Short-term budget bounce but long-term pressures remain
A temporary boost to the budget bottom line will be welcome but fast-growing spending is likely to keep pressure on federal government finances.
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Accused left the state the day after murder, court told
Stanley Early told police he drove from Sydney to Bundaberg to visit his brother the same day in 1987 Raymond Keam was found dead in a park opposite his home.
Toyota shows hydrogen cars in push for new green tech
Toyota will showcase a collection of hydrogen-powered cars, buses and vans throughout Australia to garner support for a different type of green technology.
Judge chides Attorney-General over ‘personal decision’
Adam Cranston helped divert more than $105 million from the tax office, but a judge is "profoundly unhappy" taxpayers will no longer fund his defence.
Outback Aussie town to start King’s reign with a bang
The outback town of Quilpie may be more than 16,000km away from London's Westminster Abbey, but the town of 702 has big plans to celebrate the new king.
Rio Tinto paints a bright future in energy transition
Rio Tinto shareholders have been told the mining giant has a 'bright future' as it provides the minerals to build renewable energy technologies.
Treasurer calls on banks to give rate rises to savers
Jim Chalmers says savers are unhappy that banks aren't passing on interest rate hikes to them as quickly as they are to borrowers.
Liberal MP eyes legal fight for party ban ‘do-over’
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming says she will make good on a threat to formally challenge her nine-month suspension, launching legal action.
Budget issues won’t influence myki contract call: govt
Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll has rejected speculation Victoria's budget bottom line could lead the government to seek a cheap fix to the myki system.
Mulga Bore bringing red centre glam rock to Melbourne
The Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band - and their make-up - are the star attractions of the Indigenous arts and culture festival Yirramboi, which starts in Melbourne.
Pressure builds on Greens to back $10b housing fund
The Greens have been urged to support the government's $10 billion housing fund, which guarantees 1200 affordable and social homes to each state and territory.
Contest brews over sport versus politics for voice vote
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns for an Indigenous voice in the constitution are going head-to-head over whether sporting codes should join the debate.
Pugnacious pandemic pooches pestering posties
Posties are increasingly under attack from dogs after the pandemic pet boom prompted more than a million households to welcome a new furry friend.
NAB shares slide despite profit lift
National Australia Bank delivered a 17 per cent lift in interim profit, boosted by rising interest rates and higher business lending.
Indigenous leaders urge King apology before coronation
Representatives from 12 nations of the Commonwealth including Australia have called on King Charles III to formally apologise for the effects of colonisation.
Why electric trucks could cut more pollution than cars
Action is needed to get more electric trucks on Australian roads, according to a new report and industry groups who say heavy vehicles are missing out.
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‘Cooking the climate’ with subsidies for gas producers
Record taxpayer dollars paid to traditional energy firms are "cooking the climate" when budgets should be funding action to stop climate change, research shows.
Aged care pay hikes won’t hurt inflation, says minister
A 15 per cent pay rise for aged care workers won't lead to a further rise in inflation, the federal government says.
Mainland invasion not the biggest concern: minister
Invasion of Australia is not "up there" among identified threats, the minister says as government looks to reshaping defences following a strategic review.
Barbaro juror referred to DPP for disobeying directions
A Supreme Court justice will refer a juror in a Victorian murder trial to the Director of Public Prosecutions for disobeying his directions.
Priceless Aussie treasure a gift fit for a King
The King's looming coronation has given a leg-up to a critically endangered Australian parrot with killer camouflage skills.
Indigenous legal services ‘on the brink of a crisis’
Days out from the federal budget, the chair of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services is calling for emergency funding.
Olympic boxer Harry Garside to defend DV allegations
Olympic boxing medallist Harry Garside says he intends to fight a charge of domestic violence and was taken by surprise by police conduct during his arrest.
New electric car races into Australia, more en route
A 'zippy' electric hatchback finally arrives in Australia this week and another 18 are lined up to launch behind it.
Police officers stabbed, man shot dead in rural town
Two respected police officers were stabbed and a man shot dead in an incident in country South Australia that has rocked the state.
LNP’s Rennick under pressure ahead of Qld preselection
LNP senator Gerard Rennick is facing a preselection challenge in Queensland that could leave him relegated to an unwinnable position on the Senate ticket.
Ex-NRL star Brett Stewart makes cocaine confession
Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has walked out of court with a promise to behave after police watched him buy a bag of cocaine.
Northern Territory green lights Beetaloo Basin fracking
The Northern Territory's decision to allow onshore fracking has been widely criticised despite its chief minister saying legislation has been strengthened.
Snowy Hydro finish date blows out with setbacks
It could take until nearly the end of the decade for work on Snowy Hydro 2.0 to be completed due to equipment delays and soaring costs.
Children’s mental health harmed by COVID-19 pandemic
Long after the easing of restrictions the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have negative impacts on the mental health of Australia's children and adolescents.
Albanese meets King and reveals coronation oath plan
King Charles has welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Buckingham Palace ahead of the monarch's coronation.