Govt anger at NSW power station closure
Closing the country's biggest coal-fired power station seven years early could cause job losses and a spike in electricity prices, the NSW energy minister says.
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Star boss reassures on probes, H1 loss
Star Entertainment boss Matt Bekier says a focus on preventing criminal activity at its casinos never wavered as investigations overshadow a first-half loss.
Origin accused of ‘folly’ amid coal exit
Origin Energy will shutter Australia's largest coal-fired power plant much earlier than expected, annoying the federal government and environmentalists.
Morrison doubles down on China attacks
Despite calls from the head of ASIO politicising national security was 'unhelpful', Scott Morrison has continued attacks on Labor about China.
Sydney shark attack victim identified
The victim of a "horrific" shark attack in Sydney's eastern suburbs has been identified as a keen scuba diver.
Jobs market proves resilient to Omicron
The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 per cent in January, but there was a sharp drop in hours worked due to the impact of the Omicron variant.
House and unit price gap hits record high
The disparity between house and unit values has hit a record high, as apartment prices slowed over January due to COVID-related impacts on demand.
Defence ‘did nothing’ for veteran’s kids
A surge in soldiers needing support is causing backlogs as families of veterans say they need to be included in the process of addressing suicides.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved for kids
Provisional regulatory approval has been granted for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be used by children aged six years and over.
Frydenberg preferred Liberal leader: poll
Treasurer and Liberal deputy leader Josh Frydenberg is preferred over Scott Morrison for the Liberal leadership, a new Roy Morgan poll says.
Swimmer killed in Sydney shark attack
Police have located human remains at an eastern Sydney beach after a swimmer was attacked by a shark.
Fortescue gains workers, H1 profit down
Fortescue Metals has gained better access to workers under relaxed quarantine rules as it tries to keep its $4.6 billion Iron Bridge project on track.
Red Cross expanding bushfire recovery work
The Red Cross is expanding its bushfire recovery work into new areas across NSW, QLD, Victoria and SA, focusing on bringing communities together to heal.
Colbeck defends aged care COVID death toll
More people have died in aged care so far this year from COVID-19 than in all of 2020, but Richard Colbeck has rebuffed calls to resign from his ministry.
Vic a step closer to hosting 2026 games
The Victorian government has made an exclusive bid to host the Commonwealth Games in four years' time.
Budget cuts could risk recovery: Treasury
Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy says the Australian economy has proved resilient in the face of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
A long weekend, every week? Embracing the four day work life balance
For most Australians working a standard full-time job – a little more than seven hours a day, Monday to Friday – moving to a four-day work week could occur in two stages.
Russian pullback reports unconvincing: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says ongoing cyber attacks show that reports of a Russian pullback from Ukraine are "unconvincing".
Vic premier walks back third jab mandate
Victoria's premier says it could be "impractical" to mandate three COVID-19 jabs under the state's vaccinated economy, as elective surgery is set to resume.
China seeking to ‘exploit social division’
China is seeking to exploit social division, a Senate committee has been told, amid a tit-for-tat between the coalition and Labor over national security.
MP calls for NDIS age limit strike out
Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie is calling on the government to strike out an age threshold in the national disability scheme currently set at 65.
Kumanjayi ‘planned to surrender to police’
Aboriginal teenager Kumanjayi Walker planned to hand himself in to police the day after Constable Zach Rolfe allegedly murdered him, a court has been told.
Rapid test shortage is over: officials
Leading health officials have told a Senate estimates hearing supplies of rapid antigen tests are now plentiful, after widespread shortages during summer.
WA law gave ‘licence to kill’: Palmer
Businessman Clive Palmer has told a court he was scared for his safety after the WA government passed legislation relating to his iron ore project.
ADF inquiry told of ‘dildo incident’
A former ADF soldier was assaulted with a "dildo" as a recruit, with the perpetrator never facing serious charges, a royal commission has been told.
Oscars’ history-making all-female hosts
The Oscars is making history in its 94th year with an all-female host line up, comprising comic powerhouses Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes.
Minister Tudge set to be sacked: report
An investigation into minister Alan Tudge has reportedly cleared him of an abuse allegation, but found a code of conduct breach which will lead to his sacking.
Ex-wife labels Roberts-Smith ‘Titanic’
Ben Roberts-Smith's former wife denies she is seeking revenge by giving evidence against the decorated soldier after personal text messages were read in court.
Striking NSW nurses rally at parliament
Public hospital nurses have rallied outside NSW parliament after walking off the job over a long-running dispute about staff-to-patient ratios and pay.
Judge ‘irritated’ by McGowan’s conduct
Lawyers for businessman Clive Palmer and WA Premier Mark McGowan have argued about the meanings of statements by both men in defamation proceedings.
Qantas extends Darwin-London flights
Qantas has extended until at least June its direct flights from Darwin to London amid continued doubts over when WA will reopen its borders.