Coalition leads Labor on primary vote in latest poll
The latest Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote has slipped to 35 per cent with the coalition ahead on 37 per cent.
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Search for answers after teens die in dirt bike crash
Mystery surrounds a crash involving off-road motorbikes that killed two teenagers and left three others injured, as family are not co-operating with police.
Referendum ‘not an election’ as parties spar over voice
As the Liberals and Labor step up the stoush over the structure of the voice referendum, a key 'yes' advocate says it's not time for partisanship.
Roundup blamed for cancer pain in landmark class action
A lengthy class action to determine whether a weed killer contains a human carcinogenic has begun in the Federal Court of Australia.
PM declares ‘no lobbying’ from Qantas on Qatar decision
Anthony Albanese says his sole conversation about a Qatar Airways proposal was not with Qantas and denies blocking it to protect the Australian airline.
Tyrrell foster mother admits assaulting child
William Tyrrell's ex-foster mum has pleaded guilty to assaulting another child but denies any intimidation despite smacking sounds heard on covert recordings.
Workplace changes to protect staff from undercut wages
The federal government has introduced its next tranche of workplace reforms targeted at employers exploiting loopholes to undercut pay.
Pressure rises on borrowers as RBA weighs up rate call
Australia's central bank board is tipped to leave interest rates untouched, but the pain for borrowers is not going away.
Truth-telling inquiry wants Indigenous justice system
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has used its latest report to call for significant changes to Victoria's criminal justice and child protection systems.
Roberts-Smith ‘knew murder claims were true as he sued’
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is battling newspapers that reported war crimes allegations against him over the cost of his failed defamation case.
Dodgy NDIS claims continue to rise as two men accused
Two Adelaide men are the latest to be accused of trying to defraud the NDIS as the federal minister reveals the number of tip-offs and referrals is increasing.
Star surgeon’s standing scarred by ‘malignant’ reports
High-profile surgeon Munjed Al Muderis has sued Nine over stories claiming he was negligent towards patients who received his prosthetic limb implants.
Aussie investors to lobby for gender balance by 2030
Investors want to see more women in leadership roles and more gender diversity issues addressed by the companies they back, according to a survey.
Pesutto sides with Dutton on ‘no’ voice stance
John Pesutto has become the final Liberal leader in the country to reveal their position on the Indigenous voice to parliament, siding with Peter Dutton.
Australia’s newest MP pledges small business support
Cameron Caldwell has promised to fight for small business upon entering parliament after retaining the Queensland seat of Fadden for the LNP at a by-election.
Business lobby blasts ‘radical’ workplace reforms
Proposed changes to workplace relations laws have unleashed a wave of criticism from employer groups which are warning of increased complexity.
Regulator taking Westpac to court over hardship cases
The corporate regulator has alleged that between 2015 and 2022 Westpac didn't respond to financial hardship notices from 229 customers.
PM looks to boost regional ties before crucial summits
Anthony Albanese will embark on a week-long visit to Asia ahead of critical talks with world leaders at the ASEAN and G20 summits.
Joyce to step down immediately as Qantas CEO
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce will leave his job immediately - two months earlier than expected - to allow the airline to "accelerate its renewal".
Workplaces using labour-hire loophole put on notice
Proposed changes to workplace relations laws have angered employer groups, as the federal government warns bosses against using loopholes to undercut pay.
Eraring coal power station report to be made public
The NSW government is about to release a report on the state's renewable energy transition which could recommend the extension of the Eraring Power Station.
Mining bosses dig in over ‘extreme’ workplace laws
The mining industry has warned the prime minister against taking the sector for granted and pushing investment elsewhere with "extreme" workplace laws.
Alien invaders driving destruction of nature worldwide
A landmark international report has detailed the extraordinary toll invasive species are taking on ecosystem health worldwide and Australia is no exception.
RBA primed for rate pause but more hikes not ruled out
Inflation is tracking in the right direction and is expected to embolden the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold in September.
Reef run off dramatically reduced with new technology
Cane farmers could dramatically reduce herbicide costs and reef run-off with a new crop sprayer project that uses artificial intelligence to identify weeds.
RBA primed for rate pause, but more hikes not ruled out
Inflation is tracking in the right direction and is expected to embolden the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold in September.
Storm warning as east coast braces for fire season
While spring is expected to be drier than usual on Australia's east coast, residents have been told that flooding could still hit disaster-weary communities.
Horticulture and sugar hit give crop production a boost
The latest agricultural commodities and crop forecast shows the sector remains strong despite drier times ahead, with exports tipped to fall after record years.
Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August
Australian motorists have broken records after buying more than 109,000 new vehicles last month, with SUVs and ute sales leading the charge.
Burke slams ‘extraordinary’ $9b in total unpaid wages
It will cost employers more to pay workers fairly, the workplace relations minister says, but it is not expected to massively push up costs for consumers.
Early Joyce departure hands controls to new Qantas CEO
Qantas has a new chief executive after Alan Joyce stepped down two months earlier than expected to allow the airline to "accelerate its renewal".