Plibersek warns salmon industry over endangered fish
The federal environment minister has issued a warning about the salmon industry's plans to fix a harbour where an ancient fish is barely hanging on.
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Multiple alleged bids to kill ex before mushroom meal
A woman will remain behind bars after facing court charged with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder over an alleged poisoned mushroom meal.
Health warning over high doses of MDMA in ecstasy pills
NSW health officials are concerned that three high-dose ecstasy tablets in circulation could increase the risk of harm to drug users.
Aussies buy a million new cars but electric sales stall
New car sales are speeding up despite challenging economic conditions, with figures revealing Australians are buying more and bigger vehicles.
Wilkinson bill for top silk at the heart of legal spat
There is no evidence TV star Lisa Wilkinson is unable to afford to pay the $700,000-plus bill for her own defamation lawyers, Network 10 argues.
Pact puts handbrake on ‘defining technology of our age’
A pact on artificial intelligence is intended to protect people from harm without stifling breakthroughs in vaccines, computing and defence.
Coles workers, activists picket supermarket’s AGM
The Retail and Fast Food Workers Union has gone on strike and protested outside the Coles annual meeting.
Daughter’s cold case plea: she wasn’t here to teach me
More than two decades after the murder of Denise Govendir, her family have joined police in an appeal for information with the offer of a $1 million reward.
Australia’s most wanted Ayik may be spared local courts
An Australian-raised criminal mastermind arrested in Turkey might not be extradited, but federal police say they have disrupted the drug trade.
Time and oxygen running short for last of ancient fish
A salmon industry plan to help an endangered fish on the brink of extinction isn't fully funded yet, despite plans to start work next month.
Evacuation centres set up as fires threaten homes in WA
Bushfires are threatening homes south of Perth with evacuation centres set up in Mandurah and Murray Shire, though it's too late to leave for some residents.
Australians evacuated in Gaza await flights home
Two dozen Australians who were able to leave Gaza will start arriving home as thousands gathered to call on the government to demand a ceasefire.
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Report pokes holes in fuel company plans for net zero
An analysis of net-zero plans released by petrol companies have questioned their green claims, including their reliance on 'dirty' hydrogen and carbon offsets.
Accused triple murderer faces long wait in custody
Erin Patterson, 49, has been charged with murdering three people in a regional Victorian town and attempting to kill two others.
Prime minister receives red carpet welcome in China
Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to visit China since 2016, touching down in Shanghai to a red carpet welcome.
AFL club handing girls the keys to escape abuse
With more than 50 women killed in Australia this year, an AFL club is trying to give girls the tools they need to spot and get out of abusive relationships.
Sanctuary rises from the ashes of Black Summer fires
A wildlife sanctuary is bringing native species back with man-made homes but its owner fears for animals in barren bushfire zones where nothing's being done.
Petrol giant powers more than 100 electric car chargers
Electric vehicle chargers are becoming a more common sight at petrol stations as BP passes its 100-charging point milestone.
Judge rejects order to repatriate Aust women from Syria
A Federal Court judge has ruled against forcing the Australian government to repatriate 31 women and children from Syrian detention camps.
‘None of this happened’: O’Keefe denies attacking woman
Andrew O'Keefe has told a court he did not kick and spit at a woman in a domestic incident, during which he thought he was having a heart attack.
Rare white platypus spotted, but it’s not an albino
A researcher has shared extraordinary images of a rare white platypus spotted in a NSW stream.
Romance scam behind $228m Chinese money laundering ring
An alleged ringleader of a $228 million Chinese money laundering syndicate has been released on bail despite fears he will flee the country in a private jet.
Bushfires add to pain for farmers battling drought
Bushfires sparked by dry lighting strikes have burnt through more than 35,000 hectares near the NSW-Queensland border, leaving farmers in dire straits.
Murder accused remains behind bars over mushroom deaths
Accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson remains behind bars after facing court over the deaths of three people who were allegedly served death cap mushrooms.
Hope but uncertainty for Aussies in Gaza as exit opens
More Australians have escaped Gaza, crossing into Egypt to await commercial flights home as bombs continue to rain down on the besieged strip.
Besieged Qantas board cops brunt of shareholder anger
Heckling and protest votes greeted the Qantas board at the airline's annual general meeting where shareholders vented their frustration at a series of missteps.
Bill Hayden remembered for ‘giving Labor a future’
Champion of universal healthcare and Labor giant Bill Hayden has been honoured at a state funeral by friends, family and dignitaries.
No quick fix to remaining tariffs ahead of China visit
China's remaining tariffs on Australian products won't be removed immediately despite the prime minister's upcoming visit, Murray Watt says.
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Most Aussies intend to buy EVs but worry about charging
Almost one in three motorists intend to swap their petrol car for an electric model in the next five years but many are concerned about too few charging points.
Santos to temporarily halt ‘irreparable’ Barossa works
Australian gas giant Santos will not be permitted to begin laying the Barossa pipeline while the Federal Court determines whether there are cultural risks.
Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has called on the NSW government to follow the ACT in decriminalising drugs to reduce harm.