Why Australians are moving further away from cities
City-dwellers are drawn to country life for space, wellbeing, affordability and more time, according to research by the Regional Australia Institute.
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Top-level tributes for victims of army chopper tragedy
A difficult search and recovery operation is under way for the bodies of a crew of an army helicopter that went down during military drills in Queensland.
Electric vehicle sales double but face long road ahead
More Australians are jumping behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, a report shows, but progress remains slow compared to other nations.
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Mixed quarter for Origin with Eraring’s future unknown
No decision has been taken by Origin Energy on keeping coal-fired power station Eraring running for longer, but some say it's not needed to keep the lights on.
Housing fund still in gridlock but Green light flickers
A five-week winter break has not taken the heat out of an argument between the federal government and the Greens about a proposed $10 billion housing fund.
Study proves air filters help deal with bushfire smoke
A CSIRO study has shown air purifiers that target very fine particles do a good job of boosting air quality when bushfires take hold.
WA premier plays down by-election swing away from Labor
A by-election swing of more than 20 per cent away from Labor has been hailed as a solid result by WA Premier Roger Cook.
Land-clearing slows but Great Barrier Reef fears remain
Queensland's latest statewide land-cover and trees study has been released, showing a reduction in the amount of land being cleared in the state.
Amateur sleuths invited to solve human remains cases
A public campaign has been launched to match eight unsolved human remains cases from across Australia with a list of 2500 long-term missing persons.
Minister backs national overhaul of sexual consent laws
The social services minister says there needs to be stronger sexual consent education and she will work with universities to reduce on-campus assaults.
From Beyonce to rural Oz, choir brings songs of hope
South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir will tour regional Australia from August, bringing culture and entertainment to communities that sometimes miss out.
Sparks fly in debate over electric car charger demand
Some say Australia needs thousands more electric vehicle chargers by 2030 but others argue owning an EV is like having a petrol station in your garage.
How ‘ambiguous loss’ torments when a loved-one vanishes
Lisa Hayez has lived with ambiguous loss after her cousin Theo's disappearance - and a foundation wants others to understand what people like her go through.
Host Sam Pang packs the zingers as Logies get under way
Sam Pang is hosting the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards, where Lego Masters' Hamish Blake is up for a third Gold Logie.
Donors needed for woman with very rare blood type
An Adelaide mother with an extremely rare blood type is hoping for members of the public with the same blood to donate so she can have lifesaving surgery.
Job boost to stop at-risk young people turning to crime
At-risk young people and those known to police have been given a jobs boost while the opposition claims early intervention is "broken" in Queensland.
No silver bullet to improve understanding of consent
Addressing stubbornly high sexual assault rates and low convictions will require more than just law changes, consent advocates and legal experts have warned.
Santa Fe flexes new set of muscles to go the distance
In the same week Hyundai pulled the covers off an all-new model due next year, the outgoing Santa Fe proved it has plenty of life left yet.
Say her name: inquiry reminded of women who have died
A public hearing into missing and murdered First Nations women and children across Australia heard from senior NSW police, public servants and advocates.
Victoria 2026 compensation could offset new host costs
The 2026 Commonwealth Games could be held in Australia and any compensation from the Victorian government could go towards offsetting costs for the new host.
Tesla scores top spot in greenest electric car ranking
An analysis of electric vehicles on sale in Australia has ranked Tesla, Volvo and Polestar cars as the greenest in the market amid some surprising ratings.
Aussie winter on track to be among hottest on record
Tasmania is on track for its warmest July on record, with the eastern seaboard also well above average for mid-winter.
Former commando lashes ‘shoddy’ ABC war crime reports
News articles claiming commandos executed a hogtied Afghan prisoner in 2012 have been slammed as "shoddy, uncorroborated, reckless" reporting.
Minns ‘concerned’ about rise in Metricon complaints
Premier Chris Minns says he is worried about an increase in complaints about major residential builder Metricon and has backed the watchdog to act.
Sinking retail trade bolsters case for cash rate pause
A sharp drop off in retail sales and weakening inflation could keep the Reserve Bank on the sidelines at the next board meeting.
New book sheds light on Australian soccer origins
A book about Australian soccer that took 20 years to compile is being hailed as the "lived and loved" history of the men's and women's games in this country.
Cooking with gas no more as Victoria heads for net zero
Gas cooking and heating will be a thing of the past in Victorian new-builds from 2024, as part of the state's plan to reach net zero by 2045.
Women, young people wanted to fill 70,000 rail jobs gap
Australia will need thousands more people working on rail over the next five years, with people holding digital skills, women and young workers in high demand.
Star workers raise the stakes in fight over casino tax
Workers from Sydney's embattled Star casino have taken their campaign against a NSW government plan to lift taxes in the sector to state parliament.
Assange supporters call for release ahead of US talks
Australian ministers have been urged to raise the case of Julian Assange when they meet their US counterparts for annual talks.
Pacific a major focus at Australian military exercises
More than 30,000 military personnel from several nations are war gaming in Australia, with a focus on co-operation in the Indo-Pacific.