Major cause of death reaches lowest level in 47 years
The number of Australians dying from a prevalent disease has hit an almost 50-year low while mortality rates for dementia have been steadily rising.
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BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam collapse, UK court rules
BHP can be held liable over the 2015 collapse of a dam in southeastern Brazil, London's High Court has ruled.
Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime
Police will be deployed across more of a major state train network and shopping centres in a bid to reduce the likelihood of violent crime.
Conservatives zero in on migration after climate coup
The opposition's fight over Australia's climate targets might have been run and won, but MPs are now gearing up for a fresh battle on migration policy.
Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor
The key finding of a major investigation into "jobs for the boys" across federal politics can be revealed after being kept secret for more than two years.
Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more
Midnight Oil's drummer, who has stage four pancreatic cancer, still has songs pinging around his brain at night, while he rages against the dying of the light.
AC/DC gig so loud it shook the earth … literally
AC/DC managed to literally shake the earth, with their Melbourne concert detected by earthquake monitoring equipment three kilometres away.
The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range
Battery-powered sports cars, vans, SUVs and motorbikes will go on show in Melbourne but organisers say some attendees may need test drives to win them over.
Australia to make eleventh-hour bid to seal COP31 deal
With just days before the next host of the world's biggest climate conference must be decided, Australia is doing all it can to secure its bid.
Giant hail batters communities in two states
Golf ball-sized hail has pummelled towns as severe thunderstorms packing heavy rain and powerful winds lash two states.
Storm barrage to continue lashing eastern Australia
More heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, and large hail are possible, as powerful storms continue to lash parts of eastern Australia.
PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting
Suggestions hosting a global climate summit could cost Australian taxpayers more than $2 billion have been rejected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The rural mum helping flip the school postcode lottery
Families in remote Australia have little choice but to send their kids to boarding school, a sometimes daunting path one advocate wants rural towns to embrace.
Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI
Australian inventors are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grade their crops but the technology almost proved too efficient.
Wages data could force RBA to turn page on rates cut
Unlikely to receive another rate cut in the next six months, borrowers will at least see the big four banks face parliamentary scrutiny in Canberra this week.
Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero
Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies.
Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread
An asbestos scare linked to coloured sand products has prompted dozens of school closures as decontamination work continues.
Miners mixed on coalition’s controversial climate plan
Big mining companies are backing in some aspects of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's plan to wind back key climate policies but are still committed to net zero.
One million pushed to brink amid child poverty crisis
Advocates are renewing calls for Australia to adopt a nationally-agreed definition of child poverty, as concerning data shows almost one million are struggling.
Embattled steelworks should become a green iron beacon
Australia should take advantage of its natural resources to lead the world in the green metals race, a report has found, with one facility an obvious choice.
Cyclone shelter and flood levee boost in disaster plan
Projects including a cyclone shelter and flood levees are part of a $1 billion funding plan to build Australia's disaster readiness and resilience.
Qantas shares at six-month low as business travel slows
Qantas is vowing to adjust domestic capacity because there's been less demand for business flights than it had forecast.
Bank manager denied bail over $200m fraud syndicate
A senior business bank manager is behind bars accused of playing a key role in one of Australia's biggest corporate corruption cases in recent years.
Lehrmann risks court’s ire with no doctor’s certificate
Bruce Lehrmann and lawyer Zali Burrows are yet to provide medical evidence why the 30-year-old did not appear before a Tasmanian court on car theft charges.
‘Drove him crazy’: man kills scooter rider over affair
A man has admitted to manslaughter after he deliberately drove into and killed an e-scooter rider who had a rumoured affair with his girlfriend.
Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas
A study called 'How To Spend a Billion Dollars' says a guaranteed supply of renewable energy will be vital for the success of green iron and steel projects.
Media giant wants compo if gambling ads are punted
Nine Entertainment wants compensation from the government if a national ban is slapped on gambling ads and says regulations must extend to tech companies.
Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics
From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.
Doctor reveals unsafe jail conditions at death inquest
A doctor and a nurse have highlighted stressful working conditions at a large prison where a disabled inmate received inadequate medical care after a seizure.
Howard blasts ‘foolish’ comments, backs in Sussan Ley
John Howard warns the Liberals' constant "internal bickering" will stunt their ability to win back the public as he backs in Sussan Ley's leadership.
Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia
One of the royal family's hardest-working members will arrive in Australia less than a fortnight after the King stripped a prince of his title.