Labor eyes new round of workplace reform
Closing loopholes that undermine job security and wage growth will be on the agenda when Labor rips into its second round of workplace reforms next year.
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Higgins’ story sparks reform conversation
Advocates want reforms to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice after Brittany Higgins' experience showed the personal toll of legal action.
Luxury EV giant ticks over like clockwork
Hyundai's new Genesis Electrified G80 takes passenger serenity to new heights - and carries a price tag to match.
Tesla rolls out its first electric trucks
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has delivered the company's first electric semitrailers, saying they might look like elephants but move like cheetahs.
Survey to check on true JEV cases
South Australia is the latest state to join a national study into the number of cases of Japanese encephalitis virus across Australia.
Accused jihadist Prakash silent in court
Melbourne-born Neil Prakash, who is accused of travelling to Syria to fight with Islamic State, has faced a Darwin court over terrorism charges.
COVID-19 cases rise across the nation
Weekly COVID-19 case numbers have jumped 20 per cent in NSW and Victoria with the latest wave of infections blamed on new Omicron sub-variants.
Boost for young children with a disability
Young children with a newly-diagnosed disability or emerging developmental concerns can access projects backed by $13.8 million in federal government funding.
Commodity economy ‘not a source of shame’
Fossil fuels have given Australians an "awesome" standard of living but the economy needs to become more varied, international investors have been told.
Breakdancer wins disability arts prize
Breakdancer and street performer Roya the Destroya is among the winners at the 2022 arts disability awards.
Feds call for unity to lower energy prices
Federal ministers have urged the states and territories to put their differences aside and do their bit to lower energy prices.
Accused jihadi Prakash faces life sentence
Neil Prakash has faced court on terrorism charges that could see him jailed for life after the Melbourne-born alleged jihadi was deported from Turkey.
Crossbench briefed on Indigenous voice
The Labor government has briefed crossbench MPs on the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament, saying amending the constitution is a matter of principle.
Workplace rule changes become law
The federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.
Santos loses appeal for huge NT gas works
The Federal Court has upheld a ruling that Tiwi Islands traditional owners should have been consulted over Santos's multibillion-dollar Barossa gas project.
Wife-killer Dawson likely to die in jail
Former teacher Chris Dawson has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years after murdering his wife Lynette and disposing of her body four decades ago.
Prosecution drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will not face a retrial because of the impacts renewed proceedings would have on her mental health.
Debate over energy price cap heats up
The possibility of price caps on fossil fuels has sparked concern from some state leaders as the government looks to lock down a plan to lower energy prices.
Lachlan Murdoch to front defamation trial
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch will appear in person to give evidence during a defamation trial against Australian publisher Crikey scheduled for early 2023.
Fan frenzy as Socceroos unite nation
Football fever is building in Australia as fans make plans to cheer the Socceroos in their David-and-Goliath clash with football giants Argentina.
Missing the bus on green public transport
Australia has started its transition to greener public transport but risks falling behind other nations if it does not pick up the pace, a new report warns.
BHP sees ore demand beyond ‘super cycle’
BHP tips decarbonisation to drive global demand beyond a "super cycle" for copper, nickel and steel but warns the industry is competing for high-tech skills.
Climate targets back on course: Bowen
Chris Bowen says climate measures are on target to reduce emissions by 40 per cent by 2030, after stalling under the former coalition government.
Ex-Tyrrell suspect awarded $1.5m damages
A former suspect in William Tyrrell's disappearance has been awarded almost $1.5 million in damages after suing over the police investigation against him.
Medibank hackers declare ‘case closed’
The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation.
Melbourne the top destination for tourists
Domestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.
Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie dead at 79
Christine McVie, whose songwriting and signature vocals helped make British-American group Fleetwood Mac one of the biggest rock bands ever, has died at 79.
Road trip could deliver solar-powered cars
Cheap and lightweight solar cells from a printer could fuel cars and homes in future, an inventor says, after an electric vehicle test around Australia.
Manufacturing sector contracts in November
The manufacturing sector has contracted after three months of flatlining, in a sign that less-than-favourable economic conditions are now hurting.
Home price downturn now more subdued
The residential property downturn endures for the seventh month in a row, although the pace of decline has started to wind back.
Glamorised tanning angers cancer victim
A Brisbane woman fighting advanced skin cancer says glamorising tanning on social media feels like a "kick in the guts".