Renewable investment push as Trump panics world leaders
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is joining world leaders in pushing for greater action on climate change and investment in renewables at a major summit.
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Alleged killer in court as teen’s remains found at tip
A man has fronted court charged with the murder of a Melbourne teenager after human remains were found in a waste management facility.
Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders
Anthony Albanese is promising to remain focused on climate change and open trade after the policies of Donald Trump set the agenda of a major economic summit.
Car found after gran’s mysterious disappearance, death
A car belonging to a Queensland grandmother has been found by police after she was inexplicably found dead hundreds of kilometres from her hometown.
Didn’t see it coming: ‘psychic’ faces multiple charges
A woman accused of being part of a group that pretended to have psychic powers to scam customers out of money and property faces a string of fraud charges.
Aussie shares dip from peak as Ukraine strikes Russia
The ASX200 was 0.4 per cent at midday, taking a breather after four days of gains as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia.
Tourists warned as Aussie teens fight for life in Laos
The families of two Melbourne best friends fighting for life in Thai hospitals have raced to their bedside as they suffer from suspected methanol poisoning.
Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services
Domestic violence services are overwhelmed by growing demand and a lack of resources, the first public hearing of a royal commission in SA has been told.
Grandad ‘enjoyed’ seeing alligator kill beloved chicken
There was a "degree of sadism" in a grandfather's decision to feed a chicken called Betty White to an alligator at a NSW wildlife sanctuary, a court has heard.
Record number of GPs in training but ‘job not done’
Australia is facing a severe shortage of GPs. Though more medical students are opting to become local doctors, peak medical bodies say more must be done.
Domestic violence continues to ravage Indigenous women
Indigenous women represent one-third of deaths related to domestic and family violence since June, say advocates who are calling for action.
Aussie shares dip from peak as Ukraine strikes Russia
The ASX200 has finished 0.6 per cent lower, taking a breather after four days of gains as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia.
Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them
Motorists could decide the future of Australia's energy networks by when they choose to buy an electric car and how they recharge it.
Discrimination case launched over child removals
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have launched legal action against the Western Australian and NSW governments over child removals.
Pop sensation Troye Sivan sweeps ARIAs yet again
Singer-songwriter Troye Sivan has swept the top categories of the 2024 ARIA Awards, taking out album of the year, best solo artist and best pop release.
Missing teen’s final hours caught on CCTV: police
CCTV footage showing inside the apartment of missing Melbourne teen Isla Bell's alleged killer has captured her final hours, according to police.
Social media age ban coming ‘as soon as possible’: PM
A push to ban children younger than 16 from using social media platforms is likely to secure cross-party support and pass parliament as soon as next week.
Coles denies supplier gouge through own-brand products
Supermarket heavyweight Coles has developed a wide range of subtly-branded products it owns, denying there is any transparency issue for customers.
Jury still considering verdict for cop who tasered 95yo
After its first full day of deliberations, a jury has not decided if a police officer who tasered a 95-year-old will be convicted or acquitted of manslaughter.
Leaps and bounds: program helps Indigenous graduates
Charities will go head to head at a philanthropic pitching event, including one with a program helping Indigenous kids transition from school to university.
Campus-style hubs to aid uni students in city outskirts
University campus-style facilities are set to make life easier for students living on the outskirts of Australia's biggest cities.
China trade not comprising Australia’s interests: PM
Australia must balance its relationship with China and the US despite the countries' "very different" political systems and values, the prime minister says.
Dark side of dating with some app users more vulnerable
Dating apps are being told to do more to prevent sexual violence enabled by their platforms but there's a warning broader societal attitudes can't be ignored.
Australia’s diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the hardship she experienced as an immigrant child after being honoured at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards.
‘Flippant’: Greens’ housing scheme demands draw ire
The housing crisis is too serious for the Greens' "flippant ideas" about help-to-buy and build-to-rent scheme reforms, the Property Council of Australia says.
Labor claims big swing against Libs in by-election
South Australian Labor has pulled off a historic win in former Liberal leader David Speirs' seat of Black after a double-digit swing.
Australia to continue the push on trade, climate action
Anthony Albanese will push for free trade and climate action at an economic forum, as a second Trump administration creates uncertainty for world leaders.
Why Aussie school students are being given an AI grade
An artificial intelligence tool developed in Australia is being tested in classrooms and early results suggest it is helping students improve their answers.
Japanese forces to join US Marines in the NT
The Japanese military will join US Marines on annual deployments for joint amphibious training to the Top End, Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced.
Economists look to RBA minutes for clue on future rates
Public appearances by Reserve Bank officials will be scoured for clues to where interest rates might be heading next and how they view the economy.
Home lost, people told to flee Great Ocean Road towns
Tourists have been evacuated and people in Great Ocean Road towns have been told to leave immediately as Victoria's bushfire emergency claims at least one home.