Much abuzz about saving bees and the ‘web of life’
World Bee Day is raising awareness of human threats to bee populations around the world, as scientists and nature lovers try to save the critical insects.
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John Pesutto booed as Deeming supporters crash meeting
John Pesutto has been booed and heckled by supporters of Moira Deeming after they disrupted a Victorian Liberal Party conference clutching masks of her face.
These night parrots are not dead – they’re just nesting
Aboriginal rangers are meeting with Bush Heritage Australia to pool knowledge on how to best protect one of the world's most elusive birds, the night parrot.
New Outback gives Subaru lovers more reason to explore
An upgraded Subaru Outback has hit the Australian market - with a familiar sound from beneath the bonnet.
Business SA backs tax cut for regional companies
South Australia's peak business group has called for regional companies to get a payroll tax discount in the upcoming state budget.
Australia slaps fresh sanctions, export bans on Russia
New sanctions targeting 21 Russian entities and three individuals have been announced by Australia as part of a co-ordinated response at the G7.
Police tasering of grandma sparks calls for reform
A 95-year-old woman with dementia who was tasered by officers in an aged care home has prompted advocacy groups to call for an inquiry.
Economist tells leaders to rethink green evolution
Australia must think bigger if it's serious about morphing into a renewable energy superpower, economist Ross Garnaut says.
Extra $21m to keep Indigenous legal services operating
Following concerns from Indigenous legal services that they would be forced to freeze services, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced emergency funding.
AMP and MLC fined millions for historic violations
AMP Group will pay $24 million and MLC has agreed to $10 million in fines after systems failures led to breaches in customer trust.
Slow build for timber trade take-off with China
The removal of Chinese timber import bans has been widely welcomed but the trade minister warns it will take time for the benefits to flow.
Gambling signage to be stripped from NSW pubs and clubs
Terms such as "VIP Room" will be among those banned from signage under a promised NSW government crackdown on gaming room advertising.
G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.
Top cop admits taser footage of 95yo gran confronting
A NSW police officer has been taken off active duty after a 95-year-old woman suffering dementia and on a walking frame was tasered at a nursing home.
Aussie company makes breakthrough on clothing recycling
An Australian company has made a breakthrough in the race to recycle the world's wardrobe - a hungry enzyme that breaks down the plastic in our clothes.
Yunupingu honoured as visionary, champion, diplomat
Gumatj leader and activist Yunupingu has been remembered as a champion for his people at a ceremony in northeast Arnhem Land celebrating his life.
Health workers to ramp up strikes in pay rise fight
Health care workers will continue to hold stoppages across NSW and in every hospital as they push the Minns government to hurry up with a wage rise.
Artists and creators showcase works clever by design
From renowned international design names to up-and-coming Australian artists and firms selling only slogans, the crowds are arriving at Melbourne Design Fair.
Chinese envoy slams Quad, G7 as Canberra backs Biden
Beijing has hit out at the G7 and Quad forums for stoking anti-China sentiment as Australian ministers work to allay concerns over Washington's reliability.
Bouncy castle king jailed for burning down rivals
An "obsessed" aspiring bouncy castle tycoon who orchestrated arson attacks on rival businesses and then fled interstate could spend over a decade in prison.
One rape charge remains for Sri Lankan cricketer
Three sexual assault charges against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka have been dropped while a fourth remains before the courts.
Aussie timber trade nailed, China eyes wine, barley
In further proof trade relations between the nations are thawing, China has announced it will resume the importation of Australian timber.
Liberals face a by-election as Stuart Robert resigns
Former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert has formally resigned from federal parliament, paving the way for a by-election in his Queensland seat of Fadden.
AFL backs ‘yes’ vote for Indigenous voice referendum
The AFL has joined other major Australian football codes by announcing its support for an Indigenous voice to parliament in the upcoming referendum.
Leilua to rebuild NRL career after DV charges dropped
North Queensland player Luciano Leilua is set to hit the NRL field again after police dropped domestic violence-related charges against him.
Wild results from chlamydia vaccine trial for koalas
A world-first study to vaccinate a wild koala population against the deadly chlamydia disease has exceeded all expectations, researchers say.
Seatbelt mandate flagged after horror school bus smash
Victoria could look at mandating seat belts on all buses in response to a crash in Melbourne's west that left several children with traumatic injuries.
ACT top prosecutor to take leave after inquiry grilling
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold will take leave as his role in the aborted rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann comes under intense scrutiny.
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Gas the ‘main game’ as firms join political battle cry
The boss of Santos has backed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's calls for the gas industry to stand up for itself as a key player in the energy transition.
Jobs market still strong but signs it’s cooling off
The tight jobs market is gradually loosening its grip due to higher interest rates and gloomy global economic conditions.
Australia prepares for space race with a hybrid rocket
A homegrown rocket designed to launch satellites has been unveiled and could result in Australia becoming the 12th country to enter orbital space.