A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back
It has been 50 years since the iconic passing of soil from the hands of the prime minister to a Gurindji Elder - a moment that paved the way for land rights.
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Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes
An urgent plan to close loopholes in working with children checks will not "reinvent the wheel" but the government is confident it will help protect children.
Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform
Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable will likely present some low-hanging fruit around regulation but hefty tax reform will be more challenging for him to grasp.
Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia
From one of Australia's most remote regions, members of rock band Sweet Honey say its special to play to local crowds and give back to their community.
Answers to ailing productivity to steer economic future
Australia's economic future will be guided by ideas to reinvigorate its currently languishing productivity, the treasurer has said.
Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear
A road user charge targeting electric vehicle drivers is gaining widespread approval but how it will work and when it will arrive remains up for debate.
Productivity to dominate agenda as symposium begins
After weeks of build up, arguably the biggest event of Australia's economic calendar is set to begin as the government seeks answers to withered productivity.
Renewable transmission plan expands, cost to double
One of Australia's largest renewable energy transmission projects faces a cost blowout with expanded areas of land for solar, battery and wind.
‘It’s crunch time’: productivity puzzle must be solved
Australia must cut unnecessary red tape and boost business investment if young people are to be better off than their parents, the productivity chief says.
‘Ruthless’ sacking of staff lands Qantas with $90m fine
Qantas has vowed to rebuild trust after the embattled airline was fined $90 million for illegally sacking more than 1800 ground staff during the pandemic.
Google cops $55m fine for search engine deals on phones
Google engaged in anti-competitive behaviour when it asked telcos to install only its search engine on phones, Australia's competition watchdog says.
PM lauds Ukraine support as eyes turn to Trump meeting
Australia has reaffirmed support for peace on Ukraine's terms as European Union leaders prepare to flank the Ukrainian president during his trip to Washington.
Reality TV star ‘wanted pilot’s phone’ after crash
A helicopter crash pilot's mobile phone was wanted by reality TV star Matt Wright, who asked an associate to collect it at a hospital, a jury has heard.
Piggery video charges against animal activist dismissed
Charges have been dismissed against an animal rights activist accused of installing a secret camera that allegedly caught a man committing bestiality.
Liberals cling to power as Greens thumb nose at Labor
A state's minority Liberal government will live on, with a Labor bid to get support from the cross bench falling flat.
‘People see injustice’: fight goes on for Vietnam vets
Vietnam War veterans are being honoured around the nation but for thousands of Australians, the battle for recognition of their service and suffering continues.
Australian shares higher as central bank cuts rates
Discretionary, banking and utilities stocks have given the local share market a boost as the central bank resumes its easing cycle.
Huge payout tipped after Apple and Google’s Epic loss
Apple and Google could face a hefty bill after they were sued by the developer of online game Fortnite and found to have engaged in anti-competitive conduct.
Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA
Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates.
‘Bloody Latham’: court battle wraps after sex act tweet
Former federal Labor leader turned right-wing outsider Mark Latham has gone on a tirade as he defends vilification claims from a rival MP.
Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine
Australia has joined a global push to "end the cycle of violence" in the Middle East with its decision to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says.
‘Tragic’ childcare abuse shouldn’t drive kneejerk shift
Parents are questioning whether to send their children to preschool in the wake of horror abuse reports and trust in the sector is at a new low, advocates say.
AI training pilot to upskill more than 30,000 teachers
Microsoft and the Future Skills Organisation plan to train educators in artificial intelligence to address Australia's technology skills gap.
Tales of the jungle: how WWII’s eyes and ears endured
Facing the threat of Japanese invaders, World War II veterans who provided support to frontline troops were subjected to unbearable conditions.
CommBank’s record $10b profit could’ve been bigger: CEO
Commonwealth Bank could have delivered a better result than its $10 billion profit if it weren't positioning itself for AI revolution, its boss says.
Unions, business at loggerheads over four-day work week
Business groups are resisting a union push for a shorter working week as ideas to boost Australia's productivity are debated ahead of a roundtable.
Tales of the jungle: how WWII’s eyes and ears endured
Facing the threat of Japanese invaders, World War II veterans who provided support to frontline troops were subjected to unbearable conditions.
Animals may be ‘threatened species’ after algal bloom
An assessment of the devastation to marine animals caused by an unprecedented algal bloom will be fast-tracked by the federal government.
Locals reel as man accused of killing expecting couple
A homeless man has faced court over the alleged murders of a pregnant woman and her partner, whose deaths have shocked locals in the usually quiet area.
Energy retailer profits slump, looks to renewables
An electricity and gas retailer has seen a mammoth hit to its profits after a drop in energy prices as the company turns its focus towards renewables.
Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest
A bullet was fired by mistake from the rifle of a cop and hit a cafe oven as police arrested a disruptive man at a major airport on a busy travel day.