Staff pulled from Sydney’s strategic planning agencies
NSW's primary planning agency, the Greater Cities Commission, has been gutted of staff, but one think tank reckons there's clear logic to the decision.
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Girls want coding funds: the push to keep women in tech
Girls and their mothers are being encouraged to take a computer coding course these school holidays as a national review investigates funding STEM support.
No charges over Lawyer X as investigator’s office shut
Disgraced barrister Nicola Gobbo and the police who used her as an informant will not face criminal charges as a special investigator's office is scrapped.
Consider the generations when opening and closing mines
As mines open, developers are urged to consider the knowledge of generations who have come before and who should be part of planning for eventual closure.
Aviation engineer training academy set for take off
Qantas and Aviation Australia will team up to deliver two engineer training academies and increase the number of highly-skilled workers entering the industry.
KFC Australia posts record $1b in full-year sales
Collins Foods says a decision to not fully pass on inflation resonated with customers, although it cut the company's profit margin.
‘Unfair’: Mother’s grief after toddler killed in crash
Victorian truck driver Matthew Livingston has pleaded guilty to culpable and negligent driving after his truck crashed, claiming the life of a two-year-old.
Aust shares near three-month low as rates keep rising
The local bourse has fallen 0.3 per cent, finishing lower for a fourth straight day and closing at its lowest level since March 29.
Call for public monitoring to tackle police racism
A police monitoring system in Victoria will help stop racial profiling and hold officers accountable when they break the law, a legal group says.
Bus tragedy newlyweds pay tribute at victim’s service
The couple whose wedding ended in a horror bus crash have mourned their friend at his funeral service.
‘Dare to say mining is ok’ and dig in for global change
Governments need to be bold and brave to increase supplies of materials for electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines, the mining industry says.
Gun found after major Sydney drug lord shot in ambush
Police have uncovered a gun after notorious Sydney criminal Alen Moradian, a major player in Sydney's underworld, was shot dead in a brazen daytime ambush.
PM defends mix of vehicles for Ukraine in aid package
Anthony Albanese says Ukraine has been provided with the best military assistance, despite concerns over a lack of Hawkei and Bushmaster vehicles.
A young life unfinished: farewell to bus crash victim
The first of 10 people to be farewelled following a fatal bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley has taken place on the state's south coast.
Australia’s $110m boost in military support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $110 million package of support as Ukraine seeks to fend off a faltering Russian invasion.
High Court blocks Russian bid to keep embassy site
The High Court has rejected efforts by Russian diplomats to hold on to their Canberra embassy site following a federal eviction.
Albanese lashes Russia’s disastrous war and coup chaos
Australians have been urged to leave Russia as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a failed coup has shaken the country's internal dynamics.
Minerals project pipeline could throttle climate action
The mining industry has been warned investment plans are still geared to gradual climate action, leaving the world short on supplies for a swift energy change.
Vic man wanted on child sex charges returns from Qld
A Victorian man on the run for years has been found in Queensland and extradited to face dozens of child sex and indecent assault charges.
New Parramatta River ferries to be built in Australia
Seven new Australian-made ferries have been commissioned for the Parramatta River to replace the RiverCat vessels, which are ready to retire after 30 years.
PM brushes off voice poll as ‘yes’ campaign ramps up
Grants of up to $15,000 will be available for events backing the Indigenous voice referendum in the hope of sparking 'yes' conversations across Australia.
Labor luminary Simon Crean loved family and nation
Former Labor leader Simon Crean, who died aged 74, will be remembered in a state funeral, as leaders from across politics pay tribute to the union stalwart.
Simon Crean, Labor ‘loyal servant’, dead at 74
ACTU president-turned-Labor party leader Simon Crean is being remembered as principled and admirable by parliamentary colleagues after his death at 74.
Tainted PwC partners and staff to be publicly named
As PwC appoints a new CEO and offloads its government business, an inquiry has heard an investigation into the tax scandal will name culprits.
Promise for renters’ rights to be on national agenda
As national cabinet prepares to consider how to improve renters' rights, the federal government has ruled out price caps after its housing fund was deferred.
Long odds for Labor at ‘unnecessary’ by-election: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised former Liberal minister Stuart Robert for resigning 'under a cloud' and triggering an 'unnecessary' by-election.
First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat
Australia's inaugural First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed, who started in April, has a lot of issues on his agenda from human rights to climate change.
More Aussies look to ‘Netflix of cars’ to save money
The car subscription trend is about to turn five years old in Australia but companies say customers are not using the service as expected.
Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM
Despite polling showing a slip in support for the Indigenous voice to parliament, the prime minister remains optimistic that a referendum can succeed.
Top NSW Liberal undecided on Voice to Parliament
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman is undecided about whether to support the Indigenous voice to parliament ahead of a referendum to alter the Constitution.
Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits
The winners of the Young Archie 2023 competition have been revealed, showcasing stunning works from the minds of Australia's best artists under 18 years old.