Australia needs to recruit thousands more tech workers
Australia will need 1.2 million tech workers by 2030 but is not training enough and already facing a shortfall, Tech Council CEO Kate Pounder warns.
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Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon steps down
Nicola Sturgeon said the time has come for her to stand down as Scotland's First Minister.
Business calls on govt to clean up Sydney rubbish row
Business Sydney wants the state government to urgently end a dispute that's left thousands of tonnes of garbage piling up uncollected ahead of World Pride.
Defence to tighten policy after China pilot poach plot
Former defence force personnel will be left in no doubt of their secrecy obligations after China reportedly tried to poach Western pilots to train its military.
RBA boss says it’s unlikely interest rates have peaked
It's unlikely the cash rate has peaked at 3.35 per cent, the Reserve Bank boss has warned, without offering any indication of how many more to expect.
Labor’s climate policy approaching Greens Senate hurdle
The federal government will need to agree to stop new coal and gas projects opening if it wants the Greens' help on a signature emissions reduction measure.
Mortgage holder rates pain ‘disturbs’ Reserve Bank boss
The Reserve Bank governor has acknowledged the pain felt by mortgage holders but says getting on top of inflation will prevent more rate rises and job losses.
Charlie Teo ‘slapped’ patient across face after surgery
Star neurosurgeon Charlie Teo slapped an unconscious patient across the face in an attempt to rouse her following brain surgery, a medical inquiry has heard.
Coal and gas bargaining chip for climate change policy
The Greens will support the government's changes to the safeguard mechanism, a key climate policy, if it agrees to stop new coal and gas projects.
Treaty vision includes new truth and healing inquiry
Queensland will set up a First Nations Treaty Institute and Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry under legislation to be introduced next week.
Embrace past failures, unite and back voice, urges PM
Peter Dutton has apologised for not attending the 2008 national apology while the prime minister has called on support for the voice to parliament.
US fighter jets shoot down object near Canadian border
An "unidentified object" has been shot down with a missile by US fighter jets over Lake Huron, the fourth object brought down over North American airspace.
Refugees in ‘limbo’ eligible for permanent residency
Labor is fulfilling a key election promise to get people off temporary protection visas, with almost 20,000 refugees now eligible for permanent residency.
Surgeon Teo fights for reputation with star support
Controversial Sydney neurosurgeon Charlie Teo is facing a disciplinary hearing after allegations of performing high-risk operations without necessary oversight.
Senators air concerns on signature emissions measure
The government is yet to secure Senate support from key Greens and independents for its signature emissions reduction policy known as the safeguard mechanism.
Aussies claim nearly $100m in flood, cyclone aftermath
The Commonwealth is reviewing whether disaster funding arrangements are fit for purpose with nearly 70 per cent of Australians in disaster-hit zones.
Employing clients can fix disability care, hearing told
A hearing of the Disability Royal Commission has been told of the unseen and often insidious ways workforce pressures can affect care delivery.
Inland Rail review identifies ‘significant concerns’
An independent review of the Inland Rail project to connect Melbourne and Brisbane will expose "significant concerns" with the project.
Consumers fret over new year of interest rate hikes
Another cash rate hike and suggestions of more to come has mortgage holders worried, with consumer confidence sinking to the lows of the pandemic.
Greens hold keys to success for affordable housing fund
A $10 billion social and affordable housing plan promised by Labor will need Greens support to pass parliament and the minor party wants changes.
Future of Victorian electric vehicle tax up in the air
The High Court is set to rule on whether Victoria's electric vehicle tax is constitutional in a case that could decide what levies states can impose.
Bad foreign actors to be named after Iran plot foiled
In a major crackdown on the scourge of foreign interference, Australia will name and shame countries found to be undermining the nation's political processes.
Former defence chief delivers ‘urgent’ military review
A review of Australia's defence strategy has been handed over to the government following work by a former defence chief and minister.
Greens to support climate mechanism, with one condition
The federal government will need to agree to stop new coal and gas projects opening if it wants the Greens' help on a signature emissions reduction measure.
Flawed RBA predictions have ‘damaged credibility’
The Reserve Bank's former governor has delivered a scathing assessment of its recent performance as current chief Philip Lowe faces a parliamentary grilling.
Patient false hope claims as Teo hearing continues
A medical disciplinary hearing for controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo continues in Sydney after hearing allegations of patients being given false hope.
Defence to tighten ship after China pilot poach plot
Former defence force personnel will be left in no doubt of their secrecy obligations after China reportedly tried to poach Western pilots to train its military.
Aussies missing as rescuers fly to Turkey quake zone
Two Australians remain unaccounted for amid earthquake devastation in Turkey as seasoned rescue teams travel to the disaster zone.
Protester in hospital after Iran embassy police tackle
A video posted to social media shows a protester outside the Iranian embassy in Canberra being thrown to the ground by police after a verbal altercation.
Palmer company ordered to repay $44.6m private jet loan
Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel has been handed a court order to pay for a private jet that the businessman used for his 2013 federal election campaign.
Shock number of health practitioners referred
Inappropriate sexual relationships with patients, and wrongfully issuing vaccination exemptions were among the referrals made about Australian health workers.