Practical industry options to cut through hydrogen hype
Rivals are rolling out ambitious industrial policies and Australia must match these on its own terms, a business group will tell a hydrogen summit.
Swift action urged to help save endangered parrot
Some states are yet to sign on to a new recovery plan that has been designed to help save the critically endangered swift parrot.
‘Fingers crossed’ European trade deal will come through
Australia and the EU could hold further talks on a free trade agreement in coming weeks, but the trade minister insists it must be in the national interest.
Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal, gas projects
Members and senators in Canberra are being lobbied to ensure coal and gas approvals are stopped while the Labor government reviews national environmental laws.
Hunt for gunman at large after grain silo shooting
Members of the public have been warned to stay indoors as police search for a gunman after a person was shot at a grain silo east of Perth.
‘Intolerable’ housing crisis is costing Sydney billions
Housing unaffordability in Sydney is second only to Hong Kong, says a think tank boss who warns it is costing the city billions of dollars in lost productivity.
Dodgy dealers could wind up in jail for odometer scams
The South Australian government wants to put jail on the table for dodgy car dealers who wind back the odometers on used vehicles.
eHarmony accused of toxic relationship with customers
Dating site eHarmony is facing court action after hundreds of singles complained to the consumer watchdog over subscription traps and misleading pricing.
Gunman dies after fatally shooting co-worker
A police manhunt sparked by a fatal shooting in a WA wheatbelt town has ended after the alleged gunman turned the weapon on himself.
Federal probe into disputed $1.5b processing hub
A proposed manufacturing facility on Darwin Harbour that has divided the community will go under the microscope at a federal senate inquiry.
PM to unveil Asia blueprint ahead of key global summits
The prime minister is preparing to launch a major economic plan on the first stop of his week-long trip to Asia for key meetings and international summits.
Wails, sobs heard in Tyrrell foster parent recordings
The alleged child victim of William Tyrrell's former foster parents has been heard crying and begging in covert recordings played in court.
Malaysia lifts live export ban after lumpy skin scare
A shipment of live cattle will depart the Northern Territory for Malaysia this week after the nation removed an importation ban.
Early flight for Qantas boss as political row deepens
The exit of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce two months earlier than planned has not stopped a political pursuit of the government over aviation policy.
Gig workers could be delivered billions in unpaid wages
Gig and labour hire workers could receive billions of dollars in unpaid wages as part of the government's latest raft of workplace reforms.
Biggest coal plant given lifeline to ‘keep lights on’
The NSW government will enter talks with Origin to extend the life of the Eraring coal power station, after a review found the state may face energy shortages.