Concern China targeting Australian secrets
The Australian Defence Force is reviewing whether any changes need to be made after allegations China was trying to poach ex-military personnel.
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Australia’s gas economy tops $70bn a year
Amid pressure for an extra tax on gas profits, the industry is mounting a defence of its importance to the Australian economy.
IR laws will sacrifice Australians: Dutton
Peter Dutton says the government's proposed workplace laws would make life harder for businesses, as debate on the reforms continue.
Winners, losers named in electric car race
The world's car brands have been ranked and rated on their progress towards an electric future and some big names won't be happy with their spot.
Hacker threatens release of Medibank data
A ransomware group claiming to have Medibank customer data has threatened to release it in 24 hours as the FBI provides federal police help to catch the gang.
Long strikes underpin new defence mindset
Australia is transitioning to an "impact projection" mindset that will enable it to strike enemies long before they reach the shores, the defence minister says.
Demand strong, but biz confidence weakens
Australian firms are growing wary of an economic slowdown, but overall economic conditions remain robust, according to NAB's monthly business survey.
Energy boom behind major profits: Treasury
Treasury officials have been grilled about the drivers behind inflation and confirmed external supply side shocks as the chief cause.
Tas premier says sorry to abuse survivors
Tasmania's premier has delivered a formal apology to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in state institutions after harrowing evidence at an inquiry.
Blue Sky crash spurs second class action
Angry shareholders have filed a second class action over Blue Sky's 2019 implosion when its market value was wiped unexpectedly.
Big banks help boost Aust market at midday
The big banks and lithium miners were leading the market at midday, helping the ASX shrug off a plunge by building products company James Hardie.
Bail denied for Sri Lankan cricket star
Suspended Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had his bail application denied in a Sydney court, after being accused of raping a woman.
Vic Crown Casino slapped with $120m fines
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has hit Crown Melbourne with two fines totalling $120 million for breaches of its service obligations.
Family killed 19 days after daughter born
Abbey Forrest and Inderpal Singh planned to have four children, but they and their 19-day-old daughter died in a deliberately lit fire in December 2020.
Snowy chief upset ministers with surprises
Performance and termination payments went to former Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad, despite ministerial concerns about his conduct.
Govt denies cuts to regional Australia
Infrastructure department officials have revealed there was a $1.2 billion decrease in regional spending, but deny it amounts to a funding cut.
NSW approved UN jail visit before backflip
NSW reneged on an agreement to allow UN inspectors into its prisons the day the delegation landed in Australia, a federal official has told senators.
Labor to use WestConnex cash for hospital
Some funds from the sale of the WestConnex tollway network will be used to upgrade a key Sydney hospital if Labor wins government at the March election.
Petrol prices soar on back of weak dollar
Motorists are getting hit hard at the pump since the return of the full fuel excise tax, with some cities still yet to reach the peak of their fuel cycles.
Flood-weary NSW towns face huge clean up
An aerial assessment of Forbes had indicated "hundreds" of homes and businesses in the NSW town have been impacted by flooding, the SES says.
Westpac says no stressed customers – yet
Westpac is seeing no signs that higher rates are causing mortgage delinquencies, but says it is inevitable they will eventually have an impact.
Medibank won’t pay any hacker ransom
Health insurer Medibank won't pay any ransom fee to the hacker that accessed the personal data of all its customers.
Umpire delivers 15pct aged care wage rise
Aged care workers have been awarded an interim 15 per cent pay rise by the Fair Work Commission, but unions say it is only the first step.
Aust shares gain, finish week up 1.6pct
The local share market has climbed in afternoon trading to finish Friday up 0.5 per cent, with energy and mining sectors particularly strong.
Hyundai’s baby SUV in its wildest form
There's a small green button inside this Hyundai Kona which, when pushed, unleashes the full potential of its 206kW and 392Nm.
Government eyes energy crisis quick fixes
Albanese government ministers will discuss possible regulatory interventions to ease energy prices in a cabinet meeting next week.
Power struggle: charging challenge for EVs
Australia's switch to electric cars is accelerating but connected a charger to every home threatens to put the brakes on progress.
Independent inquiry into Medicare fraud
Health Minister Mark Butler has launched an independent inquiry into fraud, inappropriate billing and over-servicing within the Medicare system.
Daniel Andrews blasts ‘smear and innuendo’
The Victorian premier has issued a blistering statement about "smear and innuendo" surrounding an investigation by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Pregnant woman ferried through NSW floods
Emergency responders helped a pregnant woman whose waters had broken get to hospital after the NSW town of Forbes was cut in two by floodwaters.
Aged care unions welcome interim wage bump
Unions have welcomed a 15 per cent pay rise for some aged care workers but say the wage increases should be bigger and broader.