Dutton becomes the Hunter as he attacks key coast seats
Two of Labor's blue-collar, coal mining seats are in Peter Dutton's sights as he uses his nuclear and gas policies to sell his key pledge of cheaper bills.
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Guards ‘tried everything’ to revive Aboriginal inmate
Prison officers have told a coroner they're comfortable with their actions after finding an Aboriginal man unresponsive in his cell.
Alarm over tariffs sends Australian shares $42b lower
Australian shares are heading towards a second straight quarter of losses for the first time since 2022 as incoming tariffs increase the risk of a US recession.
Call for household battery help to plug energy concerns
Cutting the price of solar batteries would lower household bills while easing pressure on the energy network, say groups pushing for a national scheme.
Mercedes goes back to the future with straight shooter
Who else thought big, beautiful machines such as this new Mercedes-Benz would go the way of the dinosaurs? Technology is fighting back, albeit for a few years.
‘Arrogance’: Indigenous ire at sacred sites amendments
Amendments to sacred site legislation have attracted the ire of traditional owners, who have expressed frustration and alarm with the 'fast-tracked' process.
Wife devastated that killer could be free in a year
Convicted killer Spencer Shumski could be released on parole next year after receiving a minimum sentence of three years behind bars for manslaughter.
Greens warn major parties as minority government looms
Minority government is coming and the major parties ought to prepare, Greens leader Adam Bandt says as more voters turn to crossbenchers.
State oversight of flailing Star’s casino extended
Casino operator Star Entertainment has accepted a watchdog needs to continue overseeing its tables in Sydney amid financial woes and remediation works.
Dutton shrugs off Labor ‘sledging’, spruiks gas reserve
The opposition leader says attacks by the prime minister are a sign Labor has nothing positive to offer, setting up a campaign on the cost of living and energy.
‘Call or have no shop’: alleged tobacco extortion probe
A shop owner so concerned he was being targeted by a crime syndicate he sold his business and moved house, as the alleged extortions were caught on camera.
Baby turtles released after being saved from ex-cyclone
Authorities have released hundreds of baby sea turtles that were rescued before the arrival of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables
Work will be fast-tracked on software that can assess how much landowners could earn from installing renewable energy projects on their properties.
Coalition energises race for votes with gas and petrol
The coalition have pledged gas investment to bring down power prices as they position themselves as stronger leaders for the nation ahead of the election.
Doubts coalition gas plan a quick fix for lower prices
Domestic gas will be prioritised and supply fast-tracked under a coalition government but experts doubt it will slash prices as quickly as promised.
Dire stat demands ‘urgent reform’ from election winner
Whoever forms government after the election will need to deliver substantive reform to fix Australia's long-term productivity challenge, economists say.
Leaders eyeball each other as campaign kicks off
The election campaign is finally official - and Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are wasting no time telling voters why they should vote for their parties.
‘Slap on the wrist’: grandma-killing cop spared jail
The family of a great-grandmother who was killed by a police officer are disappointed and struggling to comprehend a decision to spare him jail.
Indigenous lands to be put on the map in Australia
Aboriginal place names, protected lands and reserves will be shown on mapping, weather and other apps in Australia as the result of a four-year project.
Former state Liberal leader admits supplying drugs
Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has admitted supplying drugs to two people, pleading guilty to charges in court.
Harm to boys abused by women teachers ‘not foreseeable’
Four child sexual abuse cases had no merit because 1970s society was not aware that female teachers having sex with students caused harm, a court has been told.
AFL star Noah Balta sent bashing victim flying
Security footage shows the moment AFL star Noah Balta shoulder-charges and repeatedly punches a man who ended up in hospital with head injuries.
Labor gets tick on tax cut, Liberal fuel plan sputters
Labor's election tax cuts will provide a "meaningful" boost to the economy, while the coalition's fuel excise cuts have been labelled economically "silly".
Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler’s death
Private operators will be banned from getting involved in acute care in one state after a toddler's tragic death at a controversial hospital.
Homecoming for Indigenous remains and shell necklace
The remains of a young Aboriginal man and a shell necklace kept at two northern hemisphere universities have been returned to their traditional owners.
‘Shocking’: dozens of weapons seized in knife sweep
Almost 100 weapons have been seized in an operation aimed at stamping out knife-related crime after several shocking attacks.
Premier vows: we won’t leave house till bail laws pass
Parliament will sit late into the week in Australia's second most populous state to pass controversial new bail laws opposition MPs say they won't oppose.
Tariffs and growth slump a concern for banking leaders
Australia's economic growth forecasts have been downgraded due to Donald Trump's trade war, keeping its most important financial leaders on their toes.
Hate laws to stay despite caravan terror plot hoax
A state premier is staring down calls to repeal hate crime laws, amid revelations parliament may have been "misinformed" before they were urgently passed.
Car thieves leave huge bill for motorists and insurers
The number of cars stolen has doubled in one state over a ten-year period as thieves leave motorists and their insurers with a massive annual bill.
‘The King is King of Australia’: Backlash over $5 note
Monarchists have slammed the central bank's decision not to include the King's portrait on the $5 note, saying the government is pushing to become a republic.