Power talks off as PM struck with COVID-19
An important meeting with state premiers over soaring energy prices has been postponed after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID-19.
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Floodwaters cut off more than 82,000 roads
Government figures show 82,634 roads have been impacted by flood-related closures since October, following significant rain events across several states.
Higgins and Lehrmann seeking compensation
Brittany Higgins is seeking compensation from two former ministers as well as the Commonwealth, while the man she alleges raped her is also seeking a payout.
Throw book at climate activists: Perrottet
Activists who cause disruption should should have the book thrown at them, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says, as a young woman's sentencing sparks protests.
Health ‘not set up’ for long-COVID in kids
The NSW health system is not well organised to manage long-COVID cases among children, a federal parliamentary inquiry has been told.
Daniel Andrews unveils Victorian ministry
Victoria's new ministry has been sworn in at Government House, with Premier Daniel Andrews defending a promotion for ex-planning minister Lizzie Blandthorn.
Hillsong founder accused of abuse cover-up
Many people knew about Frank Houston's sexual abuse of a child and did not tell police, Hillsong founder Brian Houston's lawyer has told a NSW court.
Nuclear off table as states seek power fix
Federal and state Labor heavyweights are going toe-to-toe on nuclear energy, with the SA premier suggesting safety concerns are overblown.
Court reform to combat ‘disgrace’ of abuse
A newly expanded court program will aim to better identify child abuse and domestic violence victims.
Crumpet and comfort as towns face recovery
The tales of devastation, heartache and lucky escapes from flooded NSW have sparked a national response, as communities look to years of repair and recovery.
Lowering voting age top Greens’ priority
The Greens say lowering the voting age will be one of their top legislative priorities when parliament returns.
Leadership, independents key to election
An academic study of the 2022 federal election has found voters were attracted by Labor's strong leadership, but many abandoned both major parties.
Prakash charged with six terror offences
Alleged Australian terrorist Neil Prakash will face a Melbourne court for six terrorism charges which could mean he spends the rest of his life in prison.
Key robodebt documents won’t be released
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has decided only one of 12 requested documents from the failed robodebt scheme will be released to the public.
Higgins speaks about court impact
Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.
Tough decisions loom as energy prices bite
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean said the state government will support the Commonwealth capping energy prices but implored his federal counterparts to move quickly.
Leading GP fears for profession’s future
The new president of Australia's peak body for GPs fears the occupation will cease to exist in the future due to diminished funding and workforce shortages.
NT inquest focus on killer cop questioned
After three months of hearings, the intense focus at Kumanjayi Walker's shooting death inquest on the policeman who killed him has been praised and criticised.
Why more Australians will share a Tesla
Shared electric vehicles are being offered in more apartment buildings, office blocks and hotels and experts say they could see some drivers ditch private cars.
Qld Indigenous rangers win Earthshot prize
An Indigenous women's ranger program that aims to protect the Great Barrier Reef has won a million pounds in the Prince of Wales' Earthshot prize.
Race on to save ‘butterflies of the sea’
Critically endangered sea slugs are among the diverse marine life under Victoria's Phillip Island Bridge in need of urgent protection, say conservationists.
Chris Dawson eyes appeal after sentence
With Chris Dawson likely to spend his last years of life in jail for murdering his wife Lynette, attention now turns to his appeal bid to regain his freedom.
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.
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.