Secret campsite recordings before arrest
More than 5000 secret recordings from accused camper killer Greg Lynn's home, car and campsites were examined by police investigating the case.
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Good old day for Swift at Golden Guitars
Andrew Swift was a shock pick for best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, with Amber Lawrence and Casey Barnes also claiming major prizes.
Why EV prices are finally turning a corner
Electric vehicle prices are coming down in what experts say is a new phase for the technology that will put thousands more of the cars on Australian roads.
Giving a new life to old school shoes
An Australian initiative is recycling and reusing old school shoes to stop thousands from ending up in landfill.
Voice debate turns to young Australians
Supporters and sceptics of the voice are turning to young Australians with a key coalition figure the latest to raise questions about the ambitious reform.
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Swift elated with shock Golden Guitar win
Andrew Swift has been named best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth, while duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley also won big.
Energy cap takes sting out of price hikes
Treasury forecasts indicate wholesale electricity prices won't rise as high as earlier predicted after the government imposed a gas price cap.
Farmers fight on after floods
Farmers in flood-affected regions are rebuilding infrastructure, despite weak harvests, lost pastures and rapidly deteriorating roads.
COVID-19 risks ease as cases keep falling
The latest Australian COVID-19 data on cases, hospitalisations and deaths shows the number of cases are still decreasing.
Crypto firm owes creditors more than $78m
Administrators appointed for a Gold Coast cryptocurrency platform do not know where the company's founder is, or exactly how large its debts are.
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No end in sight for Barnes’ stunning rise
Casey Barnes' career has been one long rise to the top of Australian country music and he's hopeful of more awards with five Golden Guitar nominations.
GPs blast ‘out-of-control’ pharmacists
The peak bodies for GPs and pharmacy owners have traded insults, including accusations of being "out of control" and whipping up a media frenzy.
Bangarra explores bloodlines in Dance Clan
Sani Townson has choreographed a new work for Bangarra Dance Theatre that explores the bloodlines and totems of Indigenous people.
Accused camper killer’s bid for secrecy
Lawyers representing accused double murderer Greg Lynn have asked a court to keep significant parts of the case against him hidden from the public.
Trio in court over Indigenous teen death
Two men and a woman have faced Perth Magistrates Court charged with murder over the bashing death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey.
Much of NSW declared free of varroa mite
States and territories have agreed to reopen their borders to bees and hives from most of NSW, but remain concerned over patches of invasive varroa mite.
Apple update to get Aussies on their bikes
Tech giant Apple will encourage more Australians to go places by bicycle when it launches cycling navigation with hill and traffic warnings.
More cash but schools don’t make the grade
Governments should commit to targets to improve student literacy and numeracy standards in Australia's schools, the Productivity Commission says.
Republic campaigner fears voice failure
The campaign director of the 1999 republic referendum believes continual calls for more detail on an Indigenous voice to parliament are a tactic by opponents.
Australia and China secure new trade talks
Canberra and Beijing have progressed talks on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum where trade restrictions on Australian goods were discussed.
Poor student outcomes despite more funding
The Productivity Commission says Australian governments should commit to targets in order to improve student literacy and numeracy standards in schools.
Dutton denies attack on Indigenous voice
Peter Dutton has denied he is on the attack over the Indigenous voice to parliament, again calling for more information before a referendum.
Gas cap rules ‘sound and workable’: ACCC
The gas industry continues to voice concerns about the design of the government's big stick interventions designed to keep energy prices contained.
Aust stocks gain after softer jobs report
The local share market has advanced after weaker-than-expected December labour market figures raised expectations of a rate hike pause by the Reserve Bank.
Student debt cut for teachers who go rural
Student debts will be wiped for teachers who spend four years in "very remote communities" in a bid to help address crippling shortages across the country.
New Qantas scare with Fiji flight aborted
Qantas has suffered its second mid-air mishap in consecutive days, with a flight to Fiji forced to turn back to Sydney due to a possible mechanical issue.
Unemployment rate steady in mixed result
Australia's unemployment rate remains stuck at 3.5 per cent, with 14,600 jobs disappearing from the economy in the latest official statistics.
Paper shortage pressures school stationery
Paper companies are scrambling to source foreign white paper after a lack of domestic timber supply dented production at Australia's only white paper mill.
World lags on removing carbon emissions
The world isn't doing enough to scale up the extraction of CO2 from the atmosphere and buy more time to slash emissions, a landmark report warns.
Aust stocks gain after softer job report
The local share market has moved into the green after a weaker-than-expected labour market report from December raised expectations of a pause in rate hikes.
WA to ban display of Nazi symbols
The display and possession of Nazi symbols is set to be decriminalised in Western Australia, with some exceptions.