Queensland, WA and SA introduce single-use plastic bans
Several states have introduced bans on single-use plastic from September onwards, banning items such as packing peanuts and coffee cups.…
Covid booster: ATAGI recommends another jab for over-75s
The federal government’s immunisation advisory body says the most vulnerable Australians should arrange to get yet another Covid-19 vaccination booster.…
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce scraps Covid voucher expiration after backlash, legal action
Qantas has revealed it will scrap caps on Covid credits and offer some passengers a cash refund as the airline…
NASA reports blue moon, supermoon to converge in ‘rare’ lunar display
Stargazers are in for a treat with a rare “super blue moon” set to grace the night sky across Australia…
PM reveals global inflation threat keeps him up at night
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has a lot to worry about, but the threat of global inflationary pressures are keeping him…
Scientists to reform Qld DNA testing after damning review
The Queensland government has heralded a major step in rebuilding the state’s DNA testing scheme after systemic “mismanagement” cast doubt…
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce urged to repay Covid handouts after $2.47b profit
Qantas is going to hand out some extra frequent flyer points and have a fare sale after posting a massive…
Voice referendum: AEC, experts hit back at tick cross vote furore
The Coalition have been lashed for sparking a fresh argument over the Voice referendum, with one expert labelling the latest…
Tanya Plibersek’s daughter Anna Coutts-Trotter nominated for Westfield Local Hero Award
The daughter of Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has been nominated for a Westfield Local Hero award. Anna Coutts-Trotter was selected…