Jayne Hrdlicka to step down as CEO of Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia Group plans to begin a global search process for a new chief executive, while thanking Jayne Hrdlicka for her leadership.
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Third time lucky the hope for fix to licence system
A major database holding images and home addresses of one in four Australians is decades old but replacing it has been plagued by issues, a report has found.
Art Nouveau pioneer features at Art Gallery of NSW
The work of Art Nouveau innovator Alphonse Mucha and abstract painting pioneer Lesley Dumbrell feature in the 2024 program at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Premier defends number of women in team, unveils Abetz
Tasmania's Liberal party has formally unveiled its team of candidates for the upcoming state election, including former senator and conservative Eric Abetz.
Aust shares edge lower on big day for earnings reports
The local share market was down 0.1 per cent at midday, as BHP, Sonic Healthcare, Sims, Humm Group and others reported first-half earnings.
Jarryd Hayne’s mate to get $38k over spitting story
A friend of Jarryd Hayne will receive "nominal" defamation damages over a Seven report that claimed he stared down and spat at the ex-NRL star's rape victim.
Green light for review into Victoria’s biggest blackout
An expert-led review has been commissioned after storms cut power to 530,000 Victorian properties in the biggest mass blackout in state history.
‘Irresponsible’ comments encourage people smuggling: PM
The prime minister has again gone on the offensive after Peter Dutton's latest attack on Labor's record on border security, accusing him of "making things up".
ANZ, Suncorp welcome takeover approval as ACCC reflects
ANZ's proposed $4.9 billion takeover of Suncorp's banking arm will proceed after a tribunal found it would not lessen competition but would benefit consumers.
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BHP issues ‘call to arms’ for competitive mining future
Resources giant BHP says governments need to work harder to make sure Australia is in the race as global competition heats up for iron ore and battery minerals.
Rate hike case scuttled by improving inflation outlook
The Reserve Bank considered lifting interest rates earlier this month but convincing progress on inflation made it an easy argument to dismiss.
Navy to be ‘most lethal’ in history after huge overhaul
An overhaul of the navy's combat fleet will make it the most lethal in history, its chief says, but concerns remain about its capability in the short term.
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Aussie firms fall short of global net zero standards
Large Australian corporations are failing to meet global best practice when it comes to reducing their carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new study.
Inquiry push to shine light on Victoria’s mass blackout
The Victorian opposition will push for an inquiry into the reliability of the state's transmission network after storms cut power to half a million properties.
Hydrogen hub deal worth $140m finalised for Pilbara
Western Australia could become a world-leading hydrogen producer after the federal and state governments finalised a $140 million deal to build infrastructure.
Residents still waiting to go home months after floods
Two months after Cyclone Jasper brought record flooding to far north Queensland, residents of the community of Wujal Wujal are still waiting to return home.
‘No safety boost’ from axing terrorists’ citizenship
Experts have picked apart laws that strip Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of serious offences, saying the powers don't increase safety.
Company fined $1.3m for contractor forklift crush death
A company has been fined $1.3 million and its owner has avoided time behind bars in Victoria's first workplace manslaughter conviction.
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Aussie economy ‘OK’ despite weaker housing: BlueScope
BlueScope Steel expects local housing starts to recover and strong demand in the United States for infrastructure, including steel-intensive renewable energy.
Bob Brown charge, ban over giant tree logging protest
A logging protest in defence of some of Tasmania's tallest trees has resulted in former Greens leader Bob Brown being charged and banned from all state forests.
Drivers on struggle street fuel Ampol’s ‘mega profit’
Refinery operator and service station chain Ampol has been accused of delaying pump price relief for consumers already stung by a cost of living crisis.
Roll of the dice for Star Casino as it fronts new probe
Star Casino was fined $100 million and had its licence suspended after an inquiry and it will face another after the watchdog was unsatisfied by its progress.
Boat arrival prompts offshore processing warning
As the prime minister decried people smugglers following recent boat arrivals, human rights groups have called for changes to immigration policies.
‘Power to the people’: traditional owners’ energy plea
Indigenous people are presenting their case for inclusion in clean energy projects, like traditional owners from the flood-ravaged community of Wujal Wujal.
Lincoln prolongs Top End soaking, NSW facing a wet week
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is persistent if anything and will continue to bring rain and flooding to the NT and Queensland over the coming days.
Opposition out to politicise boat arrivals: Albanese
Anthony Albanese has accused Peter Dutton of using "overblown rhetoric" following boat arrivals in Western Australia.
Exports to China soar to $17bn as trade barriers fall
Australia has sent a record amount of agricultural exports to China as trade barriers fall following a thawing of relations between the two countries.
New Sender ID Registry to fight SMS scammers
A new registry could prevent fraudsters sending text messages using registered brand names in the latest government crackdown on scammers.
Ex-storm makes heavy rain for NT, NSW to face wet week
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln will continue to bring rain and flooding to the NT and Queensland over the coming days, as NSW prepares for its own drenching.
Tax cuts aimed squarely at regions, PM declares
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Labor's revamped stage three tax cuts will largely benefit working Australians from the bush.
War of words erupts over border security regime
The prime minister has accused the opposition of undermining Australia's border protection regime after the arrival of an asylum seeker boat in WA.