Flood victims face another Christmas of uncertainty
NSW Northern Rivers communities devastated by flooding in 2022 say it could take a decade to recover after progress was hampered by a mismanaged buyback scheme.
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Leaders wish Australians a safe and Merry Christmas
The prime minister and opposition leader have wished Australians a Merry Christmas and expressed their gratitude to those giving up their day to help others.
‘Wake-up call’ as animal threatened species list grows
The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.
Vic commuters hit with second fare hike in six months
Public transport fares in Victoria will rise by up to 60 cents a day but the state government insists the hike is modest and needed to keep pace with inflation.
New fuel standards to reduce driver health risk: PM
New fuel quality standards will be introduced to limit the amount of noxious emissions from vehicles, bringing Australia into line with other western countries.
Gas, oil ban for remote ecosystem, years after promise
The Queensland government has banned new oil and gas developments in the Lake Eyre basin's rivers and floodplains, almost a decade after an election promise.
Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise
Australia's population growth has been boosted by higher migration post-pandemic, but these levels will stabilise in coming years.
Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid
A Sudanese refugee is no longer forced to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet nor abide by a daily curfew after taking his case to the High Court.
PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea
Anthony Albanese says the US administration respects the call not to send a Royal Australian Navy ship to the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping lanes.
Cost of living relief under consideration for new year
Australians on low and middle incomes could be in for further relief as the Albanese government considers how it can help households under strain.
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Australia on the road to ban on high-polluting vehicles
New vehicles will have to create less pollution to be sold in Australia under new rules to come into effect in 2025.
eSafety Commission launches legal action against X
The eSafety Commission has filed legal action against the parent company of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Airlines cop heavy flak as number of late flights soars
One-third of all domestic flights were not on time during November, earning airlines stinging rebukes from political leaders.
Steeper cost of small reactors a blow to nuclear push
A push to add nuclear to Australia's energy mix may be silenced by a steep upward revision of the cost of small reactors by the national science agency.
New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal
The Northern Territory's new leader will review conflict of interest rules after Natasha Fyles quit the top job following a string of controversies.
NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen
New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the previous government were "economic and fiscal vandals", revealing a worsening set of economic forecasts.
A country jackpot: cash incentive to lure GPs out bush
A $10,000 cash incentive is being used to convince doctors of the benefits of a life in the country, as one state tries to plug a regional GP shortage.
‘Reasonable’ for freed terrorist to have strict orders
A terrorism expert has backed a court's decision to release convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika under strict conditions instead of keeping him detained.
Colorado court disqualifies Trump from holding office
Colorado's top court has declared Donald Trump engaged in insurrection in 2021 and is ineligible to be on the state's presidential ballot.
Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea
Australia could contribute better to Middle East stability through diplomacy, says the prime minister as the government mulls a request to send a warship.
Assange appeal against US extradition set for February
Julian Assange's supporters say a date has been set for the WikiLeaks founder's final appeal against extradition to the United States from the United Kingdom.
New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation
The new prime minister of New Zealand says development of military technology under the AUKUS agreement is an area where it could work together with Australia.
Support for army reserve model in bushfire response
The majority of Australians support better working conditions for volunteer firefighters, as the government reviews the nation's crisis response capability.
NT Treasurer Eva Lawler set for chief minister’s job
The Northern Territory's Labor government has decided on a new leader after Natasha Fyles was forced out of the top job over shares in a manganese mine.
Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts
Far north Queensland is bracing for more flooding as the evacuation of a community and the search for a missing elderly man continues.
Growth, ore prices to swell WA budget surplus to $3.7b
A $3.7 billion operating surplus for 2023/24 has been projected by the WA government, up from May's $3.3 billion amid the highest economic growth in nine years.
Man sentenced for threat to kill federal MP
A man has been sentenced to a good behaviour bond and probation after admitting making threats to kill people including federal MP Anne Webster.
RBA wary of unemployment jump ahead of rates call
The central bank board mulled over another cash rate increase or staying on hold at the December meeting, and kept its options open for more tightening.
‘A real solid’: NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move
Chris Luxon is set to represent New Zealand overseas for the first time, with the prime minister to visit Australia counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.
Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal
Natasha Fyles has quit as Northern Territory chief minister after failing to declare a parcel of shares, forcing Labor to look for a new leader.
Turkish airline lands flight deal in wake of Qatar snub
Turkish Airlines has been granted an expansion of services into Australia in a federal government decision following its rejection of a similar Qatari bid.