Gun misfire unlikely in campers’ deaths, officer says
A gun linked to the deaths of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay was in good working order and unlikely to accidentally fire a shot, police say.
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Consumers limit spending but outlook more promising
Consumers are reining in their spending but an expected recovery in disposable incomes could prove a ray of light for strained retailers.
Pro-Palestine protesters move on in ‘good faith’ act
Pro-Palestine protesters camped at the Australian National University have moved their camp ahead of a looming police deadline.
Ukraine holding out for ‘lifeline’ of coal shipment
Ukraine has made a further request to Australia for a shipment of coal ahead of a "brutal" winter as it deals with invading Russian forces.
Cops did not believe therapist abused teen, jury told
Two teenage boys who went to police and the church with allegations they had been sexually abused by their counsellor were not believed, a jury has heard.
Killer’s handgun would have been illegal under new laws
The WA government says proposed laws would have stopped a killer from owning a handgun he used to murder a mum and daughter.
‘Murderer’ comment was a joke, former cop tells inquest
An NT police officer who fatally shot an Indigenous teenager says he was making a joke when he posted a social media comment about murderers and war criminals.
LG battery recall ramps up as 4400 homes remain at risk
Faulty solar batteries that have caused house fires are still being used in thousands of Australian homes, forcing LG to intensify recall efforts.
PNG aid on the way, more considered as death toll rises
The federal government will provide $2.5 million and consider more aid for Papua New Guinea as the death toll from a landslide rises to more than 2000.
Alleged killer vowed to ‘go to war’ to find girl: mum
Charlise Mutten's mother says her daughter's alleged killer told her he was "going to war" with former criminal associates to find the missing nine-year-old.
Police issue ultimatum to student Gaza protest
Police could soon arrest student protesters at the Australian National University after the group refused orders to dismantle their pro-Palestine encampment.
Logging changes leave glider in hot water
Rules designed to protect endangered greater gliders have been changed after the Forestry Corporation raised concerns about NSW's wood supplies.
‘Limited’ chance of Lehrmann paying mammoth legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann will be on the hook for millions in costs after his defamation case spectacularly failed, but a judge says Ten may not get its money back.
Bipartisan backing for tougher hate-speech penalties
The coalition has indicated it would back a proposal to strengthen hate-speech laws following a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.
New driver takes the wheel at electric car lobby group
The former head of Polestar Australia is set to drive Australia's peak electric vehicle body after its first chief executive stepped down from the role.
Regional rents, house values soar to all-time highs
CoreLogic has revealed regional house values and rents have sky-rocketed to all-time highs, with Western Australia experiencing the biggest jump.
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Narrators call for laws to prevent losing their voice
Australian voice actors are already losing animation, audiobook and ad voiceovers to AI creations and they're calling for regulations to protect the industry.
Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors
National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the history of the Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation says as it calls for more support for survivors.
Opposition migration policy ‘revenue neutral’
Angus Taylor says the coalition's migration policy won't damage public finances or the economy and will get the balance right between immigration and housing.
Toilet humour: campaign to flush out loo-blockers
Fatbergs are on the rise, prompting a campaign to remind people not to flush items down the toilet that could cause blockages in Sydney's sewer system.
New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud
A new multi-million-dollar advertising campaign asks adults to brush up on their understanding of consent before discussing it with each other and young people.
New campaign to educate Australians about consent
A $40 million national campaign involving TVs, cinemas and social media will educate Australians about consent, following a disturbing spate of family violence.
More flights to evacuate Aussies from New Caledonia
The Australian government is organising more flights to evacuate Australians stranded in New Caledonia following deadly riots.
Australia urges Israel to abide by ‘binding’ ruling
A senior Australian minister called on Israel to abide by a "binding" world court ruling over action in Rafah as supporters of Palestine staged rallies.
US introduces ‘understandable’ poultry restrictions
The Victorian poultry meat industry is unlikely to be badly affected by US import curbs prompted by a bird flu outbreak, according to a peak body.
More funding is needed for critical, complex computers
The federal government has poured money into the global race for cutting-edge computing technology, but it may need to broaden its horizon.
Climate shuffles forward as a major election priority
Climate action is set to be a major election battleground as the coalition puts the finishing touches on its nuclear policy and Climate 200 lists target seats.
Dutton dodging nuclear policy fallout: energy minister
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is yet to name the sites the coalition will earmark for nuclear power stations, despite claiming communities would welcome them.
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Supermarkets defend salmon supplies with skate on skids
With extinction a real possibility for an ancient Tasmanian species, supermarkets are defending the credentials of the farmed salmon it accepts from the state.
Pup of the Porsche fleet oozles Style and substance
Nearing the end of its fourth-generation, the Porsche Boxster remains as fresh as ever.
Bird flu cull leads to 450,000 fewer eggs per day
It could take years for farms impacted by an avian influenza outbreak to recover after the deaths of half a million chickens.