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Aluminium smelter bailout to cost taxpayers $2.5b over 10 years

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:32:58 +0000

Under the deal, the Commonwealth and state of NSW will split the cost down the middle, with Rio Tinto contributing at least $1.1 billion to reduce its power usage and gear toward renewables.

Eli Lilly boss calls out Australia on Mounjaro and Trump administration over kids vaccines

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:15:07 +0000

Mounjaro is still not available on the PBS as Eli Lilly negotiates price points but the company's CEO says the door remains open.

Gun clubs should be trained to detect radicalisation, inquiry told

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:15:21 +0000

Gun clubs must be better equipped to spot the signs of radicalisation in members who risk committing violent acts, a shooting organisation official and psychologist says.

'Can't compete': Super coaches weigh into PNG Chiefs debate

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:58:12 +0000

Two of the NRL's most successful modern coaches weigh into the debate about the concessions afforded to the league's forthcoming PNG franchise.

Judge allows changes to dates of alleged Alan Jones assaults

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:43:50 +0000

The judge in radio broadcaster Alan Jones's criminal trial has allowed changes to the date range of alleged indecent assault offences in the second week of proceedings, after witnesses gave conflicting timelines.

Ex-NSW cop cleared of one sex offence, hung jury on other charges

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:40:04 +0000

A jury has found David Robert Blackbourne not guilty on one count of assault with act of indecency, but was unable to reach a verdict on multiple other sexual assault charges. 

Guy Sebastian's former manager says he made 'regrettable decisions'

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:38:24 +0000

Pop star Guy Sebastian's former manager Titus Day has admitted he failed to pay money owed to the singer and apologised for his actions, after the pair reached a settlement in an almost decade-long legal battle.

Australia experiencing rampant tooth decay as millions delay dentistry

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:27:12 +0000

Dentists say the prevalence of adult tooth decay is alarming, as they slam the federal government's inaction on a national oral health plan.

Energy minister admits to mistakes during lagging renewables rollout

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:56:27 +0000

NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe says the rollout of renewable energy zones has been "too slow", with mistakes inevitable as part of efforts to speed up the process.

NSW Liberal faction's 'filthy schools money' text a 'stupid joke', ICAC hears

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:13:35 +0000

A former NSW Liberal Party operative has told the state's corruption watchdog a text he sent referring to handing over "filthy schools money" was a "stupid joke".