Rallies support Palestine, vigil honours Israel victims
Thousands have rallied in support of Palestine across the country, with a vigil also commemorating Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.
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Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype
A van powered by three hydrogen tanks will be tested in Australia after Toyota chose the nation as the best place to trial the technology.
Search for good Samaritan surfer after scuba death
Police on the NSW Central Coast are searching for an unknown surfer who helped pull an injured and unconscious scuba diver to shore.
Aussies unprepared for nastier summer bites and stings
Too many Australians don't have the knowledge to prepare for chance summer encounters with snakes, spiders and other venomous animals, experts warn.
Major port operator working to resolve cyber incident
Container terminal manager DP World Australia says it is continuing to deal with a cybersecurity incident that has impacted its operations around the country.
‘When will it end?’: urgent calls for ceasefire grow
Imam Kamran Tahir believes a ceasefire is the only way to end the violence in the Middle East, a view increasingly shared by the broader community.
Silent reflection for the fallen on Remembrance Day
Australia has paused to remember those who have served the nation in wartime, with Remembrance Day services taking place across the country.
Burger shop blaze clash prompts extra police presence
Extra police will be on the streets after pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups faced off in Melbourne following a suspicious fire at a burger shop.
Epidemiologist shares dire prognosis in climate case
A landmark climate case launched by Torres Strait Islander elders has heard from scientists and public health experts.
Mazda treads water with new soft-roader range
Mazda's progress into the EV world is happening at a cautious pace, with the Plug-In Hybrid CX60 SUV about to take the lead.
NT police ignored DV claims and set dog on a child
The Northern Territory Ombudsman's annual report has revealed findings of serious complaints against police, corrections and council officers.
First person charged under new law banning Nazi salute
A 24-year-old man is the first person charged since a ban on the public display or performance of Nazi symbol or gestures came into force.
‘Very high’ risk of major summer fish kill in Darling
It's likely another mass fish kill will occur at Menindee, the NSW government says, as state and federal Labor move to protect Darling River animal inhabitants.
Stressed police, paramedics could get better protection
First responders including police and paramedics could soon receive easier access to compensation after major workplace changes cleared a key hurdle.
Australia signs surprise pact with climate-hit Tuvalu
Anthony Albanese and Tuvaluan Prime Minister Kausea Natano have signed a surprise deal including migration pathways to Australia.
Guards watching movies when teen self-harmed in custody
An interim report into the death of an Indigenous teenager after he self-harmed in youth detention has found multiple system failures.
Woman cleared of murdering missing 71-year-old lover
A woman has been acquitted of murdering her 71-year-old lover who went missing from his central-west NSW property in 2016.
Last 12 months on earth were ‘hottest on record’
Temperatures on earth in the past 12 months were the hottest ever recorded, with everybody experiencing "unusual climate-driven heat", an analysis has found.
Watchdog details allegations against NSW Forestry Corp
A state-owned forestry corporation has been accused of failing to properly search a forest for the endangered greater glider before logging its habitat.
RBA’s inflation forecasts edge higher as risks abound
Inflation is still expected to return to the Reserve Bank of Australia's target band by the end of 2025 but is proving to be more persistent than expected.
Albanese speaks with Palestinian Authority leader
Anthony Albanese has called Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas to condemn the Hamas attack on Israel and express concern over civilian casualties.
Refugees could be freed in days, safety ‘paramount’
A number of refugees could be released into the community within days, following a landmark High Court ruling that found indefinite detention was unlawful.
‘We’ve got to do better’: farmers tackle mental health
Farmers are hitting the road for a series of workshops across Queensland and NSW to help other producers prepare mentally for the tough times ahead.
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Businesses still in the slow lane for electric vehicles
Almost one in three businesses have yet to add an electric car to their fleet and half say they will not make a full move until after 2030, a new study finds.
Record low vacancy rates hit would-be renters hard
It's never been more difficult to find a rental in Australia as a report confirms rental vacancy rates have hit record lows in some capital cities.
Anger as Optus data handout offer rings hollow
Optus is being slammed for "inadequate" compensation offered to customers after an outage affected millions of people and small businesses.
Nauru walkout stuns Pacific summit before landmark deal
Nauru President David Adeang says he isn't pulling his country from the Pacific Islands Forum, while Australia will offer resettlement to Tuvalu residents.
Bait shortage white-ants bid to end spread of tiny pest
A shortage of baits is frustrating efforts to stop the spread of fire ants, which pose a huge threat to the Australian economy and the environment.
‘Shock and fear’: cop recalls threat over film spoiler
A former junior police officer has described his terror when a colleague pointed a gun at his head over a film spoiler.
Daytime search for nocturnal glider sparks new rules
NSW's environmental watchdog is rewriting search rules after the Forestry Corporation looked for an endangered nocturnal glider during the day.
Trucking boss to avoid jail despite officers’ deaths
The deaths of four police officers in Victoria were avoidable if not for serious safety breaches at a trucking firm, a court has heard.