US company awarded ship lift build contract
A United States company has been given the contract to build the ship lift component of a major maritime infrastructure project in the Northern Territory.
politics
Researchers cheer quantum leap on silicon breakthrough
University researchers say they have made a breakthrough in quantum technology that could pave the way for reliable, powerful computers.
Treasurer talks tough as airport rail stoush deepens
A fresh shot has been fired at Melbourne Airport by Victoria's treasurer who suggests the government could partner with a rival if it doesn't deliver projects.
Satin PJs, spanking: Stormy testifies on sex with Trump
Adult film performer Stormy Daniels has testified Donald Trump was wearing pyjamas when he welcomed her to his hotel suite at a golf tournament in 2006.
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Hundreds of millions to incentivise clean energy future
A $566 million commitment is part of Australia's long-term plan to incentivise clean energy investment and turn the nation into a renewables superpower.
Treasurer worried about home building pipeline
Not nearly enough houses are being built to meet growing demand but the federal government is still confident it can meet its 1.2 million homes target.
‘Truly loved’: parents pay tribute to murdered sons
The parents of two Australian brothers murdered in Mexico have mourned their beloved sons as they prepare to bring them home.
Govt public service boost as unions march on Labour Day
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has marched with union members after making an Australian-first health leave announcement for public service workers.
War crimes whistleblower begs leniency as jail sought
Prosecutors want David McBride to spend at least two years in jail after he pleaded guilty to disclosing classified information revealing alleged war crimes.
Israel warned of ‘grave concerns’ as PM calls for unity
Protests about the war in Gaza at universities across the nation are impacting social cohesion, the prime minister warns, as Australia sends Israel a message.
Grocer monopoly price-gouging Torres Strait Islanders
Company monopolies and the need to have goods shipped from Cairns has left Torres Strait Islanders paying over-the-top food prices in Queensland.
Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage
Changes to a national apprenticeship scheme could have more mechanics learning to fix electric vehicles at a critical time for the industry, experts say.
Torres Strait Islanders ask court to save island homes
Torres Strait Islander elders have made their final arguments in a case challenging the federal government over climate change action.
Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers
Mexican authorities have found three bodies on Baja Peninsula, where two Australian brothers and a friend went missing.
Govt under fire with kids ‘suffering’ in watch houses
Advocates say children are suffering in Queensland watch houses and a state government Youth Justice Act tweak will only make the problem worse.
‘It’s not ok’: MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted
Queensland MP Brittany Lauga says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out, with police aware of claims of similar incidents.
Solomons picks China-friendly Manele as new PM
Jeremiah Manele is the Solomon Islands' new prime minister after a vote by MPs that suggests the Pacific nation will maintain close ties with Beijing.
Global body warns Australia on interest rates, NDIS
Services inflation, the Chinese economy and household consumption are sources of uncertainty hanging over the OECD's economic growth forecasts for Australia.
State parliament votes to make sex work legal and safe
A fourth Australian jurisdiction has voted to fully decriminalise sex work in a bid to prevent discrimination and ensure safety.
Trump hush-money trial judge to weigh more fines
Donald Trump faces the prospect of more sanctions in his hush-money trial as he returns to a Manhattan court for another contempt hearing.
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Supply shortfalls set to exacerbate housing crisis
Housing affordability has worsened in Australia and could be set to deteriorate further but there is no easy fix on the horizon.
‘No easy answer’ as ministers meet on gendered violence
The attorney-general has met with police ministers to discuss early prevention methods for violence against women.
Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money trial are seeking additional sanctions over his out-of-court comments, and say an alleged payment was extortion.
Tents, ute linked to missing Australian brothers
Officials say all lines of investigation remain open in the search for Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, who are missing on a Mexican surfing trip.
PM slams prosecutors amid fallout over ex-detainee bail
Anthony Albanese has distanced himself from a decision to oppose bail for a released detainee before an alleged assault, saying it "lacks common sense".
Surfer murder prompts calls for tough knife search laws
Police are hunting the killer of a 22-year-old man as the surfer's stabbing death in Coffs Harbour adds fuel to calls for knife law reforms.
Woolies CEO says customers struggling to make ends meet
Customer shopping patterns have shifted since the start of the year as rents rise and Australians seek savings, Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci says.
Judge retires to consider if Pauline Hanson is a racist
After days of arguments and evidence, a judge will consider whether Pauline Hanson made a racial slur in telling a Greens senator to go back to Pakistan.
Qld homes receive nation’s biggest energy bill support
The Queensland government is delivering a major rebate amid the cost of living crisis in Australia's biggest energy cash splash for households.
No punishment for hotel quarantine deaths as trial axed
No one will be held criminally accountable for Victoria's fatal COVID-19 hotel quarantine system after charges against the health department were dropped.
Concerns raised over police stop and search powers
The Queensland government's decision to expand police stop and search powers after a spate of NSW knife attacks has raised concerns.