‘Top renewables state’ NSW swamped with investment bids
The latest round of investment into NSW's 20-year energy roadmap had three-and-a-half times as many bids as desired.
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Economy to limp along as rate hikes sting households
The latest set of forecasts from the Reserve Bank paints a more downbeat picture of Australia's growth through to the end of the year.
New Zealand to boost defence citing Pacific challenges
New Zealand must increase its military spending to meet increasing geopolitical and strategic challenges, Defence Minister Andrew Little says.
Protections urged for threatened forestry workers
NSW MPs have been told of several violent attacks and threats against workers as tensions rise about the logging of culturally significant forests.
Police backflip on details of Dutton’s Nauru briefing
Senior police have admitted Peter Dutton was not briefed about a bribery investigation of a businessman whose company was later awarded a home affairs contract.
Police appeal for public’s help to combat child abuse
Senior police say people can provide crucial leads in child abuse investigations by identifying objects in the background of images.
Police probe into PwC could take years to resolve
The head of the Australian Federal Police says investigations into matters such as an alleged tax leak at big-four consultancy firm PwC are challenging.
Short campaign on the cards for voice referendum
Anthony Albanese won't announce the date for the voice referendum at the Garma Festival but will instead use the event to discuss the benefits to communities.
US nuclear submarine surfaces in Australian port
An American Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine has docked in Australia for the first time since the AUKUS deal was signed.
Pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for urinary tracts
Pharmacists in Western Australia have the green light to prescribe antibiotics for urinary tract infections in women, prompting backlash from doctors.
Sole standing Liberal premier notes ‘responsibility’
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has used an address to the party faithful to speak about Liberal values and his government's energy bill relief plan.
Contest for Pacific influence shows no sign of slowing
As Australia and the US look to increase their standing with Pacific nations, there are growing concerns Chinese security deals could destabilise the region.
Teachers say mounting workload affecting students
A national survey sheds light on the views of teachers, parents and students of the school system which will feed into an education overhaul.
Wine on the menu after China drops barley tariffs
The federal government hopes China will lift tariffs on Australian wine after China confirmed it will drop duties on barley.
Trump pleads not guilty to three new document charges
Former US president Donald Trump has entered his second not guilty plea in as many days, this time in the case surrounding his handling of classified documents.
WA Labor ‘still considering’ cultural heritage laws
A senior West Australian minister has refused to be drawn on whether the state government will dump its controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws.
Truckies hit the road to demand transport reforms
Transport workers have taken to major cities to demand the federal government implement better standards following a spate of workers' deaths.
Firefighters’ compo laws expanded to include 20 cancers
Western Australia's government has announced presumptive laws will be expanded to allow firefighters to be compensated if they develop eight additional cancers.
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan arrested
Police have arrested former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan after a court sentenced him to three years in jail for illegally selling state gifts.
Majority intend to vote against the voice, poll shows
Most voters across the country intend to vote no in the upcoming referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the Constitution, a poll shows.
PM urges people not to miss reconciliation opportunity
The prime minister is confident a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice will be successful despite a new poll showing people intend to vote against it.
Niger junta supporters protest sanctions, foreign force
Backers of Niger's junta have marched to protest sanctions on the anniversary of the West African nation's independence from its former colonial ruler, France.
Cloud over major projects after NSW ministerial scandal
Several projects in the NSW Hunter region are under review following a minister's resignation over his family's property interests.
Aussies need treaty explained to them, says opposition
Anthony Albanese needs to be up-front and honest about the possibility of a federal treaty with Indigenous people should the voice succeed, the opposition says.
Labor urged to do more to protect women from violence
As Labor brings in domestic and family violence leave entitlements, the opposition has called for further efforts to tackle the scourge.
Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries
Federal and state inquiries into Victoria's decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games are set to hold public hearings without the premier giving evidence.
Lehrmann inquiry report to be released after media leak
The ACT government will release the findings of an investigation into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial after the report was given to various media outlets.
Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super
Wealthy Australians might need to save a portion of their superannuation to pay for their own aged care as the government looks for ways to fund the sector.
Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former staffer Brittany Higgins over two social media posts.
Man locks teen outside ‘to treat her like a dog’
A 21-year-old man who has been violent towards two partners has been told to look at turning his life around after spending more than 16 months in custody.
Qld green light for ‘game-changing’ car immobilisers
Thousands of people have joined an engine immobiliser trial, with the Queensland government hoping the thief-busting devices will be made mandatory nationwide.