‘Tough choices’ for NSW amid per-capita recession worry
NSW families are being warned about tough decisions that must be made on government spending as inflation bites the country's largest employer.
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Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause
Australians will vote in a referendum later this year to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.
‘Axis of evil’: Housing bill delayed amid fiery debate
Debate on the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has been pushed back until October in a major blow to the government.
Treasurer allays recession fears as economy slows
While key government bodies don't expect the economy to go backwards, Australians have been warned to prepare for a global slowdown.
Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims
Former Liberal senator David Van has been stripped of a position and is not expected to attend parliament this week following sexual harassment allegations.
Climate activists target ports on anniversary of raid
Three Blockade Australia protesters have been charged with numerous offences over their port disruptions, but members of the group have warned of more to come.
Bus tragedy leaves footy club in ‘unfathomable sadness’
Players from the football club devastated by the loss of members in the Hunter Valley bus crash are leaning on each other after the "unspeakable" tragedy.
Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic
A new study reveals trading petrol for electric ride-share cars could significantly cut vehicle emissions but may increase traffic congestion.
NSW financial woes to be laid bare as budget looms
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will deliver an economic statement to parliament, updating the state's finances after deferring the budget until September.
MP denies quid pro quo over COVID-19 jab for donor
The federal health minister has accused Liberal MP Warren Enstch of allowing a wealthy donor to use a COVID-19 vaccine dose intended for Indigenous people.
Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia
MG has revealed plans to launch the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia three days before rival BYD had promised to set a new price record.
New Australian AI tech makes identifying birds a finch
Australian ornithologists will get a helping hand from new AI technology designed to identify birds across the country from collated audio.
South Australian pet owners set for rental rights boost
The South Australian government has unveiled rental reforms to ban landlords from unreasonably refusing a tenant's request to keep a pet.
Country will ‘rise to the occasion’ on voice: Burney
Ahead of the final parliamentary vote to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, Linda Burney says she's confident Australia will get around the 'yes' vote.
Why brands are driving down the price of electric cars
Australia is expected to see the cheapest electric vehicle launch into the market within days in a move experts say could ignite greater competition.
Labor details state breakdown of its housing fund pie
The federal government has revealed how it will distribute its $2 billion Social Housing Fund Accelerator payment to Australia's states and territories.
Action against Senator David Van was ‘decisive’
Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party following allegations of misconduct towards female colleagues but he will remain a senator.
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AGL accelerates big batteries to drive energy change
Australia's top emitter AGL Energy expects the popularity of electric cars to accelerate and drive increased consumption of energy that must become green.
Fire ants: the war Australia can’t afford to lose
Australia's red fire ant invasion is more than 20 years old but people are yet to grasp how everyday life will change if efforts to defeat the super-pest fail.
Immersive underwater show farewells historic theatre
The latest production from Broad Encounters, Love Lust Lost, will be the last staged at a former theatre and dance hall in Melbourne.
Labor pledges $2b extra housing support as bill stalls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese upped the ante on public housing spending, announcing a $2 billion fund as the Greens block a key election promise.
Liberals down but not out as Dutton rallies troops
Peter Dutton has acknowledged the Liberal Party is facing "dark times" but promises to lead it to success at the next federal election.
Exhibition delves into Australia’s ‘secret war’
A mixed-media exhibition in Mildura explores Australia's past through the looking glass of renowned Aboriginal artists Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce.
Farewell turbo, hello hybrid: Forester stands strong
Subaru's popular Forester has evolved markedly over its near-three-decade life, and while there's no longer a turbo in the mix, the boxer remains.
Top sporting body backs hormone limit for trans women
Transgender women should comply with testosterone limits if they want to play high-level sports, Australian Sports Commission guidelines suggest.
Barry Cable’s AFL honours in doubt after abuse finding
The lawyer for a woman repeatedly sexually abused as a child by Barry Cable has called for the legendary footballer to be stripped of his honours.
No negotiations on Hobart stadium deal: new AFL boss
Incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says Tasmania's slated entry into the league in 2028 could be pushed back if stadium construction is delayed.
‘Like an accent’: Not all frogs ribbit the same
Frog calls are just as diverse and unique as frog species, researchers say after analysing more than 700 individual frog calls.
Father ‘blindsided’ as police shot his mentally ill son
The father of a mentally ill man fatally gunned down by police on the NSW mid-north coast has said "Blind Freddy" could have foreseen the deadly tragedy.
ANZ, Suncorp agree to major investments in Queensland
ANZ is promising to establish a major tech hub in Brisbane while Suncorp says it will establish a new disaster response centre at its headquarters there.
Push to stop ‘arms race’ in federal election spending
Addressing record high election spending, donor transparency and introducing donation caps are among a wishlist of reforms to improve integrity in politics.