More than $15bn a year to save threatened species
Climate change and other threats have 16 species headed for extinction no matter how much money is spent, new research shows.
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Revenge fears as ambush takes down underworld identity
There were no warnings a notorious underworld figure's life was at risk before he was fatally gunned down in front of his girlfriend in a daylight ambush.
Alleged neo-Nazi leader remanded in custody
A group of men charged over a neo-Nazi rally has appeared in court, including two charged under anti-Nazi laws and their leader who remains in custody.
Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate
The nation's new chief scientist is on a collision course with a possible coalition government over its contentious pre-election pledge for nuclear energy.
Neighbour linked to 1980s sex attacks on grandmother
A man who grew up across the road from an elderly woman has been accused of raping her in the 1980s after a breakthrough in DNA.
Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election
Support for the coalition remains ahead of Labor according to a weekly survey as a federal election looms.
‘It came in hot and fast’: lucky locals count blessings
Residents and firefighters are still on edge as weather conditions are forecast to heighten bushfire dangers as many grateful locals escape serious damage.
Trialling ways to reduce dementia in the Torres Strait
Hoping to reduce high rates of dementia among Torres Strait Islanders, a team of researchers is developing a pilot program for people at risk of the disease.
Belief firms in rate relief as inflation takes breather
Markets and economists widely tip a February interest rate cut after underlying inflation came in below expectations for the December quarter.
Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households
Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.
Questions as accused smuggler’s escape ends 4000km away
Federal police have tracked down an accused drug smuggler who was allegedly trying to sail to Indonesia after skipping out from a rehabilitation centre.
Back-to-school chaos comes with mental load for parents
Parents welcoming the start of the school year are also set to be bombarded with more than 1200 tasks related to home, school and extra-curricular activities.
DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert
The lowering of the cost of artificial intelligence, as demonstrated by DeepSeek, could see Australia play more of a role in the industry, an expert says.
Gun numbers grow in decades since Port Arthur massacre
Gun ownership has risen significantly over three decades since the Port Arthur massacre with the average holder possessing more than four, a study shows.
Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found
A huge multi-agency operation is probing a potential terror act after a caravan full of explosives was found alongside a note with addresses of Jewish people.
Crews race to prepare as blazes rage ahead of hot spell
Fires continue to burn out of control on the western flank of a national park, with people urged to leave or monitor conditions while crews work on containment.
Bomb caravan’s owner was accused of anti-Semitic attack
A caravan found with high-powered explosives inside has been linked to a woman who was already charged over an anti-Semitic incident.
Last big bank holdout against February rate cut folds
With the stars aligned for a February interest rate cut, borrowers are now concerned with how many cuts the Reserve Bank will hand down.
Underworld ‘Punisher’ mourned in golden send-off
Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim has been laid to rest in a golden casket after being gunned down, with detectives pleading for co-operation from his associates.
Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs
Emissions fell to record lows in the three months to December as renewables notched a record share and coal's contribution dipped below half for the first time.
AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen
Machine-learning technology could become the next weapon against bushfires with researchers developing a prototype delivering more accurate predictions.
‘Year of the unit’: cost squeeze drives homebuyer shift
Rising unaffordability and changing lifestyles are driving an unusual turnaround in real estate dynamics as unit prices grow faster than houses in some areas.
US central bank holds interest rates steady
The US central bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged after cutting it three times in a row last year.
Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens
Health sensors could track even more vital signs from your skin in future, including your blood sugar levels and vegetable intake.
Four vandals cause $140k damage to PM statues
Police are on the hunt for four vandals who decapitated two statues of Australian prime ministers and damaged another 18 figures.
Man faces court over grandmother sex attacks in 1980s
A 69-year-old man has briefly faced court after being charged with rape, assault and burglary offences over his alleged 1980s sex attack on a grandmother.
‘Opportune’ ads lure quitting interstate psychiatrists
Dissatisfied public hospital psychiatrists who have quit over pay and conditions are being enticed across the border with a job-ad blitz in major newspapers.
Massive brawl before two boys shot in ‘horrific’ attack
Police are investigating youth gang links after two teens were shot following a street brawl involving dozens of young people.
The ‘existential’ threat facing the corporate watchdog
Corporations and regulators are struggling to adapt to modern business conditions and regular Australians are suffering as a result, says ASIC boss Joe Longo.
PM caves on school funding after ‘tortuous’ talks
An extra $3.5 billion in federal cash will be ponied up by the Albanese government after protracted public school funding negotiations with two hold-out states.
Frustration at ‘ugly, divisive’ Australia Day debate
Australians must be prepared to listen to each other if they want to have a serious conversation about the country's national day, Indigenous leaders say.