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.
Cabinet minister steps down over federal police probe
The Queensland government has plunged deeper into an integrity storm after an under-fire minister stood down over a federal electoral enrolment probe.
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.
Man charged after police shooting in suburban street
A man shot by police in a suburban street after officers received reports of a person armed with a knife is facing a string of charges.
Spearfisher dies in shark attack at popular diving spot
A coastal community has been left shocked after a spearfisherman was killed by a shark attack, despite witnesses rushing to his aid.
Man threatened cops, pointed gun before fatal shooting
Police have fatally shot a man during a domestic violence call-out after he allegedly pointed a gun at officers.
Blindsided: premier left in the dark on integrity probe
A Queensland government integrity storm has deepened after the premier revealed he found out about a minister being referred to federal police via the media.
Man before court accused of AK-47 threat to mosque
A man accused of threatening to shoot worshippers at a mosque with an AK-47 assault rifle is before the courts after Muslim leaders warned against rising hate.
‘I wanted to see the light’: Demon bursts out of slump
Australia's French Open hope Alex de Minaur says he's battled through a tough period and now he's ready to build on James Duckworth's first-day boost in Paris.
Drinkwater class key as Cowboys overpower Rabbitohs
North Queensland have now won eight of their past 10 matches after prevailing 30-18 over South Sydney in Townsville.
Sophie’s the choice as Vixens reclaim joint ladder lead
Melbourne have drawn level with Adelaide at the top of the Super Netball ladder and inflicted a heavy blow to the NSW Swifts' hopes of playing finals.
Fever rage to post rousing Super win over Firebirds
West Coast Fever have snapped a two-match losing streak in style with an 18-point win over the Queensland Firebirds in Brisbane.
Highway to the highfalutin’: opera hits the outback
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
Coroner probes deaths of Dezi Freeman, slain officers
Inquests into the deaths of Dezi Freeman and the two police officers he killed before going on the run will officially begin, with timelines expected to be set.
Police, intelligence in spotlight at Bondi attack probe
A royal commission will publicly examine intelligence leading up to the Bondi massacre, but large parts of the probe will remain hidden from the public.
Investor tax cut call as opponents fight Labor plan
A Labor plan to reduce investor incentives has been branded a "productivity tax" as opponents call for lower taxes for those with money to put aside.
Temporary fall in inflation won’t ease RBA fears
A short-lived reduction in the fuel excise has provided some momentary price relief but inflation will only worsen without a resolution to supply blockages.
Pauline Hanson won’t tie One Nation to coalition ‘dog’
Pauline Hanson's party could become the official opposition, but she has poured cold water on any policy compromise in a coalition deal.
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission
Trump says no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays
Israel free to act against threats Netanyahu told Trump
Gunman shot dead at White House checkpoint
Trump says no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays
Investor tax cut call as opponents fight Labor plan
Temporary fall in inflation won’t ease RBA fears
Trump says Iran peace deal ‘largely negotiated’
Highway to the highfalutin’: opera hits the outback
Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit