Qantas boss exits early, as political stoush lifts off
The exit of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce two months earlier than planned has not stopped a political pursuit of the government over aviation policy.
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Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold for third month in row
Interest rates will stay unchanged at 4.1 per cent in September after outgoing RBA chief Philip Lowe's final cash rate decision.
Albanese jets to Asia for international summit season
The prime minister is launching Australia's Southeast Asia economic strategy to 2040 on a trip that includes the ASEAN, East Asia and G20 summits.
New single-use plastic bans in QLD, WA and SA
New rules banning single-use plastics, including microbeads and polystyrene packing peanuts have come into effect in parts of the country.
Police charges after child abuse inquiry referrals
Ten people have been charged by police as a result of a commission of inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmania.
Watchdog seeks record fine for Qantas cancelled flights
The head of the consumer watchdog wants Qantas to face a fine of $250 million if a cancelled tickets case against it is successful.
Albanese govt slammed for ‘reckless’ mine approval
Green groups have lashed the federal government and questioned its climate credentials after it approved its fourth coal project this year.
Tesla upgrades its cheapest electric car in Australia
A bonus touchscreen, better lighting and new shape: Tesla has unveiled upgrades for its Model 3 vehicle in a move that could drive more electric sales.
Trusty Audi oil-burner goes the distance, on the cheap
If saving petrol, or saving money, is important, this could be the car for you - Audi's clever, updated Q5 35TDI
Lack of fatigue management had role in police death
A coroner investigating the deaths of four police officers has ruled a lack of policy around fatigue management played a role in one of them.
Warning over threats, harassment during referendum
As the Indigenous voice referendum ramps up, there are concerns politicians engaging in the campaign could find themselves at risk.
Pharmacists shelve medicines campaign as talks begin
The federal government has entered into talks with the peak body representing pharmacies as its 60-day medicine dispensing policy kicks off.
Greens demand super be added to paid parental leave
Labor is on track for another parliamentary battle with the Greens, with the minor party laying out what it will take to gain support for super tax changes.
Action urged after damning report into mass fish deaths
Strong laws are useless if not implemented, conservationists say, after a damning report into the cause of 20 million fish deaths.
Son of mushroom poisoning victims speaks at memorial
The son of a couple suspected to have died after being poisoned by death cap mushrooms has spoken publicly as questions remain about what led to their deaths.
Xi tipped to skip G20 in blow to Albanese meeting hopes
Chinese president Xi Jinping is reportedly set to skip the G20 summit in India, souring Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's hopes of a fresh meeting.
Investors flock to Brisbane but other cities subdued
Investor lending has jumped in Queensland but fallen in most other key states, with strong property price growth also reported in the state's capital.
Family hopes losing Lachlan brings safer rural driving
The family of a teenager killed in a car crash want drivers to learn about risks and the long-lasting devastation during Rural Road Safety Month.
Scepticism around price of Games before cancellation
A major city's Commonwealth Games infrastructure wish-list was overlooked and there were doubts about costs even before the event was suddenly cancelled.
Australia a decade behind pack on tackling urban heat
Experts say bold political leadership is needed to ensure Australia's major cities remain liveable as the urban heat problem escalates.
Climate change complicates RBA’s job, new governor says
The incoming head of Australia's central bank says climate change presents an acute source of uncertainty for managing the economy and setting interest rates.
Aust stocks rise for second day in relief rally
The local share market has closed 0.7 per cent higher, with Wesfarmers climbing its farthest since February 2022.
Australians to vote in voice referendum on October 14
Australians will vote in a referendum on October 14 on whether to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the country's constitution.
Almost half of elite athletes ‘earn below poverty line’
Australia risks an exodus of top athletes ahead of the Olympics as many buckle under financial pressures and consider quitting, survey results show.
‘Protecting interests’: child abuse inaction condemned
Tasmania's institutions failed to recognise child sexual abuse, manage risks and investigate complaints, inquiry commissioners say after weeks of testimony.
Welcome progress on inflation as rate hikes take effect
Cooler than expected inflation might have lowered the odds of an RBA rate hike, but an economist warns the price of one major item could soon rise.
Premier likens veteran help to taking out bad insurance
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is calling for a nationally consistent approach to supporting veterans as individuals face major barriers to getting help.
Young workers sought to fill 70,000 railway jobs gap
Australia's railway industry is looking to recruit thousands of young Australians amid a global worker shortage and huge investments in transport.
Flight Centre profit takes off as prices lose altitude
Alongside its first positive earnings result since 2019, Flight Centre predicted airfares to moderate and urged the government to allow greater competition.
Tesla reveals plans to ‘Supercharge’ Australian EV use
Australia's leading electric vehicle brand will open almost half of its charging network to vehicles from other brands in a bid to boost the market.
Hey boy Hey girl, Chemical Brothers return to Australia
UK duo The Chemical Brothers are bringing their block rockin beats back to Australia with shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Geelong.