Aussies buy a million new cars but electric sales stall
New car sales are speeding up despite challenging economic conditions, with figures revealing Australians are buying more and bigger vehicles.
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Health warning over high doses of MDMA in ecstasy pills
NSW health officials are concerned that three high-dose ecstasy tablets in circulation could increase the risk of harm to drug users.
Multiple alleged bids to kill ex before mushroom meal
A woman will remain behind bars after facing court charged with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder over an alleged poisoned mushroom meal.
Judge rejects order to repatriate Aust women from Syria
A Federal Court judge has ruled against forcing the Australian government to repatriate 31 women and children from Syrian detention camps.
Petrol giant powers more than 100 electric car chargers
Electric vehicle chargers are becoming a more common sight at petrol stations as BP passes its 100-charging point milestone.
No quick fix to remaining tariffs ahead of China visit
China's remaining tariffs on Australian products won't be removed immediately despite the prime minister's upcoming visit, Murray Watt says.
Bill Hayden remembered for ‘giving Labor a future’
Champion of universal healthcare and Labor giant Bill Hayden has been honoured at a state funeral by friends, family and dignitaries.
Hope but uncertainty for Aussies in Gaza as exit opens
More Australians have escaped Gaza, crossing into Egypt to await commercial flights home as bombs continue to rain down on the besieged strip.
Besieged Qantas board cops brunt of shareholder anger
Heckling and protest votes greeted the Qantas board at the airline's annual general meeting where shareholders vented their frustration at a series of missteps.
Murder accused remains behind bars over mushroom deaths
Accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson remains behind bars after facing court over the deaths of three people who were allegedly served death cap mushrooms.
Bushfires add to pain for farmers battling drought
Bushfires sparked by dry lighting strikes have burnt through more than 35,000 hectares near the NSW-Queensland border, leaving farmers in dire straits.
Romance scam behind $228m Chinese money laundering ring
An alleged ringleader of a $228 million Chinese money laundering syndicate has been released on bail despite fears he will flee the country in a private jet.
Rare white platypus spotted, but it’s not an albino
A researcher has shared extraordinary images of a rare white platypus spotted in a NSW stream.
‘None of this happened’: O’Keefe denies attacking woman
Andrew O'Keefe has told a court he did not kick and spit at a woman in a domestic incident, during which he thought he was having a heart attack.
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Most Aussies intend to buy EVs but worry about charging
Almost one in three motorists intend to swap their petrol car for an electric model in the next five years but many are concerned about too few charging points.
Santos to temporarily halt ‘irreparable’ Barossa works
Australian gas giant Santos will not be permitted to begin laying the Barossa pipeline while the Federal Court determines whether there are cultural risks.
Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has called on the NSW government to follow the ACT in decriminalising drugs to reduce harm.
Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths
Victorian woman Erin Patterson has been charged with murder over a suspected mushroom poisoning that left three people dead and another seriously ill.
Net zero policy to draw on national strengths: Chalmers
Critical minerals, battery manufacturing, renewable hydrogen and green metals have been flagged as net zero industry priorities by the federal treasurer.
Heat deaths on the rise as extreme weather intensifies
As heatwaves, bushfires and storms become more extreme there are fears the hot and dry summer could lead to a spike in heat-related hospitalisations and deaths.
Prevention better than cure to close rural health gap
A study of 66,000 private health patients in regional Australia has mapped out the rates of chronic disease and revealed poor access to specialist care.
Doubt cast that stripping citizenship boosts security
Two constitutional lawyers have cast doubt stripping the citizenship of terrorists makes Australians safer after such laws were struck out by the High Court.
Company directors face nature-related risk: opinion
Conservationists hope a new legal opinion will compel corporate Australia to get a handle on how it uses and affects nature.
Hopes for civilian corridors as Australians leave Gaza
There's hope more Australians will be able to leave the besieged Gaza strip after 20 citizens, one permanent resident and two family members crossed into Egypt.
Couple’s debt spirals after cousin’s house, land fraud
A Melbourne couple's debt has soared after their cousin defrauded them by offering a fake $388,000 house and land package, and pocketing the money for herself.
‘Righteous rage’: O’Keefe abuses cops in heated arrest
A court has viewed footage showing former Seven Network TV host Andrew O'Keefe's fiery arrest over an alleged domestic assault.
BHP asserts green credentials despite backlash
BHP says its investment in critical minerals shows it is bringing about the clean energy transition but critics denounce the environmental impact of its mines.
Remote Aboriginal residents win fight for compensation
The High Court has ruled remote Aboriginal renters are entitled to compensation for distress or disappointment due to living in inadequate housing.
Police case against fatal bus crash driver finalised
Bus driver Brett Button has received the police brief of evidence against him after a crash in the NSW Hunter that cost 10 people's lives and injured 25.
Woman can sue church for abuse in ‘monumental’ ruling
The High Court says a woman who claims she was abused by a Catholic priest more than five decades ago should be free to take a case against the church.
IMF urges higher interest rates to control inflation
An independent assessment of Australia's economy says interest rates will need to lift higher and government effort will be required to bring inflation down.