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Labor rams through bills before Christmas

<p>The Senate will sit for two extra days and for longer to pass all the government's legislation before parliament rises for the final time this year...

States ranked in race for green transport

<p>Some Australian states and territories are making better transport choices than others, according to a new report from the Climate Council.</p>

Qld cop perpetrators face sack in reforms

<p>Queensland's top cop will this week start issuing show-cause notices to police officers involved in past cases of bullying, harassment, abuse or as...

Aust backs free trade deals with UK, India

<p>Free trade agreements with the United Kingdom and India have passed the Australian parliament and are awaiting action from the two other government...

PM visits flood-devastated NSW

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited central western NSW to see the flood damage and assess how devastated towns like Forbes are picking up...

Vic police arrest shooting preventable

<p>A coroner has recommended Victoria Police develop systems to ensure officers are fit for duty, in finding a 2013 death during a police arrest was p...

Man jailed for abusing NSW teens in 1980s

<p>Simon Davies has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in a Sydney court after being extradited from the Netherlands over offences dating back to...

Sign-wearing Sydney figure hurt in arrest

<p>Former city councillor and sign-wearing entertainer Danny Lim has suffered head injuries when arrested in a Sydney shopping mall.</p>

Smith pips Lee for Aust golf's top gong

<p>Cameron Smith has won a second Greg Norman Medal following a remarkable 2022 season, pipping fellow world No.3 Minjee Lee to be crowned Australia's...

Inquiry hears of violence at gay beats

<p>A gay rights activist has told an inquiry about a string of violent incidents he experienced at popular gay beats he frequented between 1969 and 19...

Warning of tick season with real bite

<p>A wet winter and spring in Australia's east is driving a surge in tick cases among pets, including in normally tick-free areas like Melbourne's sub...

Understanding cryptocurrency treatment in Australia

In Australia, Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency is not recognised as money. But this does not mean the government and/or regulators have not address...

Spending spree drives rise in confidence

<p>Black Friday sales may be feeding into slightly elevated consumer confidence scores as savvy spenders pounce on discounted items.</p>

Renegades lose Livingstone for entire BBL

<p>Liam Livingstone has withdrawn from the Melbourne Renegades, becoming the third big-name overseas import to be lost to the Big Bash League in eight...

Fortescue to link bonuses to climate goals

<p>Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest says Fortescue Metals Group will tie its executive bonuses to ensuring the company meets ambitious climate target...

Solomons quake smashes Australian building

<p>The Australian government is trying to confirm whether any citizens were hurt during an earthquake in the Solomon Islands, but say officials are sa...

Lions adopt Waugh footing for AFLW decider

<p>Brisbane Lions winger Sophie Conway says her team is not satisfied with what they have achieved this year and have a ruthless mindset ahead of the...

Coalition on attack over 'bargaining tax'

<p>The coalition is ramping up its campaign against Labor's workplace relations reforms, saying small businesses will be forced to pay nearly $15,000...

Scorchers axe Evans after failed drug test

<p>Perth Scorchers have axed star import Laurie Evans after he revealed he tested positive for a banned substance during the English cricket season. <...

Smith wants home LIV event in Queensland

<p>Buoyed by Australia's reception for the divisive LIV Golf tour, Cameron Smith is hopeful of convincing powerbrokers to take an event to his native...