Cyclone Ilsa still destructive as inland on red alert
Remote communities on red alert have been urged to be vigilant as Cyclone Ilsa continues to track inland bearing destructive wind and rain.
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Human rights advocate says voice ‘lets our mob speak’
The joint select committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice referendum has held a public hearing in Canberra as part of its inquiry.
Hayne ‘remarkably’ still on bail before judge jails him
Jarryd Hayne will be behind bars awaiting sentence on two counts of rape after the Supreme Court revoked his bail, finding no "special" reason to continue it.
Dust, light and bugs threaten Namatjira collection
Paintings by Albert Namatjira and his famed watercolour school are being kept in a converted tool shop in the NT town where his legacy means the most.
More aged care facilities close after nursing mandate
Brightwater Care Group has confirmed three of its Perth facilities will close in the next 12 months due to new staffing requirements.
Union condemns AFP ban on controversial spit hoods
The federal police union warns banning spit hoods will compromise officer safety, while others welcome harsher restrictions on the "instruments of torture".
Ambos mourn mate killed in car park stabbing
A 29-year-old paramedic and father is dead after being stabbed at a fast food restaurant in southwest Sydney where police arrested a knife-wielding man.
Church launches bid for right to sideline gay students
The Presbyterian Church of Australia's call for the right to exclude gay pupils from being school captain sends a message they're not welcome, advocates say.
‘Makes no sense’: Aussie musicians dudded on radio fees
Australian music is being broadcast on commercial radio and the ABC for a fraction of what it's worth, according to music industry peak bodies.
Porsche takes a taste of the track to the streets
Porsche's four-litre, six-cylinder, normally-aspirated, flat six engine arms the 911 Carrera GT3 with 375kW and 470Nm.
Calls mount for SA to expand Aboriginal ranger program
Key Indigenous groups have stepped up their calls for SA to follow other states and establish a wider program of land management by Aboriginal rangers.
Regional airline buys stake in electric propulsion firm
Regional flights could be quieter and cheaper in future after a major Australian airline invested in an aviation start-up making planes electric.
Accused killer in hospital as ‘kind’ paramedic mourned
The family of Steven Tougher say the paramedic and father will be remembered for compassion as his alleged killer remains in hospital after being charged.
Newspoll analysis shows falling support for coalition
A Newspoll analysis shows younger voters avoiding the coalition, with 18 to 34-year-olds for the first time backing the Greens over the Liberal-Nationals.
Electric car changes needed to stop ‘going in reverse’
Policy changes in the United States and Europe will make it harder to buy a petrol or diesel vehicle – a move lobby groups say should be mirrored in Australia.
Sydney man faces court on foreign intelligence charge
A Sydney man who allegedly compiled reports for members of a foreign intelligence service has appeared in a Parramatta court.
Search to continue for man missing at sea in Queensland
A 42-year-old fisherman remains missing while two others were rescued after their boat capsized off the Queensland coast.
Watchdog urged to step in on so-called ‘ocean plastic’
There's growing disquiet about the rise of new products claiming to be made using "ocean plastic" or "ocean bound plastic" that's actually come from the land.
Ilsa flood concern eases, roadhouse may not recover
A WA roadhouse says it will need government assistance to rebuild after copping the brunt of Cyclone Ilsa before it weakened and crossed into the NT.
Female contraceptive ‘bad idea from the start’: lawyers
A permanent female contraceptive was a bad idea from the start, say lawyers in a class action after women underwent hysterectomies to deal with side effects.
Farmers come a cropper as mice keep on multiplying
Mice numbers are on the rise nationally, with swarms of the rodents spotted in northern NSW, sparking a warning for farmers to remain vigilant.
Fate of Bruce Lehrmann defamation cases on the line
Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is set to learn whether he can continue his defamation lawsuits against Ten and News over their Brittany Higgins rape reports.
Australian shares climb after Easter trading break
The local share market has ended Tuesday on a high, turning around losses suffered ahead of the Easter break when the bourse snapped eight days of gains.
Cautious optimism as Aust-China trade dispute thaws
Australia is hopeful that resolving a trade dispute with China over barley will pave the way for the removal of trade barriers for other products such as wine.
‘Alarmist’: Burney clobbers critics of Indigenous voice
Allowing the voice to advise the public service as well as parliament would help improve outcomes for communities, the Minister for Indigenous Australians says.
Australia should catch more electric buses, study finds
Less than one per cent of all buses on Australian roads are electric models, a new study has revealed, prompting experts to call for a faster adoption.
Smiling showman who works with both animals and kids
Organising the Royal Easter Show's 700-strong baby animal nursery takes a convoy of trucks and a team of people, as well as months' of procreation planning.
Mayors and councillors call for electric car change
Local government figures are urging the federal government to change Australia's electric vehicle policies to improve access to zero-emission cars.
Australia ‘not immune’ from global economic malaise
Despite a downbeat economic forecast, Australia should weather the worst of a weak international outlook due to low unemployment and high commodity prices.
Dinosaur skull reveals journey via warmer Antarctica
Analysis of Australia's first near-complete sauropod dinosaur skull has revealed new details of the animal's anatomy, relationships and feeding habits.
Gas tax changes, super breaks on budget repair agenda
The treasurer has ruled out tinkering with family tax benefits when he hands down his second budget in May, but he could have gas producers in his sights.