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WA water minister resigns, reshuffle looms

Western Australia's water minister has resigned at the behest of Premier Mark McGowan, paving the way for a cabinet reshuffle.

Developments to face independent umpire

Labor has detailed how it will fix Australia's nature laws with green groups welcoming moves to shift development decisions to an independent adjudica...

Naked man flees attempted child-sex attack

NT police are searching for a man who fled a Palmerston home naked after residents found him allegedly attempting to sexually assault a child.

National energy deal to 'keep lights on'

The nation's energy ministers have agreed to a plan to make the supply of power more reliable as the sector transitions to renewables.

Nurse fined $10k for ignoring suspension

A Victorian nurse who kept on working and took on more than 100 shifts after he was suspended has been convicted and fined $10,000.

NSW police gay-hate deaths review 'flawed'

Research methods behind Strike Force Parrabell, which examined 88 deaths prompted by homophobia in NSW, have been challenged in an inquiry

ASX 200 closes in red; utilities leads gains, energy & financials fa...

The ASX 200 benchmark index closed in the red today (December 8), losing 46.40 points or 0.64% to end at 7,183.00 points.

Chargers to power electric vehicle take-up

Australia's electric vehicle charging network is about to get an extension with one state funding up to 180 ultra-fast chargers to fuel cars in quick...

Houston 'shocked' by abuse report, twice

Hillsong founder Brian Houston was "shocked" by an allegation his father committed child sexual abuse both times he was told about it, a court has hea...

Aussie startup inks Adani hydrogen deal

An Australian hydrogen startup has struck a major deal with Adani to develop new green energy technologies that can be mass produced.

Giddey's double-double not enough for OKC

Second-year Australian talent Josh Giddey had 10 points and 10 rebounds for Oklahoma City in a 123-102 road loss to Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies.

Bones found under street in SA town

Police are investigating the discovery of human bones during excavation work in a street in Port Lincoln on SA's Eyre Peninsula.

Prosecutor slams police over Lehrmann case

A letter from the ACT's chief prosecutor to police has highlighted concerns over the treatment of former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.

Bone found in search for Brisbane man

Police divers searching for missing Taiwanese-Australian man Joshua Mou have found a bone in a creek in the city's east, but they're unsure if it's hu...

ASX drops for third day as sentiment sours

The local share market has fallen by 0.75 per cent to a nearly three-week low, with gold gaining and oil hitting its lowest level since early January.

Final Vic lower house seat to be called

A result for the final doubtful Victorian seat of Bass is set to announced after Labor claimed victory in Pakenham, equalling its lower house tally fr...

Key robodebt figures front commission

Human Services department officials who played a key role in implementing the robodebt scheme will face the royal commission on Friday.

Lithium Australia’s (ASX:LIT) subsidiary Envirostream features on WW...

Highlights:,As Australia makes serious strides to become a renewable energy superpower, a great amount of battery waste across the nation is expected,...

Drones to slash pathology testing times

A fleet of drones will transport medical samples from Queensland communities to pathology labs in a new federally-funded partnership.

Brooks set to learn more on fraud charges

Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks and his wife are set to learn whether fraud charges levelled against them will be dropped next year.