China a ‘big story’ for Australia’s growth
Treasurer Jim Chalmers remains upbeat about Australia's resilience in the face of economic headwinds and some domestic challenges.
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Superyacht owner’s son bailed in drug plot
A bailed 21-year-old is bound for Queensland after a failed alleged drug importation left a Brazilian diver dead and bricks of cocaine floating in a NSW port.
Record-breaking marathoner runs 150
Erchana Murray-Bartlett is set to enter the world record books after finishing the last of 150 consecutive marathon runs.
Thousands of incidents in disability homes
More than 7000 incidents, including serious injury, abuse and neglect, have been reported in disability group homes in the past four years.
‘Grumpy’ victim seen before campers killed
A witness has told a court about a grumpy man speeding, a "creepy fella" seeking a campsite, and a drone, before Russell Hill and Carol Clay were found dead.
Gas price cap places pressure on retailers
Retailers have been struggling to access affordable long-term gas for their industrial and commercial customers, raising questions about energy policy.
Heartbreak as chopper victim farewelled
The husband of Gold Coast helicopter crash victim Vanessa Tadros choked back tears at her funeral service as he paid tribute to the family's "protector".
Crossbench MP to refer Perrottet to police
The NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party will refer the premier to police to test whether he breached a seldom enforced law on declarations.
Three rescued from floodwater in north Qld
Three women are being treated in hospital after they were found clinging to a tree in floodwater in north Queensland.
The problem with electric car road trips
The holiday season revealed a new speed bump for electric car drivers – long queues to recharge. But the record demand could help to pinpoint hot spots.
PNG aid is in the national interest: PM
Anthony Albanese says providing aid to Papua New Guinea is in the national interest as the opposition says it's disappointing a security deal wasn't signed.
Heavy rain batters northern Queensland
North Queensland's coast between Cardwell and Carmila is on alert for flash flooding as a monsoon trough deepens across the region.
Room for eight in flagship Hyundai
Korean car maker Hyundai has dipped its toe into loftier company - and a new price bracket - with an upgrade of its big, premium SUV, the Palisade.
Best week in months for Australian shares
The Australian share market has posted its best weekly performance since early November, rising on Friday after further signs inflation has peaked in the US.
Virus cases in post-Christmas decline
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 went into steep decline in the weeks following Christmas after peaking just before the holiday break.
PNG offers Albanese climate change lesson
A senior Papua New Guinea politician has welcomed attention on climate change as Anthony Albanese wrapped up a two-day tour of Australia's northern neighbour.
MP calls for Perrottet’s head over costume
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's admission he wore a Nazi costume at his 21st birthday party has prompted a leading cross-bencher to call for his resignation.
AMA urges action on elective surgery
The Australian Medical Association is urging governments to provide extra funding to address a huge backlog of patients waiting for elective surgery.
Next mining boom to lift up disadvantaged
Australia's rich critical mineral and clean energy resources could be harnessed to drive economic prosperity as seen in the mid-2010s mining boom.
Floods to wreak further havoc on economy
Natural disasters caused billions in damage to the Australian economy in 2022 and the bill is expected to rise from further floods.
Plutus tax fraud trial drawing to close
The judge is summing up the case against five people accused of being involved in one of the biggest white collar crimes in Australian history.
Queer reinvention of Jane Austen classic
A queer envisioning of Jane Austen's famed romance will premiere during WorldPride as part of the Sydney Theatre Company's latest program.
Premier ‘deeply ashamed’ over Nazi costume
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says wearing a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party was a naive, terrible mistake.
Albanese wants PNG-based team in NRL
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a major speech to call for a Papua New Guinea-based, Pacific Islander team to be included in the National Rugby League.
Melanoma vaccine ‘not one size fits all’
Clinical trial results for a new melanoma vaccine are promising, but UNSW Sydney experts say key questions still need to be answered.
Redo for bowel tests after surgery failure
Colonoscopy patients in Victoria and NSW may need to have the diagnostic procedure redone after a review found the surgeon involved had left some incomplete.
Peril as warming alters planet water cycle
Changes to the planet's water cycle wrought by global warming increase the risk of bushfire, drought and other disasters, a new Australian-led report says.
Australia and PNG to strengthen security
Australia and Papua New Guinea are one step closer to strengthening their relationship as the countries take the next step in committing to a new security deal.
Pell in ‘sparkling form’ before death
Cardinal George Pell died in Rome aged 81, less than a week after attending the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI.
Driving electric car can save $800 a year
Nine out of 10 drivers would save money by switching to an electric vehicle, according to US university research, but some motorists could miss out.
Temporary bridge to re-link key WA highway
The ADF might use a temporary combat bridge to span a flooded river to reopen the only sealed road through Western Australia's Kimberley region.