Goanna kicks off tour with sold out shows
Goanna is playing to sold out crowds on its national tour, to commemorate 40 years of their debut album Spirit of Place and the hit single Solid Rock.
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Climate protesters arrested in Sydney
Blockade Australia protesters have been arrested after marching through the Sydney CBD and disrupting peak hour morning traffic on the Harbour Bridge.
PM visits Australian troops in UAE
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned Australia's 'order' must be defended against aggressive nations, during a visit to defence force personnel in Dubai.
Metcash lifts FY profit amid inflation
Metcash's full-year sales have risen 6.4 per cent to $17.4 billion, while underlying earnings jumped 17.7 per cent to $472.3 million.
Third virus wave biggest killer: study
An in-hospital mortality study shows more COVID-19 patients were admitted to intensive care and ultimately, more died during Australia's third pandemic wave.
Positive signs ahead for motorists
Easing global oil prices on fears of an economic slowdown could help motorists with their seemingly ever growing petrol bill.
Muslim rights group pursues Twitter in Qld
An Australian-Muslim advocacy group is pursuing Twitter for religious vilification in Queensland, alleging it's liable for the spread of disinformation
Teacher’s Pet podcaster sought justice
Hedley Thomas, the journalist behind The Teacher's Pet podcast, has said he sought justice for Lynette Dawson who was allegedly murdered in January 1982.
Researchers looking for bugs in your food
Scientists are looking to see if insect-based cookies, muesli bars, pastas and - for all the gym bros out there - protein powders set off your bug allergies.
China delegate row brings Tuvalu FM to Qld
Tuvalu's foreign minister has pulled out of an international conference in protest after China moved to block Taiwanese members of his delegation.
Booze now, pay later apps prompt concern
Experts are worried people using buy now, pay later services for alcohol will lead to "financial hangovers".
NASA rocket to launch from Arnhem Land
A NASA rocket will launch from the NT on Sunday night, the agency's first in Australia in 27 years and the first from a commercial spaceport outside the US.
Vic MPs awarded 2.75 per cent pay rise
Every Victorian state MP will receive a 2.75 per cent pay rise from July after a decision by an independent tribunal.
Plibersek hits global stage at ocean forum
Tanya Plibersek will have her first chance to demonstrate Australia's green leadership ambitions at a UN conference on ocean conservation in Portugal.
COVID-19 and Australia’s unlearnt lessons
A new book by a Sydney academic explores the similarities between Australia's response to the Bubonic Plague in 1900 and COVID-19.
Warning as Omicron sub-variant cases surge
Victoria's chief health Officer says a new Omicron sub-variant is on the rise in the state, following surges in other parts of the country.
The red dust pilgrimage to Birdsville
The Birdsville Big Red Bash is billed as the world's most remote music festival, with 10,000 punters travelling thousands of kilometres to rock in the desert.
Docklands Studios takes on Hollywood
A grey shed beside a Melbourne motorway is competing with some of the leading production studios across Australia and internationally.
End-of-life plan urged for wind turbines
Without a way to avoid consigning used wind turbine blades to landfill, they may prove no more sustainable than non-renewables, says a leading academic.
Warning as vaccine, mask rules ease
Australia's top doctors are urging the sick to stay home, even if they test negative, to prevent more than just the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Vic Labor govt locks in cabinet, deputy
Long-serving minister Jacinta Allan will become Victoria's second female deputy premier as part of a cabinet reshuffle after the exit of four frontbenchers.
Believe in RBA to avoid recession: Lowe
Australians must trust in the Reserve Bank's plan to lead inflation back down to regular levels, or risk triggering a recession, RBA governor Philip Lowe says.
Punchy three-cylinder Rio with bite
Once the ugly duckling of the Kia family, the sharp little Kia Rio GT-Line delivers style and surprising performance from its tiny engine.
New MPs head to Canberra for induction
House Speaker Andrew Wallace will introduce the 35 newly-elected MPs to parliament during a two-day training course to learn all about their upcoming roles.
Dawson evidence dark and dingy, judge says
The judge overseeing Chris Dawson's murder trial has asked for assistance in dealing with the case's "dark and dingy" evidence.
Flu and COVID ‘double whammy’ on hospitals
Rising cases of COVID-19 and the flu are putting strain on the nation's hospitals as winter sets in, Australia's chief medical officer says.
Greens war on tax cuts ahead of budget
The Greens are going to war against tax cuts for higher earners that were locked in by the coalition, saying they have no place in Labor's first budget.
Qantas flags bonuses, eyes fare increases
The airline is offering a one-off cash bonus to thousands of staff if an enterprise agreement can be struck as it prepares to increase fares.
Qld to dump most virus vaccine mandates
Queensland will scrap COVID-19 vaccine mandates for workers in schools, prisons and airports and for visitors to aged and disability care facilities.
Two Vic ministers promoted after exodus
Deputy Premier James Merlino is among four Victorian government ministers to announce their retirement, with Labor MPs preparing to pick their replacements.
Energy market suspension fully lifted
The Australian Energy Market Operator has lifted the suspension of the national energy market after more than a week.