Super funds expected to dump Russia assets
Australian superannuation funds are being urged by the treasurer to divest Russian assets and join the government in putting a squeeze on Vladimir Putin.
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Further federal flood assistance for NSW
The federal government has provided further flood support for affected areas in NSW, while financial aid is being finalised for Queensland.
Dam spill revised down as less rain falls
The spill from NSW's Warragamba Dam could be half the amount previously feared but major flooding continues as about half a million people are told to evacuate.
SAS witness felt manipulated by soldiers
An ex-SAS sergeant has told a court he felt used by disgruntled soldiers because of injustices after the battle for which Ben Roberts-Smith won the VC.
Rolfe knew fatal shot could kill Kumanjayi
Murder-accused policeman Zachary Rolfe says he knew shooting Kumanjayi Walker in his torso could kill the Aboriginal teenager.
Omicron slowed housing approvals process
Building approvals slumped 27.9 per cent in January, but there was a marked improvement in the trade surplus due to a jump in exports.
Backlash as Russians allowed into Games
There has been a backlash against Paralympic chiefs after they decided Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete in the Winter Games.
‘Rain bomb’ is actually a river: expert
A weather system dubbed a 'rain bomb' is actually an atmospheric river that's about to do a dance with low pressure system.
Division over dam wall disaster defence
An overflowing dam in southwestern Sydney is threatening to flood 130,000 homes, furthering a long running debate about whether to raise the dam wall.
Doctor denies nurse lover’s 1986 murder
An anaesthesiologist who has admitted repeatedly lying to police about finding his lover Ina-Doris Warrick's body in 1986 has denied that he killed her.
Australia set to be reunited as WA reopens
Pre-pandemic interstate travel will be back on the cards when WA's hard border comes down to the rest of the country.
Biden thanks Australia for Ukraine support
US President Joe Biden has thanked Australia's efforts to combat Russian aggression in Ukraine in his inaugural State of the Union address.
More sport sanctions and bans for Russia
The sporting isolation of Russia and Belarus, after the invasion of Ukraine, has intensified with a growing number of governing bodies imposing sanctions.
Witness disputes Roberts-Smith’s VC award
A former SAS sergeant has told the Federal Court the prestigious Victoria Cross was politicised and partly awarded to Ben Roberts-Smith as a "good news story".
East coast flooding bill in the billions
The cost of the current flood crisis is not yet known, but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expecting a big clean-up bill as insurance claims start rolling in.
Sydney on high-alert as rain bomb looms
Sydney must be prepared for the worst, the emergency services minister says, as a severe weather warning extends from Newcastle to the South Coast
Murder-accused NT cop defends firing shots
Murder-accused policeman Zachary Rolfe was composed giving evidence, explaining why he shot an Aboriginal teen during an outback arrest attempt.
Holgate wins national leadership award
Christine Holgate has won a national award for excellence in women's leadership, two years after she was told to quit her job by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Economy in strong position: Frydenberg
The Australian economy grew by 3.4 per cent in the December quarter, rebounding from a 1.9 per cent contraction three months earlier.
Minister and PM test positive to COVID-19
Senior minister Ben Morton, a close colleague of Prime Minister Scott Morrison, is also isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.
PM Morrison says he has COVID-19
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has tested positive to COVID-19 after developing a fever.
Reef could face annual bleaching events
The Great Barrier Reef is in crisis and without urgent emissions cuts could bleach every year in the not too distant future, the latest climate report warns.
Investors buying ASX as rates put on hold
Investors are betting the war in Ukraine will deter central banks from raising rates, as they moved the ASX higher for a third consecutive day.
‘Scare campaign’ kills Vic property tax
Victoria's proposed $800 million social housing levy and planning reforms package have been binned for good after the government butted heads with the industry.
Baby issue for Ukrainians fleeing to Aust
A Ukrainian family granted Australian visas has been barred from boarding a flight to Sydney, as their baby does not have a passport.
Australia to provide $105m in Ukraine aid
Australia will provide lethal military aid to Ukraine including missiles and ammunition as part of a new $105 million package of support.
New rules for social media influencers
Social media influencers will be banned from giving testimonials on health products and services under the Therapeutic Goods Administration's advertising code.
Defence increases flood help, rescues
Additional ADF personnel are being mobilised to assist in areas expected to receive heavy rainfall in the coming days, the prime minister has announced.
AUSTRAC eyes Crown over alleged breaches
AUSTRAC has served two Crown operations with a statement of claim and begun proceedings in the Federal Court, following an investigation that began in 2020.
Economists upgrading growth predictions
Economists are upgrading their growth forecasts for Wednesday's national accounts after an expected drag from exports proved smaller than expected.
Rate risk to weigh further on house prices
House prices nationally record their smallest increase since October 2020, with those in Sydney posting the first fall in 17 months.