Higher education revamp to ‘lift handbrake on economy’
A sweeping new blueprint could make higher education easier to attain as Australia grapples with demand for skills of the future.
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Liberals vow to ‘rip up’ hydro charter if re-elected
The Liberals have promised to "rip up" a hydro ministerial charter, which they say focuses on exporting energy to the mainland, if elected for a fourth term.
Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs
Deals between tech giants has caused Australians to shell out more for their favourite homegrown shows, including hit children's cartoon Bluey.
Airport reforms to target cancellations and competition
Australia's busiest airport is set for reforms to boost competition and give travellers a better chance of reaching their destination as scheduled.
Premier stands by anti-vaccination mandate candidate
A Tasmanian election candidate who's against vaccination mandates represents the Liberal party's "broad church" of views, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says.
Program for First Nations child offenders expanded
A program that tries to break the cycle for Indigenous juvenile offenders by sending them to regional areas rather than detention centres will be expanded.
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Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns
Iron ore and copper giant Rio Tinto has reported a fall in profit on lower commodity prices and warns the future of aluminium depends on the energy rollout.
Fashion industry on a ‘watchlist’ over climate impact
The federal environment minister has warned the clothing industry is on a "watchlist" as she considers intervention to reduce fashion's climate impact.
Woman to face court over crash that injured Qld MP
A 26-year-old woman will face court over a crash that left a Queensland MP seriously injured.
Assange charged for ‘indiscriminate’ naming of sources
Lawyers representing the US have defended their prosecution of Julian Assange and say his actions in revealing intelligence sources were "unprecedented".
More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress
Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword for wannabe home buyers - shortening the time to save for a deposit but pushing up mortgage repayments.
Blood, sweat and tears: veterans’ struggles laid bare
A three-tonne sculpture will carve out a space for the unseen as the Australian War Memorial turns a new leaf to shine a light on the struggles of veterans.
Attorney-general calls time on long political career
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath is set to draw the curtain on her long political career, announcing she will not contest the next state election.
Australia must back up warning to Israel ‘with action’
Australia is being called to reinstate humanitarian aid and take stronger action against Israel as it ignores international concern about a ground invasion.
Premier defends number of women in team, unveils Abetz
Tasmania's Liberal party has formally unveiled its team of candidates for the upcoming state election, including former senator and conservative Eric Abetz.
State funeral set for Lowitja O’Donoghue
Respected Aboriginal leader Lowitja O'Donoghue will be honoured at a South Australian state funeral in March, a month after her death.
Opposition moves to expand supermarket inquiry
The Queensland opposition will look to expand a supermarket inquiry to include electricity, transport, insurance and water.
Assange begins last-ditch fight to stop US extradition
Julian Assange's lawyers have begun their final UK legal challenge to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges.
Navalny’s mother files lawsuit, demands release of body
Alexei Navalny's mother has filed a lawsuit contesting Russian officials' refusal to release her son's body, the state news agency says.
PM urges detained writer’s release after appeal waived
Jailed writer Yang Hengjun has made the "difficult" decision not to appeal his suspended death sentence out of fear it will impede needed medical treatment.
Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise
Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci will resign by September after facing increased scrutiny over the pricing and a lack of supermarket competition.
Commissioner treated unfairly: police union boss
The fallout over Katarina Carroll's decision to resign has gathered momentum, with the police union boss saying the Commissioner was treated unfairly.
Green light for review into Victoria’s biggest blackout
An expert-led review has been commissioned after storms cut power to 530,000 Victorian properties in the biggest mass blackout in state history.
Robertson exits NZ politics as Labour licks wounds
Grant Robertson, New Zealand's finance minister from 2017 to 2023 and a giant of the Labour party, is leaving politics.
Premier plays for Australian Institute of Sport shift
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced his support for the Australian Institute of Sport to be relocated to Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
Hundreds detained in Russia as country mourns Navalny
A prominent rights group says more than 400 people have been detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
‘No safety boost’ from axing terrorists’ citizenship
Experts have picked apart laws that strip Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of serious offences, saying the powers don't increase safety.
Stabbing leads to calls for tougher youth crime laws
A Queensland council is calling on the government to introduce more significant sentences to violent youth offenders after a grandmother's fatal stabbing.
Hydrogen hub deal worth $140m finalised for Pilbara
Western Australia could become a world-leading hydrogen producer after the federal and state governments finalised a $140 million deal to build infrastructure.
Inquiry push to shine light on Victoria’s mass blackout
The Victorian opposition will push for an inquiry into the reliability of the state's transmission network after storms cut power to half a million properties.
Navalny’s widow vows to continue fight for free Russia
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, says she will continue the work of her husband and fight for a free Russia.