No ‘impediment’ to Tamil family visa: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hinted the Nadesalingam family will be able to get permanent visas following their return to the Queensland town of Biloela.
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Aussies fail to recognise emergencies
People may neglect to seek urgent help in many potentially life-threatening scenarios, new research has found.
Virus deaths mount amid hospitals crisis
Australian medical students are calling on governments to urgently address pressures on the health sector, brought on in part by COVID-19.
Hundreds of Vic tradies to upskill on EV
A Victorian pilot program will see 500 electricians trained on how to install and maintain electric vehicle charging stations.
Biloela homecoming sweet for Nadesalingams
The Nadesalingams have spoken of their loss during years in detention, with the Tamil family celebrating their daughter's birthday after returning to Biloela.
The three women who stopped a murderer
The niece of a woman brutally murdered by a serial killer in 1983 remembers her aunt's bravery and the great loss she was to a family torn apart.
COVID-19 infection rates flat
Some states are still reporting daily cases in the thousands but the reproductive rate of COVID-19 has stabilised across the country.
Female stargazer makes astronomical input
Anne Green is one of several women scientists given the country's highest recognition for her work, which has included a pioneering role in physics.
Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours ‘snub’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Turnbull urges gas price, volume limits
As the federal government weighs up its options to deal with the energy crisis, a former prime minister says decisive action is needed in the gas market.
China talks at ‘new juncture’: ambassador
China's ambassador to Australia says the countries' relationship is heading in a new direction, a move ex-defence chief Dennis Richardson calls "noteworthy".
Albanese takes cabinet to regional Qld
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will hold a cabinet meeting in regional Queensland, instead of Canberra, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is heading to WA.
Pandemic exposes need for health reform
As doctors and medical experts are honoured for their efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the peak body says health reform is essential.
Firms face ‘cost of doing business’ crisis
Small businesses are feeling the pinch from rising energy costs, with confidence dropping during the past six months, particularly among young business owners.
Aust at halfway mark for fourth COVID shot
About 52 per cent of Australians aged 65 and over have received their fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Lynette Dawson seen alive, court told
A court has heard that Lynette Dawson was spotted on two separate occasions after the Sydney woman was allegedly murdered by her husband.
Australia to update UN climate submission
Anthony Albanese says Australia will update its nationally determined contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
ASX suffers worst week since October 2020
The local share market has closed at its lowest level in 14 months following three sharp declines in the past four days.
ASX falls 1.4pct with big losses for banks
It's been another brutal day for Australia's banks and non-bank mortgage lenders, with the financial sector on track for its worst week since March 2020.
Mirvac sues to evict Travelodge lessee
Mirvac is suing the lessee of 10 Travelodge hotels in the NSW Supreme Court, seeking an eviction prior to a scheduled sale of the properties.
PM change a chance at trans-Tasman ‘reset’
Jacinda Ardern says the arrival of Anthony Albanese is an opportunity to reset relationships between New Zealand and Australia.
Ukraine envoy seeks Australian free trade
Ukrainian ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko has called for a free trade agreement to help bolster investment and development in the war-torn country.
Four years on, the Biloela family is home
The Nadesalingam family are back in Biloela after spending four years in immigration detention, with emotional supporters welcoming them home.
Dutton, Labor duel over submarines plan
Peter Dutton has questioned Labor's commitment to the new submarine deal and the AUKUS trilateral security pact, attracting pushback from the government.
New home sales declined in May: report
The Housing Industry Association said new home sales fell by 5.5 per cent in May and further declines are expected as rising interest rates take hold.
Wind, solar to power Rio Tinto aluminium
New wind and solar farms will be used to power Rio Tinto's aluminium assets in the Gladstone region, as the mining giant looks to halve emissions by 2030.
COVID-19 boosters for some Aussie children
Severely immunocompromised and disabled Australian children will be eligible for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose from next week after new advice was adopted.
Energy, miners lift ASX but big banks drag
The Australian share market has finished 0.36 per cent higher amid gains for oil producers and coalminers, while the big banks posted losses.
Cabinet backs in energy market changes
Federal cabinet has endorsed a range of gas market measures to back decisions made by Australia's energy ministers on Wednesday.
Lettuce prices expected to ease soon
A major lettuce producer says the cost of the leafy vegetable should ease soon, although consumers are being warned that produce prices will remain high.
JC threatened Lynette Dawson, court told
Family babysitter JC threatened Lynette Dawson and stood to benefit the most if she was killed, the murder trial against her husband Christopher has been told.