Suspect pens statement to ‘clear up’ mushroom deaths
Erin Patterson, who cooked a meal suspected of killing three people, has claimed to police she also fell ill after eating a serving of the mushroom dish.
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Mainland tree haven beckons endangered glossy cockies
More than 19,000 trees are being planted south of Adelaide in a bid to lure an endangered species of cockatoo found on Kangaroo Island back to the mainland.
Diary bared ex-teacher’s alleged underage relationships
A former English teacher's alleged child abuse of four of his students across two decades was exposed after a mother stumbled across her daughter's diary.
JB Hi-Fi full-year profit dials down to $524m
Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi says sales were up 4.3 per cent to $9.63 billion for the 12 months to June 30, but costs rose even more.
Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline
As business conditions and consumer sentiment soften across the country, operators are looking to credit cards to manage their finances, but there are pitfalls.
Data reveals Australia’s surprise electric car hotspots
Beachside suburbs and the nation's capital are among the top locations for electric vehicles, according to analysis released by a peak motoring group.
Rinehart backs plan for wealth to return to regions
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart says economic gains from regional communities should be returned to the area from which they were generated.
Wahlburgers assault accused was threatened, court told
Wahlburgers is used to headlines through links to a famous Hollywood actor, but the barrister for its local face says press coverage was used as a threat.
‘No’ campaign leader reveals workers sacked for racism
A leading 'no' campaigner is under pressure to reveal more details about volunteers who were sacked for racist comments, one of which was "very anti-Semitic".
ALP national conference touted as a litmus test for PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is working to stamp his authority over Labor's platform as he faces internal pushes against key government policy.
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Tool exposes ‘risky’ assumptions behind climate pledges
Some companies are too reliant on "risky" carbon capture and storage assumptions when claiming they are meeting global climate targets, data shows.
‘That is progress’: optimism as wages climb again
Workers feeling the pinch amid inflationary pressures may finally be experiencing some relief, with wage growth catching up to a key cost of living measure.
Plane bomb threat accused ‘not in right state of mind’
A man whose alleged bomb threats grounded an international flight from Sydney will spend another night in custody after he refused to appear in court.
University launches flying car course, no pilots needed
Self-flying cars are the subject of a new university course, with software engineers encouraged to retrain to join the futuristic transport industry.
Epidemiologist remembered as COVID-19 voice of reason
Leaders and colleagues are hailing Mary-Louise McLaws as a calm and reassuring voice during the pandemic after the renowned disease expert died at the weekend.
Qantas seeks sky-high support for Indigenous voice
Qantas planes will take to the skies featuring the Yes23 campaign logo, in support of the Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland
A next-generation hydrogen electrolyser is being commercialised to give steelmaking and other heavy industries a future in Australia's regions.
PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.
Call to arms to tackle national invasion of feral deer
Most of Australia could be invaded by feral deer without coordinated efforts to control and cull them, the first national plan of attack warns.
Dumped Latham accuses Hanson of One Nation takeover
Relations between Senator Pauline Hanson and her NSW One Nation parliamentary leader have hit new lows after she took action citing poor election results.
Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model
Nationals leader David Littleproud says he does not support a legislated version of an Indigenous voice, despite the Liberals backing the model.
Oyster lovers on epic mission to restock Queensland bay
Once plentiful oysters are now functionally extinct in Brisbane's Moreton Bay but scientists say a volunteer group is onto something that could change that.
How rural towns turn disaster recovery into an art form
Rural communities have painted, sewed and sung their way through the aftermath of disasters, as research shows how art can connect and heal.
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Why electric car tech could drive down power prices
Electric vehicles could be the key to cutting power bills and storing renewable energy in Australia, experts say, if new policies and standards allow it.
Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough
Don Farrell says China lifting barley tariffs sets a good precedent for the possible lifting of other tariffs on Australian goods such as wine.
Police bust ATM fraudsters in card skimming syndicate
A group of alleged ATM fraudsters linked to an international crime syndicate have been accused of installing card skimmers across Australia's east coast.
Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis
As little as one in 100 rentals are affordable for essential workers, and the cost of housing is looming as a key issue when national cabinet meets this week.
Cheng Lei’s human rights should be respected: PM
Australia is continuing to push for the release of journalist Cheng Lei from a Chinese prison, while balancing the countries' frayed diplomatic relationship.
Cowboy rising star wins over the Prime Minister
The prime minister has visited the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo in rural Queensland to meet the best and brightest cowboys and cowgirls.
Funeral held for Tassie teen found dead in bushland
Emotional tributes have been paid at a funeral for 14 year old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, whose body was found along a bush track in northern Tasmania weeks ago.
NSW Liberal leader backs Indigenous voice
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman will vote 'yes' in the upcoming voice referendum but has called for changes to the proposal to help it succeed.