Aussies want cheaper electric cars, bikes
Most Australians want changes to accelerate the switch to electric vehicles, according to a new study, and support a ban on new petrol car sales by 2035.
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Electric tuk-tuks to deliver more parcels
Three-wheeled electric tuk-tuks will be rolled out for parcel deliveries in Australia in the latest push to get more petrol and diesel vehicles off the roads.
Domino’s wage theft class action begins
Domino's Pizza has faced court in Melbourne over allegations it instructed franchisee operators to underpay thousands of delivery and in-store workers.
Calls for calm over US bomber postings
Richard Marles has called for calm over the housing of US bombers in the Northern Territory as the defence department reviews its ability to defend the nation.
100 years since the Flying Kangaroo took to the skies in Queensland
Australia Post and Qantas are celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the first passenger and airmail flights into Queensland's outback.
Reform needed to get through downturn: PM
Anthony Albanese has used a speech to argue the country will need to reform its way through the economic crisis, defending the government's first budget.
Housing lending plummets and worse to come
New home lending activity is drying up as rising interest rates shrink the amount banks are willing to lend.
Nation mourns death of Indigenous teen
Thousands have gathered across Australia to protest the alleged murder of 15-year-old Indigenous boy Cassius Turvey.
Viruses hitchhike on microplastics: study
Australian researchers have discovered viruses can get a free ride by latching onto tiny particles of plastic regularly taken in by humans.
Melbourne Cup racegoers back at the track
Melbourne Cup crowds have returned in full for the first time in three years as punters and fashionistas hit Flemington, along with animal rights protesters.
More disruption ahead for NSW commuters
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is ramping up its industrial campaign and warning NSW commuters to brace for more widespread disruptions to train services.
Banknote demand rising as more hoard cash
More Australians holding on to high-denomination banknotes because they apparently want to keep cash close to hand, according to central bank data.
Man charged with attempted murder of cop
A man who is accused of trying to drown a police officer in northern NSW has been charged with attempted murder.
Aussie firm turns classic cars electric
An Australian company converting classic Land Rovers into powerful electric vehicles is set to make a worldwide impact after merging with a UK firm.
Home prices fall for sixth month in a row
The home prices slump is starting to slow down but it may be premature to say the worst is over.
RBA hikes interest rates 25 basis points
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked rates by another 25 basis points on Melbourne Cup day, adding to the pressure already felt by mortgage holders.
Child care money over ‘cash splash’ relief
Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to not offer immediate cost of living relief in the budget, saying it would only add to rampant inflation.
John Bowie guilty of cold case murder
Ex-ambulance officer John Douglas Bowie has been found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago with a NSW jury taking less than five hours to reach a verdict.
Firefighters tested for forever chemicals
Firefighters are being tested for toxic PFAS chemicals after unsafe levels were found in drinking water at a Victorian airport.
Vic govt throws Netball Aust $15m lifeline
Netball Australia has inked a $15 million deal with the Victorian government, with the Diamonds to wear the Visit Victoria logo until mid-2027.
Treasurer taking gas price cap ‘seriously’
Jim Chalmers says he's taking calls to implement a cap on gas prices seriously as power costs continue to climb for households and small-business owners.
Defence caught up in ransomware attack
Hackers have targeted a communications platform used by Australian military personnel but Defence says none of their data appears to have been stolen.
Electric incentives: how to save on an EV
Australians could soon save more than $11,000 on the cost of an electric vehicle but the discounts will depend on where they live and drive.
Shelved NSW trade boss neutral on decision
A NSW trade boss overlooked for a prestigious role has dismissed it as "the decisions of government", during an inquiry into overseas appointments.
Saliva test to help reduce greenhouse gas
Researchers say new technology will help Australia meet its global pledge to cut methane emissions in the cattle industry by 30 per cent over the next decade.
‘Ruse necessary’ after Walker death
A senior NT police officer says he still believes it was necessary at the time to keep an Indigenous community in the dark about a fatal police shooting.
Damaging winds hit eastern Australia
Severe weather warnings for damaging winds are in place from NSW down to Tasmania.
WA lines up to back state-based NRL team
The West Australian government has set up a cross-agency working group to find and support the development of a third-party bid for a state-based NRL team.
Code of conduct could lower gas prices
Jim Chalmers says a mandatory code of conduct for gas retailers could help to bring down soaring power prices, but he still can't say when that might happen.
One dead, six injured in Melb violence
One man has died and six others are injured after three violent incidents in Melbourne's CBD.
IS family repatriation ‘not taken lightly’
The government has defended its decision to repatriate Australian women and children from Syria with links to Islamic State.