Net zero policy to draw on national strengths: Chalmers
Critical minerals, battery manufacturing, renewable hydrogen and green metals have been flagged as net zero industry priorities by the federal treasurer.
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Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths
Victorian woman Erin Patterson has been charged with murder over a suspected mushroom poisoning that left three people dead and another seriously ill.
Hopes for civilian corridors as Australians leave Gaza
There's hope more Australians will be able to leave the besieged Gaza strip after 20 citizens, one permanent resident and two family members crossed into Egypt.
Company directors face nature-related risk: opinion
Conservationists hope a new legal opinion will compel corporate Australia to get a handle on how it uses and affects nature.
Prevention better than cure to close rural health gap
A study of 66,000 private health patients in regional Australia has mapped out the rates of chronic disease and revealed poor access to specialist care.
Doubt cast that stripping citizenship boosts security
Two constitutional lawyers have cast doubt stripping the citizenship of terrorists makes Australians safer after such laws were struck out by the High Court.
Heat deaths on the rise as extreme weather intensifies
As heatwaves, bushfires and storms become more extreme there are fears the hot and dry summer could lead to a spike in heat-related hospitalisations and deaths.
Search postponed for man killed by shark off SA coast
No trace has been found of man who was likely attacked and killed by a 4.2 metre great white shark while surfing off South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
Charges against NRL stars Latrell, Wighton thrown out
NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have beaten charges of fighting outside a Canberra nightclub and are now considering suing the police.
Youth placed in spit hood, isolated in Victorian prison
The use of spit hoods on children in Victorian adult prisons will be banned after one was placed on a youth despite him never spitting at staff.
Terrorist set for release after citizenship restored
Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika is expected to be released into the community after he won a High Court case to restore his Australian citizenship.
IMF urges higher interest rates to control inflation
An independent assessment of Australia's economy says interest rates will need to lift higher and government effort will be required to bring inflation down.
Woman can sue church for abuse in ‘monumental’ ruling
The High Court says a woman who claims she was abused by a Catholic priest more than five decades ago should be free to take a case against the church.
Police case against fatal bus crash driver finalised
Bus driver Brett Button has received the police brief of evidence against him after a crash in the NSW Hunter that cost 10 people's lives and injured 25.
Remote Aboriginal residents win fight for compensation
The High Court has ruled remote Aboriginal renters are entitled to compensation for distress or disappointment due to living in inadequate housing.
BHP asserts green credentials despite backlash
BHP says its investment in critical minerals shows it is bringing about the clean energy transition but critics denounce the environmental impact of its mines.
‘Righteous rage’: O’Keefe abuses cops in heated arrest
A court has viewed footage showing former Seven Network TV host Andrew O'Keefe's fiery arrest over an alleged domestic assault.
Couple’s debt spirals after cousin’s house, land fraud
A Melbourne couple's debt has soared after their cousin defrauded them by offering a fake $388,000 house and land package, and pocketing the money for herself.
Explosives, homes under threat as fire rages in NSW
A town of 4000 residents has become the epicentre of NSW's firefighting efforts after seven blazes ignited to its north, west and south.
Santos permitted to start works on Barossa pipeline
Santos is allowed to begin laying a pipeline near the Tiwi islands but could be swiftly blocked by a successful federal court challenge by a traditional owner.
Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle
Three Queensland mates known as the Beefy Brothers are on a meaty pilgrimage through regional NSW, taking on two barbecue competitions.
Ex-premier’s action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute
A lawyer for one of three men accused of performing Nazi salutes says that unlike former premier Dominic Perrottet his client didn't wear a uniform.
Wild winds leave homes without power, airport delays
Emergency services were left to clean up in the morning after powerful overnight winds downed trees and power lines across western Sydney.
Toyota, Hyundai team to drive faster hydrogen rollout
Major car brands and energy companies have partnered to develop hydrogen refuelling stations for the nation's capital in a bid to boost next-gen vehicles.
Widespread floods exposed insurance industry failings
A review of the response by insurers into the widespread and catastrophic flooding on the nation's east coast has found multiple weaknesses in the industry.
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High-purity silicon from Townsville to power the world
Silicon for solar panels and batteries will be part of a green precinct for high-tech manufacturing to kickstart new supply chains and end China's dominance.
Higher labour hire pay threatens viability: Qantas, BHP
Unions and major companies are going head to head over proposed labour hire laws, with the latter arguing higher pay rates will threaten business viability.
Lobbying regime to be beefed up after corruption probe
The Victorian government has committed to updating lobbying rules and codes of conduct in response to a $1.2 million contract scandal.
RBA warns of looming financial stability risks
Australia faces a number of emerging risks to financial stability that look quite different to those of recent decades, RBA assistant governor Brad Jones says.
Pay for trainee NSW cops to fight off interstate offers
Student police officers will be paid while undertaking their training in a bid to boost the number of recruits and relieve workforce pressures.
Vic election body at its limit, push for new laws
New laws over postal vote applications and behaviour at polling booths are among key changes on the Victorian Electoral Commission's wishlist.