Pharmacists shelve medicines campaign as talks begin
The federal government has entered into talks with the peak body representing pharmacies as its 60-day medicine dispensing policy kicks off.
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Housing recovery gains momentum as supply tightens
Home values have risen for the sixth month in a row, with CoreLogic's latest index showing a 0.8 per cent lift in August.
Action urged after report into 20 million fish deaths
Strong laws are useless if they're not implemented, conservationists say after a damning report into the cause of 20 to 30 million fish deaths in March.
Sofronoff asks ACT chief to retract ‘unethical’ claims
Walter Sofronoff, the chair of the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, has demanded the ACT chief minister retract suggestions about his conduct.
Teens to give evidence on school bus crash injuries
A magistrate has approved a truck driver's application to question school students on the seriousness of their injuries in court, as he fights 80 charges.
Four lives lost as car and truck crash on major freeway
Four lives have been lost after a car and truck crashed on a major freeway where traffic has been diverted as police investigate what caused the tragedy.
Australian and Timorese soldiers injured in truck crash
Australian and Timorese soldiers have been injured in an armoured vehicle crash days after three US marines were killed in a separate incident.
Transport tsar reveals Minns friendship, Labor links
The NSW transport secretary has denied there is any conspiracy behind his appointment and declared Chris Minns a friend, which the premier later downplayed.
Big loss renews Australia Post’s open letter for reform
Australia Post has renewed a plea to update its charter after the government-owned enterprise lost $384 million delivering letters in the past financial year.
Snowy Hydro confirms project’s six-fold cost blowout
Snowy Hydro says its Snowy 2.0 project will now cost $12 billion, six times more than was originally forecast for the energy scheme.
Sales down at Harvey Norman as cost of living bites
Harvey Norman is confident its strong balance sheet can see it through a consumer slowdown, even as falling sales cause profits at the retailer to tumble.
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Qantas jettisons flight credit deadlines, faces new row
Qantas has scrapped the expiration date for nearly $500 million in flight credits but faces more public backlash with a watchdog taking the airline to court.
Jobs bonanza as AEC looks for 100,000 referendum staff
The Australian Electoral Commission has put a call out for thousands of workers to help with the Indigenous voice referendum.
Investing in renewables will combat energy supply risk
There are significant risks to energy reliability without urgent investment in new sources of electricity, Australia's energy market regulator warns.
‘Stitch-up’: inquiry’s duck hunting ban call raises ire
Animal advocates are hailing an inquiry recommendation to ban recreational duck hunting in Victoria, as shooters and unions blast it as a "farce".
Fight brews as business digs in over workplace reforms
Business groups have lashed out at "radical" reforms that will grant minimum pay rights to gig workers, claiming the government's proposals will drive up costs.
Voice backers urge honest chats, not social media talk
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns are mobilising ahead of the October 14 referendum to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution.
Mushroom victims farewelled as ‘pillars of community’
Don and Gail Patterson have been honoured in a public memorial service as speculation swirls about what led to their suspected mushroom poisoning deaths.
Pentagon still confident in Osprey after marine deaths
Authorities say the embattled aircraft that crashed in the Northern Territory, killing three marines, will remain in the US fleet as investigations continue.
ABC ‘elites’ defensive over ‘bottom feeders’ criticism
An "elite" ABC news team faced criticism because its reporting of alleged war crimes was of public importance, a court has heard.
Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car
Toyota's first electric car will not arrive in Australia until next year but the popular brand says it is working on other green vehicles.
Man wins $300k payout after suing judge over jailing
A judge will be personally liable for part of a man's $300,000 compensation payout after he wrongly jailed a man during divorce proceedings.
Government concedes climate change may impact bonds
The Australian government has agreed to a proposed settlement, conceding climate change may affect the value of its bonds, to end an investor class action.
Rental crisis supercharges discrimination: top advocate
With vacancies at historically low rates across the country, the race to secure a rental is fiercer than ever and it is weighing on vulnerable communities.
‘No woman deserves this’: family’s cry for justice
The family of a woman choked to death by her abusive husband have called for justice "for men killing women", as he was jailed for at least 17 years.
Bush maternity decline a red flag for rural health care
Doctors warn the loss of regional maternity services are often followed by the closure of other critical healthcare facilities and pose a problem for everyone.
Rising euthanasia deaths show ‘confidence’ in Vic laws
A rise in Victorians ending their life with voluntary assisted dying shows growing confidence in the scheme, the state's premier says.
Hey boy Hey girl, Chemical Brothers return to Australia
UK duo The Chemical Brothers are bringing their block rockin beats back to Australia with shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Geelong.
Tesla reveals plans to ‘Supercharge’ Australian EV use
Australia's leading electric vehicle brand will open almost half of its charging network to vehicles from other brands in a bid to boost the market.
Flight Centre profit takes off as prices lose altitude
Alongside its first positive earnings result since 2019, Flight Centre predicted airfares to moderate and urged the government to allow greater competition.
Young workers sought to fill 70,000 railway jobs gap
Australia's railway industry is looking to recruit thousands of young Australians amid a global worker shortage and huge investments in transport.