MP denies quid pro quo over COVID-19 jab for donor
The federal health minister has accused Liberal MP Warren Enstch of allowing a wealthy donor to use a COVID-19 vaccine dose intended for Indigenous people.
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Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic
A new study reveals trading petrol for electric ride-share cars could significantly cut vehicle emissions but may increase traffic congestion.
Top sporting body backs hormone limit for trans women
Transgender women should comply with testosterone limits if they want to play high-level sports, Australian Sports Commission guidelines suggest.
Farewell turbo, hello hybrid: Forester stands strong
Subaru's popular Forester has evolved markedly over its near-three-decade life, and while there's no longer a turbo in the mix, the boxer remains.
Exhibition delves into Australia’s ‘secret war’
A mixed-media exhibition in Mildura explores Australia's past through the looking glass of renowned Aboriginal artists Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce.
Liberals down but not out as Dutton rallies troops
Peter Dutton has acknowledged the Liberal Party is facing "dark times" but promises to lead it to success at the next federal election.
Labor pledges $2b extra housing support as bill stalls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese upped the ante on public housing spending, announcing a $2 billion fund as the Greens block a key election promise.
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AGL accelerates big batteries to drive energy change
Australia's top emitter AGL Energy expects the popularity of electric cars to accelerate and drive increased consumption of energy that must become green.
Immersive underwater show farewells historic theatre
The latest production from Broad Encounters, Love Lust Lost, will be the last staged at a former theatre and dance hall in Melbourne.
Fire ants: the war Australia can’t afford to lose
Australia's red fire ant invasion is more than 20 years old but people are yet to grasp how everyday life will change if efforts to defeat the super-pest fail.
Action against Senator David Van was ‘decisive’
Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party following allegations of misconduct towards female colleagues but he will remain a senator.
Labor details state breakdown of its housing fund pie
The federal government has revealed how it will distribute its $2 billion Social Housing Fund Accelerator payment to Australia's states and territories.
Why brands are driving down the price of electric cars
Australia is expected to see the cheapest electric vehicle launch into the market within days in a move experts say could ignite greater competition.
Country will ‘rise to the occasion’ on voice: Burney
Ahead of the final parliamentary vote to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, Linda Burney says she's confident Australia will get around the 'yes' vote.
South Australian pet owners set for rental rights boost
The South Australian government has unveiled rental reforms to ban landlords from unreasonably refusing a tenant's request to keep a pet.
New Australian AI tech makes identifying birds a finch
Australian ornithologists will get a helping hand from new AI technology designed to identify birds across the country from collated audio.
‘Like an accent’: Not all frogs ribbit the same
Frog calls are just as diverse and unique as frog species, researchers say after analysing more than 700 individual frog calls.
No negotiations on Hobart stadium deal: new AFL boss
Incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says Tasmania's slated entry into the league in 2028 could be pushed back if stadium construction is delayed.
Barry Cable’s AFL honours in doubt after abuse finding
The lawyer for a woman repeatedly sexually abused as a child by Barry Cable has called for the legendary footballer to be stripped of his honours.
Fight to repatriate Aust women, kids from Syrian camp
A fight has begun for the repatriation of eight Australian women and their 18 children from a Syrian refugee camp where they've been held for up to four years.
Hillsong abuse response ‘mischaracterised as cover-up’
Hillsong founder Brian Houston's actions after learning his father was a pedophile have been speculatively mischaracterised as a cover-up, his barrister says.
Push to stop ‘arms race’ in federal election spending
Addressing record high election spending, donor transparency and introducing donation caps are among a wishlist of reforms to improve integrity in politics.
ANZ, Suncorp agree to major investments in Queensland
ANZ is promising to establish a major tech hub in Brisbane while Suncorp says it will establish a new disaster response centre at its headquarters there.
Father ‘blindsided’ as police shot his mentally ill son
The father of a mentally ill man fatally gunned down by police on the NSW mid-north coast has said "Blind Freddy" could have foreseen the deadly tragedy.
Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund
A $100 million fund will be set aside for the nation's local councils in a bid to make key community facilities more energy efficient.
Casino tax claims and cover-up land Crown $20m fine
Crown Melbourne has been fined $20 million for wrongly claiming tax deductions and trying to conceal their nature in another blow for the casino giant.
Football legend Barry Cable abused girl, judge finds
A judge has awarded $818,700 to a woman who was repeatedly sexually abused as a child by legendary footballer Barry Cable in the 1960s and 70s.
Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar
AGL Energy says it will spend more than $10 billion over the next decade to exit coal but high wholesale power prices mean profits will more than double.
Six charged after meth worth $1.7 billion seized
Methamphetamine worth $1.7 billion has been seized as part of a probe into a global smuggling syndicate bringing the drug from Canada to Australia.
Father’s Port Arthur grief shaped Australian history
Letters between a grieving father and the prime minister that proved pivotal in Australia's modern history will go on display at the national museum.
Retail Food Group says rate hikes slowing sales growth
Retail Food Group says sales growth has moderated to just 2.2 per cent over the past 21 weeks.