Petrol, diesel cars slow while hybrids, EVs speed up
Australians are buying fewer cars that use fossil fuels alone as they shift allegiance to low-emission hybrid and electric models.
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Dozens of historic defence sites around the country will be sold off in a bid to raise more money for the nation's armed forces.
"Uneven" access to sporting facilities across the ACT has prompted the Canberra Liberals to call for an independent audit of public sporting infrastructure.
ACT Greens have criticised the Labor government over cuts to rapid bus services in West Belconnen and delays in the rollout of MyWay+.
Health
Major gaps miss women’s heart attack risk and symptoms
A global review led by an Australian cardiologist has revealed critical gaps in how heart attacks in women are diagnosed, with calls for new guidelines, reports MAEVE BANNISTER.
Health
Financial toll hangs heavy over cancer patients
Australians undergoing cancer treatment are facing out-of-pocket expenses even when accessing the public healthcare system, data reveals.
Politics
‘This week’: Ley puts timeline on coalition reunion
The opposition leader is hopeful of a speedy end to the coalition's break-up but a number of stumbling blocks remain, with the parties unable to agree on terms.
Mortgage holders will face higher borrowing costs after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in a widely-anticipated decision.
The Nationals are weighing a reconciliation deal proposed by the Liberals to restore the coalition after weeks of damaging infighting.
Prosecutors will review a "significant" brief of evidence in the case of an alleged Chinese spy before sending it to the attorney-general's office for consent.
Jim Chalmers says the next head of Australia's financial watchdog, Sarah Court, is an experienced litigator and leader and will make a positive impact.
Telecommunications fibre optic cables were damaged during an early-morning incident in Wanniassa, disrupting internet services to the area.
Limited research into the long-term nutritional health impacts of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic could be putting people at risk of harm.
Quantum technology that promises to outsmart artificial intelligence could be made in Australia after an investment in a Sydney company.
A children's author who admitted grooming teenage girls online used and abused his position as a ruse for his own sexual gratification, a judge has heard.
An Australian snowboarder has died in a ski lift accident at a Japanese resort after her partially strapped backpack was caught in the chair.
David Littleproud will remain leader of the Nationals after Queensland MP Colin Boyce failed to garner the support of colleagues for a spill motion.
It was disappointing that drivers continued to gamble with children’s lives by speeding in school zones, said superintendent of Road and Proactive Policing Alex Nicolson.
Dezi Freeman, who allegedly killed two officers in an ambush at a rural property, is dead according to police, amid a fresh search for his remains.
