Tragic road toll sparks plea for action, data sharing
Australia has recorded its deadliest month on roads in almost seven years despite a goal to halve the number of people killed in cars by 2030.
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Super concessions take biggest bite from the budget
Cost-of-living relief measures are off the table in the mid-year budget update, as a tax expenditure list shows the type of deductions that cost the most.
Changing channels as former Nine chief takes ABC reins
The man who oversaw the merger of two major news companies before leaving Nine under a cloud has been appointed as the next managing director of the ABC.
Nation’s youngest murderer could walk free yet again
Australia's youngest convicted murderer, who killed a toddler he kidnapped, has been handed another jail term for approaching a mother and her child.
The women who could soon influence your mortgage
Two new faces will serve on the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board, with the government defying calls from the coalition for continuity.
Treasurer bows out, leaves state debt pile behind
Outgoing Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has been hailed for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic despite leaving the state facing "enormous debt".
Scams lawsuit sends a message to Australia’s banks
The corporate cop has put the nation's banks on notice after filing a civil case against HSBC Australia over its alleged failure to stop $23 million in scams.
China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact
Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".
Drop test: tech giant to ditch single-use plastic packs
More Christmas gifts purchased online will arrive in recyclable packaging this year after a two-year research project into making envelopes green.
Warning over ‘organised crime gimmick’ drug on streets
Australian police have seized more "pink cocaine" than ever before in 2024 as they warn users about taking the potentially fatal substance.
Tech giants to be charged if they fail to pay for news
In a bid to return revenue to Australian news publishers, the government will charge tech giants if they do not pay for local journalism.
‘We want an arrest’: new push over exhumed teen’s death
His grave has been dug up and fresh evidence handed over, but the battle by the family of Lewis Kelly for justice for the Indigenous teen continues.
Migration ‘splash’ easing in Australia: expert
An expert has dismissed claims international students are impacting the national housing market, saying a post-pandemic "migration splash" is easing.
Rape-accused rapper facing reckless driving charge
A UK YouTube star and rapper has been charged with hoon driving while on bail accused of raping and choking a woman in a hotel room.
Woodside gas project given WA environmental approval
After six years of assessment and hundreds of appeals against it, a massive Woodside gas project has been given WA environmental approval to operate until 2070.
Liberal leader digs in as support slips away
A state opposition leader is under mounting pressure following a defamation ruling, with one of his frontbench team announcing their resignation.
How China uncertainty could push back RBA rate cut
Unexpected jobs figures have diminished hopes of an interest rate cut in February but favourable inflation data could put lower mortgage costs back on the menu.
Call to criminalise threats against places of worship
A senator is urging the federal government to bolster its hate crime bill and make threatening places of worship an offence following an attack on a synagogue.
Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear
The federal opposition would make taxpayers fork out the combined equivalent of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth to set up nuclear reactors.
Majority of children in detention are Indigenous boys
The number of children being held in detention has risen, with shocking data laying bare the trend of Indigenous young people being locked up.
Roosters half’s ‘heavy burden’ for man he pinned by car
A man was left with gruesome injuries and lost two toes after his foot was pinned under a car in a "freakish accident" involving rising NRL player Sandon Smith.
Coalition unveils nuclear energy policy with renewables
Renewable energy will still make up the majority of Australia's energy grid by 2050 but be firmed up by nuclear power under a controversial coalition plan.
Christmas in jail for accused mum in fake cancer case
A court has refused bail for the parents of a young boy who are accused of raising $60,000 by faking the child's cancer diagnosis.
DNA evidence gap in ‘barbaric’ rape and murder case
A partial DNA profile from a bandana used in one of Australia's most notorious murders does not match the ringleader serving a life sentence, a judge has heard.
Former top judge ‘lost everything’ for assaulting woman
A Supreme Court judge who resigned from the bench after being convicted of assault and intimidation has been sentenced for a subsequent breach.
Brushes with death in the bush as digital gap persists
Towns have been left without power and mobile service during major disasters, with an independent review urging the government to bolster rural connectivity.
Westpac shareholders question bank’s climate plan
Westpac shareholder activists have questioned bank executives about how its climate change policies will be applied.
Striking Qantas engineers look to crash Christmas party
Engineers at Australia's largest airline have targeted the peak summer travel period with industrial action, escalating an eight-month dispute over a pay deal.
Alfa sprouts a surprise with sporty little SUV
The Alfa Romeo romance continues in the Italian maker's latest Aussie release - but it's not quite what was expected.
Meteor shower set to dazzle stargazers across country
One of the biggest annual meteor showers is set to light up skies across the country and dazzle stargazers.
Double fault or ace: Libs turmoil as frontbencher quits
Members of Victoria's Liberal Party are warring over its future leadership as John Pesutto refuses to resign following a court ruling that he defamed an MP.