Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of running a "protection racket" for Labor premiers by excluding state issues from a COVID-19 inquiry.
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Man jailed for mid-air brawl, $7000 of damage on flight
A 24-year-man has been jailed for assaulting passengers on a flight from Queensland before punching the inside of an aircraft.
Mushroom poisoning victim released from hospital
A Victorian man who fell ill after eating a meal suspected to have been poisoned by mushrooms has been released from hospital as his recovery continues.
Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem
Claims that hybrid vehicles are as environmentally friendly as electric cars may be confusing Australian buyers, according to a report into 'greenwashing'.
Labor’s jobs plan not at odds with RBA, says treasurer
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says his ambition for full employment is not in conflict with the RBA's endeavours to reduce inflation.
Joy-riders’ passion for cars steered into legal avenue
A pilot program is aiming to better understand the motivations behind First Nations youths who get behind the wheels of stolen cars and take them for joy-rides.
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Big users bankroll new power to offset carbon footprint
Mining companies are among big energy users bankrolling wind farms and other renewable energy projects to offset carbon emissions.
PM to seek cross-party consensus if ‘yes’ vote wins
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a joint committee will oversee legislation to implement a voice to parliament if the referendum passes.
High fuel prices to flow through to inflation print
The monthly reading of consumer prices is expected to move up a little to reflect higher prices at the pump, potentially complicating efforts to curb inflation.
Spring auction rates heating up, just like the weather
There have been more homes sold at auction around the country this weekend as the traditional heating up of the spring housing market gets under way nationwide.
NT chief minister attacked with crepe at Darwin market
Police are investigating after after a woman shoved a pancake into the face Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles near her electoral office in Darwin.
Bushfire preparedness top of mind as spring blazes burn
The federal government will hold its first National Bushfire Preparedness Summit against the backdrop of the season's first fires.
Remote Australians to cast first votes in referendum
Australians living in remote communities will be the first to cast votes in the referendum on whether to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Australia over-reliant on defence in bushfire season
The federal government says the country must move away from its reliance on defence force personnel to deal with emergencies during the bushfire season.
Net zero, care economy graduates to be fast-tracked
Millions of dollars will be spent on fostering the jobs of the future as part of the federal government's vision for the Australian labour market.
Home Affairs boss sent to commission over Liberal texts
Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo is in hot water after a string of text messages were leaked, showing him seeking influence within the Liberal Party.
Young and healthy but defenceless to deadly infection
It's the strain most likely to cause illness, disability and death, but meningococcal B is not included in the immunisation schedule Australia-wide.
‘Nothing changes if it’s yes or no’: Lidia Thorpe
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe claims things will remain the same for Indigenous Australians no matter the outcome of the voice referendum.
Possible ‘compounding and cascading’ disasters looming
Australia should prepare for potential cyclones, floods and heatwaves as well as bushfires in the coming months, an emergency management expert has warned.
Refugees and Indigenous Australians forge common bonds
Knowing that Indigenous culture in Australia has survived thousands of years gives refugees a sense of belonging and cultural safety, a study has found.
NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up
Electric car drivers will pay to charge up their vehicles at NRMA stations from this week as the motoring organisation introduces fees for the first time.
‘Firm whack to the face’: Fyles left with blackened eye
A woman accused of shoving a cream-covered pancake into the face of Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has been charged with assault.
Qantas dips into profits to fix customer ‘pain points’
Qantas announcing it will spend $80m in a bid to restore its damaged relationship with customers doesn't fly with critics, who are demanding more action.
Referendum’s ‘strength is its simplicity’: law experts
Law experts have assured voters the referendum proposal to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution is legally safe.
Floods, cyclones, bushfires: summer shocker on cards
Bushfires and heatwaves are only some of the natural disasters Australia should prepare for in coming months, an emergency management expert has warned.
‘Nothing to cover up’: surgeon denies ‘illegal’ clinics
An Australian medical pioneer of prosthetic limb implants has faced a court grilling over his allegedly illegal and unethical consultations with US patients.
Home Affairs boss sidelined over leaked Liberal texts
A probe into text messages showing Home Affairs chief Mike Pezzullo seeking to influence the Liberal Party has led to him stepping aside.
Media union furious over Pezzullo’s censorship calls
Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo has faced scathing criticism after suggesting the government should be able to censor stories that affect national security.
Payment plan to help pensioners, job seekers into work
Job seekers will get welfare benefits for up to six months as they transition into the workforce, under a suite of changes announced by the Albanese government.
Trial over repatriation of Aust women in Syria to begin
A trial over the repatriation of 12 Australian women and 21 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, is set to begin in the Federal Court.
Pressure grows on chairman as Qantas scrutiny continues
Business groups and rivals have a chance to weigh in on Qantas at an inquiry into the Qatar Airways knockback as pilots call on chair Richard Goyder to quit.