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Alumina refines credible path to net zero

<p>Clean energy and local expertise could transform alumina refining, which has been one of toughest sectors to crack in decarbonising the Australian...

Postie sings again as Eugowra re-opens

<p>The post office in Eugowra is among the first businesses to open a week after a flash flood destroyed much of the farming town in the central west...

City's Kisnorbo off to French club: report

<p>Patrick Kisnorbo is the latest Australian set to test himself overseas with the Melbourne City coach reportedly taking the helm at Ligue 1 club Tro...

Push for social projects boost in north

<p>In an annual statement on northern Australia, minister Madeleine King says more social projects are needed for the vast region.</p>

Interfaith fight against family violence

<p>Prominent religious leaders from across the spectrum have joined forces with the NSW government to work towards ending domestic and family violence...

Murray Darling plan under pressure

<p>Some 36 state-led Murray-Darling Basin Plan projects are supposed to be complete by June 2024 but authorities expect six will not meet the deadline...

Min Woo running hot but empty on RQ return

<p>Min Woo Lee's never-ending golf summer has brought him back to Royal Queensland in Brisbane for the second staging of the Australian PGA Championsh...

Qld man to face trial over murder of boss

<p>Queensland man Jordan Theodore Van Doorn has been committed for stand trial accused of murdering his boss Khalil Ibrahim in October 2021.</p>

Family ties inspire AFLW star Lily Mithen

<p>Laurie Mithen was a five-time VFL flag hero for Melbourne and AFLW star Lily Mithen hopes to add another premiership piece to the family legacy.</p...

Maxwell hits back at 'don't care' claims

<p>Glenn Maxwell has rejected suggestions he did not care about Australia's T20 World Cup exit, and opened up on the bizarre incident that led to his...

New home for troubled Tas youth centre

<p>Details of reforms in relation to the closure of Tasmania's controversial Ashley Youth Detention Centre have been revealed by the state government....

Cheaper child care one step closer

<p>Cheaper child care has been hailed as a boost for both children and the economy, but critics are questioning whether there will be enough staff to...

Super funds eye housing incentives

<p>Superannuation funds have got some ideas to unlock more investment in affordable housing and help ease the growing housing affordability crisis. </...

Insurers 'abandon' flood-hit NSW towns

<p>The mayor of the flood-affected NSW town of Forbes says insurance companies have imposed a moratorium on providing flood insurance to properties in...

Mercedes to face class action over diesels

<p>A law firm has launched a class action against Mercedes Benz over devices alleged to have manipulated diesel vehicle emissions.</p>

Demand for global fix to plastic pollution

<p>New survey data shows a public expectation to do more on plastics waste amid hopes a UN treaty will level the corporate playing field with universa...

Cult leader released after Facebook breach

<p>A convicted child sex offender has been released after using his wife's Facebook account to send "mundane" texts despite being barred from using so...

Futuristic convertible to convert drivers

<p>One electric car maker is showing off a concept vehicle around Australia to prove electric vehicles can be both sporty and sustainable.</p>

Refugee's mission to help others find work

<p>An Iranian refugee who survived one of the worst asylum-seeker disasters in history is determined to help other people migrating to Australia find...

ASX 200 rises at open; Virgin Money gains nearly 15%

Australian shares opened higher on Tuesday despite Wall Street closing on a weak note in the overnight trading session.