COVID-scale emissions cuts needed yearly
The world must match the scale of emissions cuts caused by COVID-19 lockdowns if it wants to limit warming to 1.5°C, a new report suggests.
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Super boost kicks off new financial year
Australian workers will be entitled to more superannuation while some households face bigger power bills in the new financial year.
Emergency payments end before COVID surge
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says the government can't continue to fund COVID-19 payments and urged people to get their boosters as soon as possible.
No deal between rail union, NSW government
Sydney commuters can expect more travel chaos next week after the NSW government and rail unions failed to reach an agreement over safety concerns.
France can ‘trust me’ after subs rift: PM
French President Emmanuel Macron has declared Anthony Albanese "is not responsible" for the submarine debacle.
Guy Sebastian’s ex-manager faces jail time
Titus Day, the former manager of Guy Sebastian, has been found guilty of dozens of charges that he fraudulently embezzled money out of the pop star.
NSW clears nine Sydney Harbours in a year
Conservationists say land is being cleared in NSW at an alarming rate and the government must apply the brakes to protect wildlife and fight climate change.
Labor starts national culture policy talks
Consultations on Australia's national cultural policy are set to begin, with a focus on conditions for workers in the sector high on the agenda.
Virus vaccine contract review ordered
An urgent review of Australia's pharmaceutical contracts to help the nation best respond to new COVID variants has been ordered by the federal government.
TGA paves way for under-fives vaccine
The TGA has given approval for Pfizer to submit an application for extending the use of its COVID-19 vaccine to children under five years of age.
Murder mural painted against Chris Dawson
Crown prosecutors have described how bruises seen on Lyn Dawson before she disappeared were one piece of a larger picture showing she was killed by her husband.
More beehives destroyed as NSW fights mite
A new eradication zone has been established in NSW as hundreds of beehives are destroyed in the battle to contain an outbreak of the deadly varroa mite.
More free flu shots in NSW, Qld, WA, SA
NSW, Queensland and Western Australia have all extended their free influenza vaccination programs, with hospitals inundated with people falling ill.
PM targets France after NATO Summit
Paris will be the next stop for Anthony Albanese, after the prime minister attended the "extremely successful" NATO Summit in Madrid.
Barilaro steps away from NYC trade job
Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has stepped aside from his trade job in New York after two weeks of intense scrutiny.
Aus energy grid needs urgent upgrades
The power market operator AEMO has released a roadmap for the sector as it continues to transition to more renewable and gas energy sources.
Family of woman missing in Mexico clings to hope
The brother of Queensland woman Tahnee Shanks, missing in Mexico since early May, says his family is clinging to the hope she is still alive.
PM says talks on EU trade deal on track
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed trade deal negotiations with the European Union will be fast tracked.
NATO says China is a threat to security
NATO, a 30-country security grouping, has approved a new blueprint for the next decade that condemns China for the first time in its more than 70-year history.
Perre found guilty in NCA bombing case
A Supreme Court judge has found Domenic Perre guilty of murder and attempted murder over the 1994 bombing of the National Crime Authority office in Adelaide.
Striking teachers march to NSW parliament
Striking NSW public and private school teachers have marched in Sydney, united in their call for "More than Thanks" as they campaign for better pay.
Post-pandemic tourism rakes in $18 billion for Queensland
Queensland is leading Australia's tourism industry out of the COVID-19 downturn with domestic visitors staying longer and spending more in the Sunshine State.
Deal on table to end NSW rail dispute
The NSW government has agreed to spend $264 million on train safety modifications to end a dispute with unions, but industrial action by drivers will continue.
Push for students to keep vaccinating
Victorian pharmacy students and interns have been an asset through the pandemic and there are calls to allow them to keep bolstering the vaccination workforce.
Calls for more flood volunteers and funds
Grassroots recovery group Resilient Lismore is calling for more support as they start to rebuild four months after the catastrophic floods.
Darwin policeman not guilty of raping teen
A Northern Territory Supreme Court jury has acquitted Senior Sergeant Patrick Carson of raping a teenage exercise partner almost 20 years his junior.
Trade discussions ‘stalled’ over climate
A "critical" trade deal with the European Union has been stalled because Australia is seen as a "handbrake" on climate change action.
Chris Dawson slams murder allegations
In intercepted phone calls played at his trial Chris Dawson dismissed allegations he killed his wife and that he did it so an ex-student could move in with him.
Uber, union sign deal to protect workers
Rideshare company Uber and the Transport Workers' Union have signed an agreement on worker rights in what they say is a first for Australia's digital economy.
Governor-General admits ad was a mistake
The Governor-General has apologised for providing a testimonial for a building company that completed renovations on his private home.
Blockade Australia vows more Sydney action
For the second consecutive day, Blockade Australia activists have disrupted Sydney roads, with more civil disobedience planned.