Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76
Jamie Dunn, radio personality and the man behind cheeky puppet Agro that entertained radio and television audiences for decades, has died at age 76.
‘Fear is stalking markets’: ASX plunges amid Iran war
The ASX200 has dropped almost three per cent, wiping out all its gains for the year amid the spiralling war in Iran.
Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes
An ex-MP accused of sexually assaulting a teen in a toilet faces a possible retrial after jurors acquitted him of eight charges and were deadlocked on two.
Bondi massacre gunman in bid to hide family’s names
Accused terrorist Naveed Akram has said his mother, sister and brother's mental and physical safety are at risk, necessitating their identities being shielded.
Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system
International Women's Day is being marked as a call to balance the scales and ensure all women and girls have fair and inclusive access to justice.
Casino operator’s cash stocks dwindle after big loss
Casino operator Star lost $53 million on its operations in the six months to December 31 and has $130 million left in available cash as it struggles to survive.
‘Not appropriate’: killer released by cop before attack
A man who stabbed and set his wife alight after being released by a police officer should have applied for bail in front of a magistrate, a coroner has heard.
‘Not ready’: teen’s struggle with ex-MP’s alleged abuse
A man who claims to have been sexually abused as a teen by an ex-MP has said the event was hard to process for his young mind.
Andrew released after arrest on misconduct allegations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released by UK police after he was arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Teen’s ‘insulting’ jail term over violent home invasion
A teen has been sentenced for his role in a violent home invasion in which a man was attacked with a knife, stabbing him in the hand.
Popular rat baits restricted over wildlife impacts
Conservationists are celebrating after the pesticides regulator moved to restrict rodenticides from sale due to their severe impact on native wildlife.
Seats lost, regional voters ‘betrayed’ in revamp
An electoral review has recommended scrapping seats, changing boundaries and renaming electorates as one state redraws the political map.
Safety inspectors ‘bullied and abused’ by CFMEU
An inquiry has heard Workpace Health and Safety inspectors were "bullied, and abused" by a state's militant and brazen CFMEU.
‘Insult’: appeal upsets slain grandmother’s family
A teenager who fatally stabbed a grandmother during a carjacking when he was aged 16 is seeking to have his prison sentence reduced, arguing it is excessive.
Evergreen Aussie hits jackpot in The Hundred auction
Beth Mooney has proved the joint biggest-money buy in the auction for English cricket's The Hundred white-ball tournament, scooping a $A395,000 deal.
All eyes on young guns showdown for Blues, Tigers clash
Richmond's former No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor and Carlton sensation Jagga Smith will face off for the first time and both their coaches are excited.
Summer rivalryfuelling new Aussie para-winter star
A summer-turned-winter rivalry is helping Australia's Paralympics golden girl Lauren Parker adjust to competition on the snow at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis
The Sydney Kings have narrowly won a tense first game of the NBL play-off series against the Perth Wildcats.
Iran tells world to get ready for $US200 a barrel oil
"Get ready for oil to be $US200 a barrel because the oil price depends on regional security," a spokesman for Iran's military command says.
‘Grossly disappointing’: robodebt victim’s despair
Robodebt victim Felicity de Somerville doesn't believe she'll ever see justice after a watchdog ruled out criminal charges for corrupt public officials.
New homebuyers using smaller deposits, borrowing more
Borrowing patterns of first homebuyers are changing as they take advantage of government subsidies, Australia's biggest lender says.
Former ASIO chief quits anti-Semitism royal commission
Former spy boss Dennis Richardson has stepped down suddenly as a special adviser to the anti-Semitism royal commission investigating the Bondi terror attack.
Why an Australian city has been ranked world’s best
Known for its eateries and vibrant culture, an Australian city has been crowned the world's best while two local capitals were knocked off the top 50.
Iran conflict raises spectre of triple RBA rate hike
‘Significant spikes’: servos to face huge gouging fines
Iran fires at bases and ships despite intense strikes
Khamenei’s hardline son named as Iran’s supreme leader
Waterlogged city waits to learn extent of latest floods
‘Leave immediately’: warning for flood hit community