Business activity goes off the boil as rate rises bite
Private sector activity is softening as rising interest rates, high inflation and softer economic conditions erode demand.
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Labor hits winnable seats as Libs sandbag NSW heartland
Both NSW leaders have blitzed a dozen electorates across Sydney as they seek to win over undecided voters and firm up support in key electorates.
Shopping centres rebound in full year with no lockdowns
Major Australian shopping centres have turned over a record $54 billion in sales last year as customers returned to bricks and mortar shops after lockdowns.
More than enough detail provided on voice: Albanese
The prime minister has challenged Peter Dutton to make his stance on the voice to parliament known, saying his request for more detail was a well-worn tactic.
‘It never leaves you’: New hunt for 1982 sex attackers
Three rapists are being hunted more than 40 years after a woman was abducted and assaulted in Melbourne, with police making a fresh call to turn themselves in.
Flood-ravaged Gulf towns call for resilience funding
Queensland towns devastated by flooding have called for $75 million in federal funding for resilience upgrades after enduring months of downpours and isolation.
Bruce Lehrmann fights to keep defamation actions alive
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann unreasonably waited to file his defamation cases over reports on rape claims by Brittany Higgins, a judge has heard.
Thorpe crawls from cops after crashing anti-trans rally
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has crawled away from federal police after storming the lectern of a protest against transgender rights outside parliament.
Treasurer tips slimmer commodity budget boost in May
The treasurer has outlined eight areas of "heavy lifting" for the budget, including responsible cost of living relief and funding defence priorities.
Union lashed over $1bn Vic consultancy costs complaint
The Victorian Labor government has spent close to $1 billion on consultancy agencies since it was first elected in 2014, new union data shows.
Walls closing in on Labor’s $10b social housing fund
The Greens and key crossbenchers are not convinced the Albanese government's social housing fund will do enough to ease Australia's worsening housing crisis.
Plane loaded with drugs ‘tried to fly under the radar’
A plane allegedly loaded with $15 million worth of meth has been intercepted in rural Queensland while trying to fly undetected from Papua New Guinea to NSW.
Nationals seek nuclear submarine base in central Qld
The government should consider central Queensland as the home of a new nuclear submarine base, three Nationals parliamentarians say.
‘Smart’ electric scooter trial to slow risky riders
Electric scooters equipped with artificial intelligence will be used to slow down or stop riders, in a move one company hopes will improve their reputation.
Filling up NT jails not the answer to crime: legal body
Legal services have cautioned against hasty bail reforms in the wake of a fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker.
Study charts decade of loss on Australian reefs
More than half of the most common species on the reefs that ring Australia have suffered population declines over the past decade, a new study has revealed.
Army triggers Taipan probe after chopper ditches in sea
Ten ADF members, including special forces personnel, are lucky to be alive after the helicopter they were on plunged into waters off the NSW south coast.
Teary PM reveals voice question, pleads for support
An emotional Anthony Albanese has revealed the wording of a referendum question to change the constitution and enable an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Premier plans 100 days as Minns smooths path to victory
The NSW premier-turned-cake-salesman has laid out what's on the menu if the coalition is re-elected as his Labor opponent promised to fix roads in the south.
PM pleads unity as question on voice set to be revealed
Cabinet is set to sign off on the questions that will be put to Australians when they decide on whether to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous voice.
Inquiry after 10 survive army chopper crash into water
Ten ADP personnel have survived after the helicopter they were on plunged into water off the NSW south coast during a routine training exercise.
Lawyers critical of NT government’s bail review
The Australian Lawyers Alliance has come out criticising the NT government's planned changes to bail, along with other measures to curb crime.
Australian shares rise again ahead of Fed meeting
The local share market has finished up 0.9 per cent, hitting a seven-day high ahead of a momentous Federal Reserve meeting.
Truck driver dies, two hurt as semi crashes into house
A truck has veered into a house in Tasmania in a crash that killed the 68-year-old driver and seriously injured two others in another vehicle.
Australia’s growth prospects still looking downcast
Leading indicators for Australia's future growth are still signalling depressed activity in coming months as interest rate rises bite.
Victorian bail laws must honour Nelson’s story: family
The family of Indigenous woman Veronica Nelson, who died in custody in 2020, says Victoria's bail law reforms should be named in her honour.
Rugby star’s assault case to return to court in April
Kurtley Beale's rugby career remains in limbo after his sexual assault case was mentioned in a Sydney court ahead of a new court date next month.
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Electric car batteries could fuel a $17 billion boost
Making batteries for electric cars and solar storage could create more than 60,000 jobs and nearly $17 billion by 2030 if Australia moves fast, a report says.
‘Horror’ rapist fresh out of jail when jogger attacked
A woman clawed at mud trying to break free as she was dragged into a Melbourne creek and nearly drowned by a man who repeatedly raped her.
Samoan PM raises concerns over China security precedent
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hosted his Samoan counterpart Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, with the two agreeing to foster better economic and security ties.
NSW election campaign marred by ‘terrifying’ violence
NSW Police stepped in to protect LGBTQ+ activists after they were attacked on a Sydney street ahead of a speech by NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham.