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Stonefly to test endangered Victorian species law

A critically endangered stonefly could be the first to be protected under untested Victorian environmental laws passed in 2020.

Former minister Johnson remembered in Qld parliament

Queensland politician Vaughan Johnson, who served in parliament for 26 years, has been remembered as a champion of the west after his recent death.

Future energy price rises are 'significant': Albanese

The prime minister says energy price hikes would have been higher were it not for market intervention, while denying the increases were embarrassing.

Businesses urged to plug in to responsible AI network

Australians are being urged to embrace artificial intelligence as a new science network tries to help businesses capitalise on a trillion-dollar oppor...

Lehrmann sure of 'millions in defamation' from reports

Before being charged, Bruce Lehrmann told his girlfriend he could get "millions in defamation" over media reports about the alleged rape of Brittany H...

China different from 90s, says PM after Keating spray

China has changed its posture and position since Paul Keating was prime minister, Anthony Albanese says.

Qld govt urged to rule out solar feed-in charges

Solar Citizens says the Queensland government must rule out charging homeowners for selling solar back to the grid, which is under consideration elsew...

Aust share market plunges again, hitting four-month low

The Australian share market has plunged to its lowest level since November after banking contagion spread to Europe.

Tudhope and Reid add world para snowboard medals

Newly crowned para snowboard cross world champions Ben Tudhope and Amanda Reid have ended the world titles in Spain with bronze in the dual banked sla...

Unemployment rate falls back to 3.5 per cent

Fresh labour market data shows the unemployment rate falling back to 3.5 per cent, with 65,000 jobs added.

Interest rates and drought risk weighing on farmers

Sentiment among Australian farmers has dropped to its lowest level in more than four years according to the latest snapshot from Rabobank.

New 270km transmission line powers up Eyre Peninsula

ElectraNet has completed construction of a 270km transmission line to service South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

Customer information stolen in Latitude cyber attack

Latitude Financial has been hit by a cyber attack, with criminals stealing more than 300,000 customer records and identification documents.

Early voting in NSW begins on weekend

Early voting centres around NSW are preparing for strong demand as people who have already decided on a candidate are able to cast their vote from thi...

Make space, Australian bush food is out of this world

Victorian students have been tasked with identifying and growing native bush foods to see if they can be used at the International Space Station.

Lack of action on deaths in custody a stain: NSW Greens

Lack of action on Indigenous deaths in custody has marred the relationship between First Nations people and the NSW government, the Greens say.

Appeal lost over jail term for boy's tree-felling death

A man jailed for more than four years over the death of a seven-year-old boy in a tree-felling accident has lost an appeal against the length of his s...

Former NSW Nationals chair takes blame for farm injury

Former NSW Nationals chair Bede Burke will plead guilty after a worker was injured on the egg farm owned by him and his wife, whose charges will be dr...

Early super access went to gambling, cash withdrawals

Research on Australia's COVID-19 era superannuation withdrawal scheme has found gambling was the third-highest spending category amongst worker partic...

Federal politicians form group to support refugees

A newly formed parliamentary refugee support group of almost 50 politicians aims to improve Australia's policies towards those seeking protection.