Push on to lure city dwellers to jobs, life in the bush
Industries desperate for workers in regional Australia are talking up the benefits of country life as a campaign promotes the switch.
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RBA opts for pause as hikes wash through economy
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates steady with light appearing at the end of the tunnel for mortgage holders in the fight against inflation.
Research to hedge bets on coral climate survival
Scientists have developed an easier way to narrow the selection process for the best coral species to restore reefs as global warming threatens survival.
No-interest loans to give more drivers their own wheels
More Australians will be offered financial help to secure a car after a no-interest loan scheme received a $500,000 cash injection.
Bodies found in two burnt-out cars prompt police probe
Police are investigating after the remains of two people were found inside two burning vehicles in Sydney's south and west, with gunshots heard at one site.
Dutton hits out at corporates for backing ‘yes’ vote
The opposition leader has taken aim at big companies for donating to the 'yes' campaign and accused firms of trying to "please people in the Twittersphere".
Mini-home building boom might be ready to splinter
Fresh data points to a rise in home-building, an uptick in housing lending and recovering property prices - but storm clouds are gathering.
Trade, visas and tigers on agenda for Widodo visit
Indonesian President Joko Widodo will hold key talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a three-day visit to Australia.
Fresh support for Porter Davis customers who missed out
The Victorian government has extended its support scheme for Porter Davis customers who were left out of pocket when the company went into liquidation.
Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog
The nation's anti-corruption watchdog has already received 44 online referrals and is chasing up a further five phone calls.
Expert unit tackles ‘scamdemic’ bilking Aussie millions
While the federal government has assembled a team of scam-busting experts to target investment swindles, a consumer group says alternative action is needed.
Fans eat up Taylor Swift tickets, leaving no crumbs
Blink and you'll miss it - tickets for Taylor Swift's Sydney shows were gone in less than two hours, with the same expected for Melbourne's afternoon sales.
Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract
Downer will supply Queensland with 65 six-car passenger trains as the state invests in public transport in advance of the 2032 Brisbane Games.
Southern states rely on Qld for winter gas supply
Queensland's excess gas supply will be sent to southern states this winter with the supply outlook for the next two winters described as "finely balanced".
‘Unjustified’ toll hike fuels cost of living crisis
Transurban will increase road tolls almost 4 per cent, which the transport unions says will burden motorists during the cost of living crisis.
Family ‘gutted’ by Crown casino thug’s 10-year sentence
Luke Francis' killer will spend at least eight years behind bars for his cowardly attack on the 29-year-old tradie in Melbourne's Crown casino food court.
Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year
The Australian share market has finished 0.12 per cent higher on the financial year's last day of trading but uncertainty awaits investors.
Home builder Bentley Homes slides into liquidation
Melbourne-based Bentley Homes has collapsed, citing economic pressures, with the builder abandoning further works.
BMW’s new baby soft-roader has all the basics covered
BMW's new baby SUV has taken a couple of big steps forward, even with the basic model.
Guilty verdict in cold case murder of Michelle Bright
A 53-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering NSW teen Michelle Bright and choking another young woman with intent to rape her more than two decades ago.
One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything
The Australian government has moved all refugees and asylum seekers off Nauru but will retain the capacity for offshore detention.
How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity
Chemicals giant Orica expects to be a winner in the latest boom because miners need tech to find new ore and explosives to blast critical minerals out of rock.
Calls for special investigator as Lawyer X sues cops
Barrister Nicola Gobbo is suing Victoria Police, claiming officers were negligent and put her safety at risk.
$1m boost to protect pets of people fleeing violence
The Queensland Government has announced a $1 million boost to a program that takes care of the pets of people fleeing domestic violence.
Thousands delayed as winds force flight cancellations
Dozens of flights in and out of Sydney have been cancelled due to wild winds as turbulence hit a flight from Honolulu, injuring passengers.
Families left in limbo as Bentley Homes collapses
Families and tradies have been left in limbo after the collapse of Bentley Homes and must wait until early next week before hearing from liquidators.
Big yes campaign push nationwide for voice
Large crowds have attended "Come Together for Yes" rallies nationwide to promote the vote for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Moon mining: ground zero for doing things differently
Mining on the moon is starting small as Australia and NASA prepare to develop self-sustaining habitats to support a giant leap to Mars.
Heavy burden: why concerns are growing about big cars
More Australian drivers are getting behind the wheel of bigger and heavier vehicles and experts say it's not electric cars to blame for the growing trend.
Calmer conditions after windy airport flight chaos
Holiday travellers departing Sydney airport can expect calmer weather and shorter delays, after two days of flight cancellations due to high crosswinds.
Grieving parents’ plea as driver jailed for fatal crash
Truck driver Matthew Livingston will be in jail for at least seven-and-a-half years over a crash north of Melbourne that claimed a two-year-old girl's life.