Hospital staff sent to Vic flood areas
Towns in northern Victoria are being warned it is getting too late to evacuate from flooding, with the Murray River expected to break its banks this week.
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Ex-NRL player jailed for cocaine supply
Former Brisbane Broncos forward Jamil Hopoate has been jailed again, this time over attempted drug running to cover his gambling addiction.
How COVID exposed Aust data tracking flaws
Health experts reflect on what they've learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how authorities can fix some of the flaws it exposed.
Regions set for big NBN budget boost
The federal government says a $2.4 billion investment to upgrade NBN fibres will deliver high-speed internet to almost 700,000 regional premises.
Tax cuts to cost $11b more than estimate
The federal treasurer says the controversial stage three tax cuts will cost billions more than previously thought as the government faces calls to scrap them.
Deliberations ongoing for Lehrmann verdict
A jury will continue deliberations for a second full day in the trial of the man accused of raping his former colleague Brittany Higgins.
Itchy fish use sharks as scratching posts
Itchy fish fearlessly ambush much larger sharks and use the coarse-skinned predators as scratching posts, an Aussie researcher says.
Incontinence pads dwarf nappy waste
Incontinence pads are now a bigger waste problem than nappies, and Australia needs to turn its mind to solutions, a new study says.
Qld RL player Hampson found dead in Spain
Redcliffe Queensland Cup player Liam Hampson has been found dead in Barcelona while on holiday with a group of friends from the NRL.
Australian virus response ‘was over-reach’
Australia has been warned against the perils of over-reach when dealing with future health crises, following a critical review of the response to COVID-19.
‘Hit and miss’ storms to dump rain on NSW
Widespread thunderstorms are predicted for NSW into the weekend, bringing renewed swelling of flooding rivers and yet more rain to the sodden state.
‘Dog act’ Medibank hack details revealed
The federal cyber security minister has warned attacks on large companies could become more common, after an incident at Medibank.
Santos ends Darwin Festival sponsorship
Gas giant Santos has ended its sponsorship of the Darwin Festival after almost 30 years.
Gas windfall ‘war profits’ surge to $40b
Gas producers face pressure to share their profits with taxpayers to help households and businesses pay bills, but it's been ruled out for next week's budget.
More rural towns lose their last bank
The Finance Sector Union says Westpac has announced the closure of 23 of its group's branches across Australia, with the loss of 92 jobs.
Escapee shot within 11 seconds, trial told
The shooting death of an escaping inmate by a prison officer outside a northern NSW hospital was murder, a jury has been told.
‘Flight shaming’ could hurt Aussie travel
An expert has warned the Australian travel industry must take action to address aircraft emissions, or face backlash from consumers.
Supermarket support as refugees retrain
Refugees who once worked as doctors and accountants are helping to pack online shopping orders as they pursue their studies and put down roots in Brisbane.
Pauline Hanson to pay $250k for defamation
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has to pay $250,000 for defaming ex-senator Brian Burston, but he still faces her sexual discrimination case against him.
Pay secrecy clauses on chopping block
The Albanese government has kicked off its workplace reform agenda with a suite of measures to close the gender pay gap.
BHP ‘well-positioned’ for more uncertainty
Amid tricky global conditions, mining giant BHP is backing itself to win long-term from the mega-trends of decarbonisation and electrification.
Car-sharing giant to launch in Australia
America's largest car-sharing service has announced plans to launch in Australia this year in what could create a competitive market for Christmas travel.
NSW floods to ‘continue for months’
More widespread rain across NSW is fuelling continued flooding as rivers rise, people evacuate towns and authorities warn the floods will continue for months.
Man dead in Vic floods, more cash relief
A second man has been found dead in Victorian floodwaters, as the state and federal governments announce more cash relief for victims.
Jury begins deliberating Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has begun its deliberations.
NT killer cop banned from Qld police force
An inquest for the Indigenous teen shot dead by a NT policeman has heard the officer was banned from the Queensland police for 10 years over a violence fine.
Expert finds short cut to emissions target
Australia can address two of its most pressing problems if it ends logging in native forests, a leading climate scientist says.
Reversal of Jerusalem policy fuels debate
The Albanese government has overturned a controversial decision by former prime minister Scott Morrison to recognise West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Connectivity a lifeline for bush patients
The AMA is urging the government to improve mobile and internet coverage in the bush, particularly as several states endure major floods.
Daughter stabbed violent dad in the heart
Maddison Hickson is on trial for murder but is claiming it was self-defence when she stabbed her violent criminal father twice in the chest, piercing his heart.
Australia, Singapore urge China trade ties
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has met with Anthony Albanese in Canberra, with the two countries deepening ties by inking a new agreement.