Learner drivers should learn first aid, after toll rise
Emergency groups are calling for mandated first aid training for learner drivers after new figures showing at least three Australians die on the road each day.
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Harris elevation ‘significant’ for women in politics
Campaigners say the likely nomination of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate would be symbolic for the US and other western democracies.
Judge denies punching and pushing woman, says she fell
A Supreme Court judge has denied assaulting his former partner by pushing and punching her, saying she fell and he helped her up.
CFMEU construction work under review as charities baulk
Two charities are reviewing their ties to the CFMEU, which is facing allegations of criminal links as the government seeks reassurances about large projects.
Pre-fab homes built up as state fix for housing crisis
Chronically unaffordable property in NSW has prompted a trial of modular housing and calls to appoint a top bureaucrat to overcome planning obstacles.
Rosehill development plan a ‘hijack’: Gai Waterhouse
Champion racehorse trainer Gai Waterhouse says a controversial plan to offload Sydney's Rosehill racecourse is like putting Bondi Beach up for sale.
Safety probe into train death of hero dad, daughter
Investigators will probe CCTV footage and the speed of an oncoming train to determine how a father and his daughter died when a pram rolled onto the tracks.
Porsche to put brakes on 1600 luxury electric vehicles
More than 1600 high-end electric sports cars have been recalled over a safety issue, in the second electric car recall in a week.
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Deal for ‘clean, reliable power’ despite gas shortfall
Another state has signed a federal renewable energy agreement, anticipating rising power demand in coming decades from new refineries and low-carbon industries.
Australia preparing for a post-Biden world
With the US presidential elections fast looming and Joe Biden out of the race, Australia is getting ready to work with either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.
Home building to gather steam but undershoot 1.2m goal
A recovery in home building is coming but will take time and is still expected to fall short of the 1.2 million national target.
Voters leave Albanese, Dutton as resentment grows
Most Australians do not want Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton to be the nation's next prime minister, the latest Newspoll shows.
‘Brave’ dad and toddler die in twin pram train tragedy
A toddler and her father have died after a pram carrying twin girls rolled onto train tracks, leaving a mother traumatised and another girl lucky to survive.
Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation
Plans are advancing to allow electric vehicle batteries to save Australian homes from blackouts and other power emergencies, but a few hurdles remain.
Coalition see US voter parallels ahead of election
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor says the shifting appeal of the US Republican Party to blue-collar voters is similar to the coalition's approach.
‘Rotten culture’: concerns takeover won’t fix union
Business groups are calling for an independent regulator to address allegations of criminal conduct plaguing the construction industry and the powerful CFMEU.
‘Teething issues’ to linger after global IT outage
A senior government minister is warning it could be up to two weeks before Australia's systems return to normal after the hugely disruptive CrowdStrike outage.
Businesses unlikely to receive redress after IT outage
Commerce groups say that businesses hit by the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike probably won't be compensated and should use it as a learning experience.
Emergency meeting to determine response to tech outage
Australia remains in the "recovery stage" from a massive global tech outage as government agencies and industry representatives meet to discuss next steps.
Construction sector report looms after CFMEU scandal
An independent Victorian government review into the CFMEU will report back in six weeks after investigating damning allegations about the embattled union.
Global tech outage delays ease amid questions over cost
Delays at Australian airports after the global IT outage have eased but questions remain as to the cost to the economy and possible compensation.
Ex-minister defends Labor on CFMEU as union heads roll
Labor heavyweight Craig Emerson has distanced the party from allegations of criminality within the CFMEU, suggesting it won't cause significant voter backlash.
Enhanced Games to sign Olympians post-Paris: D’Souza
Australians could be among athletes signing up for the pro-drug Enhanced Games after the Paris Olympics.
Australia urged to prepare for second Trump presidency
Preparing for a second Trump administration is a good idea for Australia regardless of who might win the US election, an expert says.
‘No secrets’: CFMEU ‘bikie-fication’ dates back decades
Political leaders have expressed shock at revelations of bikie links within the CFMEU but they were a matter of public record long before the latest reports.
IT outage ‘significant’ cost to Australian economy
The global IT outage that felled companies may be the worst in history and now scammers are taking advantage of the significant incident.
Airport delays continue in wake of global IT outage
Airports face knock-on effects from the global IT outage as airlines reschedule cancelled flights with the federal government continuing its investigations.
Chaos as global IT outage crashes services nationally
Australian banks, governments, airports and media companies have been hit by a major global IT outage that has been ruled out as a malicious attack.
Pretty Porsche pitted against speedy, sparky SUV
A Porsche sports car built using decades of German engineering know how, versus an electric Hyundai ... both reach 100km/h in 3.4 seconds but which is best?
Fears of ‘knock-on’ delays after global IT outage
Companies are battling the flow-on effects from the global IT outage that downed flights, media and supermarkets.
Gasps in court as teens freed on bail over fatal fire
Two 19-year-olds charged over a fire that left two men dead have been granted bail but a magistrate warned it could be revoked if they are caught out at night.