Calls for national rules on genetic testing

Australians living with rare and serious disorders should have fair access to genetic testing so they can get early medical treatment, health speciali...

Musk's Twitter changes kill off NZ Secret Santa

A national Secret Santa scheme run via Twitter in New Zealand is no longer viable due to changes owner Elon Musk is making to the social media platfor...

More unrest at troubled West Australian prison

A union says there has been more unrest at a West Australian jail in a unit used to house troubled youths.

Land council slams Senator Price's 'divisive' approach

The new coalition spokeswoman for Indigenous Australians has appeared in a 'no' campaign ad against the voice, sparking criticism from the Central Lan...

Cheers: Queensland uncorks bottler of a recycling idea

Queensland is raising a glass to becoming the first to include wine bottles in its 10 cent container deposit scheme.

Ski mountain road to reopen seven months after landslip

A landslip-covered road is set to open a single lane a day earlier than expected, offering hopes to business owners in the alpine resort above it.

New electric vehicle discount to cut $2500 off loans

A $40 million program will cut the price of electric vehicle loans for some buyers in a new national scheme.

Staff stood down amid probe of child audiology unit

A review of Townsville Hospital's pediatric audiology services is under way and two staff members have been stood down over concerns about clinical st...

Total TikTok ban should be next step: US commissioner

A US commissioner has told a federal inquiry a total ban on the social media app TikTok should be considered to deal with possible security concerns.

State funeral on the table to honour Father Bob Maguire

A state funeral will be put on the table to pay tribute to larrikin priest Bob Maguire when Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews speaks with his grieving...

Coal cap, record solar stabilise wholesale power prices

Consumers can expect some respite on energy bills next year as wholesale prices stabilise, but the Liddell coal plant closure will tighten the balance...

Man charged over death threats to Higgins and fiance

A 49-year-old man will appear in court accused of making threats online to kill former political staffer Brittany Higgins, her fiance and their dog.

Not guilty plea over alleged rural murder of mother

A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a woman by running her down with his car on a rural property in Tasmania.

New Caledonia in talks with Australia on labour scheme

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in New Caledonia, where she said the government is discussing allowing workers to join a labour scheme.

NSW COVID-19 protest fine challenge rejected

Protesters who copped fines for gathering during Sydney's COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns will have to pay up after the NSW Supreme Court rejected their a...

Victorian govt to bail out 560 Porter Davis customers

The Victorian government will stump up $15 million to pay back 560 Porter Davis customers who paid a deposit but never had insurance filed by the comp...

Origin commits $600m for battery to replace coal plant

Origin Energy will start building a big battery to replace Australia's largest coal-fired power plant Eraring, as talks continue on delaying its 2025...

World Surf League event underway at Margaret River

The Margaret River Pro is underway as competitors battle to make the World Surf League's mid-season cut in Western Australia.

How a COVID-like test could predict dengue death risk

Scientists from Melbourne and Indonesia have discovered a way to find out who is most at risk of life-threatening dengue fever.

Packaging industry won't meet its own targets on waste

None of the waste-busting targets the packaging industry set for itself five years ago will be met, a long-awaited review has confirmed.