Ruby Princess companies reject COVID blame
Ruby Princess's operators were well aware a cruise was in jeopardy of a COVID-19 outbreak before it set sail and 28 people died, a class action trial has heard.
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Neutral cash rate ‘guide’ for Reserve Bank
Getting the cash rate back to neutral is more about the journey than the destination and the central bank will be guided by changing economic conditions.
Cyber risk in adding electric cars to grid
Australian regulators need to consider cyber security when connecting electric vehicles to the national grid, experts warn, to prevent major disruptions.
Australia could address Europe gas crisis
Australia could support Europe through the energy crisis by increasing exports of gas to the continent as it faces winter without Russian pipeline supply.
ASX closes flat as banks gain, miners fall
The local share market has spent the day treading water, finishing little changed from where it began with gains for the banking sector and losses for miners.
Commuters should get EV tax breaks: report
A study into electric vehicles in Australia's three biggest cities recommends targeted tax breaks and discounts to accelerate their adoption.
Defence works to disrupt flights in Darwin
Darwin International Airport says flights are being disrupted for more than a year to allow the Australian Defence Force to complete runway maintenance.
Queensland truckie extradited to NSW over child’s death 18 years ago
A truck driver is being extradited from Queensland to face charges over the hit-and-run death of a child in the NSW Southern Highlands 18 years ago.
A father’s farewell to daughters in Bali
Danny Hanley has travelled to Bali almost every year on the anniversary of the bombings which claimed the lives of his two daughters Renae and Simone.
Uber secures 500 electric cars for drivers
US ride-sharing giant Uber has partnered with a Sydney firm to import 500 electric cars and speed up Australia's transition to greener transport.
Man dies in floodwaters, more rain for NSW
A man has died in floodwaters in central western NSW as already sodden communities such as Forbes take precautions ahead of another deluge.
Neutral cash rate a guide, says RBA
Getting the cash rate back to neutral is more about the journey than the destination and will be guided by changing economic conditions.
Coalition ‘pet projects’ on chopping block
The upcoming budget is expected to be an exercise in trimming waste and tightening spending across portfolios as taxpayers can expect modest savings.
Bali bombing victims mourned 20 years on
The nation is remembering the 202 people, including 88 Australians, killed in the Bali bombings two decades ago.
Qld truckie behind bars over fatal crash
A Queensland truck driver extradited and charged over a fatal crash that killed a child in NSW almost two decades ago remains in custody.
Race to document ancient boab carvings
Archaeologists are in a race against time to record ancient Indigenous carvings found etched into boab trees in the Tanami Desert.
Multiple inquiries into Optus data breach
Several investigations are under way following the massive Optus data breach, including one by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Man dies in floodwaters, rain to return
A man has died in floodwaters in NSW's central west as people across the state remain on high alert, with another deluge due to hit.
NSW essential workers fed up: survey
More than nine in 10 public sector workers in NSW believe their salaries are stagnating, while a quarter want leave the state, a new survey has found.
NT nurses shouldn’t have fled community
An NT inquest into an Indigenous teen's shooting death has been told health workers evacuated from his remote Northern Territory community shouldn't have left.
Cowboys NRL forward to challenge charges
A domestic violence assault case against benched NRL and Samoan forward Luciano Leilua cannot proceed in its current form, his lawyer says.
Household energy bills soar by 25 per cent
Household and small business energy bills are soaring and the consumer watchdog is monitoring the industry for signs of price-gouging.
CSIRO’s $90m mission towards net zero
CSIRO will spend $90 million to ensure local communities - including farmers, miners and steelmakers - aren't left behind in the quest for net-zero emissions.
Yacht rescued off NSW north coast
A yacht has been rescued by water police off the NSW north coast after being stranded in extreme conditions.
Carpets pollute Aussie homes with plastic
Carpets are contributing to microplastic pollution in Australian homes, a new international study has found.
States plot grid for faster energy change
State energy ministers agree the scale of energy investment required is 'mind-boggling' but necessary to overhaul Australia's economy and cut carbon emissions.
Perth woman lured to death at dog park
Four people have been arrested and charged over the murder of a woman at a Perth dog park before allegedly burying her at another location.
‘Not a time for risks’: PM on floods
The prime minister has urged NSW residents to be careful as emergency services rescue people from floodwaters across his home state.
Ditch pig eradication programs: experts
Feral pigs are a major problem for Australian farms and ecosystems but scientists say trying to exterminate them won't work.
New plant label aims to ward off invaders
A new scheme is being trialled to help backyard gardeners steer clear of plants that could jump the fence and invade native landscapes.
Flooding threatening NSW as rain subsides
NSW remains on high alert after a weekend drenching as floodwaters threaten lives and people are forced to evacuate with yet more rain expected midweek.