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Clocks turn back for the end of daylight saving

Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday, as much of Australia's southeast coast enjoys a well deserved sleep in.

Pollution crackdown hits biggest emitters as laws pass

Changes to the safeguard mechanism putting a hard cap on pollution from big emitters have passed the parliament.

Indigenous children in focus ahead of voice vote

Indigenous senator Jana Stewart is hopeful a successful referendum and voice to parliament will give her son better opportunities than she was afforde...

Sydney's Vivid to go underground for tunnel lightshow

Almost a kilometre of disused railway tunnels will be transformed with lasers, robotics and electronic dance music in Sydney's annual light festival.

How autonomous drones could soon take off on the land

Drone companies say autonomous machines could be the next big thing in Australian agriculture, while the appetite among producers is increasing.

Peak union wants wage boost for lowest-paid workers

More than two million workers on minimum and award wages should get a seven per cent pay rise to keep up with the rising cost of living, the ACTU argu...

National orphanage museum finds a permanent home

The Australian Orphanage Museum is being officially opened in Geelong, acknowledging the plight of children raised in out-of-home care.

Student pilot missed safe landing areas before crash

The helicopter that crashed into Melbourne homes had lost power while ascending and its student pilot missed two safe areas for landing, a report has...

Toddler killer serving life sentence seeks parole

A man jailed for life for the murder of a three-year-old girl in Toowoomba in 1989 has applied for parole.

Fresh waves of COVID on the way, top doctor warns

As the government ramps up booster rate efforts, the chief medical officer has warned new COVID waves are coming ahead of winter.

'Monster' jailed for killing, wounding girls in hotel

A sentencing judge did not accept Kristian Kovaleff showed any remorse after stabbing two girls, killing one, then pretending to be mentally ill.

Engine lost power in chopper that crashed into homes

The helicopter being flown by a student pilot and that crashed into Melbourne homes had lost engine power as it ascended.

Further DNA tests for hammer as murderer pursues appeal

Failures at Queensland's DNA lab are in the spotlight as a man convicted of murdering his estranged wife tries to overturn his life sentence.

Murder charge against 29-year-old man dropped

More than a year after his arrest, a murder charge against Sreeram Rajgokul Palaniswamy has been dropped after the Crown offered no evidence in court.

Man behind bars after AK-47 bong sparks suburban scare

A western Sydney man is in custody after allegedly triggering a police manhunt by wielding an AK-47 bong.

Inmate charged with WA prison murder of Ashley Bropho

A sentenced prisoner will face a Perth court charged with the murder of convicted child sex offender Ashley Bropho at Hakea Prison.

Fish washing up in Menindee, water tests confirm algae

State water authorities continue to deal with low oxygen levels in the Darling-Baaka River at Menindee, as testing shows up potentially toxic algae.

Australian shares climb to 2 1/2 week high

The Australian Securities Exchange was up one per cent at midday, with every sector except energy in the green, as banking fears ease.

Chef and self-taught artist dishes up Archibald debut

First-time artists are among the throng of veteran and acclaimed portrait painters hoping to clinch this year's prestigious Archibald Prize.

Function, not money, main issue for NDIS: Shorten

Ensuring the National Disability Insurance Scheme is working as it was intended is the key issue, rather than cost, the minister in charge says.