Fire and ice: Guilty pleas over Harbour Bridge crash
A Queensland man has pleaded guilty after a meth-affected joyride in a stolen SUV resulted in a fireball, injuries and the shut down of Sydney's Harbour Bridge.
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Fadden voters are not looking at the past, says Dutton
The Liberal Party is stepping up its campaign in the Fadden by-election, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton visiting the Gold Coast seat.
BHP lodges High Court appeal on public holiday ruling
BHP will seek to overturn a requirement for workers to be asked if they want to work public holidays before they are rostered on.
Freed democracy activist knew family would not give up
As retired Sydney baker Chau Van Kham passed time watching lizards in a Vietnamese prison, he knew people back home were fighting tirelessly for his release.
War crime claims improbable, says Ben Roberts-Smith
In his challenge to court findings he engaged in war crimes, ex-SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith says the claims are improbable and based on unreliable evidence.
Reality descends as low-cost airline Bonza cuts routes
Just months after Australia's newest airline took to the skies, budget carrier Bonza is cutting five low-demand routes to improve service and reliability.
Australia boosts Bushmaster military aid to Ukraine
Australia has announced more Bushmaster vehicles for Ukraine as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returns from the NATO summit in Lithuania.
Bank boss says renters tightening their belts the most
Households are struggling, with renters pulling back on spending more than other groups, Commonwealth Bank chief Matt Comyn says.
Police super squad to tackle gangs behind arson attacks
Three Victoria Police task forces have united to target warring organised crime syndicates behind at least 11 arson attacks in Melbourne.
Dutton doesn’t rate a public servant for RBA governor
Peter Dutton says a senior public servant should not be chosen as the next RBA governor, arguing it should not be a political appointment.
Business as usual for rich-list Forrests after split
One of Australia's richest couples, Andrew and Nicola Forrest, have separated, but they will continue working together on their various business interests.
Guilty pleas over fiery Harbour Bridge crash
A Queensland man has pleaded guilty after a dangerous joyride in a stolen SUV resulted in a fireball, injuries and the shut down of Sydney's Harbour Bridge.
Taxpayers pipe $70m into Hunter renewable hydrogen hub
Chemicals giant Orica says industrial-scale renewable hydrogen and green ammonia is within reach, and would free up domestic gas supply for households.
Man charged with threatening, harassing federal MP
Federal police have charged a man with sending threatening and harassing emails to a federal member of parliament.
Police super squad to tackle clans behind arson attacks
Three Victoria Police task forces have united to target warring organised crime syndicates behind at least 11 arson attacks in Melbourne.
Business as usual for rich-lister Forrests after split
One of Australia's richest couples, Andrew and Nicola Forrest, have separated but will continue working together on their various business interests.
CBA customers dipping into savings and tightening belts
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn says households are struggling but the strong labour market means most customers are still meeting mortgage repayments.
Activist to break silence after Vietnam jail release
Chau Van Kham will speak about his four years inside a prison in Vietnam following his release and return to Australia.
Aussie lake among world’s worst for plastic pollution
A new international study has found some freshwater lakes are more affected by microplastics than the ocean, with one in Australia among the most polluted.
Caged eggs on menu as industry scrambles over phase-out
Agriculture ministers will meet in Perth, with the phase-out of caged eggs among topics to be discussed, amid warnings of more expensive eggs.
CBA, Westpac chiefs to front banking inquiry hearing
The parliament's economics committee will hear from the chief executives and senior officers of Westpac and Commonwealth Bank.
Warning as girl dies from flu amid rising cases
A Queensland girl has died after catching influenza amid warnings of a rise in cases and following the death of a student from the virus in NSW.
Inquiry called for youth detainee transfers to Don Dale
An inquiry has been launched into the transfer of youth to a detention centre where a past royal commission found evidence Aboriginal children were mistreated.
Australia unable to seal EU trade deal as talks stall
Talks for a free trade deal with the EU have stalled over Australia's demands for greater access for its agricultural products into European markets.
TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency
The Australian Signals Directorate says TikTok's ability to gather user information was partly behind the reason for its ban from federal devices.
Resilient home loan borrowers surprise big bank bosses
Top executives from ANZ and NAB say their customers are faring pretty well as interest rates rise and economic conditions decline.
Police unearth largest Australian seizure of ketamine
Three men face life in prison after being arrested and charged over the largest seizure of the illicit drug ketamine in Australia's history.
Australian shares up as commodities lift energy, miners
The local share market has finished 0.4 per cent higher after a positive lead from the US, with rising commodity prices benefiting energy and materials sectors.
First Nations school students get taste of campus life
Indigenous high school students from around the country are taking part in a week-long university experience based on their future study interests.
Rate rises still on cards but RBA chief softens stance
The head of the Reserve Bank says more interest rate rises are possible to get inflation under control, but the July pause was appropriate.
Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups
The Australian chair of an electric vehicle giant says the nation must drive tech startups and renewable energy or risk being left behind.