Strong competition as Vic economy ranked nation’s best
Economic activity, retail spending and business investment has catapulted Victoria to best performing economy in the nation but it faces stiff competition.
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Industry backs patience on high-quality EU trade deal
Talks on a landmark free trade agreement between the European Union and Australia have collapsed following the latest round of negotiations.
Optimism China might lift more export trade bans
There is growing optimism China could lift further tariffs on Australian products as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit the country.
More urged to evacuate as Queensland fires spread
Police are door-knocking residents to tell them to flee as a fast-moving blaze - one of more than 80 across Queensland - threatens towns on the Sunshine Coast.
Auction jump ahead of expected Cup day rate hike
An expected rate hike on Melbourne Cup Day has impacted the number of homes going under the hammer, with clearance rates tipped to jump.
Community vigil for siblings who died in shed fire
A vigil has been held to honour three young siblings killed in a shed fire in Victoria and show support for their distraught family.
Albanese prepares for China following US talks
Having returned from an official visit to the United States, Anthony Albanese is gearing up for top-level talks in China.
Defiance and demands as thousands rally over Gaza war
The streets of Sydney and Melbourne have been flooded with protesters as Australian communities remain divided over the conflict in the Middle East.
Cryogenics the key to saving natives from killer rust
Scientists working to combat the invasive spread of myrtle rust have taken to cryogenically preserving native plants under threat until a solution can be found.
Power shift as Indigenous people want clean energy say
Indigenous Australians are demanding a seat at the table in the clean energy sector and are turning to the Canadian experience as a positive model.
History and tradition woven through national field days
The Australian National Field Days showcased the latest in agricultural innovation but among the shiny new gadgets yesteryear was ever present.
‘Serious concerns’ over Australia’s soil carbon scheme
Soil scientists are warning Australia's soil carbon farming scheme is flawed and risks overestimating the country's greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
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Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs
A top Toyota executive says hybrid cars are a better fit for Australian drivers right now but Tesla and the industry are hitting back in a fiery debate.
Australia no ‘go-betweens’ in breakthrough China trip
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has opened up on his forthcoming trip to China, denying Australia is there to help send a message on America's behalf.
Sobering up centre won’t open before drunkenness change
Construction delays will prevent Victoria's only dedicated sobering-up centre from being up and running when the state decriminalises public drunkenness.
Fresh insights into retail sector, housing market
Consumers have been reining in their spending in response to high interest rates and new data may signal a continuation of this trend.
Eighty Queensland fires active, evacuations ordered
Dozens of bushfires are burning across Queensland, with some downgraded amid warnings the state is still facing difficult conditions in the next few days.
Lightning sparks major blazes across northern NSW
More than 1000 personnel have been deployed as NSW tackles bushfires across the state's north with lightning strikes igniting further blazes.
Ex-cricketer in court after alleged cocaine kidnapping
Ex-Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has faced court for the first time after he was charged over his role in an alleged drug supply operation.
Australian stocks plunge again to new low for 2023
The local share market has finished at its lowest level in a year amid war in the Middle East, rising bond yields and expectations of more rate hikes.
First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan
A First Nations group is challenging approval of the NSW Murray-Darling Basin Fractured Rock Water Resource plan in court, saying it wasn't properly consulted.
Major car brand launches EV battery recycling plan
Kia Australia has partnered with a Melbourne company to reuse and recycle its electric car batteries when they start to power down.
Cleo Smith rescuer leaked to journalist lover
A former WA police detective who rescued kidnapped child Cleo Smith has been found to have leaked sensitive information to journalists.
Labor ‘gooses’ for failing to ban deadly silica stone
The Minns government has faced the largest protest in its existence after angry construction workers demanded engineered stone be banned.
Tasered gran’s children edge closer to seeing cop video
Clare Nowland's children are fighting to view body-worn video of her tasering by a NSW police officer despite "strident" attempts to block their access.
‘Not credible’: minister in dark on Comm Games axing
Senior Victorian government minister Harriet Shing has claimed she only learned the 2026 Commonwealth Games could be axed a week after lawyers were hired.
Appliance sales switch off as economy slows JB Hi-Fi
Home appliance and consumer electronics sales fell for JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys as the companies face a 'tougher retail trading environment'.
Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair
Corporate heavyweight Michael Chaney says proposed changes to Australia's labour laws would add complexity and cost.
‘Test of our time’: PM says China projects its values
Anthony Albanese has wrapped up an official visit to the United States with a reflection on China's attempts to change the status quo.
Government faces global and local calls for tax reform
Australia should consider revenue raising options that are less vulnerable to an ageing population than income tax, the OECD says.
Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion
There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.