Final verdict in 'Ben Hur' tax scheme's marathon trial

Almost 11 months after the trial began in the NSW Supreme Court, the last remaining person accused of conspiring against the Commonwealth has learned...

Space technology to monitor, forecast quality of water

The CSIRO has launched a new water quality forecasting service using satellites and ground-based sensors in a world-first system.

Call for 'fair dinkum' Pacific climate projects

Allowing Australian companies to fund climate change projects instead of lowering carbon emissions can support Pacific nations, a top energy figure sa...

Climate change policy important 'starter point': Lambie

Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie says immediate action is needed on climate change and is putting the Greens on notice over emissions-reduction legisla...

Bushfire-hit NSW communities thrown funding lifeline

Communities in central west NSW will be able to access government funding to help rebuild from bushfires that tore through the area this month.

Why bushfire safety rooms could be next home reno trend

Queensland researchers have taken the torch to a bushfire safety room to see whether it can withstand being completely immersed in flames.

NSW man charged over cold-case DV murder

A man has been charged with murdering a 71-year-old woman who disappeared from Sydney's west more than four years ago.

All roads lead to Camden as NSW election race rolls on

Dominic Perrottet is campaigning hard to retain Liberal seats while Chris Minns has returned to western Sydney, which is set to decide the election re...

Thousands of US marines land in Top End for training

With regional security challenges in focus, US marines will join Australian military personnel for training exercises as part of a new rotation.

PM stares down raucous caucus over nuclear subs deal

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing questions from within his party over the government's deal with the US and UK to buy nuclear-powered submari...

Plastic chemicals doing untold human harm: scientists

Scientists say humans are suffering untold harm from plastics, ranging from cancer and reproductive damage to the loss of intelligence that defines hu...

Indigenous students to reach for the stars with NASA

NASA and the Australian Space Agency have launched a new program to allow Indigenous students to take part in an internship program in the United Stat...

Court throws out 'scandalous' case against Matthew Guy

A petition claiming former opposition leader Matthew Guy is not fit or proper to sit in parliament has been labelled "scandalous" and thrown out of co...

PM gets party room ready for referendum challenge

As the government finalises laws to set up the process of a referendum, the prime minister warns of the challenges ahead for a successful vote.

Artist chosen for Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter statue

Melbourne artist Darien Pullen has been selected to design a sculpture celebrating the lives of music icons Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter.

Division in Qld after premier's signal on rent limits

The suggestion Queensland is prepared to introduce a limit on rent increases has sparked debate on how the policy will impact landlords and tenants.

Smashed avocados not to blame for housing crisis

Cost cutting isn't enough for young people on a moderate income to break into the housing market, with many hoping for help from "the bank of mum and...

Cruise ship in Bass Strait rescues pair in dinghy

A man and woman have been picked up by a cruise ship in Bass Strait, after they were forced to abandon their vessel.

Electric car-charging fees rise as energy prices bite

A third electric vehicle charging network is raising the price of recharging cars but experts say there are still ways for savvy drivers to avoid them...

Australian shares bounce back in broad relief rally

The local share market was up 1.3 per cent at midday, with most sectors gaining ground after several days of heavy losses.