$400M budget boost for inland highway from Charters Towers to NSW border
An 1100-kilometre freight route from Queensland to NSW will receive an extra $400 million in the upcoming budget for upgrades.
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Health advice on fourth COVID jab imminent
The country's leading vaccine advisory group is set to hand down advice on whether a fourth COVID jab will be needed ahead of winter.
Roberts-Smith was a bully in SAS: Hastie
Former SAS officer Andrew Hastie has told a court that war hero Ben Roberts-Smith severely bullied at least one of his comrades.
More summer drownings amid extreme weather
This summer was Australia's deadliest for drownings in three years, with floods playing a role, leaving 112 people dying between December and March.
Star compliance manager’s ‘grave error’
Star's main point of contact with NSW regulators knew Chinese bank debit cards were being used to gamble, he says he just didn't know that wasn't allowed.
Penguins find new ally in French fungus
A fungus that attacks a prolific weed choking beaches across southern Australia could be a powerful new ally for penguins and seabirds.
Weary councils demand climate action, cash
More than 30 mayors and councillors from councils across Australia are demanding stronger climate change action from the Morrison government.
Nev Power spared jail over WA virus breach
A Perth magistrate has handed a suspended prison sentence to high-profile businessman Neville Power after he and his son breached WA's COVID-19 laws.
Rolfe case claims ‘sadden’ NT police chief
The Northern Territory's police commissioner has explained how the decision was made to charge Constable Zachary Rolfe with Kumanjayi Walker's murder.
How couples are spending 8 years saving to buy their first home
Some Australian couples are taking up to eight years to buy their first home as the rising cost of living and stagnant wages make the task harder.
Don Harwin resigns from NSW parliament
With just a year until the next NSW election, former Liberal arts minister Don Harwin has resigned from state parliament.
Animal activists face new trespass fines
A new bill aims to deter animal activists from trespassing on Victorian farms, with individuals who fail to comply facing on the spot fines.
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Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns
Pastor Brian Houston, who founded the global Hillsong Church, has resigned following allegations of his mistreatment of women.
42,000 and counting to attend Warnie memorial at MCG
More than 42,000 people have booked to attend Shane Warne's state memorial service at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Labor hoses down preselection controversy
Anthony Albanese has tried to hose down reports Labor was trying to parachute a candidate into the marginal western Sydney seat of Parramatta.
Booming wild pig numbers create havoc
Wild pig and dog numbers have exploded thanks to prolonged wet weather creating perfect breeding conditions.
Vic independent wins Goldstein signs bid
The campaign manager for former journalist turned political candidate Zoe Daniel has won a court bid to display signs promoting her federal election campaign.
Tas premier isolating amid virus concern
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein is isolating at home after a family member tested positive to COVID-19.
Former MP Craig Thomson facing new charges
Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson is facing numerous fraud charges and is also accused of breaching an apprehended violence order on the NSW Central Coast.
Morrison Government promises $5.4 billion to build Hells Gate Dam
Funding of $5.4 billion is being put up by the federal government to build the Hells Gates Dam in North Queensland, creating jobs and opening up irrigation.
Star let junket with laundering risk go on
The Star casino let a triad-linked junket operator continue despite it repeatedly flouting rules and posing a high-risk of money laundering.
No inquiry into Kitching claims: Albanese
Anthony Albanese says there won't be an independent inquiry into allegations late Senator Kimberley Kitching was bullied while in office.
Vaccine-induced cells boost COVID immunity
T cells can provide a long-lasting immune response to COVID-19 following vaccination or infection, new Doherty Institute research has found.
Wage pressures as job demand stays strong
The National Skills Commission says job advertisements on the internet rose by a further 3.6 per cent in February.
Cost of living central in budget: Morrison
With the federal budget less than a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says cost of living pressures will be a key priority.
Federal funds of $5.4 billion for Qld dam
Funding of $5.4 billion is being put up by the federal government to build the Hells Gates Dam in North Queensland, creating jobs and opening up irrigation.
NSW ‘can do better’ on disaster response
As NSW parliament sat for the first time since the state's deadly floods, the acting premier said the government "always can do better".
BHP leads resources charge, ASX higher
Market heavyweight BHP jumped five per cent and the ASX rose for a fourth day in the past five as it thrives on demand for commodities.
Australia avoids pushing India on Russia
Australian leaders have separated criticism of China for not condemning Russia's invasion from India, saying the latter relied on the Kremlin for security.
WA Liberals leader in crime video gaffe
A video posted by the leader of the West Australian Liberals about local crime has backfired after if it emerged one of the incidents happened in Queensland.
Headdress returned home after 50 years
The traditional owners of Mornington Island have had a significant ceremonial item returned to them after it spent more than 50 years overseas.