Australia could miss climate goal if it ignores biofuel
Australia could turn its farming waste into a world-leading carbon-cutting industry, with a unique opportunity to lead the world in eco-friendly fuels.
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Entertainer and sexual predator Rob Harris dies aged 93
Rolf Harris was a multi-talented entertainer whose long career was destroyed by the sexual predator in his dark core.
These night parrots are not dead – they’re just nesting
Aboriginal rangers are meeting with Bush Heritage Australia to pool knowledge on how to best protect one of the world's most elusive birds, the night parrot.
John Pesutto booed as Deeming supporters crash meeting
John Pesutto has been booed and heckled by supporters of Moira Deeming after they disrupted a Victorian Liberal Party conference clutching masks of her face.
Much abuzz about saving bees and the ‘web of life’
World Bee Day is raising awareness of human threats to bee populations around the world, as scientists and nature lovers try to save the critical insects.
Qld fugitive nabbed for alleged carjacking in Sydney
A man wanted over serious offences in Queensland has been arrested by NSW police after an alleged carjacking in Sydney.
Albanese’s new way of politics takes shape one year on
A year after the Albanese government swept to power, a cohort of parliamentary newcomers are determined to make their mark on a fresh brand of politics.
Electric trucks spark debate about road restrictions
Electric trucks are finally rolling out of factories and into showrooms but many will not hit Australian roads unless weight and width rules change.
NSW top cop will not watch tasered grandma bodycam
NSW's police commissioner will not watch video of the tasering of a 95-year-old grandmother in a nursing home, as the elderly woman's condition worsens.
Australia leads Quad partners meet on sidelines of G7
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with his Quad counterparts on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Japan.
Quad spruiks ‘force for good’ on sidelines of G7 summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the leaders of Japan, India and the United States in a rescheduled Quad summit in Hiroshima.
Body found in floating Bunnings cabinet in rural creek
A young man was brutally murdered in a Sydney unit, bundled into a cabinet bought from Bunnings and driven 500km to be dumped in a rural creek, police say.
Farmers want more safeguards around sharing data
With the push by the federal government for farmers to become more climate smart, some producers say data-sharing safeguards are needed first.
PM calls out China coercion after trade ban movement
Australia has supported a statement by G7 nations expressing concerns over China's use of economic coercion and militarisation of the South China Sea.
Libs, Labor see govt with different glasses a year on
Labor is hailing cost-of-living relief as the basis of a successful first year in government but the opposition says it's been marred by broken promises.
One rape charge remains for Sri Lankan cricketer
Three sexual assault charges against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka have been dropped while a fourth remains before the courts.
Bouncy castle king jailed for burning down rivals
An "obsessed" aspiring bouncy castle tycoon who orchestrated arson attacks on rival businesses and then fled interstate could spend over a decade in prison.
Chinese envoy slams Quad, G7 as Canberra backs Biden
Beijing has hit out at the G7 and Quad forums for stoking anti-China sentiment as Australian ministers work to allay concerns over Washington's reliability.
Artists and creators showcase works clever by design
From renowned international design names to up-and-coming Australian artists and firms selling only slogans, the crowds are arriving at Melbourne Design Fair.
Health workers to ramp up strikes in pay rise fight
Health care workers will continue to hold stoppages across NSW and in every hospital as they push the Minns government to hurry up with a wage rise.
Yunupingu honoured as visionary, champion, diplomat
Gumatj leader and activist Yunupingu has been remembered as a champion for his people at a ceremony in northeast Arnhem Land celebrating his life.
Aussie company makes breakthrough on clothing recycling
An Australian company has made a breakthrough in the race to recycle the world's wardrobe - a hungry enzyme that breaks down the plastic in our clothes.
Top cop admits taser footage of 95yo gran confronting
A NSW police officer has been taken off active duty after a 95-year-old woman suffering dementia and on a walking frame was tasered at a nursing home.
G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.
Gambling signage to be stripped from NSW pubs and clubs
Terms such as "VIP Room" will be among those banned from signage under a promised NSW government crackdown on gaming room advertising.
Slow build for timber trade take-off with China
The removal of Chinese timber import bans has been widely welcomed but the trade minister warns it will take time for the benefits to flow.
AMP and MLC fined millions for historic violations
AMP Group will pay $24 million and MLC has agreed to $10 million in fines after systems failures led to breaches in customer trust.
Extra $21m to keep Indigenous legal services operating
Following concerns from Indigenous legal services that they would be forced to freeze services, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced emergency funding.
Economist tells leaders to rethink green evolution
Australia must think bigger if it's serious about morphing into a renewable energy superpower, economist Ross Garnaut says.
Police tasering of grandma sparks calls for reform
A 95-year-old woman with dementia who was tasered by officers in an aged care home has prompted advocacy groups to call for an inquiry.
Australia slaps fresh sanctions, export bans on Russia
New sanctions targeting 21 Russian entities and three individuals have been announced by Australia as part of a co-ordinated response at the G7.