‘Fire in the minds’ of next group of Indigenous leaders
The importance of education in two worlds - western and Indigenous knowledge - is key to the future of the next generation of leaders, Yolngu Elders say.
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Cost of living, union corruption in focus as MPs return
Labor wants to shift the focus to cost-of-living relief and social action as the coalition heaps pressure on its handling of inflation and national security.
‘Bully her to death’, guilt-ridden Reynolds breaks down
Senator Linda Reynolds has broken down in tears on the stand at her defamation trial with Brittany Higgins about her guilt over Kimberley Kitching's death.
Genesis sets fast pace for luxury, big SUV foothold
Korean makers are pushing into the luxury car market, so it is not surprising rising marque Genesis is making a splash with a price to match its good looks.
Fatigue, workload fuelled fears of ‘catastrophic’ crash
A probe into an ill-fated MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash has been told a pilot shared concerns that fatigue and workload would lead to a catastrophic incident.
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Buyers hover as administrators plot course to save Rex
Embattled Rex has received significant interest from potential buyers, administrators say, as the regional carrier battles to stay in the air.
Divine debut for Donovan in Sister Act stage musical
Casey Donovan hopes to channel her anxiety into a winning performance as the star of the Australian debut season of the stage musical Sister Act.
Racing boss hits out at ‘cheats’ in racecourse fight
Racing NSW CEO Peter V'landys has attacked "cheats and undesirables" seeking to undermine him amid a battle over the future of Sydney's Rosehill racecourse.
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Senator, insurer clash over cyclone ‘price-gouging’
A major insurer has been accused of making big profits during natural diasters at an inquiry into the impacts of climate change on the insurance sector.
Childcare pay rise set to boost profession’s standing
Education experts say a 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood workers will help increase the status of the job to the public.
Conservationist fears for ancient, namesake frog
Logging continues in a small patch of NSW where a rare frog lives despite the species being listed as endangered under both federal and state laws.
Laws to demolish resistance by CFMEU bosses to takeover
The scaffolding will be pulled from under the CFMEU as the union's construction division fights administration with legislation about to be introduced.
PM rules out foreign nuclear waste under new AUKUS deal
Australia will accept nuclear technology from the US and UK as part of an updated AUKUS deal, but Anthony Albanese says nuclear waste won't be part of it.
Archive to preserve multitude of Indigenous languages
Languages from across Australia will be collected in an archive to protect the hundreds of Indigenous tongues while offering insight into heritage and culture.
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News Corp flags potential Foxtel buyer, rise in revenue
Foxtel could change hands with owner News Corp revealing a potential suitor for the pay-TV operator along with a rise in revenue for the American conglomerate.
Former Liberal MP pleads guilty to taxation charges
A former Liberal politician, once fined $5000 for having an unregistered handgun, has pleaded guilty to taxation offences.
Property market picking up in smaller capital cities
REA Group's CEO says property listings in Melbourne and Sydney might marginally decline in 2024/25, but Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth are showing growth.
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Rex financial woes in spotlight as employees face cuts
Embattled regional airline Rex will hold its first creditors' meeting as the cash-strapped carrier plots its way out of financial disaster.
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Budgets running on fumes as car costs outpace inflation
Transport is becoming an even bigger household expense, with research showing costs grew by more than 10 per cent over the past year.
Insurance prices blowing away cyclone-prone communities
Regional councils at risk from cyclones will reveal the impact of rising insurance costs on their communities at a Senate hearing.
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Hit the brakes: taxes could slow hybrid vehicle sales
Cuts to transport emissions could slow down next year unless the government extends its tax cuts for plug-in hybrid cars, an inquiry has been told.
‘Grotesque’ depravity to dogs lands croc expert in jail
A judge who jailed crocodile expert and academic Adam Britton for the torture and killing of dozens of dogs said he had inflicted "unimaginable" suffering.
‘Had a gutful’: embattled state Liberal leader quits
Fed up after weeks of speculation over his position, South Australia's embattled opposition leader has declared he is ready to "sail off into the sunset".
Insurers leaving flood-prone communities high and dry
Regional councils at risk from flooding have revealed the impact of rising insurance costs on their communities at a Senate hearing.
Higgins’ papers leaked to expose ‘corruption’: Reynolds
Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial she was exposing corruption when she sent confidential documents about Brittany Higgins' payout to media.
Son of slain mother recalls father chasing him with axe
The son of a man on trial for killing his estranged wife has recalled how his father chased and attacked him with an axe when he tried to run for help.
Indigenous fashion celebrated as award winners crowned
Some of the First Nations fashion industry's highest achievers have been celebrated in an awards ceremony in the Northern Territory.
Transurban eyes raising dividend as toll traffic rises
Transurban says it expects to raise its 2024/25 distribution by five per cent, after making $2.6 billion in operating earnings in 2023/24.
Australia must pay war crime victims, UN experts urge
Australia's failure to compensate victims more than a decade after Australian soldiers allegedly killed Afghan civilians, has been criticised by UN experts.
‘Unprecedented’ evidence: Samantha Murphy case delayed
The case against Samantha Murphy's alleged killer has been delayed by more than three months as a prosecutors work through a "significant" brief of evidence.
Property giant Mirvac warns of ‘challenging’ conditions
Mirvac is investing in build-to-rent apartments and industrial sites as it slashes the value of high-rise offices and warns of ongoing challenging conditions.