Biden bid to cut submarine ‘no fatal blow’ to Australia
Doubts have been cast that the AUKUS pact is in jeopardy as Joe Biden moves to cut submarine production, which could hurt the future sale of one to Australia.
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No budget ‘cash splash’ as inflation still main game
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has managed expectations for cost of living relief ahead of the May budget and played down the possibility of a sizeable second surplus.
Relief as ‘resilient’ family rescued from remote WA
Seven family members who were missing in remote flooded Western Australia for several days have been rescued and are said to be doing well.
‘Fallen on deaf ears’: safety fears before mine tragedy
Rescue workers have recovered the body of a Victorian miner and another worker is fighting for life after an underground collapse at a Ballarat mine.
One man freed and another trapped after mine collapse
One man has been freed and another remains trapped after a mine collapse in Victoria's Goldfields, with 25 more workers brought to the surface from underground.
‘No care factor’ as banks abandon remote communities
Business owners are having to fly with bags of cash to city banks after a remote branch closed its doors, amid reports of robberies, scams and elder abuse.
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Clean energy investment slowdown threatens 2030 target
A record year for big batteries and love of rooftop solar is not enough to shake off coal generation and go largely renewable by 2030, the industry warns.
Cycling champ faces court over Olympian wife’s death
Former cycling champion Rohan Dennis has appeared in court for the first time since he was charged with causing the death of his wife Melissa Hoskins.
Full steam ahead, again, for Palmer’s Titanic dream
Clive Palmer's pipe dream to sail a replica Titanic from the UK to the US is no longer on ice, according to the mercurial mining magnate.
AFP raids Iraqi refugee’s home, handcuffs him in error
A bad tip-off led to Australian Federal Police officers mistakenly arresting and handcuffing an Iraqi refugee, leaving him traumatised and distraught.
Australia faces subs challenge in US, nuclear at home
Australia is contending with a backed up US production line for its nuclear-powered submarine while the government works to put in place safeguards at home.
Calls to end ‘problematic’ supermarket specials
Consumer group Choice has urged supermarkets to end the practice of offering further discounts only to customers who have signed up to membership schemes.
‘It will save lives’: Jail threat for gay ‘conversions’
Legislation to outlaw gay conversion practices has reached NSW parliament, with exemptions for religious groups and parents discussing issues with their kids.
Hundreds of jobs axed with PwC to ‘simplify’ business
Big Four consultant PwC has made hundreds of jobs redundant and accelerated the retirements of more than 30 partners in an effort to streamline its structures.
Missing family of seven found safe in remote WA
The group of seven family members that have been missing in the West Australian outback have been found by police, and are reported to be safe and well.
Bus driver accused of causing 10 deaths ‘devastated’
Brett Button says he is devastated by the crash that killed 10 wedding guests last year in the NSW Hunter Valley and in which he was the driver.
Cash splash lifts remote school funding up to standard
Disadvantaged areas will be prioritised in a school funding boost to lift enrolments and education outcomes across the Northern Territory.
Unpaid invoices surge as small business owners struggle
Businesses are feeling the crunch from cost of living pressures as new data shows payment defaults from business-to-business transactions are at record highs.
China moves to dump tariffs on $1b wine exports
China has recommended dropping tariffs on Australian wine products weeks ahead of a crucial deadline.
Cousins promises all-out campaign to end native logging
Businessman and environmental activist Geoff Cousins expects a public campaign to end native forest logging in NSW to be an easy sell.
NSW loses $1.65 billion in GST revenue carve-up
NSW will be $1.65 billion worse off after its share of GST revenue was slashed from 92.4 per cent to 86.7 per cent - the largest single-year drop in 24 years.
‘Bewildering’: Hanson loses attack on racial lawsuit
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has mostly failed to scrap swathes of evidence by Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi in a racial hate speech case over a tweet.
Israel ‘will lose war support’ if innocent deaths mount
Israel will lose support for its war against Hamas in Gaza if it doesn't change its course as civilian casualties continue to mount, the foreign minister says.
Climate assessment details grim risks for Australia
Australia's first climate risk assessment is grim reading and outlines the threats people could face if the nation fails to prepare well for what's ahead.
House prices may surge if buyers use super for deposits
If homebuyers use super to put down a deposit, median house prices will increase across the nation and young people will be no better off, modelling reveals.
‘Dad mode’: navy man denies sexually touching girl
An Australian navy captain has denied sexually touching a 10-year-old saying he went into the girl's bedroom early one morning because "dad mode" kicked in.
Volkswagen lodges protest against vehicle lobby group
Car group Volkswagen has become the latest manufacturer to withdraw support for Australia's peak car body but Toyota supports its calls for policy changes.
Coles faces competitive pressure from online retailers
The head of one of Australia's two big supermarkets says the sector is becoming increasingly competitive and online retailers are part of the story.
Suspected mafia figure shot dead outside suburban home
Detectives are investigating after a man reported to be fruit and vegetable wholesaler John Latorre was shot dead outside his home in Melbourne.
WA cut off as dangerous floods inundate roads, rail
Flooding caused by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has closed the main road and rail routes connecting Western Australia to the rest of the country.
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NSW, Queensland biggest losers in ‘absurd’ GST carve-up
Victoria and Western Australia are multi-billion-dollar winners in the latest carve-up of the Goods and Services Tax , which NSW has slammed as "absurd".