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.
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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.
Terrorist set for release after citizenship restored
Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika is expected to be released into the community after he won a High Court case to restore his Australian citizenship.
Youth placed in spit hood, isolated in Victorian prison
The use of spit hoods on children in Victorian adult prisons will be banned after one was placed on a youth despite him never spitting at staff.
Charges against NRL stars Latrell, Wighton thrown out
NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have beaten charges of fighting outside a Canberra nightclub and are now considering suing the police.
Search postponed for man killed by shark off SA coast
No trace has been found of man who was likely attacked and killed by a 4.2 metre great white shark while surfing off South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
The city exodus continues two years after lockdowns
The rate of people moving from the cities to the regions continues to exceed pre-pandemic levels, showing the escape to the country is no short-lived trend.
‘Shorts and t-shirt’ gallery among architecture winners
Public art galleries in Rockhampton and Sydney are among the winners at the 2023 National Architecture Awards.
The race to the regions is no short-term trend: report
Sydney continues to lose the most residents to the Australian countryside, as young city slickers seek a slower pace and greater affordability.
Housing rebound eyes new mark but rates threat looms
National home prices are about to hit a fresh peak in October, though the pace of growth is starting to slow.
Homes, livestock destroyed after ‘dreadful’ fire in NSW
Large amounts of land and livestock has been lost and some homes destroyed by multiple bushfires around the historic NSW township of Tenterfield.
Cop who cuffed ‘crying’ Latrell Mitchell back in court
Star rugby league duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton are due for a third day in court over an incident outside a Canberra nightclub.
Jailed Aussie academic on PM’s radar for China trip
The sons of an Australian man jailed in China have heard from the prime minister after urging him to pressure Beijing for their father's release.
Albanese, Netanyahu talk, refugee air strike condemned
Anthony Albanese has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time since the Middle Eastern conflict intensified.
Australian shares suffer worst month since Sept 2022
The local share market finished October down 3.8 per cent, its third straight month of losses and worst monthly performance in more than a year.
Alcohol and racism fuelling ‘shocking’ NT violence
The Northern Territory's long-running coronial inquiry into domestic violence has resumed with experts desperately calling for funding.
Law reforms rob serial killer of any hope of freedom
Victoria has backflipped on its opposition to naming serial killer Paul Denyer in sweeping parole law reforms to be introduced to parliament.
Former footy club president denies knowing about abuse
Peter Gordon has claimed he was never told a former Footscray Football Club volunteer abused a 12-year-old boy at the club's oval.
Vic election body at its limit, push for new laws
New laws over postal vote applications and behaviour at polling booths are among key changes on the Victorian Electoral Commission's wishlist.
Pay for trainee NSW cops to fight off interstate offers
Student police officers will be paid while undertaking their training in a bid to boost the number of recruits and relieve workforce pressures.