Survey to help save declining cockatoos
Citizen scientists are joining a national survey of south-eastern glossy black cockatoo numbers, which have been in decline since the 2019/2020 bushfires.
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New support measures for travel agents
The federal government will offer more than $75 million to support travel agents hit hard by the pandemic, as borders begin to reopen.
Youth employment program set for budget
A $46.8 million program named ReBoot aimed at helping 5000 young people into a job will feature in this year's federal budget.
Counting to continue after Labor’s SA win
Counting is set to continue in the South Australian election after Labor's decisive win over the Liberal government.
NSW to get extra $742m in flood funds
Flooded communities in northern NSW are to receive a further $742 million to support primary industry, businesses, rural landholders, councils and residents.
Leaders make final pitch ahead of SA vote
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall and Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas have hit the streets on the eve of the state election.
Kia Niro joins car-maker’s electric suite
Korean car-maker Kia is rolling out its electric vehicle program with impressive speed, but the latest arrival is a step back from its recent efforts.
What jury didn’t hear in NT cop’s trial
The Northern Territory policeman acquitted of murdering Kumanjayi Walker assaulted an Indigenous man and lied about it under oath, a court has heard.
Australia-India PMs to meet virtually
Scott Morrison and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are due to hold a virtual summit on Monday, with a free trade deal on the agenda.
Qld has 11 virus deaths, cruises to return
Queensland has recorded another 11 COVID-19 related deaths and 6103 new cases as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk talks up a returning cruise industry.
Woman was petrified after threat: witness
A young woman looked like she had seen a ghost when she reported receiving a death threat, a murder trial has been told.
NSW lags in booster race as cases hit 20k
The NSW opposition says the government has allowed the rate of booster doses to fall behind other Australian states as new cases top 20,000.
ACCC action may improve user protection
The competition watchdog's legal action against Facebook owner Meta for allowing scam cryptocurrency ads could force online giants to better protect users
Japanese encephalitis PCR tests available
Accurate tests are readily available to detect Japanese encephalitis, a specialist says, as NSW records its eighth case in the current virus outbreak.
Labor senators deny bullying accusations
Senators Kristina Keneally, Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher have broken their silence on accusations they had bullied and ostracised the late Kimberley Kitching.
Boosters critical to combat winter wave
Australians have been encouraged to get their booster shots ahead of an expected COVID spike in winter and as employees head back to the office.
Calls for more action over two oligarchs
Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg have been sanctioned by the federal government alongside Russian financial institutions and the Russian finance ministry.
Cost of living relief to feature in budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says there will be targeted relief from the rising cost of living in the budget, but warned high support levels could not continue.
Soldier denies being in ‘anti-BRS circle’
An SAS soldier has rejected claims he's part of a group of troopers that is "fully entrenched" against war hero Ben Roberts-Smith.
Costing row dominates SA election campaign
The South Australian Liberal government and the Labor opposition are at odds over election promises and how the parties will pay for them.
Star kept NAB in dark over suspect costs
NAB employees never asked staff at Sydney's Star casino if suspect hotel expenses were actually for gambling, even as concerns were raised.
Carer jailed over disabled woman’s death
Rosa Maria Maione has been jailed for at least five years and three months after admitting the manslaughter of Adelaide cerebral palsy sufferer Ann Marie Smith.
Aussies ‘lucky bastards’ as UK gas spikes
The former UK energy regulator is in awe of Australia as gas prices bite Europe's households, but the federal government is warning against complacency here.
More support for aviation critical: report
A parliamentary committee has recommended the federal government provide ongoing support to the aviation industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19.
SA Labor reveals election costings
The South Australian opposition has revealed the costings for its election promises ahead of Saturday's poll.
Timing of flood support payment questioned
As residents in four more local councils became eligible for further flood support, Labor has questioned why those payment measures took longer to be approved.
Flood fund systems failed: NSW treasurer
Disaster funding structures have failed many flood-affected communities with a new system required to address the devastation, the NSW Treasurer says.
Qld records 10 COVID deaths, 7190 cases
Another 10 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in Queensland while the state also has 7190 new cases.
Putting people back into energy transition
Energy experts have been urged to think differently about how to activate people and industries who can solve the everyday problems of the energy transition.
Star admits ‘misleading’ NAB on gaming
An inquiry into the suitability of Sydney's Star casino to hold a licence is examining due diligence at the venue and claims of links to organised crime.
NSW COVID-19 pandemic deaths surpass 2000
NSW has recorded more than 2000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic, as the state records more than 20,0000 new cases.