Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It’s a good start
After decades of wealthy investors getting a better deal, this budget finally tilts the scales for younger people trying to buy their first home.
Fears for girl’s safety as kidnap suspect eludes search
People know the location of a man who allegedly abducted a five-year-old girl, say police who have found a child's underwear during the massive search.
Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra ‘a week or two ago’
Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.
Regional bank pins growth hopes on digital services
Bank of Queensland has played up the success of its digital arm despite reporting a profit decline ahead of further expected interest rate hikes.
Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar
Low-paid workers should not go backwards because of Donald Trump's war, the peak union body says, as it calls for minimum wages to be raised to $26.45 an hour.
Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes
The Nationals leader is optimistic the Farrer by-election will be an anomaly and is his setting sights on the federal election to regain ground on One Nation.
‘Finally home’: jailed croc wrangler misses son’s birth
Reality TV star Matt Wright has walked from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash.
On-site violence as CFMEU ‘youth crew’ chase rivals
The so-called "youth crew" of the powerful CFMEU has been accused of chasing rival union officials, leaving a senior manager fearing for his safety.
NSW star set for back-row debut in Origin opener
Tiana Penitani Gray has played centre, wing and five-eighth for NSW, but will soon be adding a position she has zero experience with to that list.
Former doctor charged with 94 counts of rape
A former doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting 15 women at a private health centre after being charged with almost 100 counts of rape.
Man charged after he ‘paid to watch child sex shows’
A man has faced court charged with more than 30 offences after being accused of paying to watch children being sexually abused online in almost 50 live shows.
Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election
Labor has won a tight Queensland by-election, but the party's leader has been forced to defend his position after voters veered towards the governing LNP.
Invasive fire ants continue march into inner-city park
The discovery of fire ants in an inner Brisbane park raises questions about efforts to contain the spread of the invasive species ahead of the Olympics.
Swing to government with by-election neck and neck
Early results in a state by-election indicate a swing towards the ruling LNP government in a race that will go down to the wire.
Key Crows duo return, but veteran sent to state league
Adelaide will welcome back a key pair of players for their trip to Tasmania to meet Hawthorn, but a veteran will return in the state league.
Former Fiji rugby star happy to be back on the track
After making her mark in rugby for the Queensland Reds and the Fiji sevens team, Heleina Young is back on the track with an eye on the LA Olympics.
Triple blow for Maroons in bid to avoid women’s sweep
Injuries to three key players have compounded Queensland's task to avoid a 3-0 women's State of Origin whitewash.
Horwill’s pick to get Wallabies on World Cup front foot
James Horwill has nominated Lukhan Salakaia-Loto as the enforcer the Wallabies are crying out for as they build to next year's World Cup.
Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision
Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour
Snakes alive! Nature’s greatest storyteller turns 100
Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?
Humpback whale clocks new record after mega migration
A humpback whale has travelled a distance further than Sydney to London, in a record for longest proven migration by the species.
The great housing giveaway: $11b windfall up for grabs
Charging landowners for windfall gains from easing zoning restrictions could provide enough revenue to abolish stamp duty for first home buyers, a report says.
Latham finally has court win as abuse claims dropped
A three-day showdown has been aborted at the last minute as the ex-partner of former Labor leader Mark Latham withdrew her bid for a protection order.
Startups claim ambush in capital gains tax war
Most small businesses will not be affected by tax changes, but startups say the overhaul will hit emerging companies hardest.
The rise and fall of the poverty-fighter who became GG
Peter Hollingworth, Australia's only clerical governor-general, was forced to quit because he hadn't dealt adequately with sexual abuse in the Anglican church.
Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters
Woman killed, dozens of teens rescued in flood chaos