Businesses still planning to spend in coming months
Fresh data from the national statistics bureau shows businesses are still spending and plan to keep investment levels up in 2023/24.
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Woolworths pledges green grocery deliveries by 2030
A supermarket giant has pledged to replace its diesel home delivery trucks with electric models in a move green groups say could trigger industry change.
Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder
Rebecca Payne will spend up to 16 years behind bars for the murder of her husband after she was trapped in more than a decade of depraved abuse.
Big cities lead as property market rebound gathers pace
Home prices are surging again after a long period of interest rate-driven declines, although Perth is the only capital back at record highs.
Australia warned war crime report could spark US action
The US had concerns some Australian soldiers may be prohibited from joint military operations as alleged war crimes could trigger a human rights law.
Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain
High farmgate prices are driving positivity in the dairy industry but not all farmers share the optimism.
All new cars should be electric by 2035 ‘at the latest’
Submissions to Australia's fuel-efficiency standard are calling for a bold air pollution limit for new cars and a quick transition to electric vehicles.
Report pushes case for higher Sydney housing density
The NSW productivity commission's latest report suggests building higher and more densely in Sydney's inner suburbs, including along public transport lines.
Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy
Indigenous jobs will be part of the energy transformation in Central Queensland's industrial heartland as delegates meet in Gladstone to share ideas.
Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition
Tesla and BYD are leading the race to electric transport, according to an international report, while traditional automakers Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki languish.
Next WA premier touts his energy, drive as he steps up
Roger Cook is set to replace the retiring Mark McGowan as Western Australian premier, although Labor's caucus is yet to formally agree to the change.
Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low
The local share market has suffered its worst day of losses in 12 weeks, falling 1.6 per cent to close at its lowest level in two months.
Man told by court to stay away from Brittany Higgins
A man charged with making threats on social media says he will behave after a court banned him from contacting Brittany Higgins, her fiance and an MP.
Growers nervous over drier conditions for winter crops
A report is predicting drier conditions will take a toll on this year's winter crop production, with grain growers nervous about the year ahead.
New video ‘changes narrative’ around accused ref basher
A 25-year-old man has been released on bail but must remain at home unless accompanied by his wife or mother, after he allegedly assaulted referee Khodr Yaghi.
Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names
Material relating to the PwC tax advice scandal could be counted in the thousands of documents, senators have been told.
Health workers stop work over 6.5 per cent pay push
Hundreds of paramedics and allied health workers have walked off the job at some NSW hospitals as they pursue a 6.5 per cent pay rise.
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.
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.