Rinehart’s row with son: ‘throw him under the bus’
Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has been accused of making threats, intimidation and lying during a bitter family dispute over Lang Hancock's legacy.
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Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy
Improving biodiversity and expanding Australia's plantation estate are part of a proposed rewrite of the national forest policy committed to by the government.
Koala chlamydia vaccine trial secures $750k in funding
The federal government has invested $750,000 in a new Queensland trial to vaccinate koalas against a sexually transmitted infection.
Police ‘had no consent’ to provide DV victim support
The officer in charge of the case of a domestic violence victim later killed by her partner says he delayed her support because he did not get her consent.
PM to stamp authority over nuclear submarine dissent
The federal government is set to avoid an embarrassing showdown following a push from within against the acquisition of nuclear submarines.
Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns
Australia needs policy changes, more vehicle chargers and a bigger focus on regional areas to catch up to progress in low-emissions transport.
Palestine, nuclear submarines cause rift within Labor
Labor Party faithful will air their concerns about the government's acquisition of nuclear submarines and the stalled recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temple
A chief incumbent monk has been charged with 13 sex offences allegedly perpetrated against three children he met at a Melbourne temple more than 20 years ago.
Magellan names new chairman amid big drop in profit
Andrew Formica will take over as Magellan chairman from Hamish McLennan as the fund manager announced its full-year profit dropped 57 per cent to $174 million.
Australia pays tribute to Vietnam veterans, 50 years on
The nation has marked the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of soldiers.
Pressure on national cabinet to address renter’s woes
Housing will top the agenda for national cabinet when it meets on Wednesday and government leaders are facing pressure to address a growing rental crisis.
Aussies won’t end trip after ‘terrifying’ ordeal at sea
Rescuers let out a cheer when they found three Australians who spent two nights adrift at sea after a boat capsized during bad weather in Indonesia.
Slain woman removed from domestic violence support
An Aboriginal woman who died at her partner's hand was removed from a domestic violence support framework months before her death, an inquest has been told.
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Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge
The biggest rise in premiums in 20 years has raised concerns households may forego insurance and be even harder hit when the next disaster strikes.
Gina Rinehart defrauded her children, lawyer alleges
Billionaire Gina Rinehart committed fraud with iron ore mining tenements now worth billions of dollars, a lawyer for her two eldest children has told a court.
WA plan to stop spread of cane toads falters
The West's bid to stop the spread of cane toads is faltering, with the toxic pest having a big impact on native wildlife of the Kimberley region's coastline.
Suspect pens statement to ‘clear up’ mushroom deaths
Erin Patterson, who cooked a meal suspected of killing three people, has claimed to police she also fell ill after eating a serving of the mushroom dish.
Mainland tree haven beckons endangered glossy cockies
More than 19,000 trees are being planted south of Adelaide in a bid to lure an endangered species of cockatoo found on Kangaroo Island back to the mainland.
Diary bared ex-teacher’s alleged underage relationships
A former English teacher's alleged child abuse of four of his students across two decades was exposed after a mother stumbled across her daughter's diary.
JB Hi-Fi full-year profit dials down to $524m
Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi says sales were up 4.3 per cent to $9.63 billion for the 12 months to June 30, but costs rose even more.
Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline
As business conditions and consumer sentiment soften across the country, operators are looking to credit cards to manage their finances, but there are pitfalls.
Data reveals Australia’s surprise electric car hotspots
Beachside suburbs and the nation's capital are among the top locations for electric vehicles, according to analysis released by a peak motoring group.
Rinehart backs plan for wealth to return to regions
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart says economic gains from regional communities should be returned to the area from which they were generated.
Wahlburgers assault accused was threatened, court told
Wahlburgers is used to headlines through links to a famous Hollywood actor, but the barrister for its local face says press coverage was used as a threat.
‘No’ campaign leader reveals workers sacked for racism
A leading 'no' campaigner is under pressure to reveal more details about volunteers who were sacked for racist comments, one of which was "very anti-Semitic".
ALP national conference touted as a litmus test for PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is working to stamp his authority over Labor's platform as he faces internal pushes against key government policy.
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Tool exposes ‘risky’ assumptions behind climate pledges
Some companies are too reliant on "risky" carbon capture and storage assumptions when claiming they are meeting global climate targets, data shows.
‘That is progress’: optimism as wages climb again
Workers feeling the pinch amid inflationary pressures may finally be experiencing some relief, with wage growth catching up to a key cost of living measure.
Plane bomb threat accused ‘not in right state of mind’
A man whose alleged bomb threats grounded an international flight from Sydney will spend another night in custody after he refused to appear in court.
University launches flying car course, no pilots needed
Self-flying cars are the subject of a new university course, with software engineers encouraged to retrain to join the futuristic transport industry.
Epidemiologist remembered as COVID-19 voice of reason
Leaders and colleagues are hailing Mary-Louise McLaws as a calm and reassuring voice during the pandemic after the renowned disease expert died at the weekend.