War of words heats up amid Liberals’ climate battle
Two Liberals have gone head-to-head over speculation about Sussan Ley's leadership as the coalition prepares to finalise its approach to climate change.
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New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years
Australian drivers are buying more electric and hybrid vehicles than ever and experts say they are forcing down petrol and diesel car sales.
Blues fans to see red when Split Enz headline festival
The pioneering Kiwi band Split Enz will take centre stage as the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest is resurrected for Easter 2026.
PM leads tributes for nation’s ‘Golden Tonsils’
Veteran broadcaster John Laws has fallen silent but the towering talkback titan has been remembered for his pioneering legacy and distinctive voice.
Ex-ANZ execs lose bonus millions after record fine
The former boss of ANZ and three of his executives have lost multimillion-dollar bonuses as the bank grapples with the cost of serious misconduct.
‘The most evil’: drunk driver jailed for model’s death
A devastated father has lashed out at authorities for failing women after a booze-addled male driver was jailed for killing his daughter.
‘Historic’ native title claim could advance quickly
A native title claim seeking to recognise Traditional Owners' deep connection to the lands of a major city could move swiftly through the courts.
‘Will not be bullied’: female MPs stare down neo-Nazis
Two women representing large Jewish communities say they will not be intimidated by extremist neo-Nazis as police permission for a street rally is questioned.
Australian shares start week higher as miners bounce
A potential end to the longest US government shutdown in history has buoyed investor spirits, supporting a rebound from last week's sell-off.
‘I took his soul’: teen’s poem of Easter show killing
A teenager has admitted stabbing a young worker at an Easter show but denies intent to kill despite claims he was fighting a war with a rival gang.
Green steel given pride of place in major govt projects
Steel made with green energy will be preferred on major government projects in a move hailed by renewables advocates as a step forward for Australian industry.
Gasps as message sent over ‘extreme’ road rage death
A killer driver who dragged another man alongside his moving vehicle before running over him will spend years in jail as a warning to others.
Labor legend Graham Richardson to receive state funeral
The former Labor senator has been hailed as a Labor legend "formidable character" after his death following a long battle with cancer.
Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns
Social media giants earning billions in revenue will view penalties under Australia's ban for under-16s as "peanuts", a former Facebook executive says.
Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam
Two former prime ministers have given a behind-the-scenes look at the machinations leading up to the Whitlam dismissal, 50 years on from the political saga.
‘Paid the heaviest price’: supreme sacrifices honoured
A veteran has recalled the price paid by men and women who served the country as thousands of Australians attended Remembrance Day services across the nation.
Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks
Coalition frontbenchers continue to insist a challenge is not brewing against Sussan Ley as a crucial meeting nears on the party's contentious energy policy.
Consumers feeling merry in time for a Christmas splurge
Australian consumers are the most optimistic they've been since early 2022 despite fading prospects of more interest rate cuts.
Quiet-quitting conservation undermines green goals
Deserted conservation promises are a blind spot for global negotiations on climate and biodiversity, researchers say, and are devilishly hard to track.
No smoking gun to link deposit scheme, home price spike
Lower-end homes outperformed the rest of the market in October, but it's difficult to directly connect it to the government's expanded deposit guarantee scheme.
No rules, no use: Aussie firms may miss AI opportunity
More Australian businesses are investing in artificial intelligence technology but many are still waiting for clear rules about its use.
‘Trying to kill me’: call played after murder verdict
Some of the last words spoken by a woman violently killed in a domestic argument have been made public after a jury passed verdict against her ex-partner.
Petrol low as car buyers flock to hybrid and electric
More buyers of new vehicles are opting to save money on petrol with electric cars and hybrid models proving popular in the latest auto industry snapshot.
Mental health crisis unfolding in ED departments
Australia's public hospitals are under scrutiny as data shows rising mental health presentations are pushing the system to its limits.
Stokes blames ‘marauders’ as owners reject pay report
An Australian media mogul has hit out at streaming giants for "stealing" his organisation's business and evaporating shareholder returns.
Plenty of punch persists in parliament’s patriarch
After 50 years of political service, colourful MP Bob Katter has left the option of contesting another election wide open as his official portrait is unveiled.
Suspended warrant issued after Lehrmann court no-show
A magistrate has told Bruce Lehrmann two things he must do to avoid being arrested after failing to appear in court on a car-stealing charge.
Masseur accused of ‘gross’ rape after radio show praise
A woman has told a jury she felt disgusted and repulsed after being raped by an alternative massage therapist she learned about from The Kyle and Jackie O show.
‘Never forgive you’: family’s anguish over GP’s killing
The family of a slain GP say their lives have been shattered and they will never forgive his teenaged killer, as a prosecution calls for a lengthy sentence.
German backpacker’s killer driven by ‘sexual’ motive
A new motive has been offered in the decades-old case of a German backpacker found killed in regional Australia but the victim's family still lacks answers.
Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party ‘united’
Sussan Ley has sought to brush aside commentary from Liberal colleagues suggesting her days as opposition leader are numbered ahead of crucial partyroom talks.