Liberal MP to cross the floor and vote for Labor’s climate change bill
The Greens and a Liberal backbencher have signalled support for the federal government's climate change bill after Labor agreed to a series of amendments.
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Coral makes comeback on Great Barrier Reef
Coral is making a comeback across much of the Great Barrier Reef but the record resurgence could be quickly undone, scientists warn.
The communities fighting for their health
The National Rural Health conference has heard of many communities that have fought to boost their own local health services, including Mallacoota in Victoria.
Kids’ noses better at fighting COVID-19
The lining of a child's nose may be better at staving off the coronavirus than that of an adult, according to Australian researchers.
Investment CEO returns to Barilaro inquiry
Investment NSW CEO Amy Brown will make a second appearance at a parliamentary inquiry investigating John Barilaro's appointment to a New York trade role.
Burns and injuries treated via video in WA
Telehealth supports remote doctors and patients across Australia's biggest state, a rural health conference focused on innovation and collaboration has heard.
RBA tempers language on rate rises
Economists say the RBA has laid the groundwork for less aggressive rate hikes, but the government acknowledges the latest decision will sting homeowners.
New baits needed to kill mice: CSIRO
A study by Australia's national science agency has found a new baiting regime is needed to significantly reduce mouse populations.
Parliament to debate climate change bill
The Greens will reveal their stance on the federal government's climate change bill, which will be debated by MPs in the lower house on Wednesday.
Govt to work close with gas companies: PM
The prime minister says he wants to ensure gas supply in the domestic market following an extension of the trigger mechanism.
Composers and game makers hit high score
Australia's video games development sector is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, including work by developers and music composers.
Sydney, Melbourne lead house price plunge
Five in eight capital cities have experienced declines in housing values in July as national prices mark the third consecutive month in the red.
Space industry pivot at Garma Festival
The Garma Festival in Arnhem Land continues this week with a speech from the head of the Australian Space Agency, Enrico Palermo..
Gas shortage predicted amid dwindling coal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has forecast a gas shortfall in the east coast market next year if excess supply is exported.
Morrison fronts parliament for first time
The first Newspoll since the election of the Labor government holds good news for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, as Scott Morrison takes a backbench seat.
Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 cases in aged care
There are nearly 10,000 active COVID-19 cases linked to aged care homes around the country and nearly 3400 older people have died since the pandemic began.
Alleged spyware creator identified as 24yo
A 24-year-old Melbourne man faces six charges after he allegedly created spyware software used by domestic violence perpetrators and other criminals globally.
Truckers rally in Canberra in reform push
Hundreds of trucks have rolled into the nation's capital in a call for improved safety for drivers and industry reform after dozens of deaths in recent months.
Cross-border crime network busted in raids
A bikie clubhouse under a suburban home was one of the discoveries in a multi-agency police operation across NSW and Queensland that led to multiple arrests.
PM lays path to vote on Indigenous Voice
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recommended changes to the constitution in a speech at the Garma Festival, ahead of a referendum on an Indigenous Voice.
Air quality vital in taming COVID: expert
Improving indoor air quality will be key to long-term efforts against COVID-19 and a national approach is needed, a leading epidemiologist has told a committee.
No kinder and gentler parliament: Dutton
As federal parliament wraps up its first sitting week since the May election, the opposition leader sees little change in approach under Labor.
Nation’s voices gather for Garma Festival
Australia's largest Indigenous festival returns to the Northern Territory, with a prime ministerial visit and focus on a First Nations voice to parliament.
Price hikes drive record energy switch
More Australians opted to switch energy providers in June than ever before as soaring power price rises take a toll on household bills.
Hidden ‘sponges’ may up Antarctic ice loss
Geological formations that hold vast amounts of groundwater under Antarctica's ice sheet could be causing it to shrink more quickly, a new study suggests.
Texts urge disabled to get virus booster
More than a million disability pensioners and their carers will be the focus of a text message campaign to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Meteor showers triple treat for stargazers
Three meteor showers will light up the Australian night sky with the moon's phase to assist stargazers in catching a glimpse of the astronomic spectacle.
Australia ignoring ‘lessons’: Nationals MP
Net zero by 2050 is an unrealistic target, according to the new Nationals MP for Flynn, who has called on Australia to heed the lessons from Europe.
Barilaro to appear at NY trade job inquiry
John Barilaro will appear at a probe into his hiring to a US trade job as the NSW investment minister is accused of having his "fingers all over" the process.
Trial ordered on Chinese influence charge
Chinese community leader and ex-Liberal candidate Di Sanh Duong, will stand trial in the County Court after being charged with planning foreign interference.
Vaccine patch combats COVID variants
Queensland researchers testing a needle-free vaccine patch have found it has better efficacy in neutralising COVID-19 than traditionally administered jabs.