PM urges Australians to prepare for the worst on fires
Australia's governments and emergency agencies are being stress-tested ahead of a drier and hotter summer that carries the potential of devastating bushfires.
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‘Pack of lies’: voice opponent lashes Uluru statement
A high profile critic of an Indigenous voice has compared the Uluru Statement to a "declaration of war" in an explosive speech weeks out from the referendum.
Security concerns ‘red herring’ in Syrian repatriations
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels
Some of Apple's latest gadgets are made with greener materials and cut pollution with new modes of transport in a move experts say could start a trend.
Suncorp banking chief leaving amid court battle on sale
The chief executive of Suncorp Bank is leaving for wealth manager Colonial First State amid a court battle to sell the group's division to one of the Big Four.
‘It is not an easy job’: Andrews quits as premier
Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victorian premier after almost a decade in the top job, with Labor MPs to elect a new leader within a day.
More flights no silver bullet for Qantas woes: union
Extra Qatar Airways flights would not necessarily fix the issues endemic to a workforce wiped out by Qantas, unions say.
Sex ‘changeable’: commission backs trans woman’s case
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner is supporting a trans woman's lawsuit against a social media platform that blocked her after classing her as male.
Firies march on Vic parliament as pay dispute deepens
More than 1000 firefighters have rallied in Melbourne as their union claims the Victorian government reneged on agreements reached after years of negotiation.
PM refusing to say whether Home Affairs boss survives
Anthony Albanese won't say whether the Home Affairs secretary is likely to survive an inquiry into leaked text messages exposing his involvement with politics.
Voice critic takes the national spotlight as vote nears
Warren Mundine will make a major pitch against an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution when he addresses the National Press Club.
Commonwealth disputes ability to repatriate women, kids
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
Feral deer fatten up on rare, threatened alpine plants
Feral deer are eating rare and threatened native plants in Victoria's heritage-listed Alpine National Park prompting calls for action.
‘System in crisis’ sparks action on domestic violence
A day of action has been called against domestic, family and sexual violence in the Northern Territory where organisers say they hear of a system in crisis.
Trial over repatriation of Aust women in Syria begins
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
Pressure grows on Qantas chairman as inquiry continues
Pilots are calling on Qantas chairman Richard Goyder to quit for overseeing "one of the most damaging periods" in the airline's history.
Firies on the march as pay dispute deepens
Firefighters are rallying as their union claims the Victorian government has reneged on agreements reached after years of negotiation.
Croc expert’s ‘sadistic sexual interest’ in animals
A NT crocodile expert and university academic with a "sadistic sexual interest" in animals has pleaded guilty to almost 60 counts of animal cruelty.
Child abuse inquiry’s final findings to be revealed
A commission of inquiry into Tasmanian government responses to child abuse allegations in state-run institutions will release its final report.
Pilots join calls for Qantas chairman to step down
Qantas will spend $80m in a bid to restore its damaged relationship with customers but pilots have joined calls for the embattled airline's chairman to resign.
‘Odds stacked’ against Home Affairs boss returning
A Liberal senator says it's unlikely Mike Pezzullo will return as Home Affairs secretary after standing aside, amid the controversy over leaked text messages.
Qatar airs anger at Qantas over flights-bid ‘lobbying’
Qantas has been accused of drumming up negative messaging over Qatar Airways' bid for more flights into Australia by the Gulf state's aviation authority.
NT chief’s crepe attacker speaks after assault charge
A woman charged with assaulting the Northern Territory's chief minister with a cream-covered pancake says she was driven by frustration over a health issue.
Pressure grows on chairman as Qantas scrutiny continues
Business groups and rivals have a chance to weigh in on Qantas at an inquiry into the Qatar Airways knockback as pilots call on chair Richard Goyder to quit.
Trial over repatriation of Aust women in Syria to begin
A trial over the repatriation of 12 Australian women and 21 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, is set to begin in the Federal Court.
Payment plan to help pensioners, job seekers into work
Job seekers will get welfare benefits for up to six months as they transition into the workforce, under a suite of changes announced by the Albanese government.
Media union furious over Pezzullo’s censorship calls
Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo has faced scathing criticism after suggesting the government should be able to censor stories that affect national security.
Home Affairs boss sidelined over leaked Liberal texts
A probe into text messages showing Home Affairs chief Mike Pezzullo seeking to influence the Liberal Party has led to him stepping aside.
‘Nothing to cover up’: surgeon denies ‘illegal’ clinics
An Australian medical pioneer of prosthetic limb implants has faced a court grilling over his allegedly illegal and unethical consultations with US patients.
Floods, cyclones, bushfires: summer shocker on cards
Bushfires and heatwaves are only some of the natural disasters Australia should prepare for in coming months, an emergency management expert has warned.
Referendum’s ‘strength is its simplicity’: law experts
Law experts have assured voters the referendum proposal to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution is legally safe.