Reef dodges ‘in danger’ World Heritage listing again
United Nations' concern over the water quality on the Great Barrier Reef has triggered a call for action from environmentalists.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce say I do in New York
Its been confirmed that US superstars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are now a married couple, with celebrations underway in New York.
Socceroos fans downhearted but well behaved, say police
Australia has been knocked out of the soccer World Cup after a tense shootout with Egypt, but local fans have accepted the disappointment without incident.
Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed
Australia's sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical.
‘Distraught’: Wrangler trial secret recordings released
Secret recordings that were key to Matt Wright's trial have been released, revealing the Outback Wrangler's differing accounts after a fatal chopper crash.
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‘Turning point’: one in five new cars sold is electric
Australians are buying a record number of new vehicles, and battery-powered models make up more of those cars than ever before.
Lehrmann-linked TV producer sues second media giant
A former TV network staffer who rose to prominence during Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has launched legal proceedings against a media company.
Youth justice experts decry kids’ medieval punishments
The state of youth justice has been laid bare to a Senate inquiry, with allegations of human rights violations and Middle Ages-style approaches.
Nicky Winmar’s statue to go after assault conviction
A statue depicting former St Kilda footballer Nicky Winmar's most famous moment will be removed after he was found guilty of a brutal attack on a woman.
Wider spread fears as bird flu emerges in third state
A deadly strain of avian flu detected for the first time in NSW has prompted authorities to ramp up surveillance and industry containment measures.
PM ‘not against’ a punt as he defends gambling reforms
Proposed gambling ad reforms go beyond some recommendations made in a Labor-led report that urged a total ban, the prime minister says.
Taylor Swift wedding celebration to light up New York
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story will begin a new chapter with the mother of all wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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‘Don’t use the lights’: data centre boom sparks warning
Australia needs strict rules to govern data centre energy use amid reports US schools are being forced to switch off their lights to save power.
Lifeline for Liberal MP as decision on future postponed
A state Liberal MP will stay in the party for at least two weeks after the party agreed not to immediately disendorse her over an unsubstantiated assault claim.
‘Redeemed’ IS rocket designer says he’s not a danger
An electrician jailed for designing rockets for terrorists says he should be free to live unsupervised in a rural town after a lengthy deradicalisation journey.
‘Depraved’ childcare worker, ex-cop gets long jail term
The "dual life" of a childcare worker who sexually exploited kids and produced child abuse material has been revealed, as he learns his fate in court.
Real estate giants clash in court over marketing claims
Australia's two largest online real estate listing platforms are facing off in court after accusing each other of making misleading claims.
Hopes for national gun buyback fade as deadline expires
National firearms reforms are drifting off target after a deadline for states and territories to sign up for an Australia-wide buyback lapsed.
Struggling Liberals seek reboot in winter of discontent
Down in the polls, Liberal leader Angus Taylor will look to reconnect with voters through a blitz of marginal seats as parliament rises for its winter break.
Trump policies blamed for online ‘fermentation of hate’
Australia's eSafety commissioner has blamed the Trump administration in part for fermenting "caustic" online hate speech which is hard to police.
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Supermarket charges ahead with electric truck rollout
Groceries delivered by a major Australian supermarket could arrive quietly after a $22 million investment in next-generation trucks.
Struggling shoe retailer to close most remaining stores
Citing a shift to online shopping and a response to declining foot traffic, Betts will close 20 of its 35 remaining physical stores.
Watchdog probes ex-CFMEU boss’ links to another union
The workplace watchdog is investigating reports an ex-construction union boss who was sacked amid a national clean out has joined forces with a different union.
Pubs to stay open all night for Socceroos clash
Drinking holes across the country will be allowed to operate around-the-clock for Australia's upcoming win-or-go-home World Cup match against Egypt.
Housing costs crisis needs ‘decades’ of falling prices
Recent falling house prices have barely eroded an affordability gap that has built up over years of rising values, as experts warn much more time is needed.
Shaman accused of lying to save skin in mushroom death
A shaman healer and a woman's partner were too worried about self-preservation to tell medics she had ingested magic mushrooms, an inquest has been told.
AI companies urged to pay up or stay out of Australia
Australian news outlets are under threat from a growing number of hungry tech companies, including artificial intelligence firms which do not pay for content.
Rocky year in shares as miners dig market out of a hole
The Australian Securities Exchange underperformed its international peers by a long shot in the past year, but some sectors still delivered strong gains.
‘It’s painful’: Stefanovic opens up to Piers Morgan
Axed Nine star Karl Stefanovic is now more compelled to engage Australian audiences he says feel unheard, in a sit down with a controversial UK broadcaster.
Australian green hydrogen project gets the green light
A renewable hydrogen plant proposed for the NSW Hunter Valley will go ahead after a multimillion-dollar boost.
Global sea surface temperatures hit record high
The world's climate could be moving into "uncharted territory" as sea temperatures hit an all-time high, with El Nino set to exacerbate the warming.