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Brush with immortality for ex-PM Abbott

A portrait of former Liberal prime minister Tony Abbott, by artist Johannes Leak, has been unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra.

Music app helps teens manage mental health

A new music app has been launched to help young people understand and manage their mental health.

Marin, Ardern talk democracy, trade in NZ

Visiting Finland PM Sanna Marin and Jacinda Ardern have met in Auckland, pledging to grow relations and improve the human rights of young women.

Vic stabber sought out victim for fight

Melbourne man Marco Deng was spoiling for a fight when he sought out his murder victim Machar Kot, over an apparent jibe on social media.

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want the re-elected Victorian government to scrap 30,000 fines handed out for breaking COVID-19 rules after they were withdrawn in NSW.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

Five key facts to know about First Au Limited (ASX:FAU)

Highlights,First Au Limited has its prime focus on building a strong project portfolio with major discoveries in its gold and base metal assets in Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia,The results of historic work and geological settings h...

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.

Cyprium Metals’ (ASX:CYM) Australian portfolio in focus amid growing copper demand

Highlights,Copper plays a prominent role in connecting and delivering to the world a clean and efficient energy.,Globally, refined copper use is forecast to grow 3.7% to 26 million tonnes in 2023 and to 27 million tonnes in 2024, as per a government...

ASX 200 opens flat; Whitehaven, New Hope gain over 4%

Australian shares opened flat on Wednesday following a poor night on Wall Street.

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

Race on to save 'butterflies of the sea'

Critically endangered sea slugs are among the diverse marine life under Victoria's Phillip Island Bridge in need of urgent protection, say conservationists.

How cybercrime could cripple Aust systems

Cyber security experts have shared their predictions heading into 2023, warning threats are on the rise and highlighting critical infrastructure as a concern.