No verdict for tradie over alleged MDMA import attempt
The trial of a Sydney construction boss who purchased an excavator AFP officers extracted a haul of MDMA from has ended in a hung jury.
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Black Summer fires sound alarm on ozone layer depletion
Scientists believe they now understand how megafires such as Australia's Black Summer blazes deplete the ozone layer that shields humanity from the sun.
Aussie scientists make electricity out of thin air
Aussie scientists have discovered a hydrogen-munching enzyme that turns air into clean energy and it could leave batteries for dead.
Supermarkets, department stores urged to go electric
A scorecard ranking Australian businesses on their green transport options has revealed surprising winners and losers, with supermarkets falling behind.
Go ahead for Vic inquiry into divisive duck shooting
Victoria's upper house has passed a motion to set up a parliamentary inquiry into the hotly contested future of duck shooting in the state.
Budget cuts flagged to counter coalition ‘booby traps’
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher is optimistic comments from RBA boss Philip Lowe show interest rate hikes are close to ending but warns of more cost-cutting.
Shoppers spending big at Myer despite inflation
Department store group Myer has announced a half-yearly 24 per cent jump in sales, despite rising inflation and interest rates constraining household budgets.
Liberals ‘must do better’ bringing in women: Perrottet
The NSW premier says the Liberal Party needs to do better bringing women into its ranks, after falling short of its own target of 40 per cent representation.
Calls for IBAC ‘dirt’ inquiry shut down by premier
Premier Daniel Andrews has denied his government directed an independent auditor to "find dirt" on Victoria's corruption watchdog, shutting down inquiry calls.
Malka Leifer’s former student accused of ‘blatant lies’
A former student who says she was sexually abused by ultra-Orthodox Jewish teacher Malka Leifer has been accused of telling "blatant lies" to jurors.
China COVID testing travel requirements to be scrapped
Travellers to Australia from China will no longer need to prove a negative COVID-19 test, following the scrapping of testing requirements.
Floods an ongoing torment for regional tourism
Almost 70 per cent of Australians will avoid taking a regional holiday this year due to rain and flood risks, according to a nationwide poll.
Australia out of its depth with US subs, warns expert
Speculation is increasing about how Australia will procure nuclear-powered submarines as one defence expert warns of an over-reliance on the US.
Breastfeeding mother and baby kicked out of court
A mother breastfeeding her child was asked to leave a court by a judge because he was concerned she would be a distraction to jurors.
‘We are close’: Major progress on Indigenous voice
Australians will soon know the wording of the question they will vote on to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution.
Popularity pitch by Albanese, Modi at India Test
Anthony Albanese and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have been showered with admiration by a mammoth crowd before the fourth Test between the two countries.
CCTV footage sought over Guy Sebastian’s fence fracas
Footage showing singer Guy Sebastian "towering over" his neighbour is due to form part of court evidence about a disagreement between the pair.
Navy rescues passengers from stranded luxury yacht
Six passengers from a luxury yacht on its way from Darwin to Townsville have been rescued after becoming stranded in the sea near Indonesia.
Albanese flags deals with India on defence and trade
Anthony Albanese is set to formally meet with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, when he'll make the case for greater trade and defence co-operation.
More flying coffees forecast as Google tests drone tech
Delivery drones will be able to pick up coffee or takeaway meals without human help in the next phase of Google's Australian technology trial.
Research shows rise in nicotine use during early COVID
Australia's nicotine consumption increased by 30 per cent in the early stages of the pandemic due to high stress and restrictions, researchers suggest.
Man arrested after stabbing death, assault and manhunt
Seven hours after a death and serious assault in the Melbourne suburb of Reservoir sparked a major manhunt, a 32-year-old man has been arrested.
Budget ‘black hole’ barbs as NSW leaders face off
Budget black hole barbs were traded as the NSW premier and his Labor opponent took part in the first televised debate of the election campaign.
Gender equality tracked as one in three men raise doubt
On this International Women's Day, one in three men continue to raise doubts about gender equality while frontline services have outlined their main priorities.
All-female flight crew an Australian first
Women have helmed a Virgin Australia flight that has taken to the skies in celebration of International Women's Day.
Australia appoints first-ever First Nations Ambassador
Justin Mohamed has been named as Australia's inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People, with the role expected to elevate Indigenous voices.
Duped investors join forces to fight for Caddick funds
Investors who lost money due to Melissa Caddick's fraud have come together to fight her parents for a stake in one of her multimillion-dollar Sydney homes.
Airfare prices flying high but descent in sight
Domestic airfares are still flying well above pre-pandemic levels but relief is in sight for passengers as prices start to drop.
Ten, News seek to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation
Network Ten and News Corp will aim to prove rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins as part of their defence against Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action.
UK calls out China ‘challenge’ as subs deal looms
Britain will support Australia in the Indo-Pacific as the two nations - alongside the US - prepare to unveil the pathway to nuclear submarines.
Long wait to unwrap soft plastics recycling disaster
Coles and Woolworths hope to ship mountains of stockpiled soft plastic offshore and warn it will take time to replace the failed REDcycle recycling scheme.