Skills shortage biggest enemy of defence shake up
A major defence review has found gaps in Australia's capabilities and the need to secure the nation's energy and trade security as well as upskill workers.
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Environmentalist Bob Brown towers in biopic The Giants
A documentary about Bob Brown and the forest he works to protect has filled cinemas as the conservationist and former politician continues his life's work.
Aussie motorists might miss out on cheap electric cars
Thousands of cheaper electric vehicles are being stopped from entering Australia due to parallel import laws, experts warn.
Australian flag lowered at home, abroad for Anzac Day
As those who died in service to the nation are remembered there are calls to improve the treatment of veterans, especially from the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Defence review release date ‘disgraceful’: Coalition
Releasing the defence strategic review the day before Anzac Day was "disgraceful and disrespectful", the opposition says.
Abbott urges PM to restart Indigenous voice process
Tony Abbott says the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous voice will leave Australia 'embittered and divided', whether or not the proposal is successful.
RBA rate calls still face potential parliament veto
The RBA's reviewers have called for greater independence for the central bank but say the government will still be able to step in if the board goes rogue.
Driver released on bail after crash that killed five
A man who allegedly drove into a car which hit a truck, killing five people, has been granted bail after a magistrate found he was not an unacceptable risk.
Pajero with strong heritage could use some spice
Less of a Pajero and more of a Triton is a fitting description for Mitsubishi's largest SUV.
Aust shares drop, snapping three-week winning steak
The local bourse closed down 0.4 per cent for both the day and the week after days of quiet trading.
Man charged after woman dies of injuries in Perth
A man has been charged with murder after a woman found with serious injuries at a home in the Perth suburb of Kewdale later died in hospital.
Missiles loaded onto defence wishlist, hard cuts marked
A strategic review of Australia's defence force has recommended a greater focus on long-range missiles as well as a reduction in land vehicles.
Kiwis blimmin’ thrilled by Aussie citizenship embrace
Australia's Anthony Albanese and New Zealand's Chris Hipkins will meet in Brisbane this weekend after momentous changes to citizenship rules.
Megabucks up for grabs for megafires solution
A cashed-up competition is underway to transform how fires are detected, managed and fought, and Aussie firefighters will help decide who wins.
Ship found 80 years after Australian maritime disaster
The Montevideo Maru has been discovered off the coast of the Philippines 80 years after it was sunk, killing about 980 Australian troops and civilians.
Barry Humphries, ‘greatest ever Australian’, bows out
Entertainer Barry Humphries, who brought to life Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has died at the age of 89 in a Sydney hospital surrounded by family.
Global tributes for comedy genius Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries, who died on Saturday aged 89, was a supreme entertainer and man of a million masks, headed by housewife "gigastar" Dame Edna Everage.
Citizenship pledge sparks fears of NZ brain drain
Both sides of New Zealand politics agree the lure of Australian citizenship for Kiwis makes it important to lift the standard of living at home.
Hard defence cuts on agenda following strategic review
More details are expected following a strategic review of Australia's defence force, recommending a focus on long-range missiles and fewer land vehicles.
Why the fight for cleaner cars is about to get dirty
A new policy will limit pollution from petrol and diesel vehicles in Australia but debate over where that limit should be set is expected to become heated.
For whom the bell tolls: 90 years of rural remembrance
WWI soldiers wanted to remember their fallen comrades with a grand carillon in the centre of Bathurst, NSW. A Digger's granddaughter is keeping the music alive.
Going with the flow to charge a clean energy revolution
Non-lithium batteries may be needed for the next era of cutting-edge energy and a local firm has already done the hard yards on making them safe.
Albanese, Hipkins toast trans-Tasman renewal over snags
Anthony Albanese met with New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday after momentous changes to Australian citizenship for Kiwis.
Western Australia commits $125m for bigger EV bus fleet
Western Australia will add 130 locally-built electric buses to its fleet and upgrade key depots, with help from the federal government.
Humphries’ friends slam comedy festival ‘disgrace’
Organisers of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival have been criticised for not celebrating the comedy legend.
Urgent revamp needed for out-of-date defence force
A declassified version of a major defence review has recommended Australia shift its focus to long-range missiles and onshore ammunition manufacturing.
Hatred sparked murder of former son-in-law, court told
A married couple on trial in Tasmania over the alleged shooting murder of their daughter's former partner in 2009 has pleaded not guilty.
Financial pain not over by any stretch as fears mount
Financial stress levels are low but an unexpected expense can easily push borrowers over the edge, Australian Banking Association head Anna Bligh says.
PM Albanese to attend NATO security summit
Australia will be represented by the prime minister at the NATO security summit in Europe for the second consecutive year.
BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside and Whitehaven release updates
Woodside says its Scarborough gas project is now 30 per cent complete, while BHP has lowered its nickel production estimates.
Australian children spend more hours on small screens
The amount of screen time Australian children spend watching TV, playing games or using the internet has increased dramatically, figures show.