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Vaccine-resistant pneumonia has increased

The efficacy of the current pneumonia vaccine is in doubt after data revealed the majority of 700 children admitted to hospital with the infection were jabbed.

Push to scrap Victorian COVID-19 fines

Community legal centres want the re-elected Victorian government to scrap 30,000 fines handed out for breaking COVID-19 rules after they were withdrawn in NSW.

Murdoch questions could delay Crikey suit

Lachlan Murdoch's lawyer has sought further information about decisions leading to online news site Crikey republishing an article he claims defamed him.

Finkel dreams of 'electro-state superhero'

Alan Finkel says renewable energy, decarbonised products and critical minerals will be Australia's "superpowers" in the electric age.

Sydney mechanic jailed for 1995 murder

A mechanic has been jailed for up to 22 years after brutally killing his boss in a western Sydney auto wreckers weeks before Christmas in 1995.

Australia targets green fuel take-off

Australia could play a big role in reducing air travel emissions as the Queensland government confirms talks to produce greener aviation fuels.

Policing truth in campaign ads 'difficult'

South Australia's electoral commissioner says staying out of the political debate is hard when his organisation checks campaign ads for misleading claims.

Road trip could deliver solar-powered cars

Cheap and lightweight solar cells from a printer could fuel cars and homes in future, an inventor says, after an electric vehicle test around Australia.

Strong case for Toyah murder extradition

Queensland officials say their strong case should lead to an easy extradition process for Toyah Cordingley's accused killer after his arrest in India.

Appeal over ferry pony death guilty ruling

Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator TT-Line has lodged an appeal after being found guilty of breaching animal welfare laws over the deaths of 16 polo ponies.

Banks stronger now than in GFC: RBA

Home price downturn now more subdued

The residential property downturn endures for the seventh month in a row, although the pace of decline has started to wind back.

Sport at school boosts kids' wellbeing

High-quality physical education and school sport is essential to improving children's health and happiness, inside and outside the classroom.

Victorian Nationals retake the regions

With a handful of seats still hanging in the balance, one thing is clear from the state election result: the Nationals are back in Victoria's regions.

UN pushes for Australian smacking ban

A United Nations committee has condemned Australians' use of corporal punishment, directing the country to ban it in all settings including the home.

Detention centre 'regrets': ex-Tas premier

A former premier of Tasmania says he regrets not doing more to ensure the safety of children at the troubled Ashley Youth Detention Centre.

Minister confident of states energy deal

Federal minister Ed Husic remains confident state and territory leaders will be able to agree on an energy plan to bring coal prices down.

National Situation Room has been beefed up

Australia's national all-hazards headquarters has been upgraded by the government to ensure it can react swiftly to emergencies, including fires and floods.

Father and son accused murderer in court

A man will face court charged with planning and co-ordinating the murders of a father and son who were shot in their car in western Sydney.

Cordingley death suspect faces India court

Extradition proceedings against a man accused of killing Toyah Cordingley on a Queensland beach will be pursued swiftly, an Indian public prosecutor says.