MP fighting child abuse charges ‘confessed to wife’
West Australian MP James Hayward sent an email to his wife admitting child abuse before he was charged, his trial has been told.
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Aussies told to prepare as bushfire season starts early
Tricky weather conditions mean hazard reduction burns in NSW and other areas are behind schedule, sparking concern among firies about the upcoming fire season.
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Premier warns he could unplug electric car subsidies
A $3000 rebate on new electric vehicle purchases in NSW is under review after treasury estimates found they could be pushing up prices.
Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets
Net-zero emission targets may ramp up the price of plane tickets as airlines face accusations of wasting capacity, putting an artificial cap on demand.
Treasurer issues challenge over offshore gas tax change
The treasurer has challenged the opposition and the Greens to pass new laws taxing offshore gas companies and bringing forward revenue to boost the budget.
Rolfe told slain DV victim she made up a ‘silly story’
Kumarn Rubuntja was told by then NT police officer Zachary Rolfe that she made up a story about her violent partner, months before he ran over and killed her.
Former cancer researcher accused of dodgy findings
A medical journal has retracted a study by a former leading Australian cancer researcher saying it is unlikely his experiments were actually performed.
Five areas earmarked to boost living standards, wages
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is one of the nations best-placed to respond to global economic headwinds, given the strength of its labour market.
Ex-taxman’s son jailed a decade for ‘Ben Hur’ of frauds
Adam Cranston will spend at least a decade behind bars for his role in a $105 million tax fraud, which he committed while his dad was deputy ATO commissioner.
BHP warns on tax, productivity after plunge in profits
Profits and dividends are down at BHP on lower commodity prices, but the mining giant says it is managing inflationary pressures better than its rivals.
Woodside fatality, safety lapses mar strong first half
Woodside has reported a six per cent jump in profit to $A2.7 billion, but the death of contractor Michael Jurman has overshadowed its strong performance.
Coles profits rise as consumers skimp on eating out
Consumers are increasingly turning to supermarkets to ride out the cost-of-living squeeze, with Coles experiencing strong growth in sales revenue.
‘Right chair for the right time’: Ita’s ABC term to end
The ABC will get a new chairperson in 2024 after Ita Buttrose confirmed she won't seek a second term as head of the public broadcaster.
Calls for more UK investment as trade tariffs stripped
A free trade agreement has led to a threefold increase in Australian goods flowing into Britain after the pact came into force.
Teacher pay offer ‘one step forward, two steps back’
NSW teachers are demanding an enduring commitment to higher salaries and reduced workloads as they criticise the state government's four-year pay offer.
‘Patriot’ Pat Farmer arrives in Sydney to back voice
Former Liberal MP Pat Farmer has arrived in central Sydney as part of his almost 15,000km run around the country in support of the Indigenous voice referendum.
Person of interest found in AC/DC manager’s 1993 murder
Forensic testing on a bloodstain found on the back pocket of musician Crispin Dye's jeans has uncovered a person of interest in his unsolved murder.
Justice Stephen Gageler to become next High Court chief
The Albanese government has announced Justice Stephen Gageler will replace retiring High Court chief justice Susan Kiefel in November.
Distraction still deadly behind wheel of driverless car
Research on distracted motorists behind the wheel of an autonomous vehicle shows road regulators should impose strict limits to avoid accidents, academics say.
Latham and second MP quit One Nation over ‘money grab’
One Nation may as well be known in NSW as One MP after Mark Latham and a long-time colleague quit the party and accused officials of misusing taxpayer funds.
Arsenal of hi-tech Tomahawk missiles to keep the peace
Australia will arm the Defence Force with hi-tech missiles in a $1.7 billion deal to deter conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.
IAG reports ‘solid year’ as net profit jumps
Insurance giant IAG says it made $832 million in 2022/23, up from $347 million the year before, as it works to become a stronger and more resilient company.
NT Police ‘must own missed opportunities’ in DV case
Multiple missed opportunities by police and crisis centres preceded the death of an Aboriginal woman at the hands of her partner, an inquest has been told.
Toyota hasn’t got cross, it’s got even, with a Corolla
Toyota has added yet another SUV to its already extensive range, this time tapping into the popularity and reliability of the Corolla.
Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney delivered impassioned pleas to Labor faithful to get out and support the voice.
Major boost for women’s sport as broadcast changes loom
The Albanese government will roll out $200 million in funding for women's sport and overhaul broadcast rules in the wake of the Matildas' world cup tilt.
Japan’s industrial giants lead charge for Aussie nickel
A nickel explorer has industrial giants from Japan queuing for future supplies from under the red dirt out west as the battery minerals race accelerates.
E-scooter riders caught flouting the law put on notice
People who hop on an e-scooter are being reminded they must follow the same road rules as those driving a car or riding a motorbike.
Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event
Victoria will pay $380 million in compensation to Commonwealth Games bodies after cancelling the 2026 event over concerns of billion-dollar cost blow-outs.
More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says
A man who could be Australia's oldest electric vehicle owner says more mature drivers should put battery-powered vehicles to the test.
NSW govt under fire as trees fall in koala heartland
Conservationists and the timber industry aren't often on the same page but there's plenty of shared hostility over the NSW government's vague koala park plan.