Memorial service to honour poisonous mushroom victims
A public memorial service will be held for two Victorians who died after eating suspected poisonous mushrooms cooked by their daughter-in-law.
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Australia’s big wet fuels bushfire risks this spring
Vast swathes of the country face a heightened fire risk this spring as heat makes a comeback after years of cooler, wetter La Nina conditions.
Buybacks a key for long-delayed Murray recovery
The South Australian government has joined national environment groups in backing a new plan to deliver environmental flows to the Murray-Darling Basin.
Defence suicide royal commission progress revealed
A new report shows the federal government's progress on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide's urgent recommendations.
Shoppers ‘could fare worse’ without supermarket duopoly
Breaking up duopolies like Coles and Woolworths would actually disadvantage shoppers, Australia's outgoing Productivity Commission head Michael Brennan says.
Woolworths to cut bonuses for managers after deaths
Safety lapses that led to the deaths of two workers at Woolworths stores have triggered a review of every piece of equipment used by the supermarket chain.
Voice advocates warn against racial stereotype ‘humour’
Campaigners have been urged to avoid stereotypes and denigrating language ahead of the voice referendum after a corporate comedian's routine raised hackles.
Class action over AMP’s misconduct settles for $110m
Financial giant AMP has agreed to pay $110 million to angry shareholders suing over misconduct revealed at the banking royal commission.
Qantas rejects lawsuit over COVID-19 travel credits
A class action lawsuit filed against the national carrier, Qantas, alleges it misled customers and failed to issue refunds for flights cancelled in 2020.
Hard decisions to be made as Australian population ages
The federal government's upcoming Intergenerational Report will show Australians will live longer, healthier lives even as demand for care services soars.
Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution
Australia needs more hydrogen refuelling stations, central production facilities and more ways to transport the fuel to cut transport emissions, a study says.
Young Iraqi and Syrian refugees are feeling true blue
Escaping wars and conflict, young Iraqi and Syrian refugees are creating new lives where they feel "Aussie" because crucial support was put around them.
Door ajar for pre-2035 closure of coal power station
Energy giant AGL and the Victorian government have inked a deal to leave the door open for a coal-fired power station to close earlier than 2035.
Front-loading teacher pay rises always the plan: Minns
A plan to take NSW teachers' salaries past those in other states and then tie them to inflation was known before a union cried betrayal, the premier says.
MP fighting child abuse charges ‘confessed to wife’
West Australian MP James Hayward sent an email to his wife admitting child abuse before he was charged, his trial has been told.
Aussies told to prepare as bushfire season starts early
Tricky weather conditions mean hazard reduction burns in NSW and other areas are behind schedule, sparking concern among firies about the upcoming fire season.
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Premier warns he could unplug electric car subsidies
A $3000 rebate on new electric vehicle purchases in NSW is under review after treasury estimates found they could be pushing up prices.
Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets
Net-zero emission targets may ramp up the price of plane tickets as airlines face accusations of wasting capacity, putting an artificial cap on demand.
Treasurer issues challenge over offshore gas tax change
The treasurer has challenged the opposition and the Greens to pass new laws taxing offshore gas companies and bringing forward revenue to boost the budget.
Rolfe told slain DV victim she made up a ‘silly story’
Kumarn Rubuntja was told by then NT police officer Zachary Rolfe that she made up a story about her violent partner, months before he ran over and killed her.
Former cancer researcher accused of dodgy findings
A medical journal has retracted a study by a former leading Australian cancer researcher saying it is unlikely his experiments were actually performed.
Five areas earmarked to boost living standards, wages
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is one of the nations best-placed to respond to global economic headwinds, given the strength of its labour market.
Ex-taxman’s son jailed a decade for ‘Ben Hur’ of frauds
Adam Cranston will spend at least a decade behind bars for his role in a $105 million tax fraud, which he committed while his dad was deputy ATO commissioner.
BHP warns on tax, productivity after plunge in profits
Profits and dividends are down at BHP on lower commodity prices, but the mining giant says it is managing inflationary pressures better than its rivals.
Woodside fatality, safety lapses mar strong first half
Woodside has reported a six per cent jump in profit to $A2.7 billion, but the death of contractor Michael Jurman has overshadowed its strong performance.
Coles profits rise as consumers skimp on eating out
Consumers are increasingly turning to supermarkets to ride out the cost-of-living squeeze, with Coles experiencing strong growth in sales revenue.
‘Right chair for the right time’: Ita’s ABC term to end
The ABC will get a new chairperson in 2024 after Ita Buttrose confirmed she won't seek a second term as head of the public broadcaster.
Calls for more UK investment as trade tariffs stripped
A free trade agreement has led to a threefold increase in Australian goods flowing into Britain after the pact came into force.
Teacher pay offer ‘one step forward, two steps back’
NSW teachers are demanding an enduring commitment to higher salaries and reduced workloads as they criticise the state government's four-year pay offer.
‘Patriot’ Pat Farmer arrives in Sydney to back voice
Former Liberal MP Pat Farmer has arrived in central Sydney as part of his almost 15,000km run around the country in support of the Indigenous voice referendum.
Person of interest found in AC/DC manager’s 1993 murder
Forensic testing on a bloodstain found on the back pocket of musician Crispin Dye's jeans has uncovered a person of interest in his unsolved murder.