US reliance threatens defence capability, Liberals warn
Australia is being urged to ramp up investments in its own national security in a bid to balance the relationship with the US and ensure the alliance will last.
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A study has uncovered the ancient, and surprisingly recent, origins of a beloved cliffside attraction, aided by the findings of an unpublished thesis.
Artificially intelligent chatbots on three popular social networks will share details about what teens ask with their parents under the latest reform.
A third teenage girl has been charged as police search for other suspects following a bottleshop theft and dangerous driving in a stolen car across Canberra’s north.
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‘No change’ in gas tax stance despite calls in inquiry
The minister responsible for gas in Australia has poured cold water on suggestions an export tax should be introduced in the federal budget.
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Injection of Muirhead key to Brumbies’ looming history
Andy Muirhead has been recalled into the ACT Brumbies starting side and Stephen Larkham says he can provide the attacking threat needed to beat the Hurricanes.
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Heat on premiers to back reforms as NDIS stoush brews
States are being urged to get on board with major reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme as a brawl brews with their federal counterparts.
As the repercussions of the US-led war on Iran continue and a crucial oil corridor remains effectively closed, Australia has topped up its fuel supply.
As their once-dominant morning slot on KIIS FM loses listeners, Kyle and Jackie O's former employers are going after the pair for millions in lost revenue.
ANU Associate Professor Ana Sequeira has been named Australia’s National Champion in the Frontiers Planet Prize, placing her among 25 leading scientists worldwide addressing urgent environmental challenges.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with stealing a car and crashing it into two homes in Holt early on Thursday.
House prices for homes under thresholds for a five per cent deposit scheme are outstripping increases for all other homes.
Widespread changes to the NDIS will seek to save $15 billion, but disability community members are already fearful of how the overhaul will impact them.
More than half of Australians say they are giving up on regular hobbies such as gardening and playing sport due to stress brought on by extreme weather.
A 43-year-old former retail manager has been charged over the alleged assault and indecent acts involving two teenage employees in 2017.
A Howard-era decision to increase private health insurance subsidies for over-65s will be scrapped to help pay for elderly support services.
Timeline limits on pricing to avoid "gaming" of promoted product prices were changed because of rising inflation, a supermarket executive has told a court.
Evidence from Treasurer Chris Steel to an ACT Legislative Assembly inquiry has raised questions about the government’s budget processes, including the use of retrospective appropriation adjustments.
A diagnosis alone will no longer be enough to get access to the NDIS under an overhaul of the scheme, which could shed 160,000 participants.
