Accused double murderer’s story ‘ticks every box’
Greg Lynn's lawyer has told a jury the accused murderer's story about the accidental deaths of two campers "ticks every box" and has been proven by evidence.
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Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism
The pressure on Australia's economy from higher interest rates justifies the decision not to deliver a "slash and burn" budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Amid climate war redux, expert urges Paris compliance
An expert has urged Australia to continue on its course of climate action as an opposition plan to scrap targets threatens to unleash "unmitigated emissions".
Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Households keep falling behind as rate increases bite
Most borrowers are adapting to tough financial conditions but the number of people in hardship or struggling to meet repayments is growing.
Custodial staff cleared of misconduct over teen’s death
A corruption watchdog has found no evidence to support claims of serious misconduct before a teenager fatally self-harmed in the youth wing of an adult prison.
Chinese premier to visit Australia for four-day tour
Li Qiang will be the first Chinese premier to visit Australia for seven years when he makes an official trip to Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.
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Four popular training courses facing critical AI risk
An analysis of vocational training has identified four courses at high risk from artificial intelligence technology even though they are in high demand.
‘Shambolic’ prosecution case criticised by Lynn defence
Greg Lynn's defence lawyer has labelled the case against the accused double murderer as "bumbled" and "shambolic" in the final days of his jury trial.
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Why all smartphones are adding artificial intelligence
Apple has revealed plans to put ChatGPT in iPhones and, with Google and Samsung embracing AI tools, experts say they will soon be ubiquitous.
‘Beyond belief’: cancer risk poses water rules queries
Experts want drinking water standards lifted after the US cracked down on the presence of chemicals linked to causing cancer.
Buried truck linked to dead diver, port cocaine seizure
An unearthed truck is believed to be linked to a cocaine importation that left bricks in the water, two men before court, one diver dead and another missing.
Entitlements up in the air as Bonza workers jettisoned
More than 300 Bonza workers have been sacked after administrators failed to find a buyer to bail out the grounded airline.
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Grants for homes ‘save billions on big energy projects’
Incentivising households and landlords into renewable tech such as batteries and solar would save billions on large-scale infrastructure, a report says.
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Electric cars are not the only fix for green transport
Governments will need to look at more than just electric vehicles to make significant transport emission cuts, modelling from Monash University says.
Grief keeps grip on region a year after bus tragedy
A year on from the Hunter Valley bus crash that killed 10 people, a grieving father has turned his attention to preventing a similar tragedy.
Remembering the Myall Creek massacre 186 years on
Hundreds of people have gathered to remember the day Aboriginal people were massacred by stockmen in NSW 186 years ago.
Ex-detainee to fight allegations he bashed grandmother
A released immigration detainee charged over the brutal bashing of a Perth grandmother is likely to plead not guilty.
PM blasts opposition for shifting goals on climate
An opposition plan to rework interim climate commitments has attracted the ire of the prime minister, who says 2030 goals are achievable.
Fears people will crack as Coles imposes egg limits
A growing bird flu outbreak is yet to hit farmed chicken meat but shoppers have been urged to avoid panic-buying after a supermarket introduced egg sale limits.
Federal minister joins Middle East crisis talks on Gaza
An Egyptian-born federal minister will represent Australia at crisis talks in the Middle East over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Push to reignite Uluru tourism after downturn
There's a fresh push for tourists to return to one of Australia's most iconic landmarks after years of pandemic-induced downturn.
Australian workers lead AI race but do not trust it
More office workers are testing artificial intelligence technology in Australia than in many other nations, a survey has found, but most do not trust it.
Pandemic hardline premier honours ‘independent of govt’
The prime minister has played a straight bat when asked about the inclusion of a hardline pandemic-era premier in the King's Birthday Honours list.
Social media key to stamping out vape and smoking rates
A generation of Australians are being set up for a health "catastrophe" unless action is taken against rising addictions to vaping and smoking, top doctors say.
New chair to take reins as Costello quits Nine board
Nine Entertainment deputy chair Catherine West will take over as chair of the major media company following Peter Costello's exit.
Coalition gains on Labor as cost-of-living crisis bites
Labor and the coalition are neck and neck on a two-party preferred basis as Australians struggle with the pressure to survive in a cost-of-living crisis.
From accidental doctor to Indigenous health trailblazer
An outback doctor who linked poor drinking water to higher rates of disease in remote Indigenous communities is among those honoured on the King's Birthday.
King’s Birthday 2024 Honours List
Almost 500 people are recognised in the general division of the King's Birthday Honours List, with the youngest aged 29 and the eldest 98.
King’s Birthday 2024 Meritorious Honours List
The King's Birthday Honours List includes 162 meritorious awards in the areas of emergency service, public sector, intelligence and corrections.
King’s Birthday 2024 Military Honours List
Military honours as part of the King's Birthday include 26 Conspicuous Service Cross and 31 Conspicuous Service Medals.