Customer dies after triple-zero fails on mobile phone
The embattled telco industry remains in the spotlight after a customer died when their phone could not make triple-zero calls.
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Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal
Climate Minister Chris Bowen hopes to meet with his Turkish counterpart to resolve an impasse over the right to host the world's most important climate meeting.
Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence
The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.
Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation
A South African man who attended a neo-Nazi rally in Australia is being compared to a guest who turns up just to wreck the place, with his visa torn up.
Pauline Hanson’s post-apocalyptic prediction resurfaces
Pauline Hanson's decades of remarks about race, including a sci-fi prediction about Australia's future, have been used to prove she vilified a Muslim senator.
Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate
The boss of Australia's biggest bank has nominated a preferred migration rate while appearing before a parliamentary committee. saying a target is appropriate.
Aussie shares dive on perfect storm of risk aversion
A gloomy inflation outlook from the Reserve Bank has further dampened hopes of interest rate cuts, dragging on confidence and the Australian bourse.
First test for Liberal leader as party fights ‘optics’
A woman tasked with steering state Liberals out of a political mire denies egos will make it difficult to select who's in and out of the shadow cabinet.
Private sector wages slowdown could ease RBA fears
Pay packets are still growing but economists warn rising inflation could soon bring that to an end.
Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king
Regular disagreements have not stopped Russell Crowe from leading tributes to talkback titan John Laws before an audience of influential Australians.
Roblox reforms over ‘playground for pedophiles’ concern
Australian authorities demanded changes from a major US gaming platform over concerns it was being used to groom and exploit children.
Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30
COP30 UN climate talks host Brazil is spearheading a push for a detailed road map for the world to phase out or transition away from fossil fuels.
‘Sad’: bank boss blasts Australia’s energy transition
The boss of one of Australia's biggest banks has excoriated the debate around net zero, saying power bills could be heavily reduced if renewables are harnessed.
Anti-Semitic vandal jailed but set for release soon
A man jailed for spraying anti-Semitic graffiti, torching cars and vandalising buildings during a night of terror will be released on parole in weeks.
Targeted laws to stamp out obnoxious ‘part-time Nazis’
Neo-Nazis could face jail time or thousands of dollars in fines under laws rapidly drafted after a shocking fascist rally outside a state parliament.
ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage
The head of the ABC believes the media outlet has become quick to admit when mistakes have been made, saying the organisation should face fair criticism.
‘Not good enough’: hospital funding feud spills over
Australian governments are wasting $1.2 billion a year on avoidable public hospital spending as states and territories unite to call for more federal funding.
‘Getting worse’: inquiry’s chilling child abuse warning
Australia's most senior police admit they have been powerless to stop a massive increase in child exploitation, conceding the abuse is getting worse.
Aussie start-up has a ‘solid’ plan to revive hydrogen
An Australian company plans to turn hydrogen into a solid material that is cheaper to produce and could rescue green industries.
Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting
Current and former Liberals are locked in an extraordinary spat amid accusations some party members are undermining Opposition Leader Sussan Ley
Oncology company reports promising cancer find
Shares in Kazia Therapeutics have risen more than 50 per cent after its drug candidate appeared to successfully treat a woman with stage-four breast cancer.
Amyl and The Sniffers adds album gong to ARIAs haul
Hard rockers Amyl and the Sniffers have won album of year as they scooped the ARIAs pool on a night that also crowned the likes of Dom Dolla and Ninajirachi.
Daughter speaks about ‘false’ claim she murdered father
A woman accused of stomping on and murdering her father has given a rare interview outside court during her last moments of freedom.
Global acts and independent artists recognised at ARIAs
A mix of established and emerging artists have won multiple gongs at the ARIA awards, on a night legendary rockers You Am I entered the Hall Of Fame.
House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions
Aspiring home buyers are fleeing to the regions as falling interest rates and limited supply drives city house prices to fresh record highs.
New Liberal leader bats away factional frontbench fear
A former Liberal premier has warned the state party's first female leader not to reward factional players with promotions but she's offered no assurances.
‘Well played, son’: tears as teen cricketer farewelled
A talented young athlete who died after a freak cricket training accident has been remembered by his devastated loved ones as a source of endless joy and love.
New arrivals should have ‘Australian values’: Ley
The opposition leader has given more details about her soon-to-be-released migration plan as she also prepares to outline major defence changes.
Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil but Lula upbeat
The COP30 talks are split on whether countries will agree to develop a "roadmap" setting out how the world will transition away from fossil fuels.
Damaged Liberal brand takes another hit as leader quits
Another leadership spill looms for the beleaguered Liberals after a state leader succumbed to pressure from his colleagues and called it quits.
Nvidia results beat estimates amid AI bubble jitters
Chip giant Nvidia beat Wall Street's expectations for revenue and upcoming sales, easing fears about AI spending that have jolted the US stock market recently.