Australia condemns Putin’s nuclear threat
The Australian government has condemned the Russian president's threat to use nuclear weapons, as Canberra considers additional military aid for Ukraine.
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Stranded pilot whales rescued in Tasmania
Almost 200 stranded pilot whales have died on Tasmania's West Coast, but 32 survivors have been returned to the ocean.
Public holiday havoc hits major airports
Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Sydney Airport as many gear up for AFL Grand Final weekend, with high winds and heavy rainfall hitting the east coast.
Impact of late Queen ‘exceeds expectation’
Governor-General David Hurley led Australia's national memorial for the Queen in Canberra, with the prime minister and opposition leader also paying tribute.
Increase in Victorian euthanasia deaths
The number of voluntary assisted deaths in Victoria increased by about one third in 2021-22 with a report finding the law is operating as intended.
NSW govt’s $500m response to ice inquiry
Drug users in NSW will have more opportunities to get help before ending up in jail, as part of the government's long-awaited $500m response to the ice inquiry.
National disaster recovery head announced
The boss of Queensland's disaster recovery agency will now head the newly created national counterpart.
Purple patch to help remote health care
A PhD student from the University of Southern Queensland is developing an affordable wound dressing made from plum peel, aloe vera and sticky gum.
Indigenous population nears one million
New census data has revealed the country's Indigenous population is fast-approaching one million people, growing 23 per cent in five years.
ASX sinks 1.6pct to reach nine-week low
Nearly every sector of the local share market has lost ground as the ASX dropped another 1.56 per cent to its lowest level since July 19.
Second mass stranding of whales in Tas
Marine conservationists have headed to Tasmania's west coast in an attempt to rescue what whales they can from a pod of about 230 of the stranded mammals.
Republic support drops after Queen’s death
Australia would not pass a referendum to become a republic and replace the monarch as the head of state if a vote were held tomorrow, a poll has found.
Yuendumu cop shocked by racist texts
A police sergeant has told the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker she would not have called in a special arrest team if she knew some held racist views.
RBA dividend not expected for years
The central bank has defended its $281 billion bond-buying program but says it has had serious consequences for its balance sheet.
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Tiwi Islanders win landmark court case
A traditional owner has been successful in a legal bid over a regulator's decision to allow Santos to drill eight wells in a gas field off the Tiwi Islands.
Sydney Symphony takes on Ring Cycle
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra will stage the first part of Wagner's Ring Cycle as an opera-in-concert as the centrepiece of its 2023 season.
Major step to booster for young children
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Pfizer booster for children aged five to 11, with a decision pending on its rollout.
Qld poised as nation’s ‘clean engine room’
Australia's vital coal and gas port of Gladstone could become a global hub of clean jobs and investment, served by abundant renewable energy.
Ukraine calls for more Bushmasters
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met her Ukrainian counterpart in New York, where a request for further Australian military assistance was made.
Mining technology start-ups to share $21m
Australia's green bank is investing $21 million into clean mining technology so the key resources sector doesn't miss out on the benefits of cutting emissions.
Fuel relief to end amid price spike fears
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed a temporary fuel excise cut will end next week but he doesn't expect prices to spike.
Vic to trial COVID nasal spray treatment
A COVID-19 nasal spray designed to reduce a person's viral load will undergo a six-month clinical trial in Victoria.
Treasurer reveals $50b budget turnaround
Jim Chalmers has revealed government finances were better than expected for the previous financial year but foreshadowed tough decisions in his first budget.
Republic dims as Queen’s light shines
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is returning to Australia after representing the nation at the Queen's funeral in London.
Inquest told of shooting payback fears
The inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard of concerns an officer had about potential payback after the shooting.
Australia backs G7 Russian oil price cap
Australia will join the G7 nations and impose a price cap on Russian oil to drive down global oil prices while still putting a dent in Moscow's finances.
Treasurer flags a major spending rethink
Government finances are in better shape than expected, but the treasurer is not banking on high commodity prices as the long-term solution to budgetary woes.
NSW to introduce ‘no body no parole’ law
Convicted murderers in NSW will be denied parole unless they reveal the location of their victim's body, under new legislation to be introduced to parliament.
SA and NSW drop masks on public transport
South Australia and NSW have dropped requirements for mask wearing on public transport in the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Positive signs from China, India: envoy
China and India have tacitly put public pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine after largely remaining neutral and not explicitly condemning the invasion.
Cop knew Kumanjayi Walker as a ‘runner’
A police officer has given evidence to the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker that he knew the teenager to be a "runner" and not dangerous.