Qld man drowns at popular NSW surf spot
A Queensland man has become the 51st person to drown in Australia this summer after he was pulled unconscious from the water on the NSW mid-north coast.
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Body image teacher Australian of the Year
Body positive writer and film director Taryn Brumfitt has been named Australian of the Year for her work getting more women to love the skin they're in.
Petrol set to soar before public holiday
Petrol prices are edging up in many parts of Australia before the January 26 public holiday.
Wholesale energy prices, emissions falling
Wholesale electricity prices and carbon emissions dropped in the December quarter as solar and wind became "most valuable player" in the Australian market.
Molan remembered as ‘one of the greatest’
Family, friends and colleagues of the late senator and retired soldier Jim Molan gathered at the Royal Military College in Canberra to pay their final respects.
NSW rail body at risk: Auditor-General
The NSW Auditor-General says a beleaguered body set up to manage the state's rail assets is "at risk" and imposes a financial burden on future governments.
Vote flagged on NT booze ban to cut crime
The Northern Territory's chief minister says the Australian Electoral Commission could hold a poll on communities opting in or out of alcohol bans.
Inflation figures seal case for rate rise
Official inflation figures show inflation lifting higher than expected and setting the stage for further interest rate hikes in 2023.
Most expensive city for education revealed
Melbourne has proven to be Australia's most expensive city for a government education, while Canberra is the most affordable amid the cost of living crisis.
Dating apps put on notice over violence
Police and government representatives have met with dating app companies to considers ways of stamping out sexual violence facilitated by technology.
Pilot to stand trial for campers’ killings
Airline pilot Greg Lynn has been ordered to stand trial in the Victorian Supreme Court for the murders of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in March 2020.
Australians big on hunting trophies
Australians who like to kill exotic animals including bears and giraffes have made the country the 10th largest importer of hunting trophies, a new report says.
Electric trucks to score power boost
Electric delivery trucks will be able to recharge at Australian petrol stations after a deal between a major energy provider and an Australian vehicle maker.
Women and DV in focus as NSW poll nears
The major parties in NSW say they will both take action to stop domestic violence, following a day of policy announcements about key issues affecting women.
Fears over complex flood gauge system
Experts and local councils are calling for better oversight of the river gauge network, while government agencies say they're working on improvements.
NT alcohol restrictions amid crime crisis
The Northern Territory government will restrict the sale of alcohol in Alice Springs and central Australia in a bid to curb surging youth crime.
Dating apps being weaponised by criminals
Industry and government are coming together to crack down on serial offenders who harass and abuse women using dating apps.
Collector buys beer can for nearly $500
One man's beer trash is another's treasure, according to a collector who splurged hundreds of dollars on a West End Stout can.
Federal laws fail at-risk species: report
Federal laws that are supposed to provide greater protection for the habitats of threatened species simply do not, a new analysis shows.
Bailout backed to recoup crypto millions
Cryptocurrency firm Digital Surge will survive as creditors vote for a bailout after hours of questions put to administrators by some of the 30,000 investors.
Economy slows as inflation pressures ease
The economy is starting to lose momentum as businesses report easing price pressures and gloomier conditions.
Spirit of the Z lives on in latest version
Decades after first thrilling drivers as a Datsun, with some questionable inclusions along the way, Nissan's latest Z is a sure case of '50 not out'.
More than $3m returned to older Aussies
Free legal services have returned more than $3 million to older Australians experiencing elder abuse, with seniors urged to seek help sooner rather than later.
Fewer domestic flights on time in December
More festive season travellers suffered flight delays in December as on-time performance dropped below average, the latest government report card shows.
Recession fears if interest rates hiked
Deloitte Access Economics warns Australia could fall into a recession if the central bank lifts interest rates again, with households already hurting.
Cop killers were ‘gentle’, daughter says
The daughter of people involved in a deadly Queensland mass shooting has said her parents were gentle, with one hating guns and another a military enthusiast.
Mining, migration make Qld the top economy
The Sunshine State is the country's best-performing state economy for the first time in more than a decade of CommSec rankings.
Clarke’s public feud puts India on ice
Michael Clarke has chosen to speak only about cricket on his return to radio but he's unlikely to do it in India, where his commentary role is now in doubt.
Referendum puts reconciliation at stake
A leading campaigner for the voice to parliament is urging Australians to consider how a failed referendum would damage the nation's future reconciliation.
Omicron jab gets provisional green light
A Pfizer booster that specifically tackles two Omicron COVID-19 variants has been given provisional approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Right to ask about partner’s DV proposed
A new scheme will give men and women in NSW the power to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence, if the coalition wins the next election.