Australia

Fortescue launches ad campaign against billion dollar diesel tax ‘handouts’ to miners

Fortescue is pushing for reform of the country’s diesel tax credits, which it says are an unnecessary “handout” to the mining industry worth billions…

Vanuatu warns Australia it will not be 'dictated to' after reports of China deal

As Australia presses on to finally sign a key agreement with Vanuatu, reports of a security agreement with China have drawn a fierce response from…

Peter Dutton offloads ‘resort-style’ farm north of Brisbane

The Duttons initially tried to sell the 168-acre Dayboro property via auction in December, but eventually sold it on the open market.

Mining giant hits out at diesel tax credits

A television advertisement from Fortescue's campaign for reform of the diesel tax credits system.

Fatal Molotov attack after mother not considered risk

A woman had been assessed as not a homicide risk to the father of her children before she killed him with a Molotov cocktail, a coroner has found.

SKorea cops seek arrest warrant for BTS agency founder

Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of K-pop agency HYBE, is suspected of violating capital market laws by misleading early investors ahead of the company's…

Boyd says other AFL players are struggling 'under the surface' after Hollands episode

Tom Boyd, former AFL footballer turned mental health advocate, says the high-pressure environment of professional football means many players are…

Albanese government backs in deals to protect Australian troops from drone ‘swarms’

Australian soldiers will gain access to revolutionary anti-drone weapons designed to intercept and protect them from “swarms” in a massive $7bn deal.

Mona Farm at Braidwood hosts big Hollywood wedding

But which massive movie star was a no-show?

Trump is an absolute disaster for the oil and gas industry

The US president has done more than anyone to accelerate the world’s green revolution and pull forward the irreversible collapse of fossil fuels.

The Gas Cartel is Panicking | The West Report

"Never let a good crisis go to waste". Albo and Jim Chalmers have a unique opportunity right now to fix the Budget and reshape Australia by taxing…

States and territories left in the dark on NDIS savings

State treasurers say a meeting on NDIS reforms to be announced tomorrow was light on details, leaving states and territories waiting with everyone…

What it's like creating a concert shaped by the audience's most-voted pieces

The ABC Classic 100 in Concert brings Australia's most popular classical music, as chosen by audiences, from the radio to the stage.

More uncounted votes have been discovered in South Australia weeks after the state election

South Australian electoral officials have issued a shock update about the ballot count just weeks after the state election was held.

Baby Broncos unleashed: Silver lining in scramble to cover $5m talent void

News that a blood clot in a prop’s lungs sent shockwaves through the Broncos, and took their absences to 13, in what could prove to be a serious…

Police continue hunt for armed robber who struck at Higgins pharmacy in February

Man threatened staff with a firearm.

Bali cheaper as Rupiah drops, but where are the tourists?

Over the last 12 months, the Indonesian Rupiah has dropped by 15% against our dollar, making Bali cheaper, but fewer tourists are arriving.

Further drug test details emerge as Ollie Hollands sends loving message to Elijah

Ollie Hollands, who was on the field with his brother Elijah, says it has been “incredibly challenging” to watch his ordeal.

Teachers accused of assaulting students plead not guilty

The alleged victims were aged about 10 years old.

Melbourne socialite Brynne Edelsten has bail conditions relaxed after police raid allegedly uncovered drugs

A television personality accused of trafficking drugs has had her bail conditions relaxed after a “glowing” report, a court has been told.