Climate advocates label Australia a ‘petro-state’
In the shadow of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, climate advocates have gathered in the NSW capital for Climate Action Week Sydney to consider a policy response.
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Are you ready to make friends with an AI-powered robot?
He is shaped like a bin and has the curiosity of a six-year-old but Koobo's creator says the robot has the potential to cure loneliness in young and old alike.
Driver fined for refusing test after journalist’s death
A driver who refused to give police a blood test after sports journalist Sam Landsberger walked into his truck and died has been fined $1500 and convicted.
Feds accept GST recommendation despite state pressure
A controversial GST carve-up will go ahead as a federal minister says his government will not overrule an independent body's recommended funding for states.
Future US tariffs could target Australian drug makers
A think tank has warned Australia's pharmaceutical sector could be one of the industries impacted if Donald Trump's administration imposes more tariffs.
Ceasefire first call amid Ukraine peacekeeping push
Anthony Albanese will speak with world leaders on peacekeeping in Ukraine, but its ambassador to Australia wants a ceasefire to come in first.
Youth crime crackdown all ‘hammer’ on troubled kids
Spiking youth crime is being used to justify harsher proposed bail laws in a state some argue is neglecting its responsibility as legal guardian to many.
Call for national register of women killed by violence
Political leaders have been criticised for failing to attend rallies being held around Australia to call for an end to deadly violence against women.
Australia may back Ukraine peacekeeping after talks
Ukraine's fight against Russia has implications for the world, the prime minister says, as Australia contemplates contributing to peacekeeping efforts.
National emergency urged for deadly attacks on women
Rallies have been held across Australia calling for an end to the killing of women with a senator saying the violence should be treated as a national crisis.
Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones
As Queenslanders prepared for a tropical cyclone, an Australian electric car company raced to fulfil an influx of orders to keep lights and fridges working.
US tariffs should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Australia
Australia has been warned against relying on Donald Trump as it continues to try to negotiate for an exemption from the US president's trade tariffs.
IVF, contraception drugs cheaper as birth rate dips
Several women's health drugs are being made cheaper as the government aims to boost the success of IVF treatments and help those suffering a painful condition.
Independent makes minority government ‘safeguard’ pitch
A senator vying for re-election has positioned himself as a safeguard in a minority government as his campaign kicks off.
Days of fish kills expected after ex-tropical cyclone
Large numbers of fish have been washing up on a beach dead or dying in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, habitat advocates say.
Cyclone’s blow to budget as food, building costs hit
The full impact of the destruction wrought by Cyclone Alfred is being assessed, with grocery and construction prices under pressure.
Mafia-style laws mooted to stop construction ‘rip-off’
The opposition wants US-style laws to jail organised crime bosses it says are pulling the strings of alleged construction sector corruption.
Coalition backs AUKUS as sub concerns rise to surface
The coalition reaffirms its support for the AUKUS partnership as voices on both sides of politics raise concerns about the multibillion-dollar defence pact.
Tradie not facing jail after mate dies ‘play fighting’
An evening of cocaine, booze and play fighting on a boys trip turned deadly when a man died after being placed into a chokehold by his friend.
‘Bone Buddies’: gruesome plot to sell dead man’s toes
A former animal shelter worker has been sentenced to community service for attempting to sell human remains that were coughed up by dogs.
Shoppers and treasurer try to stretch budget dollar
Checkout price pain is acknowledged by the treasurer as he prepares the federal budget with research showing grocery spend at a record high.
Pots of gold as taps flow to mark St Patrick’s Day
Pints of Guinness have flowed from taps in Irish pubs since the early hours of St Patrick's Day as revellers decked in green celebrate with new friends.
Stalking, ‘dry runs’ preceded brutal school killing
"Chilling" footage of a school worker rehearsing his murder of a former lover and colleague has been aired at an inquest into her death.
Doubling housing supply incentive could help renters
Australia is expected to fall hundreds of thousands of homes short of its housing target but reforms could bring it back up to speed and help renters.
AI giant helping grow greenhouses in Australian schools
More schools across Australia will have greenhouses to grow their own fruit and veg thanks to a non-profit group and global technology giant.
Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship ‘last resort’
A referendum asking Australians whether a minister should have the power to strip a dual national of citizenship has been floated by the coalition.
Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption
The government has made another pitch to US officials to gain an exemption from American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imports worth $1 billion.
‘A risk’: Australia’s youngest murderer to be set free
One of Australia's most notorious killers is considered a risk of planning a violent revenge, but he will still be given another chance to be in the community.
Sunshine State dark as mining boom costs GST billions
One state has gone backwards in the latest recommended GST revenue carve-up with billions of dollars flowing to another as its population booms.
Albanese to join leaders for Ukraine peace phone call
Anthony Albanese will join a phone call with other world leaders for talks on possible peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine as part of a "coalition of the willing".
Reports of ‘rafting’ fire ants prompt border crackdown
A temporary ban has been put in place for some products in an attempt to stop "super pest" fire ants from hitching a ride over state lines.