Almost two in three voters back tax changes, poll shows
Almost two in three voters back changes to tax cuts, but the ongoing debate hasn't made much difference to the popularity contest between the two major parties.
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Flawed logic in Roberts-Smith findings, barrister says
Findings that Ben Roberts-Smith was involved in war crimes were based on implausible evidence, speculation and illogical leaps, an appeals court has heard.
Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim
A woman who claims rugby star Kurtley Beale sexually assaulted her in a pub toilet was worried she wouldn't be believed, a jury has been told
Farmers cashing in on renewable energy opportunities
Farmers are making good money from renewable energy projects located on their properties, with some saying the new income stream has saved the family farm.
Sydney ‘airport city’ decades away with planning delays
The long-awaited master plan Sydney's newest city has been released, but industry groups and others are frustrated by the slow pace of progress.
‘Making money’: insurers scolded over flood payouts
Insurers have been accused of failing to protect and compensate Australians devastated by floods during a fiery parliamentary hearing.
China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence
Australian writer Yang Hengjun has received a suspended death sentence in China, meaning he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
‘We’ll see’: Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is putting pressure on the coalition to back Labor's stage 3 tax cut changes, as federal parliament returns for the new year.
Hit-and-run investigation after body found on motorway
A man's body has been found on a major highway that connects NSW and Queensland, sparking a probe into the possibility he was killed in a hit-and-run incident.
‘Hottest ever’ training: Manly teammate tells inquest
An inquiry into the death of Manly player Keith Titmuss has been told the rising NRL star probably died of exertional heat stroke after a training drill.
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Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists
Giving motorists more options for cheaper cars is at the heart of proposed fuel efficiency standards, the federal government says.
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Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs
Australians will be able to breathe easier, spend less on fuel and have more choice at the car yard under proposed new efficiency standards for cars and utes.
Indigenous rights trailblazer Lowitja O’Donoghue dies
Indigenous rights advocate Lowitja O'Donoghue, who was at the forefront of key changes to Aboriginal recognition, has died aged 91.
Demilitarisation a key to Palestine statehood: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has suggested demilitarisation is a sticking point to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
Tax talk front and centre as opposition mulls support
The first week of parliament is set to be dominated by tax talk as Labor prepares to introduce its new package and the opposition work to form a stance.
Personal targeting of Socceroos went too far: Souttar
Several Socceroos were showered with personal abuse at the Asian Cup, with centre-back Harry Souttar saying the targeted criticism crossed a line.
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Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty
A huge difference between the most and least efficient cars has been shown in a study of more than 650 models with some guzzling almost $4000 in fuel each year.
PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings
The prime minister has hit the hustings ahead of a by-election triggered by the death of Peta Murphy, opening a medical imaging suite in the Labor MP's name.
Hundreds of animals disembark ship amid export limbo
While some animals are back on dry land, thousands of cattle remain in limbo on an export ship forced to return to WA because of conflict in the Middle East.
Final man sentenced over Australia’s biggest tax fraud
Tax cheats have been warned they cannot evade the law forever after a final jail sentence was issued over the $105 million Plutus payroll fraud.
Meta reveals plans to launch AI services in Australia
The firm behind Facebook has bold ambitions for artificial intelligence, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to create the world's most popular AI services.
Firing a Cannon through the Aussie ute market
Chinese car maker Great Wall Motors is taking aim at the lucrative Aussie ute market with new iterations of its Cannon utility.
Logging changes put gliders in peril, experts warn
Greater glider ecologists say the endangered species is in deeper trouble after NSW's watchdog for nature changed the rules that apply to logging.
Aust shares surge after big tech beats boost sentiment
The domestic bourse has hit a fresh all-time high after Amazon, Meta, and Apple all exceeded earnings expectations, raising investor risk appetite.
Higgins feared being ‘passenger’ in rape story: fiance
Brittany Higgins' consent was taken away in an alleged Parliament House rape and she needed to feel like she was back in control, her fiance told a journalist.
‘Everyone deserves to arrive home’: plan for safer rail
Better technology and education are part of a new national strategy to eliminate deaths and injury at Australia's 22,000 level crossings.
Landholders deserve better consultation on renewables
A review of consultation over renewable energy projects has called for improved complaints handling after finding a "lack of trust" in the community.
Dutton signals support for Labor’s changes to tax cuts
Australians in need of greater assistance are soon expected to get some relief, with signs the coalition is unlikely to oppose reworked tax cuts.
China hits out at Australia-NZ ‘seamless’ military goal
China says Australia and New Zealand risk going "further down the wrong and dangerous path" after the trans-Tasman allies agreed on deeper military integration.
Beale accuser’s fiance breaks down recalling rape claim
A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape told her fiance of the allegations in an emotional call from an airport, a court has heard.
Store shelves will replenish as port dispute resolves
With DP World's bargaining dispute at an end, deliveries and supermarket stock could soon return to normal but one expert warns this could be short lived.