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.
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‘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.
Dutton demands criminal ban on display of Nazi symbols
The federal opposition has called on the government to ban the display of Nazi symbols by changing existing criminal laws.
Secrecy around waste company that illegally dumped meat
A company trusted by the government to manage biosecurity risks won't be named despite the illegal dumping of hundreds of kilos of imported meat products.
Rules for Indigenous voice referendum take shape
Australians have more details about what will happen in the lead up to the referendum that seeks to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament.
NSW appeals $1.5m awarded to former Tyrrell suspect
NSW has appealed a court decision awarding $1.5 million to Bill Spedding who was maliciously prosecuted by police investigating William Tyrrell's disappearance.
Liberal MP breaks ranks with party on safeguard stance
Liberal MP Bridget Archer has hit out at the coalition for not seeking to negotiate on changes to the government's safeguard mechanism.
Planes, trains and transport chaos could shape NSW poll
Voters will have the chance to determine NSW's transport future at Saturday's election, with the major parties promising billions of dollars in investment.
Space technology to monitor, forecast quality of water
The CSIRO has launched a new water quality forecasting service using satellites and ground-based sensors in a world-first system.
Survivors back coercive control criminalisation
Nine in ten survivors of coercive control believe it should be criminalised but many fear it wouldn't actually improve safety.
Electric car-charging fees rise as energy prices bite
A third electric vehicle charging network is raising the price of recharging cars but experts say there are still ways for savvy drivers to avoid them.
Premier on back foot in final NSW election debate
In one of the few statements to draw applause, Labor's Chris Minns has claimed the coalition could again halt health workers' wages in an economic crisis.
Plastic chemicals doing untold human harm: scientists
Scientists say humans are suffering untold harm from plastics, ranging from cancer and reproductive damage to the loss of intelligence that defines humanity.
Why bushfire safety rooms could be next home reno trend
Queensland researchers have taken the torch to a bushfire safety room to see whether it can withstand being completely immersed in flames.