Higher labour hire pay threatens viability: Qantas, BHP
Unions and major companies are going head to head over proposed labour hire laws, with the latter arguing higher pay rates will threaten business viability.
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Lobbying regime to be beefed up after corruption probe
The Victorian government has committed to updating lobbying rules and codes of conduct in response to a $1.2 million contract scandal.
RBA warns of looming financial stability risks
Australia faces a number of emerging risks to financial stability that look quite different to those of recent decades, RBA assistant governor Brad Jones says.
Pay for trainee NSW cops to fight off interstate offers
Student police officers will be paid while undertaking their training in a bid to boost the number of recruits and relieve workforce pressures.
Vic election body at its limit, push for new laws
New laws over postal vote applications and behaviour at polling booths are among key changes on the Victorian Electoral Commission's wishlist.
Former footy club president denies knowing about abuse
Peter Gordon has claimed he was never told a former Footscray Football Club volunteer abused a 12-year-old boy at the club's oval.
Law reforms rob serial killer of any hope of freedom
Victoria has backflipped on its opposition to naming serial killer Paul Denyer in sweeping parole law reforms to be introduced to parliament.
Alcohol and racism fuelling ‘shocking’ NT violence
The Northern Territory's long-running coronial inquiry into domestic violence has resumed with experts desperately calling for funding.
Australian shares suffer worst month since Sept 2022
The local share market finished October down 3.8 per cent, its third straight month of losses and worst monthly performance in more than a year.
Jailed Aussie academic on PM’s radar for China trip
The sons of an Australian man jailed in China have heard from the prime minister after urging him to pressure Beijing for their father's release.
Albanese, Netanyahu talk, refugee air strike condemned
Anthony Albanese has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time since the Middle Eastern conflict intensified.
Homes, livestock destroyed after ‘dreadful’ fire in NSW
Large amounts of land and livestock has been lost and some homes destroyed by multiple bushfires around the historic NSW township of Tenterfield.
Cop who cuffed ‘crying’ Latrell Mitchell back in court
Star rugby league duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton are due for a third day in court over an incident outside a Canberra nightclub.
Housing rebound eyes new mark but rates threat looms
National home prices are about to hit a fresh peak in October, though the pace of growth is starting to slow.
‘Shorts and t-shirt’ gallery among architecture winners
Public art galleries in Rockhampton and Sydney are among the winners at the 2023 National Architecture Awards.
The race to the regions is no short-term trend: report
Sydney continues to lose the most residents to the Australian countryside, as young city slickers seek a slower pace and greater affordability.
The city exodus continues two years after lockdowns
The rate of people moving from the cities to the regions continues to exceed pre-pandemic levels, showing the escape to the country is no short-lived trend.
Retail sales dig in with hotter than expected growth
The new iPhone model, government policies and unseasonably warm weather have all helped prop up retail sales ahead of a much-anticipated cash rate decision.
NRL stars’ arrest a parody of proper policing: lawyer
NRL duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton are fighting charges in a three-day court hearing, with alleged heavy-handed policing the theme of their defence.
Boozers reach for cheap hooch as sales lag at Endeavour
Liquor retailer Endeavour Group says shoppers are switching to cheaper products at Dan Murphy's and BWS as the company struggles to keep up with competitors.
Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines
Two climate companies are teaming up to put thousands more electric vehicles into Australian mines, with forecasts thousands will be in use by 2026.
Gunmen still on loose as two men charged over execution
Two men in their 20s are behind bars over their alleged involvement in the daylight execution of Sydney drug lord Alen Moradian in Bondi Junction.
Mining giant says workplace reform threatens diversity
The federal government has been accused of putting workplace diversity at risk through its labour loophole laws, but unions beg to differ.
Croc block – traditional medicine provides pain relief
When John Watson lost his finger to a crocodile he treated the pain with traditional medicine from the Kimberley, which his people are working to commercialise.
Police bin unjust surveillance amid ‘bombshell’ report
Juveniles will no longer be the target of a crime-prevention program found to be at times unlawful and often discriminatory towards Indigenous children.
Mixed response to consultation on new laws for nature
Stakeholders have been given an overview of Australia's new environment laws, and there appears to be little movement on climate change threats.
Voice result a ‘judgment’ on Indigenous people: Grant
Prominent broadcaster Stan Grant has broken his silence over the voice referendum defeat, saying it was a cold-hearted 'no' from Australians.
Chilling Hamas attack footage aired in Australia
Shocking footage of the Hamas attack on Israel has been shown for the first time in Australia, as the government urges respect for civilian life.
Mitchell, Wighton case cop admits giving false evidence
A police officer has admitted giving false evidence to justify why he kicked NRL star Jack Wighton out of a Canberra nightclub.
Review damns delivery of Murray-Darling Basin plan
A report into the delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin says the federal government must take a renewed approach to water recovery, with little progress made.
Interest-free loans to power up demand for clean energy
Interest-free loans on solar panels and batteries will be offered by one major bank in a bid to make renewable energy affordable to more households.