Drop in GST revenue to cost NSW ‘more than COVID’
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says his state will lose $12 billion in the latest GST carve-up, jeopardising major federal school and hospital funding agreements.
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‘Why not walk?’ Google Maps to roll out green features
Tech giant Google will introduce a series of features designed to save fuel or car trips to celebrate Earth Day.
Federal-state deal powers up for more clean energy
Clean energy resources will be boosted under a Commonwealth scheme with the states to provide more electricity.
More cost of living relief on cards in federal budget
Ahead of the May federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged more cost of living relief that will need to take pressure off inflation, not add to it.
Swans pay tribute to Bondi victims before AFL clash
A minute's silence was observed before Sydney's AFL match with Gold Coast in honour of the victims of the recent knife attack at a Sydney shopping centre.
Govt sowing the seeds of fairer prices for farmers
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is confident inquiries into supermarket prices will result in better deals for primary producers.
Consumer price data to set scene for May rates call
The cost of living pressures plaguing households have been subsiding and fresh data released this week will hopefully reveal further softening.
South Australia tops economic leaderboard again
South Australia is the top-performing state economy for the second quarter running although Western Australia could overtake it in coming months.
Dutton backs misinformation crackdown after stabbing
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has joined a bipartisan push for stronger misinformation laws for social media companies following stabbing attacks.
Candlelight vigil to honour Bondi stabbing victims
Hundreds of people are expected to gather at Sydney's Bondi Beach to share in a minute's silence to honour six people killed in a stabbing attack.
Man dead, bus driver ‘saved lives’ in head-on collision
A man has died after his car and a bus collided on a NSW highway while the 50-year-old bus driver has been praised for her quick thinking in saving lives.
‘Time to heal’: Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case
Brittany Higgins has spoken for the first time following Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, thanking the judge for his "trauma-informed approach".
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Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch
Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.
Mourners gather for beach vigil as baby leaves hospital
A crowd has gathered at Sydney's Bondi Beach to share in a minute's silence honouring six people killed in a stabbing attack after a wounded baby left hospital.
Global tensions, China slowdown casts budget shadow
The threat of escalating conflict in the Middle East has cast further uncertainty over Australia's pre-budget economic outlook, the treasurer has warned.
X to fight Australian watchdog over stabbing content
Elon Musk's social media platform says it will fight an Australian regulator over an order to take down posts after a church bishop was stabbed in Sydney.
Mental health funding focus of Bondi attack inquiry
As a major coronial inquiry gets underway into the Bondi stabbings, a wounded security guard has taken heart from Australia's support.
Heal’s ‘conspiracy’ claim against Flames no slam dunk
Australian basketball great Shane Heal could not prove a conspiracy led to his suspension as coach of the WNBL club after players complained about his conduct.
Fiat’s highly charged bambino doesn’t come cheap
Fiat's entrancing micro car, a success story of almost 70 years, has advanced its appeal with battery power.
Beale rape accuser had ‘obvious’ motive to lie: lawyer
Rugby star Kurtley Beale is pursuing legal costs over a failed rape prosecution, during which his lawyers said his accuser had an obvious motivation to lie.
Fire ants found for first time in Murray Darling Basin
The first fire ants detection has been made in the Murray Darling Basin, fuelling calls for an urgent funding review for eradication efforts.
Terrorism-accused boy has mental health history: lawyer
A teenager charged with a terrorism offence over a stabbing at a church has a "long history of behaviour" consistent with mental health issues, his lawyer says.
Australia sounds alarm over war in the Middle East
Australia is "extremely concerned" after Israel hit back at Iran on Friday stoking fears the security situation in the Middle East could escalate.
Tourist ban floated for Australia’s biggest lake
Australia's biggest lake and major tourist drawcard will be off limits for visitors to enter on foot under a proposed heritage plan.
Disability, mental health check for accused terror teen
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with a terrorism offence over the stabbing of a bishop at a western Sydney church.
Mural a parade of rebellious heroes … doing burnouts
Indigenous artist Ryan Presley's giant mural that subverts traditional religious iconography is being installed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.
‘Multiple red flags’ missed as Star clients skimmed $3m
A senior executive from Sydney's The Star casino has admitted there were many chances to pick up a multimillion-dollar fraud at the facility.
Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content
Political leaders are calling for an overhaul of social media platforms and harsher penalties following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack
Shoppers return to ‘eerie’ shopping mall after massacre
Security guards in stab-proof vests patrolled each floor as the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre reopened after a massacre that killed six people.
‘Unacceptable’: Surgery wait list hits record high
Patients are now waiting almost twice as long as they were 20 years ago for elective surgery, a damning report card on public hospitals has revealed.
Australia has a ‘crisis’ of male violence: Dreyfus
Men are being urged to take a leadership role in ending the national "crisis" of violence against women.