States push back on footing bill for NDIS changes
State leaders and ministers say they were kept in the dark on the extent of planned changes to the NDIS and fear they're being left to pick up the tab.
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After the sun sets: hub to tackle coming e-waste crisis
With millions of solar power systems installed across the country, a national research centre will probe what to do with the panels at the end of their lives.
Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor
A TV actor fined after protesting in a state parliament has maintained she never grabbed and twisted the breast of a worker, who said it broke the "girl code".
Weinstein used clout to prey on women, prosecutor says
Prosecutors have again portrayed disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein as a power player who used his sway as a tool for sexual assault.
Refinery owner reaps profit boost from Middle East war
Ampol, which supplies about 10 per cent of the nation's fuel supplies, has seen a big jump in margins on the back of the war in the Middle East.
Search to shore up fuel security strikes ‘liquid gold’
A renewable diesel project has been unveiled as a state government shores up fuel security after butting heads with the commonwealth over a proposed oil field.
Regional bank pins growth hopes on digital services
Bank of Queensland has played up the success of its digital arm despite reporting a profit decline ahead of further expected interest rate hikes.
Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut
Over-65s will lose a generous private health insurance rebate to help fund at-home support services for aged care recipients after a government backflip.
Next-generation AI could be powered by Aussie chips
High-performance computer chips ready to handle AI tasks of the future could be made in Australia after a multimillion-dollar funding boost.
Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks
Rising inflation spurred changes to timeline limits on pricing to avoid "gaming" of promoted product prices, a supermarket executive has told a court.
‘Cuts, cuts, cuts’: NDIS costs slashed in crack down
Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.
Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal
Gas producers have mounted a full-throated defence of their tax contributions in an inquiry exploring opportunities for higher export levies.
‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row
A rising star felt like her dreams were coming true when she was cast in Rebel Wilson's directorial debut but they are now on opposite sides of a legal feud.
Man jailed for mimicking ‘gut-wrenching’ Bondi shooting
A man who impersonated the alleged terrorists behind the Bondi attack before launching into a drug-fuelled anti-Semitic tirade will serve months behind bars.
AI cameras spotted more than 1000 bushfires over summer
Cameras powered by artificial intelligence are helping Australian agencies identify fires before they can spread, protecting plantations and properties.
‘Tiny’ tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming
Australians have finite stocks of gas and other natural resources and deserve a fair return on them, an inquiry has been told as calls grow for tax reform.
Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire
State and territory leaders will meet again with the prime minister to discuss the fuel crisis, as new orders for companies using truckies come into effect.
Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?
As arts bodies are defunded amid scandals and event cancellations, many in the sector are disgruntled with the national cultural policy.
Woolworths denies deception, blames inflation for hikes
Inflation and supplier negotiations drove prices higher, not a desire to mislead consumers with short-term hikes, Australia's biggest supermarket says.
Rebel hired security amid fight over directorial debut
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson hired personal security after raising concerns about a young actor's alleged complaint of sexual harassment against a producer.
Cracks show in One Nation vote as Hanson taunts rivals
The number of voters backing Pauline Hanson's political movement appears to have plateaued, but the firebrand senator says her rivals are copying her policies.
Electric vehicle batteries could spark recycling market
An Australian company will create a recycling plant for the batteries used in households and electric cars after a multimillion-dollar investment.
Police did their all in teen terror tragedy, probe told
An inquest into the death of a state police employee and his Islamic State-driven shooter has been told nothing could have been done to avoid the tragedy.
Truckies win fuel boost to fight dire price threat
Transport workers could soon be getting more money to cover the costs of rising fuel prices from the Iran war after a decision from the workplace watchdog.
War on illegal tobacco needs more ‘boots on the ground’
Huge enforcement gaps between jurisdictions mean illicit cigarettes and tobacco products are still too easy to access, experts warn.
Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges
Australian Rules football great Barry Cable has walked from court with his family after being acquitted of a slew of historical child sexual abuse charges.
‘Bully, liar’: Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has been decried as a bully who has made malicious and grotesque allegations about the young star of her directorial debut.
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NDIS in treasurer’s sights as budget outlook darkens
The treasurer is playing down talk of an improvement to the federal budget bottom line after economists tipped an Iran war-driven revenue boon.
Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders
The final two contenders to build a landmark $1 billion stadium have been revealed, including one involving a subsidiary of a Chinese government-owned firm.
Break in economic data keeps Middle East in focus
Traders will be hoping US President Donald Trump strikes a permanent deal with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as the clock ticks on a fragile ceasefire.
Drivers’ fuel spend finally drops as oil channel shuts
Australian motorists are caught between the US and Iran as the Islamic republic backflips on a promise to reopen a critical shipping route.