More beehives destroyed as NSW fights mite
A new eradication zone has been established in NSW as hundreds of beehives are destroyed in the battle to contain an outbreak of the deadly varroa mite.
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Murder mural painted against Chris Dawson
Crown prosecutors have described how bruises seen on Lyn Dawson before she disappeared were one piece of a larger picture showing she was killed by her husband.
More free flu shots in NSW, Qld, WA, SA
NSW, Queensland and Western Australia have all extended their free influenza vaccination programs, with hospitals inundated with people falling ill.
Family of woman missing in Mexico clings to hope
The brother of Queensland woman Tahnee Shanks, missing in Mexico since early May, says his family is clinging to the hope she is still alive.
Barilaro steps away from NYC trade job
Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has stepped aside from his trade job in New York after two weeks of intense scrutiny.
Aus energy grid needs urgent upgrades
The power market operator AEMO has released a roadmap for the sector as it continues to transition to more renewable and gas energy sources.
PM targets France after NATO Summit
Paris will be the next stop for Anthony Albanese, after the prime minister attended the "extremely successful" NATO Summit in Madrid.
Striking teachers march to NSW parliament
Striking NSW public and private school teachers have marched in Sydney, united in their call for "More than Thanks" as they campaign for better pay.
Perre found guilty in NCA bombing case
A Supreme Court judge has found Domenic Perre guilty of murder and attempted murder over the 1994 bombing of the National Crime Authority office in Adelaide.
NATO says China is a threat to security
NATO, a 30-country security grouping, has approved a new blueprint for the next decade that condemns China for the first time in its more than 70-year history.
PM says talks on EU trade deal on track
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed trade deal negotiations with the European Union will be fast tracked.
Post-pandemic tourism rakes in $18 billion for Queensland
Queensland is leading Australia's tourism industry out of the COVID-19 downturn with domestic visitors staying longer and spending more in the Sunshine State.
Darwin policeman not guilty of raping teen
A Northern Territory Supreme Court jury has acquitted Senior Sergeant Patrick Carson of raping a teenage exercise partner almost 20 years his junior.
Calls for more flood volunteers and funds
Grassroots recovery group Resilient Lismore is calling for more support as they start to rebuild four months after the catastrophic floods.
Push for students to keep vaccinating
Victorian pharmacy students and interns have been an asset through the pandemic and there are calls to allow them to keep bolstering the vaccination workforce.
Deal on table to end NSW rail dispute
The NSW government has agreed to spend $264 million on train safety modifications to end a dispute with unions, but industrial action by drivers will continue.
Governor-General admits ad was a mistake
The Governor-General has apologised for providing a testimonial for a building company that completed renovations on his private home.
Uber, union sign deal to protect workers
Rideshare company Uber and the Transport Workers' Union have signed an agreement on worker rights in what they say is a first for Australia's digital economy.
Chris Dawson slams murder allegations
In intercepted phone calls played at his trial Chris Dawson dismissed allegations he killed his wife and that he did it so an ex-student could move in with him.
Trade discussions ‘stalled’ over climate
A "critical" trade deal with the European Union has been stalled because Australia is seen as a "handbrake" on climate change action.
Blockade Australia vows more Sydney action
For the second consecutive day, Blockade Australia activists have disrupted Sydney roads, with more civil disobedience planned.
Blockade Australia protesters in court
Several Blockade Australia activists, including one who filmed herself locked to a steering wheel blocking Sydney's harbour tunnel, have been granted bail.
Birth certificate program eyes expansion
A program issuing birth certificates to Indigenous Australians to help everyone access essential services is raising funds to expand nationally.
Government extends defence chief term
Defence chief General Angus Campbell has had his term extended by two years, says Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles.
Sentiment lifts from the depths of despair
Consumer confidence has improved for a second consecutive week after a slump earlier in the month as a result of a large rise in interest rates.
Booster gives 65pc protection from death
An Australian study of COVID-19 vaccines has found people who have had a booster shot are far less likely to die or be hospitalised with the Omicron variant.
Breakthrough in Solomon-Aus relationship
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he and his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare have broken ground with a "constructive discussion".
Hay help for farmers waiting for rain
Nor-for-profit group Rural Aid is dropping hay to dozens of South Australian farmers doing it tough and trying to feed stock in parts of the state.
Reporter denies enticing Dawson witnesses
Hedley Thomas, the journalist behind The Teacher's Pet podcast, has denied using movie deals to influence potential witnesses in Chris Dawson's murder trial.
Climate change ‘cuts cyclone frequency’
Climate change is making it harder for tropical cyclones to form and the world is getting fewer now than it did before oceans began to warm, a new study says.
Census paints a picture of average Aussie
Australia's population has more than doubled in the past 50 years, according to fresh census data showing the nation's cultural profile continues to change.