Torres Strait alarm over foreign fishing ‘invasion’
Fishermen in the Torres Strait Islands say their traditional livelihoods are being threatened by foreign vessels and commercial mainland boats.
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When Aussies can expert EV prices to finally drop
A record number of electric cars are hitting Australia's second-hand market, forcing down prices. But experts say more drops are needed to increase adoption.
From internet cafes to the world stage for Aussie gamer
Victor Huang started out skipping school to play video games at a Sydney internet cafe. Now he competes for million-dollar prize pools on the e-sports circuit.
Perrottet pledges to overhaul ‘terrible’ stamp duty
The Perrottet government will expand its stamp duty reform if successful at the upcoming election while the opposition labels the changes a "forever tax".
Teen charged with hindering Sydney park stabbing case
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with affray and hindering an investigation as NSW police probe the stabbing death of a man in southwest Sydney.
Treasurer says super caps a ‘tweak’, not major reform
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the fundamentals of super will remain untouched and his floated changes to tax breaks on large balances are not controversial.
NSW flood buyback could have happened quicker: senator
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says a flood buyback scheme for damaged homes in NSW hasn't happened as quickly as hoped.
NSW Labor to ban dangerous benchtops if it wins poll
As the NSW coalition government spruiks its plan for a supply chain commissioner, Labor has promised to ban manufactured stone with high silica concentrations.
Spy hive busted by ASIO reportedly linked to Russia
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is unsurprised by reports a spy ring broken up by ASIO was working out of multiple locations, including the Russian embassy.
Killer balloons to be banned
A second state has banned the release of helium balloons, with others urged to follow suit and end the devastating toll they take on wildlife.
Early parliament shutdown claims false: Perrottet
Claims the NSW parliament would be closed early have been hosed down by the office of Premier Dominic Perrottet as "utterly incorrect".
‘Inadequate’ staffing on night of girl’s sepsis death
A coroner has found Perth hospital staff missed the signs a seven-year-old girl was dying of sepsis because of the pressures caused by "inadequate" staffing.
Woman who brought down robodebt tells of debt terror
Deanna Amato was issued with a $2500 debt during the robodebt scheme and her case was the basis for the program being ruled unlawful.
Landlocked moulting penguins just need a little space
Penguins are about to strip off at beaches across southern Australia, ramping up the pint-sized seabird's exposure to predators, including domestic dogs.
Super objective Labor’s top priority, not tax breaks
The federal government says it has made no decisions about major superannuation tax changes as the opposition continues its attack on the hinted proposals.
Man pleads guilty to cold case death of Scott Johnson
Scott Phillip White has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the 1988 cliff death of Scott Johnson after successfully reversing an earlier guilty plea to murder.
No medical info sharing opt-out as Vic govt stands firm
The Victorian government is refusing to budge on adding an opt-out clause to proposed medical information sharing laws in the face of mounting criticism.
Perrottet promises grocery bill relief with new office
Cutting freight costs to push supermarket bills down will be a focus of a re-elected Perrottet government but Labor says the focus should be on tolls.
Nine dials down first-half net profit to $190 million
Nine Entertainment's first-half net profit fell 16 per cent to $190 million compared to a year ago but met its guidance for underlying earnings of $370 million.
PM’s ‘heart goes out’ to plane crash victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australian officials are providing support to the families of two Adelaide men killed in a plane crash in the Philippines.
Business investment upbeat in final months of 2022
Easing supply bottlenecks and a robust pipeline of work fed into a strong 2022 final quarter for investment activity, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.
Morrison ‘looking for problems’ to justify welfare cuts
An ex-deputy secretary says former prime minister Scott Morrison showed little empathy for people on welfare and looked for problems to justify budget cuts.
Disadvantaged students ‘set up to fail’ without support
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson warns university students from disadvantaged backgrounds will be doomed to fail without more targeted support.
‘No mandate’ for changes to superannuation tax breaks
The federal opposition will not support changes to superannuation tax breaks flagged by the treasurer as he looks for opportunities to repair the budget.
Yes campaign for voice launches with $5m donation
The "yes" campaign backing the Indigenous voice to parliament has received $5 million in philanthropic funding ahead of the referendum later this year.
Qantas turns profitable again amid travel rebound
Qantas has reported a first-half underlying pre-tax profit of $1.43 billion - turning around last year's loss - as strong demand helped offset high fuel costs.
Leader warns of risks in early release of voice model
Co-chair of the Uluru Dialogue says the referendum is a vote on the principle of the voice to parliament, with finer details to be worked out by parliament.
Labor commits $103m to amp up downbeat NSW music scene
Labor is promising a NSW music office to fix the vibe in the muted music scene, after a decade of venue closures left the industry in the doldrums.
Prescribing trials expand as health pressure bites
Patient safety and pain relief is in the spotlight as more states allow pharmacists to prescribe medication, with doctors and pharmacists bitterly divided.
Warning on espionage interference raises red flags
Australia's national security chief has faced pressure to stop operations to avoid upsetting foreign regimes, which the treasurer says is concerning.
Woolworths registers profit jump but warns of slow down
CEO Brad Banducci attributes improved Woolworths profit gains to strong seasonal trading and lower COVID-related costs.