Roberts-Smith denies war crimes in tell-all interview
Australia's most decorated soldier has declared he "didn't bloody murder anyone" in an extensive interview before his highly anticipated war crimes trial.
Global glitch triggers ‘rat race’ to lock down websites
Businesses and governments have raced against time - and hackers - to fix an AI-discovered vulnerability that led to thousands of websites going offline.
Bushfire bill blows out to $6b a year as climate warms
Researchers have put a figure on the growing toll of bushfires in Australia but say better preparation could prevent billions of dollars in losses.
House prices plummet as Labor points to bigger picture
The government is urging home-owners to keep the faith as a house-price slump gains the hallmarks of an historic downturn.
Queensland Teens Missing Out on $108 Million in Super Under Outdated Rule, Report Finds
JackJumpers crush Bullets 106-85 to stay top of NBL
The top-of-the-table Tasmania JackJumpers have swept all seven Ignite Cup points on offer, thrashing the Brisbane Bullets by 21 points in Hobart.
How Chiefs target healed family feud after Storm snub
Marcus Bai was furious with how son Cooper rejected Melbourne but says the forward is showing greater maturity in his decision-making this time around.
‘Underhanded’: fears IR reform hits essential workers
Ambulance officers, hospital workers and public servants with psychological injuries could soon find it harder to claim workers' compensation.
Australia’s AI business opportunity lies with expansion
One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow.
Gangs not ruled out in young woman’s drive-by death
Police are investigating the possibility of gang involvement after a drive-by shooting at a pub left a teenager dead, with three other people taken to hospital.
Child safety workers rally ahead of bail laws passage
Youth justice workers say the passing of a state government's controversial new bail laws will increase pressure on frontline staff in an embattled sector.
Murder accused ‘kissed, held, spoke to’ wife’s body
A jury has heard what an adulterer accused of killing his wife said after her body was found next to a ride-on lawnmower.
Sam Wood fitness brand facelift ahead of bail hearing
A $71m fitness empire has rebranded to Evvr, wiping former reality star Sam Wood's name and face from the company as he faces domestic violence charges.
Traditional Owners reclaim access to rainforest Country
Conservationists and Traditional Owners are working to protect a "beautiful" 20,000 hectare property after decades of limited access for Indigenous people.
Titans beat Chiefs to punch and extend half until 2029
Gold Coast have secured rising playmaker Zane Harrison to an extension before the November 1 deadline, keeping him out of the clutches of the PNG Chiefs.
Samoa ready to make history with English conquest
Samoa's women's rugby league team are one win away from a historic World Cup semi-final berth ahead of Friday's do-or-die game against England.
Melham left sweating as Melbourne Cup field reshuffled
Star jockey Jamie Melham has secured a Melbourne Cup ride on Future History, but needs one more withdrawal for her mount to leap into the 24-horse field.
Yeo wants Kangaroos forwards to shut the front door
Australia are yet to find their best in the World Cup and captain Isaah Yeo says the forward pack can tighten up as the sudden death World Cup phase looms.
Brand treated women poorly, ex-personal assistant says
First flight takes off from ‘Australia’s best airport’
‘Look to the sky’: historic second Sydney airport opens
Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up
First Nations urge partnership for disaster resilience
Indigenous organisations are faced with "chronic underinvestment" and lack of partnership when natural disaster strikes, a report has found.
Nationals deny coalition friction over EU trade deal
The Nationals leader has accused Labor of using dodgy figures to sell a free-trade deal with the European Union as he plays down reports of coalition dissent.
Woolies defends ‘no deforestation’ policy, backs beef
Woolworths has been questioned about its goal to source all beef from "no deforestation" farms, while apparently leaving indirect sources out of the equation.
Corporate watchdog to probe failed $44b Firmus float
The corporate watchdog is making early inquiries into whether brokers overseeing the Firmus float misrepresented the listing or had conflicts of interest.
Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces
Australia's defence chief has acknowledged findings the military effectively lost control of special forces in Afghanistan, but the consequences remain unclear.
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