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 Next Sydney tunnel to burrow below harbour

Next Sydney tunnel to burrow below harbour

December 01, 2022 12:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A second road tunnel under Sydney Harbour won't require dredging of the harbour floor with the NSW government revealing the total project will cost $5 billion.

 Climate targets getting on track: Bowen

Climate targets getting on track: Bowen

December 01, 2022 11:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Chris Bowen says climate measures are on track to reduce emissions by 40 per cent by 2030, after stalling under the former coalition government.

 Upsurge in children being exploited online

Upsurge in children being exploited online

December 01, 2022 11:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Children and parents are being warned of a surging new trend in overseas criminals conning victims into online sexual exploitation and then blackmailing them.

 Missing the bus on green public transport

Missing the bus on green public transport

December 01, 2022 11:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia has started its transition to greener public transport but risks falling behind other nations if it does not pick up the pace, a new report warns.

 Two-way Lib leader contest as nominee out

Two-way Lib leader contest as nominee out

December 01, 2022 11:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Incoming Hawthorn MP John Pesutto and opposition police spokesman Brad Battin will face off for the Liberal leadership after the only other nominee withdrew.

 Baby killer had aimed to be an 'NRL star'

Baby killer had aimed to be an 'NRL star'

December 01, 2022 11:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW man Jie Smith will be sentenced on December 7 for the manslaughter of a baby he dropped on its its head in the Newcastle suburb of New Lambton in 2019.

 NSW police minister's brother granted bail

NSW police minister's brother granted bail

December 01, 2022 11:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man charged with drug supply and organised crime offences has been released from jail because his brother's high-profile made his detention "unacceptable".

 Aust shares rally as Fed turns more dovish

Aust shares rally as Fed turns more dovish

December 01, 2022 11:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The local share market was up 0.9 per cent to a fresh seven-month high after Jerome Powell suggested the Fed might soon moderate its rate hiking campaign.

 Call for female Antarctic expeditioners

Call for female Antarctic expeditioners

December 01, 2022 11:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Australian Antarctic Division has opened recruitment for some 150 positions at remote research stations and is urging more women to apply.

 Stealthing to be treated as rape in Qld

Stealthing to be treated as rape in Qld

December 01, 2022 11:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland's sexual violence laws will be overhauled to protect victims after a landmark review called for sweeping change.

 Queensland spends $50m on housing crisis

Queensland spends $50m on housing crisis

December 01, 2022 11:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Funding to help renters stay in their homes, support for emergency accommodation and cost-of-living relief form the response to a major Queensland summit.

 Suspicious death of woman in Melbourne

Suspicious death of woman in Melbourne

December 01, 2022 11:01 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Victoria Police are waiting on the results of a post-mortem to determine the cause of death of a woman whose body was found in Melbourne's north.

 Treaty recommended despite death penalty

Treaty recommended despite death penalty

December 01, 2022 10:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A parliamentary committee has recommended Australia ratify a defence treaty with Japan despite concerns that troops could be subject to the death penalty.

 Man acted in self-defence killing brother

Man acted in self-defence killing brother

December 01, 2022 10:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Haig Jacob Arslanian's fatal shooting of his brother David at their Geelong family home in October 2020 was a reasonable act of self-defence, a judge says.

 BHP sees ore demand beyond 'super cycle'

BHP sees ore demand beyond 'super cycle'

December 01, 2022 10:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

BHP tips decarbonisation to drive global demand beyond a "super cycle" for copper, nickel and steel but warns the industry is competing for high-tech skills.

 Territories given euthanasia voting rights

Territories given euthanasia voting rights

December 01, 2022 10:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Parliament has repealed laws preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.

 NSW premier dodges preselection debate

NSW premier dodges preselection debate

December 01, 2022 10:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Snubbed senior Liberal minister Natalie Ward says she's focused on the people of NSW, not the Liberal Party processes that stopped her moving into a safe seat.

 Judge weighs verdict for brother killer

Judge weighs verdict for brother killer

December 01, 2022 10:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Haig Jacob Arslanian will learn if a judge has found him guilty of manslaughter over the death of his brother David in Geelong.

 NSW pushing federal ALP for coal price cap

NSW pushing federal ALP for coal price cap

December 01, 2022 09:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean is calling on federal Labor to cap coal prices, saying the nation is running out of time to act if it wants to keep power costs down.

 SA floodwaters stall, peak to hit later

SA floodwaters stall, peak to hit later

December 01, 2022 09:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The latest forecasts on flooding down the Murray River in SA have indicated the first peak in water flows will now hit about two weeks later than first thought.

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