News

Australia-China relationship 'fragile'

Australia's diplomatic deep freeze with China may be over, but the relationship is not what it was, warns a leading national security expert.

New Victorian Liberal leader to be elected

Victorian Liberal MPs will decide whether Brad Battin or John Pesutto should become their new leader after a third state election loss to Labor.

Confusion over whether to report Houston

Hillsong's general manager told his boss Brian Houston about an allegation of sexual abuse against his father, but did not feel he had to report it to...

Reef bad boy could perish as climate warms

The crown-of-thorns starfish could go from villain to victim as climate change kills off its food source - the Great Barrier Reef.

ASX drops as fears rise about US recession

The local share market has fallen 0.85 per cent, its biggest drop in a month amid fears the US Federal Reserve may keep hiking interest rates aggressi...

Carnival sued over norovirus outbreaks

Carnival has been sued by passengers who say they suffered from diarrhoea and vomiting after being unnecessarily exposed to norovirus on eight separat...

Elvis film and Hemsworth big AACTA winners

Baz Luhrmann's box office hit Elvis has won best film at the AACTA Awards, with Chris Hemsworth also gaining recognition for screen industry contribut...

Morrison was warned robodebt unlawful

Former prime minister Scott Morrison was warned the robodebt scheme would require law changes, but it was implemented anyway without any legislative t...

ASX 200 closes in red; materials leads gains, IT & energy fall

The ASX 200 benchmark index closed in the red today (December 7), losing 39.90 points or 0.55% to end at 7,251.40 points.

Hi-tech rehab for injured birds of prey

A high-technology wildlife hospital has opened in country NSW complete with a flight test facility for recovering birds of prey.

ASX drops as hopes dim for Fed pivot

The local share market has fallen 0.85 per cent, its biggest drop in a month amid fears the US Federal Reserve may keep hiking interest rates aggressi...

Container firm fined after worker's death

A Sydney joint venture has been convicted and ordered to pay $353,000 after a surveyor was fatally crushed between two 4.8 tonne shipping containers.

ASX stocks that have grown more than 200% in the past year

In the past one year, multiple factors which guide the commodities market have triggered changes in the prices of related stocks.

Government to overhaul major projects body

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent adviser on major projects, is set for a revamp after a review called for changes.

Fears over wave of breast cancer unfounded

A feared spate of advanced breast cancer diagnoses does not appear to have resulted by temporarily suspending screenings during the pandemic.

Long-term job seekers still missing out

The jobs market might be tight but with a shrinking pool of entry-level vacancies, the long-term unemployed are still struggling to find work.

Andrew Forrest makes $4b renewables deal

Andrew Forrest's privately-funded Squadron Energy has purchased CWP Renewables in a significant deal for the Australian energy sector.

Defiant Strauch ready for shortcourse show

After winning two silver on the international stage, Australian swimmer Jenna Strauch is hunting gold at the world shortcourse championships in Melbou...

New study shows impact of discrimination

The Australian National University has released a study into the psychological impact of discrimination on Indigenous people.

What is Ether (ETH) cryptocurrency used for?

Ether is used as ‘money’ within Ethereum, but it cannot be compared with legal tender like the US dollar.