Flight bite: Airfares soar before Christmas
The price of air travel in Australia continues to reach new heights, with a new report showing passengers are paying much more this year.
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US talks to underpin nuclear sub decision
Australia's defence and foreign affairs ministers are in Washington for high-level meetings with US counterparts as Canberra mulls nuclear submarine designs.
Calls for boost to social security payment
An inquiry into poverty in Australia has heard calls to increase social security payments to help meet the rising cost of living.
Pastor kept Houston abuse report secret
A pastor told her grandnephew she would support him reporting child sexual abuse committed against him to the church, but not to police, a NSW court has heard.
Power talks off as PM struck with COVID-19
An important meeting with state premiers over soaring energy prices has been postponed after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID-19.
Labor admits to federal election mistakes
Anthony Albanese guided Labor to victory at the federal election but a post-mortem review has identified several areas where the party could have done better.
Big wet fails to dampen farm production
Australian agriculture remains on track for an outstanding 12 months despite flooding across the east coast taking its toll, according to official forecasts.
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Call to cap diesel rebate, sting oil firms
Experts warn subsidies for coal- and gas-fired plants could derail cleaner, cheaper power as energy ministers prepare for crucial talks in Brisbane on Thursday.
Why hybrid car sales are powering ahead
Sales of hybrid vehicles are speeding up in Australia, with the country's leading car-maker revealing they now make up more than one in three of their sales.
RBA hikes rates in fight to tame inflation
The Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by another 25 basis points, locking in more mortgage pain for Australians over summer.
PM to meet virtually with state colleagues
National cabinet is set to meet virtually after the in-person meeting was delayed when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID-19.
Floodwaters cut off more than 82,000 roads
Government figures show 82,634 roads have been impacted by flood-related closures since October, following significant rain events across several states.
Hillsong founder accused of abuse cover-up
Many people knew about Frank Houston's sexual abuse of a child and did not tell police, Hillsong founder Brian Houston's lawyer has told a NSW court.
Daniel Andrews unveils Victorian ministry
Victoria's new ministry has been sworn in at Government House, with Premier Daniel Andrews defending a promotion for ex-planning minister Lizzie Blandthorn.
Health ‘not set up’ for long-COVID in kids
The NSW health system is not well organised to manage long-COVID cases among children, a federal parliamentary inquiry has been told.
Throw book at climate activists: Perrottet
Activists who cause disruption should should have the book thrown at them, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says, as a young woman's sentencing sparks protests.
Higgins and Lehrmann seeking compensation
Brittany Higgins is seeking compensation from two former ministers as well as the Commonwealth, while the man she alleges raped her is also seeking a payout.
Lowering voting age top Greens’ priority
The Greens say lowering the voting age will be one of their top legislative priorities when parliament returns.
Leadership, independents key to election
An academic study of the 2022 federal election has found voters were attracted by Labor's strong leadership, but many abandoned both major parties.
Crumpet and comfort as towns face recovery
The tales of devastation, heartache and lucky escapes from flooded NSW have sparked a national response, as communities look to years of repair and recovery.
Court reform to combat ‘disgrace’ of abuse
A newly expanded court program will aim to better identify child abuse and domestic violence victims.
Nuclear off table as states seek power fix
Federal and state Labor heavyweights are going toe-to-toe on nuclear energy, with the SA premier suggesting safety concerns are overblown.
Higgins speaks about court impact
Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.
Key robodebt documents won’t be released
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has decided only one of 12 requested documents from the failed robodebt scheme will be released to the public.
Prakash charged with six terror offences
Alleged Australian terrorist Neil Prakash will face a Melbourne court for six terrorism charges which could mean he spends the rest of his life in prison.
Higgins’ story sparks reform conversation
Advocates want reforms to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice after Brittany Higgins' experience showed the personal toll of legal action.
Chris Dawson eyes appeal after sentence
With Chris Dawson likely to spend his last years of life in jail for murdering his wife Lynette, attention now turns to his appeal bid to regain his freedom.
Labor eyes new round of workplace reform
Closing loopholes that undermine job security and wage growth will be on the agenda when Labor rips into its second round of workplace reforms next year.
Race on to save ‘butterflies of the sea’
Critically endangered sea slugs are among the diverse marine life under Victoria's Phillip Island Bridge in need of urgent protection, say conservationists.
Qld Indigenous rangers win Earthshot prize
An Indigenous women's ranger program that aims to protect the Great Barrier Reef has won a million pounds in the Prince of Wales' Earthshot prize.
Why more Australians will share a Tesla
Shared electric vehicles are being offered in more apartment buildings, office blocks and hotels and experts say they could see some drivers ditch private cars.