Long road ahead for NSW flood victims
Authorities are warning it could be months before flooding impacts are resolved in NSW as a second death is recorded in Eugowra.
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Australian men poor on sun protection
A survey shows one in two Australian men don't seek shade from the sun and less than one in three regularly use sunscreen.
Electric car debate could delay tax cuts
A proposal to cut the price of green vehicles is due to be debated in the Senate but the tax breaks could be delayed due to a battle over hybrid cars.
Albanese returns home after summit success
The prime minister says the shoots of global co-operation have started to appear after his nine-day diplomatic tour attending the ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits.
Release of rare honeyeaters in NSW
Zoo-bred regent honeyeaters, one of Australia's rarest birds, are being released in NSW's Lower Hunter Valley to boost the wild population.
Medibank hackers release more data
Australians caught up in the Medibank hack have been dealt another blow after the Russian group behind the breach released more sensitive information overnight.
PM to tell unions to push ahead on wages
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the International Trade Union Confederation's 5th World Congress in Melbourne on Monday.
Call for renewable energy storage target
Climate and energy leaders say a national renewable energy storage target could stabilise soaring power bills and encourage the construction of new systems.
Free rides on Sydney trains this week
Travel on Sydney's trains will be free this week as the government looks to avoid further disruptive industrial action by the union
Drones, AI help SA outback meteorite hunt
It can take a team of people hundreds of hours to search large areas for meteorites but a drone can do it in less than a day.
IR bill critics holding up progress: PM
The Albanese government has vowed to press ahead with changes to workplace laws despite a last-minute push from business to head off the reforms.
Vic candidate dies days before polls close
The Nationals candidate for the seat of Narracan in Victoria's east has died unexpectedly, five days out from the state election.
Change ahoy for Gladstone port, industry
Shifts in global power, climate change and technology are driving a 50-year plan for Gladstone's port, and a 10-year transition plan that starts now for locals.
Prepare for summer flooding: NSW premier
Flood victims will likely face extended misery, with more east coast storms on the way and authorities expecting the inundation to continue into the new year.
Latest suave lines of Porsche evolution
Several decades of Porsche 911s have combined to produce the latest range which clearly carries the family DNA, but are each unique.
Justice for family of Sydney MH17 victim
The family of one of the 38 Australians killed on the ill-fated MH17 have welcomed a guilty verdict for three men who downed the plane eight years ago.
PM wraps regional tour with optimism
The prime minister has completed his nine-day tour of Southeast Asia where he put Australia's standing on trade, cooperation and climate to other world leaders.
Human rights groups urge action on Myanmar
Australia is being called upon to exert more pressure on Myanmar's military dictatorship following the release of jailed economist Sean Turnell.
Australia basks in climate ‘good guy’ glow
Australia is elated after the warm welcome it received at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, but observers say the global goodwill will only last so long.
Sydney cliff murder conviction set aside
Three NSW judges have set aside a conviction based on a prisoner's on-the-fly guilty plea to the 1988 cliff murder of an American mathematician.
COVID-19 cases soar amid fourth wave
COVID-19 cases are soaring across Australia as a fourth wave passes through and authorities begin urging people to mask up.
BHP set for $9.6b OZ Minerals acquisition
OZ Minerals will grant BHP due diligence for four weeks on an exclusive basis following a revised $9.6 billion takeover offer.
More money to keep animal diseases out
Additional funding has been allocated to keep livestock diseases out of Australia, with an extra $2 million to help Indonesia's biosecurity system.
Victorian Libs accuse VEC of interference
The Victorian Electoral Commission and Liberal Leader Matthew Guy are at odds over whether he and others fully co-operated with the body's donation-based probe.
AWU sued over membership numbers
The Australian Workers' Union is facing possible penalties, accused of inflating its numbers by neglecting to remove non-paying members from its register.
Australia to push for cleaner fuel rules
New rules about fuel quality in Australia could ban the sale of some vehicles but see a new generation of green cars hit local roads.
Australia is back at world table: Albanese
Trade talks at the APEC summit in Thailand could be a chance for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to progress talks about China lifting sanctions on Australia.
PM joins leaders to condemn North Korea
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined colleagues from the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand to condemn a ballistic missile launch.
Mixed emotions after MH17 murder verdict
It's been a bittersweet day for grieving families of the victims killed in the shooting down of MH17 after a Dutch court put the blame at Russia's feet.
Deliveroo fallout devastates food industry
Businesses are owed thousands and delivery riders are out of work following Deliveroo's shock closure but experts warn more food services may shut.
Australian killed in Korean crush named
The second Australian to die in the crowd crush in South Korea has been confirmed as 28-year-old social worker Justina Cho.