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EV exodus: thousands of owners to hit the road for Xmas

EV exodus: thousands of owners to hit the road for Xmas

Australia could see twice as many electric cars hit the road this holiday season and experts are urging drivers to plan ahead to avoid charging queues.

Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

Experts predict electric vehicle purchases could double again next year after Australia's public charging network surged by 70 per cent in 2023.

Australian shares rise for fourth straight week

Australian shares rise for fourth straight week

Australian shares rise for fourth straight week

Australian shares rise for fourth straight week

The local share market has finished flat for the day but rose 0.8 per cent for the week, notching a four-week winning streak and its longest since early 2023.

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Higgins left 'bread crumb' lies to keep job, court told

Higgins left 'bread crumb' lies to keep job, court told

After being found naked in a minister's office, Brittany Higgins left a false trail to avoid a career-limiting moment and retain her job, a judge has heard.

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.

Equity crowdfunding site attracts capital for start-ups

Equity crowdfunding site attracts capital for start-ups

A crowdfunding platform has raised more than $2 million to continue to connect Aussie start-ups with grassroots investors who want to back sustainable success.

Road to Paris starts Down Under for Italian superstar

Road to Paris starts Down Under for Italian superstar

Two-time world time trial champion Filippo Ganna is heading Down Under for the Adelaide road races as part of his preparations for the Paris Olympics.

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New fuel standards to reduce driver health risk: PM

New fuel standards to reduce driver health risk: PM

New fuel standards to reduce driver health risk: PM

New fuel standards to reduce driver health risk: PM

New fuel quality standards will be introduced to limit the amount of noxious emissions from vehicles, bringing Australia into line with other western countries.

Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise

Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise

Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise

Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise

Australia’s population growth has been boosted by higher migration post-pandemic, but these levels will stabilise in coming years.

Data stolen in hack on major hospital network

Data stolen in hack on major hospital network

Data stolen in hack on major hospital network

Data stolen in hack on major hospital network

Authorities are scrambling to address a cyberattack at national provider St Vincent’s Health, the latest in a series of hacks on Australian organisations.

South Asian community 'critical' for cricket growth

South Asian community 'critical' for cricket growth

South Asian community 'critical' for cricket growth

South Asian community 'critical' for cricket growth

Cricket Australia has released its multicultural action plan, identifying the fast growing South Asian community as a critical part of the sport's growth.

PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea

PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea

PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea

PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea

Anthony Albanese says the US administration respects the call not to send a Royal Australian Navy ship to the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping lanes.

Sun protection pioneer to weave $10m into new clothing

Sun protection pioneer to weave $10m into new clothing

Sun protection pioneer to weave $10m into new clothing

Sun protection pioneer to weave $10m into new clothing

A pioneering sun protection clothing company has attracted $10 million from a federal growth fund to expand its range and forge new partnerships.

Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid

Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid

Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid

Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid

A Sudanese refugee is no longer forced to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet nor abide by a daily curfew after taking his case to the High Court.

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Cost of living relief under consideration for new year

Australians on low and middle incomes could be in for further relief as the Albanese government considers how it can help households under strain.

Lehrmann a 'fundamentally dishonest' man, Ten says

Broadcaster Ten has accused Bruce Lehrmann of making bizarre and absurd lies around his alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, which the network says did occur.

Australian shares take a dive after days of gains

The local share market dropped 0.5 per cent, closing lower for just the second time out of the past 10 sessions.

UN committee report slams Australia's 'inhuman' prisons

Prisons and detention centres in Australia have been described as inhuman and degrading by a UN report that claims some cases may amount to torture.

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Australia on the road to ban on high-polluting vehicles

New vehicles will have to create less pollution to be sold in Australia under new rules to come into effect in 2025.

Steeper cost of small reactors a blow to nuclear push

A push to add nuclear to Australia's energy mix may be silenced by a steep upward revision of the cost of small reactors by the national science agency.

Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea

Australia will send more navy personnel to the Middle East but has rebuffed a US request to deploy a warship to the Red Sea to help secure vital shipping lanes.

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Australians can expect a shortage of tropical produce and possible price rises as Queensland farmers reel from crop damage inflicted by Cyclone Jasper

Clowning around: climate activists disrupt ANZ meeting

ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has told shareholders that the bank's climate commitments are considered by its top executives on a daily basis.

eSafety Commission launches legal action against X

The eSafety Commission has filed legal action against the parent company of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

Reporting times for abuse in childcare centres slashed

Early learning and childcare centres should report sexual or physical abuse incidents within 24 hours, a major report on improving child safety has found.

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