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Qld fossil fuel exports will end by 2030 in Greens plan

The emissions Queensland sends offshore have been targeted by the Greens who have a plan to phase out coal and gas exports by 2030.

Toddler killed by ride-on lawn mower driven by dad

A family on the NSW South Coast is mourning their three-year-old son who died after falling under a ride-on lawn mower being driven by his father.

Inflation, slowing demand increase risks for business

The combined impact of high inflation, rising interest rates and slowing consumer demand are taking a toll on Australian businesses, especially smalle...

Recession fears in New Zealand as GDP figures loom

Stats NZ will release gross domestic product figures for New Zealand's December 2022 quarter on Thursday, with fears it could confirm an economy in re...

Fire murder accused shuns first appearance in court

A man has died in hospital after allegedly being set on fire in regional Victoria, with another man charged with murder.

Qld educator to review non-state school accreditation

An educator has been appointed to review Queensland school accreditation rules after controversy over a Christian college's gender and sexuality contr...

Woman found guilty of abusive husband's murder

A Victorian woman who fed her abusive husband sleeping pills hidden inside homemade biscuits and stuffed him in a freezer has been found guilty of mur...

Disadvantage still present among Aussie kids: report

A new report into children's wellbeing found while Australia is doing well, there are still large pockets of disadvantage.

Aussie women confirm benefits of Mediterranean diet

Women who follow a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of heart disease, a world-first study examining female health shows.

Man faces court over alleged murder of mother-of-four

A man has faced court charged with the murder of a woman who police allege was struck with a car on a secluded rural property in Tasmania.

Unquenched Aussie thirst for world's most costly water

Aussies are among the top consumers of bottled water globally and we are paying the most for it, a new UN report shows.

Gendered violence still a 'national crisis', data shows

Women continue to face higher rates of sexual, physical and economic violence, the Australian Bureau of Statistics' latest personal safety data releas...

Sustainability standards built for community housing

A new framework for community housing developers aims to build environmental, social and governance standards as well as affordable, liveable homes.

Man's teeth removed in Sydney kidnap, torture ordeal

Tactical officers have stormed a house in Sydney's west where a man was held for days and physically abused by armed men who forcibly removed his teet...

Aust companies gaining access to SVB funds

Following the bailout of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States, Australian companies are reporting they have regained access to their deposits.

Aussie farmers embrace agriculture tech ahead of UK, US

Australian producers have ranked technology as key to their farming success and are well ahead of their US and UK counterparts in adopting digital dat...

Perrottet, Minns go toe to toe on selling NSW assets

Ten days from the NSW election, privatisation has become a hot topic, despite both major parties vowing not to sell public assets in the next term.

Handouts 'almost an insult' for flood victims in Qld

A local politician is urging Queensland and federal ministers to tour the northwest flood disaster zone, saying victims need more moral and financial...

Jail time quashed for Harbour Bridge climate protester

A protester who blocked the Sydney Harbour Bridge to raise awareness about the climate emergency has successfully quashed her jail sentence upon appea...

'Strong interest' for Sun Cable mega-project

FTI Consulting says parties beyond Andrew Forrest and Mike Cannon-Brookes have expressed interest in buying the mammoth solar project known as Sun Cab...