Escape to the country: how we’re moving after COVID-19
The latest Regional Movers Index shows regional Queensland and Victoria are attracting city residents, as demand for workers drives population movements.
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No ‘sweetheart deals’ for sports-loving energy giants
Some of Australia's leading companies are fending off accusations they are trying to buy public support with sponsorship of sports events and the arts.
The great escape from Sydney to country Australia
The Regional Movers Index shows Australians continue to leave the cities for the country after COVID-19 lockdowns, but the rush to the regions is slowing.
Sweet deal for exporters, consumers as UK deal starts
The free-trade agreement between Australia and the UK has come into force, creating opportunities for exporters and making some British goods cheaper.
RBA warms to another rate hike as inflation keeps heat
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has flagged several reasons to be worried about inflation as the monthly consumer price comes in higher than expected.
Calls for tougher punishment after Iran executions
Australia's Iranian community are calling for tougher action from the government and more support as their family members are executed and interrogated.
Voice to hit road as first vote gets wheels spinning
The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted for laws to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, triggering the next phase of campaigning.
Veteran Roger Cook poised to become WA’s next premier
Amber-Jade Sanderson's withdrawal from the Labor leadership race has cleared the path for Roger Cook to become Western Australia's 31st premier.
Air in childcare settings heavy with plastic pollution
A new air quality study has shed light on how much plastic Australians might be inhaling when they're indoors, with childcare environments the most polluted.
Qantas calls for eco-friendly fuel rules in Australia
Australia's national airline is calling on the federal government to mandate the use of environmentally friendly fuel to cut carbon emissions from air travel.
Concerns Queensland power prices to rise over Callide
The Callide C joint venture has revised the return to service dates for two units at the incident-prone coal-fired power station have been pushed out to 2024.
Treasury says corporate profits not driving inflation
Unions and others have pointed the finger at corporate profits as a major driver of inflation, but Treasury is not convinced that argument stacks up.
Popular leader’s exit won’t stop Labor going for seats
The prime minister has reaffirmed Labor's commitment to going after West Australian seats held by the Liberal Party at the next federal election.
Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp
News Corp and former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann have settled a defamation case over the media firm's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.
Crown to lay down $450m for money laundering breach
Gaming group Crown has reached an agreement over its multimillion-dollar penalty for breaching the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing act.
Dawson ‘noticed’ student after seeing topless photo
Convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson had sexual activity with a student at the school he taught at, but not while she was his student, his lawyer says.
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Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant
A hub for Australian-made materials for the world's electric car batteries is in doubt after the federal government pulled the plug on a $120 million grant.
Vic premier isn’t feeling the pinch after McGowan exit
Despite serving more than eight years as Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews says he is not suffering the same exhaustion cited by his resigning WA counterpart.
Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming ‘racist’
The debate over the Indigenous voice is becoming heated and campaigners on both sides are calling for civility to avoid divisive, racially charged arguments.
University lecturer jailed for wife’s savage murder
University lecturer Adam Brown has been jailed for up to 24 years for murdering his wife during an argument over childcare at their Melbourne home.
China’s military build-up stirs concern in Australia
A lack of transparency and assurances from China about why it's rapidly building up its military is causing concern in Australia.
Treasury boss coy on future direction of PwC action
The head of Treasury has told a Senate estimates hearing he cannot comment in detail on action being taken against PwC because it may impact on a police probe.
PM and health advocates call for calm on voice debate
As debate over the Indigenous voice continues in federal parliament, Anthony Albanese says scare campaigns need to be called out.
Electric cars could dominate sales by 2030, study finds
Falling prices and advances in electric vehicle technology could mean zero-emission cars represent at least half of all purchases by the end of the decade.
Nine PwC partners stood down after tax advice scandal
PwC acting chief executive Kristin Stubbins has apologised for the tax advice scandal embroiling the consulting giant and stood down nine partners.
PwC narrowly dodged criminal probe five years earlier
Investigations into the PwC scandal started as early as 2016 when the tax office noticed multinationals restructuring their affairs to work around new laws.
DNA tests show most wild dingoes are pure, not hybrids
Dingo populations have significantly less dog ancestry than previously thought, as shown in genetic analysis that far outstrips previous technology.
Demolition job begins on Sydney building gutted by fire
A burnt-out former factory in central Sydney is slowly being demolished as police speak with a fourth teenage boy about the devastating blaze.
WA Labor split as leaders emerge in race to for premier
Ministers Roger Cook and Amber-Jade Sanderson have each secured the backing of key unions in their bid to succeed Mark McGowan as Western Australia's premier.
Australian shares rally on US deal to avoid default
The local share market has had its best day since April 11, climbing 0.9 per cent on a possible resolution to the US debt ceiling drama.
Flannery backs COVID-style approach to climate crisis
Scientist and climate campaigner Tim Flannery says there are several decades of deterioration ahead before the world will see the benefit of climate action.