Cost of living relief on table but cash handouts vetoed
Finely-tuned government assistance could be on its way for households struggling under cost of living pressures, the prime minister says.
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Director hopes city goes bananas for Bananaland comedy
The new musical Bananaland starring Max McKenna is starting its run at the Sydney Festival - and director Simon Phillips hopes the jokes will translate.
Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months
Authorities have warned it could take months for one of Queensland's worst-hit regions to recover from damaging storms.
Vic commuters hit with second fare hike in six months
Public transport fares in Victoria will rise by up to 60 cents a day but the state government insists the hike is modest and needed to keep pace with inflation.
‘Wake-up call’ as animal threatened species list grows
The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.
Accused 12-year-old killer threatens to ‘burn’ facility
A 12-year-old girl charged with murdering a woman in her 30s has had her bail extended despite a state department fighting to revoke it.
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Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024
Experts predict electric vehicle purchases could double again next year after Australia's public charging network surged by 70 per cent in 2023.
Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely
Thousands of people are expected to descend on fish markets around the country to buy seafood for Christmas, with mild weather forecast on the day.
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EV exodus: thousands of owners to hit the road for Xmas
Australia could see twice as many electric cars hit the road this holiday season and experts are urging drivers to plan ahead to avoid charging queues.
Once-forgotten WWI veterans honoured a century later
World War I veterans who did not die on the frontline but suffered from "shell shock" after returning home will be commemorated for their sacrifice.
Judge gets to work as Lehrmann’s defamation trial ends
As the defamation trial by Bruce Lehrmann over a Ten report on Brittany Higgins' rape allegation concludes, all eyes now turn to the judge who oversaw the case.
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Data stolen in hack on major hospital network
Authorities are scrambling to address a cyberattack at national provider St Vincent's Health, the latest in a series of hacks on Australian organisations.
Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise
Australia's population growth has been boosted by higher migration post-pandemic, but these levels will stabilise in coming years.
Man in court for touching 33 women at Melbourne club
An accused serial groper has faced court charged with inappropriately touching 33 women at a nightclub on Melbourne's Chapel Street.
New fuel standards to reduce driver health risk: PM
New fuel quality standards will be introduced to limit the amount of noxious emissions from vehicles, bringing Australia into line with other western countries.
Doctor murder accused has charge dropped, home for Xmas
Jacinta Davila is no longer accused of murdering top Adelaide doctor Michael Yung with her partner Kerem Aydin but still faces charges of assisting an offender.
Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea
Australia will send more navy personnel to the Middle East but has rebuffed a US request to deploy a warship to the Red Sea to help secure vital shipping lanes.
Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost
Australians can expect a shortage of tropical produce and possible price rises as Queensland farmers reel from crop damage inflicted by Cyclone Jasper
Australian shares slip after days of gains
The local share market has fallen 0.3 per cent and is on track for just its second losing day out of the past 10 sessions.
Fresh bushfire emergencies as blazes burn around state
Two emergency warnings are active in Western Australia after a blaze broke out in hills east of Perth, as bushfires burn in other parts of the state.
Airlines cop heavy flak as number of late flights soars
One-third of all domestic flights were not on time during November, earning airlines stinging rebukes from political leaders.
NSW police failed victims of gay hate crimes: inquiry
Mandatory training for police about the LGBTQI community and investigating possible hate crimes has been recommended by a special inquiry into unsolved murders.
Hillcrest jumping castle ‘not properly secured’
It is alleged a jumping castle that became airborne, killing six primary school students in Tasmania, wasn't secured at all anchor points.
Two homes destroyed as bushfires burn across WA
Bushfires are challenging firefighters in Western Australia, where authorities have confirmed two men have been injured and two homes have been destroyed.
Clowning around: climate activists disrupt ANZ meeting
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has told shareholders that the bank's climate commitments are considered by its top executives on a daily basis.
UN committee report slams Australia’s ‘inhuman’ prisons
Prisons and detention centres in Australia have been described as inhuman and degrading by a UN report that claims some cases may amount to torture.
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Australia on the road to ban on high-polluting vehicles
New vehicles will have to create less pollution to be sold in Australia under new rules to come into effect in 2025.
Cost of living relief under consideration for new year
Australians on low and middle incomes could be in for further relief as the Albanese government considers how it can help households under strain.
Australian shares take a dive after days of gains
The local share market dropped 0.5 per cent, closing lower for just the second time out of the past 10 sessions.
PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea
Anthony Albanese says the US administration respects the call not to send a Royal Australian Navy ship to the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping lanes.
Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid
A Sudanese refugee is no longer forced to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet nor abide by a daily curfew after taking his case to the High Court.